Shutter Box Philippines :: Digital Photography and A Whole Lot More

Canon and DPP will be having another Print Like A Pro seminar on October 12, 6:00pm-10:00pm at Bella Luce (a.k.a. DPP HQ).

This is the second time that they will be having this event. Topics to be tackled will be Basic Color Management and Inkjet Printing. There will only be forty (40) slots available for this seminar.

The Canon Pixma Pro9500 and the Pixma MP970 will be officially launched during this seminar.

The seminar will also showcase the black & white printing capabilities of the Canon Pixma Pro9500. Participants are encouraged to submit images for digital mono images for printing and display during the seminar.

Printing stations will be set up in the venue so that participants can print their images for free.

Remember to submit an image ASAP for printing and display.

Register online at DPP. 

GOING UNDERWATER

A basic workshop on underwater photography

October 27, 2007

For more details, please call 8921801, send an SMS to 0917-5594417, email cruz.ct@ayalafoundation.org, or visit www. filipinaslibrary.org.ph.

Basic Photography Workshop

by Jun Miranda

This hands-on workshop covers all the fundamentals of photography and is a good starting point for those who want to pursue specialized photography, like wedding, advertising, studio portraiture, etc.

This course caters to all kinds of participants—from amateur to would-be professional— and will cover both film-based and digital cameras. It will concentrate on basics of photography.
What will be covered

• Objectives of Photography
• Kinds of Cameras and Camera parts
• Different Kinds of Lenses
• Camera Controls
• Exposure
• Depth of Field
• Motion
• Composition
• Films
• Filters and Hoods
• Camera Flash
• Errors and Problems

Who will benefit from this workshop

This workshop is for photography hobbyists or anybody who is considering a career in photography.

What to bring

The participant must have an SLR camera (either digital or film) with controls for aperture and shutter speed. Participants with digital cameras should also bring their camera’s user manual (if available) and USB/FireWire cord.
Prerequisite

Participants with digital cameras are advised to attend our Digital Camera Fundamentals seminar before taking this workshop.

DATE: October 10–12, 2007 (Wednesday to Friday)

TIME:

1st day: 9 AM to 5 PM
2nd day: 7 AM to 6 PM
3rd day: 10 AM to 5 PM

INSTRUCTOR: Jun Miranda

FEE: PhP 7,200 (USD 160)

Includes materials, lunch and snacks. Plus (for participants with film cameras) a roll of film, developing and printing.

To register please call 63.2.759.308 or email registration@pcci.com.ph

Basic Studio Lighting Seminar

by Ken Go

October 19, 2007 Friday (6:00pm to 10:00pm),
October 20, 2007 Saturday (scheduled shoot)
Critique session on October 22, 2007 Monday (6:00 pm to 7:30 pm)

Unit 602 Cityland 10 Tower 2, H.V. Dela Costa St. Salcedo Village, Makati City

(behind RCBC Tower)

Maximum of 10 Participants

Topics:
1. Types of commonly used studio lights
2. Light modifiers
3. Trigerring lights
4. Measuring light
5. Light positions
6. Types of portrait lighting
7. Dealing with models

1st day of seminar will be on discussion of the topics, there will be no shooting to be done. Though there will be a hands-on practice in measuring lights using a flash meter.

2nd day, scheduled shoots for the group (9am, 1pm and 4pm), models will be provided. Participants should only come on their time slot, to avoid over crowding. During the shoot, each participant will be asked to conceptualize a lighting set-up to be done with their model, other participants on the same group will be assisting. After the participant finishes the shoot, other participant on the group will do the same, so the previous participant will now be acting as the assistant. (round robin system) this guarantees a hands-on set-up, thus learning from actually doing it rather than just listening. This will also make sure that the participant will the only one shooting at the time of his/her set-up, so he/she gets all the needed angles to complete the shoot, no more wrestling for a spot just to get the photo.

For the Critique session which will allow fellow students and Ken to critique ones work, as they say getting better needs one to realize its faults as to make sure to correct it the next possible time.

Kindly bring 1 to 2 of your favorite photo from the photo session printed on 5R, ink jet prints on photo paper are acceptable.

Seminar Price is P. 2,500.00 - inclusive of handouts.

If you want to sign-up kindly send Ken the following info:
Name:
Email:
Cel. No.:
Preferred time slot for Saturday (9am, 1pm or 4pm):

seminars@photosbykengo.com

Sample work of the past participants:
http://gallery.photosbykengo.com/seminar/

You are invited to the 3rd Philippine Bird Festival Sugbu. This event is open to the public, whole day, no need to pre-register and it’s FREE.

Nilo Arribas Jr, Bobby Kintanar and Raul Puentespina will be launching their photographic bird coffee table book entitled Birds of Cebu and Bohol, Philippines.

There are also about 30 selected framed 11×14 wild bird photos as part of the exhibit at Waterfront Cebu. All photos were taken using Digital SLR system.

Check out Wild Bird Club of the Philippines for more info on the event.

Thanks to Nilo Arribas Jr. for the invitation.

The FPPF in cooperation with the Philippine Madrigal Singers would hold a photo contest that would be a club effort. Each club would be assigned a song by the Madrigals and they would be required to come up with a photo essay that would best interpret the songs. There are no limits as to the number of photos that would be included as long as they fit within the length of the song assigned to them.

All entries would be shown in the CCP Lobby on the night of the Madrigal Contest this coming October 27.

Deadline of submission: 13 October 2007, Saturday
Where: FPPF Office
Format: Any electronic presentation that could be played in a DVD player or a PC (note: Not a Macintosh)

Following are the song title assignments of each club:

Light of a Million Mornings (SLR, Likha, Lakbay Click)
Love of My Life (Twilight Zone, SSS, Miata)
You Raise Me Up (Prize Photo, F64)
Sana’y Wala Nang Wakas (BPI,PiPho, Olongapo)
Panalangin ng Pagiging Bukas Palad (Framed Shots)
Sa ‘Yong mga Yapak (Pinoy Sharp Shooters, Nayon)
Hanggang (Alpha, Exposure)
Circle of Life (Zone V, My Camera Club)
What A Wonderful Life (Deceptive Minds, Ramon Magsaysay)

Me and My adidas Originals Photo Contest

Calling all photographers and lomo enthusiasts out there!

Celebrate Originality by sending a photo of yourself decked out in Adidas Originals gear and flaunting the 3 stripes from head to toe.
Adidas will be hooking up the top two contestants with a year’s supply of kicks - that’s a fresh pair every month so you can rock the stripes in true Originals fashion.

Originally Cool Prizes!

• One male and one female with the most creative photo will be chosen as winners. Contestants must submit a photo of himself/herself wearing at least one article of adidas Originals apparel or footwear, with the logo prominently visible in the photo. Logos of direct competitors should NOT be worn or visible. The prize is a year’s supply of adidas Originals footwear, allocated as one pair of the winner’s choice each month. A special prize of half a year’s supply of adidas Originals footwear will be awarded to the most creative lomo photo. Prizes are non-transferable and non-consumable to cash.
• Semi-finalists will be chosen weekly and notified by an adidas Philippines, Inc. representative via phone or e-mail on or before 12 October 2007. Winners will be announced during the grand launch of the adidas Originals Concept store on 13 October 2007 at TriNoma. Semi-finalists are required to be present during the event to be eligible to win.
• The contest is open to all adidas Originals enthusiasts and legal residents of the Philippines. Employees of adidas Philippines, Inc. and its subsidiaries, affiliated companies and agents, and the foregoing employees’ immediate family members up to first-degree consanguinity are NOT eligible to join the contest.

Official Mechanics:

• Entries must be in the required media specifications: in JPEG digital format, with a minimum resolution of 150 dpi and a maximum file size of 1MB. Images must not have been digitally altered or enhanced in any way other than simple cropping and/or color adjustments.
• E-mail entries to adidas.OriginalsPH@ adidas.com , along with the following: fun name, age, school or company, contact information (including mobile phone), title of photo, and brief caption not exceeding 30 words.
• Submit as many entries as you like, as long as each one depicts a different idea or theme. All submitted must be original and unpublished.
• Qualified entries will be posted on www.adidasoriginalsph.multiply.com and will also get a chance to be exhibited in the adidas Originals concept store.
• All entries become exclusive property of adidas Philippines, Inc. and may be used for any advertising, promotional, publicity, or retail purposes. (if you want to join, do take note this clause)
  
• Contest duration is from September  17, 2007 to October 11, 2007. Submission deadline is on October 11, 2007 (11:59PM). No purchase or payment is necessary to enter or win.

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Digital 101: Photography and the Computer Workshop

by Jay Alonzo

October 6, 13, and 20, 2007 (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

The workshop, designed for digital camera users who want to learn the basics of photography, discusses topics such as:

• Factors affecting photographic output
• Basic understanding of light
• The digital camera and its functions
• Exposure setting
• How to see better pictures
• How to take better pictures
• Basic image enhancement and output considerations

To further develop the participants’ knowledge, this workshop will entail photo assignments, critiquing, and a photo clinic.

Requirement
Digital camera with manual override

Venue
Filipinas Heritage Library, Makati Avenue, Ayala Triangle, Makati City (across The Peninsula Manila)

Speaker
Teaching for more than 10 years now, Jay Alonzo is considered as one of the country’s leading photography-workshop instructors. He has been teaching regularly at The Alcove since 2001, and he has also conducted photography classes for Picture Company, Pilipinas Shell, Chevron/Caltex, Procter & Gamble, and Microsoft Philippines.

In between classes, Jay is involved in shooting for hotel, tourism, and restaurant businesses such as Big Buddha, Superbowl of China, Chili’s, Pier One, Mr. Softy, Sicilian Express, Tin Hau, and Hotel Mandarin. Also, Jay is currently a photo contributor for High Life and Mabuhay (Philippine Airline’s in-flight magazine).

Fee
Php 4,000.00 inclusive of handouts, light snacks, computer use, and certificate

Due to the limited number of slots, interested participants are requested to register on or before September 29 by placing a partial payment of at least Php500.00 (non-refundable). A 10% discount will be extended to those who will settle the payment in full on or before the deadline.

For more details, please call 892-1801, email cruz.ct@ayalafoundation.org, or visit www.filipinaslibrary.org.ph.

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Food Trip in Bulacan and Pampanga:
A writing and photography workshop
September 29, 2007 (departure at 6:00 a.m. from the Filipinas Heritage Library
Pre-trip meeting (September 27, 6:00-9:00 p.m., FHL Reading Room)
Post-trip critiquing (October 4, 6:00-9:00 p.m., FHL Reading Room)

Filipinos love to travel and to eat. Whenever we go on a trip, we consider not only the sites we can visit but also the local delicacies we can sample. With a journal and a camera as travel companions, we hope to document our memories and experiences that are sometimes missed or forgotten. With Food Trip, you will experience a truly rewarding tour of Bulacan and Pampanga as you learn to cherish each memory with your own words and photographs.

A treat to every Filipino foodie
Where else can we enjoy a culinary feast but in Bulacan and Pampanga, known as the food capitals of the country? Situated in Central Luzon, they boast of their culinary treasures. Bulakeños and Pampanguenos take pride in their cuisines and recipes that have been handed down by their forefathers. Since both are agricultural provinces, the ingredients of their dishes are readily available.

Relive the history and capture the flavors as we explore Bulacan and Pampanga’s culinary secrets–from their daily fares to fancy main dishes; sample sugary desserts, varied dipping sauces, and native delicacies.

A treat to all aspiring food photographers and writers
Give your personal scrapbook a new twist or better yet, bring your writing and photography skills to a higher level by getting published. The best articles and photographs will be featured in Yummy magazine, a Summit Media publication.

Join Jay Alonzo and Kristine Fonacier for a gastronomical journey and create lasting memories through food writing and photography.

Register now and enjoy an early-bird treat
Jay Alonzo’s know-how in hotel, tourism, and restaurant photography will surely benefit the participants of this workshop. In the last few years, he has had numerous food photography clients such as Pier One, Chili’s, Big Buddha, Superbowl of China, HapiLucky, Bali Blends Cafe, Pearl Manila Hotel, the Tivoli Mandarin Oriental, and Astoria Plaza.

Set against appetizing atmospheres, Kristine Fonacier will hone the participants’ food writing skills. Tips in composing engaging food narratives and guidelines in making each literary work fit for publication will be shared.

Workshop fee is Php4,000 inclusive of workshop guides, food demos, entrance fees, handouts, meals, transportation, FHL notepad, films/digital printing vouchers, use of available props for photo shoots, Yummy magazine, and certificate.

Due to the limited slots available, please confirm attendance on or before September 15 by placing a Php500.00 partial payment (non-refundable). A 10% discount will be extended to those who will settle in full on or before the deadline.

For registration or trip details, please call 892-1801, email cruz.ct@ayalafoundation.org, or visit www.filipinaslibrary.org.ph.

Take Photography to a New Level

The Blue Leaf (Jade Pavillion)

McKinley Hill Village

Fort Bonifacio Taguig

6:30PM September 20, 2007)

Join Canon Philippines on Thursday, September 20, 2007 for a night of cocktails, entertainment, prizes and special promos as they introduce the newest additios to Canon’s renowned line of Digital SLR Cameras.

The Canon EOS 40D and the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III.

Get a chance to own a new Canon EOS 40D.

Canon is also celebrating their 20th Anniversary of the EOS System. In honor of the milestone event, bring the following to the event for a chance to win special prizes!

• Your oldest Canon SLR Camera
• Your oldest Canon EOS SLR Camera
• The most number of Canon Camera Models

Map to Blue Leaf

 Register online for the Canon EOS 40D and Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Philippine Launch