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Kingston’s Icons of Photography website provides tips, critiques and suggestions from renowned photographers and Kingston Icons Harry Benson, Colin Finaly, Gerd Ludwig and Peter Read Miller. The site’s main purpose is to provide a platform for sharing thoughts and ideas so that consumers and pros alike can utilize this resource to forward their own careers and creative interests.

The site allows you to send in your questions wherein the Icons will answer, share tips, insights and experiences from their lifelong love of photography.

This month, the Icons offered sage advice on topics including shooting in extreme conditions, how a publication captures events from multiple angles and finding work as a photographer.

They say that for you to be able to improve your craft, you should have your work critiqued. This way you can get feedback whether or not you have a great shot or there are still some room for improvement or perhaps you could try a different approach so you could capture a better photo. So if you are brave enough… upload your image and select an Icon who you’d like to critique the photo you’ve submitted.

The Kingston Icons of Photography website is updated every month so check back every now and then for updates.

Klub Natur, the environmental and travel photographers’ group, is organizing two separate trips to the Babuyan Group of Islands this summer. The week-long photo safari/expedition to Camiguin Norte and Calayan Island is scheduled in mid-April and May. Slots are still available to photo enthusiasts who are seeking kloobership in the group.

BATCH ONE (two slots still available)
From Saturday, 19 APRIL to Saturday, 26 APRIL 2008

Departs Manila for Aparri, Cagayan via Florida Bus:
Friday, 18 April, 5:00 p.m.
Arrives Manila from Aparri, Cagayan via Florida Bus:
Sunday, 27 April, 5:00 a.m.

BATCH TWO (Open)
From Saturday, 17 MAY to Saturday, 24 MAY 2008

Departs Manila for Aparri, Cagayan via Florida Bus:
Friday, 16 MAY, 5:00 p.m.
Arrives Manila from Aparri, Cagayan via Florida Bus:
Sunday, 25 MAY, 5:00 a.m.

PhotoKamp/Expedition Fee:
PhP 8,000.00*
*Includes: Round trip fare: A/C BUS (Manila-Aparri-Manila), Round trip fare: BOAT (Aparri-Babuyan-Aparri), food, rented housing (tent on remote areas) for accommodation, rental of water transport to explore the islands, and a fieldwork t-shirt.

BOOKING DEADLINE:

BATCH ONE:
On or before MONDAY, 24 March 2008. PhP 3,000.00 down to confirm booking. No refund after 5 APRIL 2008. However, it is transferable.

BATCH TWO:
On or before WEDNESDAY, 16 April 2008. PhP 3,000.00 down to confirm booking. No refund after 28 APRIL 2008. However, it is transferable.

To confirm your registration to the photokamp, payment deposit should be made at any BDO Branch within three (3) days from registration date. Otherwise, the slot will be given to the next registrant in waiting. Call ALLEN MAYOR at 828.9404 or text at 0921.7111519 for bank details.

Limited only to 15 participants. First-come-first-served basis. Late registrants will be put on the waiting list and will be given a slot in case a participant backs out.

For complete trip details, visit the photokamp section at www.klubnatur.org or send email to photokamp@klubnatur.org

Canon invites you to discover the real joy of photography and make photography more fun by attending a FREE online tutorial that shows you how easy it is to use a Digital SLR camera!

The tutorial is broken down into 4 parts and a bonus portion which you can look up for various photography terminologies:

• Part 1 - Fun and Easy Digital SLRs (Basic Introduction)
• Part 2 - Using Camera Features for Better Photos (Practical Applications)
• Part 3 - Choosing Lenses for Different Kinds of Photos (Interchangeable Lens)
• Part 4 - Printing Photos
• Photography Terminology Reference

Sounds good? See for yourself and embark on your journey to discover the real joy of photography.

Due to insistent public demand the deadline for the Go Beyond the Stick competition have been extended until April 19, 2008!

Beyond the Stick: Unmasking Cigarette Smoking and the Tobacco Epidemic Photography and Photojournalism Competition

If pictures speak a thousand words, let your photos shout out the truth about the dangers and deception of tobacco use and advertising.

Participants may join in any of this two categories:

Photography
Straight photography or photos combined with other images or text

Photojournalism
Published photos in newspapers, journals or magazines (clippings required, on-line publications not accepted)

Awards for each Category:
First Prize: Php 40,000 + trophy
Second Prize: Php 20,000 + trophy
Third Prize: Php 10,000 + trophy

Printed entries in 8 inches x 10 inches maybe submitted personally or through courier service at OneWorkshop  Ground Floor 2241 La Fuerza Plaza II Don Chino Roces Avenue Corner Sabio St. Makati City until 7 PM APRIL 19, 2008!

Entries must be accompanied by entry forms downloaded at the contest website

For full contest mechanics and details, visit http://www.tobaccocontrol.ph/contest/index.html  or www.philphotography.net

For inquiries, you may contact Leslie at 8105094, 8192074 or  one_workshop@yahoo.com

Kevin Kubota of Kubota Image Tools has created another set of image enhancement actions for Adobe Photoshop. The release of a fourth set of Artistic Tools, available starting next week, features over 40 new Actions and is now available to the professional photography community. In addition, this new set of Actions features Kubota Image Tools’ exclusive new Kubota Action Dashboard tool for quick and easy access to all Kubota Actions.

“There are a lot of Photoshop Actions on the market today,” says Kevin Kubota. “I believe our award-winning Actions continue to set themselves apart with their professional quality, originality, and ease of use. Not to mention they are backed by excellent customer service. These new Actions provide a fresh collection of modern image-enhancing tools for producing the hottest looks that are in demand in today’s marketplace. And the exclusive Kubota Action Dashboard provides photographers with a lightning fast way to search for one of our Actions and then launch it instantly.”

This brand new volume contains a fresh variety of color enhancing, enriching, and beautifying Actions for Photoshop CS2 or newer. Highlights include the 3-dimensional vividness of “Enter the Dragon” to the rich, cinematic palette of “300esque”, as well as cool new interactive black-and-white converters for the perfect tonal blend and richness.

Check out Kevin Kubota’s video demonstration of the new Action Dashboard

The set retails for $149.00 and can be purchased through the Kubota Image Tools website at: www.KubotaImageTools.com

Richard Larrios will be conducting basic and advanced landscape photography workshops on this coming May, and June 2008.

There will be two sessions and only five students will be accomodated per workshop.

Workshop fee of PhP 6000 is the total fee for the two sessions.
First Session:

• Basic Landscape Photography Techniques
• Basic composition and exposure techniques
• Basic Post Processing Techniques (Lightroom and Photoshop)
• Complete demonstration of techniques and One on One tutorial

Second Session:

• Advanced Landscape Photography Techniques
• Infrared Photography
• Extreme Long Exposure Photography(Using high density filters)
• Complete demonstration of techniques and One on One tutorial

May 2008 Laguna-Zambales (Two-day session)

• May 3, 2008 (Laguna) - First Session
• May 10, 2008 (Zambales) -Second Session

May 2008 Laguna-Zambales (Two-day session)

• May 24, 2008 (Laguna) - First Session
• May 31, 2008 (Zambales) -Second Session

June 2008 Laguna-Batangas (Two-day session)

• June 7, 2008 (Laguna) - First Session
• June 14, 2008 (Batangas) - Second Session

About Richard Larrios
Richard’s growing portfolio of enchanting and soulful images won for him awards in several local and international photo contests — 2006 Canon Shoot and Run (1st place - Splendor of Manila), 2006 Digital Camera Magazine Photographer of the Year (1st place - Landscape Category), 2006 EPSON EPIX (2nd place, Vanishing Scene), 2005 Photoi Photographer of the Year (2nd Place), 2005 EPSON EPIX (1st and 3rd Places, Imaginative Landscape). Early on his photography career, 28 of his landscape images were bought by Adobe Inc. and licensed for Adobe Elements 3. He was also featured and/or his photos were published in several magazines and newspapers like Digital Photographer Philippines (2006), Epson Vision Mag (2006), Manila Bulletin Picture Perfect (2006), Digital Camera Mag UK (2006), Integral Mag - Spain (2006) and PHOLD - Germany (2007).

Transpo and snacks will be provided. Certificate of attendance will also be provided.

Download: 2008 Basic and Advanced Landscape Workshops by Richard Larrios Flyer & About Richard Larrios Flyer

For reservation, you may contact Richard Larrios at: +63.919.537.3541 or send him an email at rllarrios@yahoo.com

Cruise Ship Photography Workshop

by Joseph Galian

March 27-29, 2008

The Federation of Philippine Photographers Foundation (FPPF) will conduct a 3-Day Cruise Ship Photography Workshop for any Filipino intent to work abroad as a professional cruise ship photographer.

The 3-day workshop will be held on March 27-29, 2008. Joseph Galian will conduct the workshop by helping prospective photographers increase their chances of being hired abroad.

A graduate of Bachelor in Fine Arts, Majored in Visual Communication at the University of the Philippines, Joseph Galian’s works involve world-class cruise ship photography to prospective Filipino overseas workers, advertising photography, graduation pictures, wedding and events coverages. Clients are The Dancentre, Shutterbug Inc., UNILAB, Manprom Inc., Art One Design Inc., Air Dance, WPPP and various photo studios.Joe also handles basic and advance digital photography, image manipulation and graphic design to APC students.Other works involved involved special events, weddings, formal portraiture photography. Image’s main clients: Royal Carribean Cruises Ltd. (RCCL - Majesty of the Seas), American tourists and other international guests.Joe also did some ad campaign conceptualization and supervision for the folowing clients: Tag Heuer, Singapore Airlines, Barilla, Marks & Spencer, Lucent Technologies, Chomel, Bonia, Florsheim, Philippine Ballet Theatre, Penshoppe, Rustan, Xxpresslane, Fresh, So-en, White Flower, Brentwoods Plaza.He is also done freelance works involving commissioned illustrations, paintings, photography, video production and visualization for clients: Unilever PRC, Philippine Information Agency, Desk Publishers Inc., Cyberpro Inc. and Personal Associates.

There is a Php3,500 fee per participant. The workshop starts at 9AM and ends at 5PM.

The workshop will have the following curriculum:

Day 1-Introduction to the cruising industry

• Steps on how to apply
• Adjusting to onboard lifestyle
• General camera adjustments
• Proper English script guide and decorum

Day 2-Practical shooting: embarkation

• Practical shooting: the gangway
• Practical shooting: the proper table shots
• Practical Shooting: pirates’ night

Day 3-Practical shooting: Captain’s Night

• Practical shooting: formal portraitures
• Wedding and special events coverages tips
• Final evaluation
• Question & Answer session
• Distribution of Certificates

For inqueries: 302A FEMII Building, Soriano (Aduana) Street, Intramuros, Manila.
Telephone: (63)(2) 524-7576 and phone/fax: (63)(2) 528-0371.
Look for Karen or Lito (email: fotoatwork@gmail.com)

Art in Public Spaces:

Post Philippine Art Festival

invites you to more free lectures and demos

The Art of Photography in Public Spaces

by George Tapan
March 11, 2008 2PM

George Tapan is best known for his stunning signature photos of Philippine tourist destinations. His collection of provocative photographs of the Cordilleras is currently on exhibit at the Tam-Awan Village art space in Baguio City. From the moment his career took off in the mid-70’s, Tapan’s work can be found in airports, magazines, coffee-table books, postcards and in various offices of the Department of Tourism. Tapan has also conducted several workshops for photographers of every skill level and specialization.

Art Application Using Today’s Software

lecture and demonstration
by Julian Demerre
March 11, 2008 5-7PM
Julian Demerre is a jewelry photographer with clients from Connecticut and New York. His work has been published in several jewelry magazines and newspaper advertisements. He is also a member of the Stamford Urban Artist in Connecticut. His photographs has been exhibited in the Wilton Library, Connecticut.

Art in Public Spaces
2nd Level Entertainment Area (near Premiere Cinema)
SM Mall of Asia

For more info you may call leslie at 8105094.

The German Agency for Technical Cooperation (GTZ)

in partnership with

The National Water Resources Board (NWRB) and
The Global Water Partnership Southeast Asia (Philippine Water Partnership)

present

Water is Life Photo Contest

So what is the Water is Life Photo Contest all about?

This photo contest aims to raise awareness among the citizenry by dramatically visualizing the various water and sanitation issues facing the country today and move people into action to address these issues.

The theme for this photo contest is “Water is Life.” This theme is based on the fundamental truth that water is a core element of life. Every organism, individual, and ecosystem depends on water for survival. Indeed, water impacts all aspects of life and water systems play a pivotal role in the sustainability of life and its related activities.

All entries of this contest must represent or typify the conditions of our water resources
both in its beauty and the dangers it is facing. Photographs may also capture local
issues on our water resources such as the following:

• Water for Agriculture – examples include conflict due to illegal water diversion, water shortage due to over extraction of groundwater for irrigation, water pollution caused by use of pesticide and herbicide, flashfloods caused by over exploitation of forest resources

• Water for People – examples include poor drinking water quality due pollution from various sources, poor water quality and water scarcity due to saltwater intrusion caused by over extraction of groundwater sources, poor water management due to abuse and lack of conservation efforts

• Water for Sanitation – examples include improper wastewater and/or sewage disposal which drains sewerage to groundwater, rivers, lakes and seas therefore exposing people to various health hazards

The winning photographs of this contest will be displayed through a photo exhibit on June 5, 2008 in time with the World Environment Day in selected malls in Metro Manila.

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Hired! is a reality search show in QTV Channel 11 hosted by Paolo Abrera and Mariz Umali having a tagline “Search for the most deserving applicant“.

The next series of Hired!, formerly known as May Trabaho Ka, is for aspiring fashion photographers.

Should you be interested to join… You should have at least a one-year experience in photography, willing to be trained and artistic/creative.

Interested applicants may send their resumes with picture and/or portfolio at hired@gmanetwork.com on or before March 13, 2008.