Travel Photography Expedition to Bolinao and Hundred Islands

PinoyNomads and Michelle Morelos

invite you to join

the

Travel Photography Expedition to Bolinao and Hundred Islands

November 28 – December 1, 2008

The Photography Expedition will be for 3 days and 2 nights.

There are only 13 slots for this trip since the mode of transportation will be via 2 private vans. For those who will register for the trip, there will be a pre-trip orientation on November 21, 2008 to get to know each other before the trip and also to talk about what stuff to prepare and bring… a post-trip get-together will be scheduled after the trip.

Who’s organizing the trip and what kind of camera is accepted for the trip?

The trip is organized by The Pinoy Nomads, the same group who organized the Cagayan and Pagudpud trip last August.

The trip is aimed for both amateur beginners and serious photographers too so it’s ok if you don’t have a fancy DSLR camera and a bag full of lenses…all kinds of cameras are ok…whether it’s a DSLR, a simple point and shoot, your grandpa’s old film cam, an instamatic, a lomo cam, a pinhole cam, or heck, even a phonecam will do if its your thing! =)


How much is the fee to join the trip?

The workshop fee is P12,000 and includes transportation via private van, insurance, food and accommodation for the duration of the trip. If you pay in full by October 31, you need only pay P10,500. If you make a 50% down payment, you only have to pay P11,000. So register early to avail of the early bird rates =) …send an email to pinoynomads(at)gmail(dot)com if you’re interested to join this exciting adventure!

What are the highlights of the trip?

* Swimming in Patar – a white sand beach
* Visit to Enchanted Underground Cave
* View of Cape Bolinao Lighthouse (built by the Americans in 1903)
* Sunset shoot against rock formations
* Day tour in Alaminos Hundred Islands National Park
* Church of St James Fortress
* Bolinao falls
Grab a copy of the Photography Expedition to Bolinao and Hundred Islands with Michelle Morelos Brochure.

Somewhere in China now in Manila

National Geographic Channel brings you

Somewhere in China

here in Manila

Filipinas Heritage Library

October 13, 2008 – 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM

Peter and Jeff Hutchens, photography and filmmaking duo, share their experiences from SOMEWHERE IN CHINA for a series of photographic seminars and workshops which starts here in Manila.

Peter Hutchens has shot and produced numerous programmes for National Geographic Channel. He was the youngest and only first-time filmmaker to produce a programme for the acclaimed Wide Angle series. Other NGC shows he has worked on are Inside, Hunter & Hunted, Is It Real?, and Lockdown series for which he has won several awards. He brings a creative eye, a passion for storytelling and an instinctive ability to relate cross-culturally.Internationally awarded photographer Jeff Hutchens has shot professionally on six continents, where he’s faced grizzly bears,  lava floes, Komodo Dragons, and all manner of corrupt officials.   From work on the surreality of life in China, to underground epidemics in the jungles of central Africa, to polar bears in the Arctic Circle, he captures images which convey a transcendent mood and subtle beauty.  Jeff has won multiple awards in the World Press Photo Competition, National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) Best Of Photojournalism competition, Pictures Of The Year (POYi) and the White House News Photographers (WHNPA) Eyes Of History competition.

To reserve your seats and for more information, please email amy.ang@agatep.com or call 635.9355 to 60 local 173 or register online at http://www.natgeotv.com/photoseminar/.

Register early if you want to get FREE tickets to the event as seats are limited and are available on a first come first served basis only.

The 2nd Canon Kadayawan sa Dabaw Photography Competition

Canon Marketing (Philippines), Inc

invites you to join

The 2nd Canon Kadayawan sa Dabaw Photography Competition

Canon Marketing (Philippines), Inc. joins Kadayawan sa Dabaw Festival 2008 by bringing you back the Canon Kadayawan sa Dabaw Photography Competition, now on its second year.  Amazing prizes, such as digital video cameras, still cameras and printers, plus Plaques of Awrds await the top five winners.

Designed to delight always all its valued clients, this competition is made exclusive to Canon users–amateur and professional photographers from all over the country.

Participants: Canon users only

Theme: Festival and Culture

Criteria:

  • Content and Value (30%)
  • Visual Impact (30%)
  • Artistic Merit (15%)
  • Originality of Concept (15%)
  • Relevance (10%)

Important schedules and information are as follows:

  • Registration Period: August 11-16, 2008
  • Contest Period: August 18-24, 2008 (during Kadayawan sa Dabaw 2008)
  • Subjects: any component event of Kadayawan sa Dabaw 2008)
  • Last Day of Submission of Entry/Entries: August 26, 2008, 5:00 pm
  • Exhibit and Awarding: TBA, during the September 2008 Tourism Month Celebration of the Department of Tourism-XI at a mall in Davao City

Please refer to the following files for more important information:

  1. Mechanics and Contest Rules
  2. Registration Form (FREE registration but pre-registration on or before August 16, 2008, 5:00 pm is REQUIRED.  IDs will be given on August 18 to allow access to certain areas during Kadayawan events not ordinarily accessible to the general public, subject to Kadayawan marshalls’ policies and guidelines.)
  3. Photo Entry Form (one photo, one form).

For more information, you may contact the following:

JONALLIER EVENTS (c/o Jon)
Telefax: (082) 224.2524
Mobile: 0919.6138500 / 0923.4521994
Email: events@jonallier.com

or

CANON MARKETING (PHILIPPINES), INC. (c/o Star)
Phone: (082) 227.3820
Fax: (082) 227.8929

You may also check www.jonallier.com for more details and updates.

EAS Congress 2009 Photo Contest

Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA) and HP Philippines present the East Asian Seas (EAS) Congress Regional Photo Contest

with the theme

The Coast, The Ocean, My Community

Contest entries should demonstrate local actions/implementation and good practices in sustainable coastal and ocean protection, development and management. Entries can show local and national initiatives that address natural and man-made hazard prevention and management; habitat protection, restoration and management; water use and supply management; food security and livelihood management and pollution reduction and waste management.

The contest is open to nationals of the East Asian region, and is divided into three (3) categories:

  • Youth category – for amateur practitioners who are college students or young professionals, between 18 and 25 years of age.
  • Hobbyist/Amateur category – for amateur practitioners, beyond 25 years of age, who pursue photography outside of his/her regular occupation, engaged primarily for personal fulfillment.
  • Professional category – professional practitioners who derive income from the sale of photographs and/or provision of photographic services.

Download a copy of the complete EAS Congress 2009 Photo Contest mechanics and register online.

Northern Luzon Adventure Photography Series with Michelle Morelos

Pinoy Nomads

invites you to the

Northern Luzon Adventure Photography Series

with

Michelle Morelos

August 22-25, 2008

Nothing beats learning while exploring. And nothing beats such trip in a smaller and more intimate setting.  Limited to 15 participants who serious about learning digital photography in fascinating settings.

Learn how to maximize your digital camera while exploring the Callao Caves and Calvaray Hills of Cagayan Valley, Pagudpud’s Cape Bojeador, Bangui Windmills and white beaches, and the famous sights of Laoag. Develop your skills and techniques with photographer Michelle Morelos who is also conducting several workshops on Maximizing Your Point and Shoot Camera Workshops 2008.

Main photography sites:

  • Callao Caves and its 7 chambers (Light and shadow)
  • Calvary Hill and Church (sunset, sculpture, structure)
  • Bangui Windmills (wind, movement and sunrise)
  • Cape Bojeador (structure, scenic view, sunset)
  • Pagudpud beaches (water, sand, view, sunrise)
  • Suba Sand Dunes (desert, beach, sunset)

Fun and Sun:

  • Swimming in Penablanca River in Cagayan Valley
  • Swimming in the beaches of Pagudpud
  • Option to learn to surf in Pagudpud (participant’s expenses)
  • Option to trek in Pagudpud
  • Sightseeing in Laoag

Package Incudes:

  • On-site photography lessons and sessions
  • Roundtrip and on-site transportation Manila-Tuguegarao-Pagudpud-Laoag-Manila
  • 4 days, 3 nights food and lodging
  • Entrance fees
  • Travel insurance for the duration of the trip

Package Fee: PhP 11,000 per person.

For more info and to see the detailed itenerary, visit PinoyNomads.

Photo Summit 2008

FPPF in partnership with DPP

invites you to

Photo Summit 2008

The tradeshow will once again be held at the VMall in Greenhills while the workshops will be held at the Club Filipino.

Photo Summit 2008 will have two very interesting speakers in Clay Blackmore and Parish Kohanim. Both are regarded as experts in their field.

Workshop is at PhP 5,000/head if you register on or before August 13, 2008 and PhP 6,000 if you register on day of the event. You can register at either Bella Luce’s office in Makati or through the office of the FPPF in Intramuros.

Bella Luce
G/F Alvion Center
110 Rada Street
Legaspi Village, Makati

Call Bella Luce for more details at 750-6213.

Epson Color Imaging Contest 2008

Epson is giving all aspiring and professional photographers the opportunity to showcase their talents by participating in its Epson Color Imaging Contest 2008.

The Color Imaging Contest was first launched in 1994, with the aims of promoting new forms of expression through digital printing, and to help create a rich, fun digital culture.

The Epson Color Imaging Contest offers you a big chance to compete with the best in Asia.  All you need to do is shoot photographs or create graphics that best express your ideas centralized around Epson Philippines’ 10th year theme of “Achieving Perfection.”

You may submit your original photos or graphics expressing any of the following images:

  • Images of city scenes
  • Images of top tourist spots and;
  • Images of heartwarming moments captured in Filipino events or celebrations.

This year, Epson made it easier and more exciting for you to win.  Apart from the International Awards Grand Prizes, every eligible entry is also eligible to win in the Philippine country and Regional award levels.  It is your best chance to gain  international recognition.  So, go on and let your creativity speak!

Entry submission deadline: August 29, 2008

Epson Color Imaging Contest Categories

Photograph Category
(Amateur and Professional Subcategories)
Photographic works exploring the possibilities of photographic expression through digital processes

Graphics Category
(Amateur and Professional Subcategories)
Such as digital designs, computer graphics, paintings, lithographic, illustrations, typography exploring the possibilities of graphic expression through digital processes
You have a chance to win multiple regional awards at 3 levels:

Country Awards – Best in the Philippines
(Applicable for entries in the Philippines only)

1st Prize: PHP30,000 + Epson P-5000 viewer worth PHP41,995 [1 winner]
2nd Prize: PHP15,000 + Epson Picture Mate PM270 printer worth PHP11,995 [1 winner]
3rd Prize: PHP10,000 + Epson Picture Mate PM270 printer worth PHP11,995 [1 winner]

Top 30 Merit Prizes: Epson TX200 multi-function printer
[The top 30 entries will be selected via local judging in the Philippines.  These entries will be the ones sent to Japan to be eligible to win the country, regional and international awards.]

How to Enter

  1. To enter, contestants must submit a completed Entry form.  All entry forms must be properly filled.  Download Epson Color Imaging Contest 2008 entry form.
  2. Together with the entry form, contestants must submit two (2) hard copies of their entry printed in A4 size photo paper in full color and a high resolution soft copy (300 dpi, PSD or TIF file) in a properly labeled CD.  The two hard copies should be printed on an inkjet or laser printer.  Entries printed by photo labs will be rejected.  (Note: This size restriction is valid only for entries in the Philippines.  The size restriction will not be a limitation in the final judging of entries because the team of judges will judge entries based on creativity rather than size of entry.)
  3. Labeling of your printed entries should include your name and the title of your entry.  Please place these details at the back of your entries.
  4. The entry must be based on Epson’s 10th year anniversary theme of “Achieving Perfection” featuring images from city scenes, tourism destinations and heartwarming moments captured in Filipino events or celebrations.
  5. The entry should be an original or unpublished digital image (Photo or Graphics.  There is no need to frame the entry.
  6. An entry together with the entry form may be submitted by an individual or group (however, only one prize will be awarded for the winning entry.)
  7. Please use adequate measures to protect the entry against damage during transport or delivery.  There is no restriction in the number of entries you can submit to this contest.

Send your entries along with the attached entry form to:

Epson Philippines Corporation
Marketing Communications Department
8/F Anson’s Centre
23 ADB Avenue
Ortigas Center, Pasig City 1605
or

Epson Color Imaging Contest
c/o Digital Photographer Philippines
Unit 4, Bldg 3, Jannov Plaza
2295 Don Chino Roces Extension
Makati City 1200

For inquiries, you may call:
Digital Photographer Philippines

http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/

Telephone: 8124612 or Telefax 7504061

PR & Marketing Communications Department
colorimagingcontest@epc.epson.com.ph
Telephone: 7062609

Note:

  • The photographer is the owner of each entry but grants Epson Philippines Corporation (EPC) and Seiko Epson Corporation (SEC) the non exclusive right to use the entries in promotional purposes related to the Color Imaging Contest (CIC) such as CIC exhibits and press releases.  Please see Terms and Conditions for further information.
  • All entries in the Philippines must go through Epson Philippines Corporation (EPC) and be subject with EPC’s terms and conditions.  Entries in the Philippines cannot be sent directly to other Epson subsidiaries.

More info on Epson Color Imaging Contest 2008 at Epson Philippines.

Special 2-Day Basic Photography Seminar by Jo Avila (August 17 and 24, 2008)

There will be a two-day photography seminar from August 17 & 24, 2008.  Topics to be discussed include Basic Photography Theories and Principles, Composition, Basic Studio Lighting and Flash Photography, Basic Photoshop and Basic Color Management and Inkjet Printing.

The schedule of topics to be discussed is as follows:

August 17, 2008 (9am-5pm)

  • Basic Theories & Principles of Photography
  • Composition
  • Basic Studio Lighting
  • Flash Photography

August 24, 2008 (9am-5pm)

  • Basic Photoshop
  • Basic Color Management & Inkjet Printing
  • Guerilla Shooting Techniques

The seminar fee of P4,500/participant is inclusive of handouts, snacks, lunch and a certificate of attendance.

There are only twenty (20) slots available.

A 50% downpayment (non-refundable) via bank deposit will be required to secure a reservation.

All seminar sessions will be held at Unit 114, Gold Building, 15 Annapolis Street, Greenhills, SJ.

Interested participants may register by sending an email to pinakamagalingako@gmail.com

Lito Sy Workshops 2008

Lito Sy Photography

presents

Lito Sy Workshops 2008

International award-winning wedding & portrait photographer, Lito Sy, will demonstrate what it takes to become a leading photographer in your area. He will share with you his ideas on how to create a solid business image and also how to develop a strategy for a successful wedding photography business. From shooting and post processing that make your images stand out in a crowd. He will demonstrate a few key posing and lighting techniques, as well as provide you with a breakdown of his workflow secrets. This program has a little something for everyone, including lots of before-and-after examples.

PhP 5,000 outside Metro Manila (with free lunch & snacks)
PhP 7,000 within Metro Manila (with free lunch & snacks)

Limited slots available!

20 students only per workshop

Deadline for registration: July 30, 2008

Workshop will be held in the following cities:

August 05,2008 ( Tuesday ) – Dusit Hotel, Makati City
August 10,2008 ( Sunday ) – Zamboanga City
August 12,2008 ( Tuesday ) – Cebu City – Weddings
August 14,2008 ( Thursday ) – Iloilo City
August 16,2008 ( Saturday ) – Cagayan De Oro City
August 18,2008 ( Monday ) – Batangas City
August 20,2008 ( Wednesday ) – La Union
August 21,2008 ( Thursday ) – Baguio City
August 26,2008 ( Tuesday ) – Legaspi City
August 28,2008 ( Thursday ) – Angeles, Pampanga
August 29,2008 ( Friday ) – Bulacan

For more information please call:
+63.2.893.0891 or +63.2.894.2726 or +63.917.700.5001
Visit http://www.litosy.com

Basic Lighting Seminar Batch 28 by Ken Go (August 2008)

Basic Lighting Seminar BATCH # 28

  • August 16, 2008 Saturday (1:00pm to 5:00pm)
  • August 17, 2008 Sunday – Scheduled shoot
  • August 18, 2008 Monday (6:00 pm to 9:00 pm) Portable wireless lighting and Critique session


Venue is at Unit 602 Cityland 10 Tower 2, H.V. Dela Costa St. Salcedo Village, Makati City, behind RCBC Tower. Visit http://www.photosbykengo.com/misc/map.jpg for directions.

ONLY 5 SLOTS LEFT (All 1pm slots have been taken)

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
8. Portable wireless lighting (Strobist)

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. You will not be required to bring anything during the 1st day.

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.

3rd day, Portable wireless lighting discussion, includes gear needed and how to apply basic lighting techniques to this type of set-up. For the Critique session we will allow fellow students and me 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. All photos will be posted together on the wall for viewing. Ken usually also discusses some questions regarding post processing during these critique sessions.

Seminar Price is P. 3,000.00 – inclusive of handouts.

If you want to sign-up kindly email Ken at seminars@photosbykengo.com the following info:
Name:
Email:
Cel. No.:
Preferred time slot for Sunday (9am or 4pm):
Which Seminar: