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Klub Natur

presents

KAAMUAN

In its effort and commitment to instill consciousness and appreciation to preserve the Philippine natural heritage, KLUB NATUR (An Environmental and Travel Photographers’ Club), will mount its fifth major exhibit from 4 to 7 September 2008, at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia Bay City.

A supplemental exhibit to the 16th Construction Show Manila, KAAMUAN will showcase both conventional and avant garde photographs of nature (landscapes and seascapes, flora and fauna) that were shot and compiled from Klub Natur’s photo safari/expedition to the most remote areas and island sanctuaries in the Philippines.

Kaamuan is a Cagayenon word for nature.

Participating artist/photographers are: Allen Hipolito Mayor, Angelo Aguinaldo, Ariel B. Manzanal, Arnold B. Manzanal, Cecilia S. Angeles, Cristina R. Genteroy, Donabel Diaz, Erwin Alcantara, Gil Kirally Perez, Jinkee Reyes, Lowil Fred Espada, Ma. Rosario Pagalilauan, Nimfa M. Ursabia, Ressie Navarro, Teresa J. Herrera, Terre Virna Tanquezon, Thelma M. Tolentino, Tiffany Joan A. Toledo, Victor I. Sison, Victor G. Ursabia, and Vivian O. Hipolito.

The KAAMUAN exhibit is a cooperative effort between Klub Natur and its partners and sponsors: L.A. Ducut (event manager), Marboza Handicrafts (garden furniture provider), I C Architecture & Landscapes (official landscaper), Dubricon (garden tiles provider), and Fujifilms (official image printer).

Lomomanila will be installing lomowalls at Bonifacio High Street tomorrow, Friday, May 9, 2008, starting 4 PM.

Join them as they put together their biggest display of lomographic images to date. The lomowalls at Bonifacio High Street will be available for viewing until May 30, 2008.

The exhibition is part of The Passion Fest 2008 at Bonifacio Global City.

For inquiries about Passion Fest 2008, please call 818-3601 or visit www.fbdcorp.com.

To celebrate the lomowalls at the Bonifacio Global City, there will be a Rockeoke Night for all members and friends at Magnet Cafe Bonifacio High Street on May 13, 2008, Tuesday, which starts at 9 p.m.

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

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)

Canon Philippines launched the Canon Ambassador Program last June 2007. The Canon Ambassador Program is a rebate program geared towards photography organizations. The program aims to provide another way for organization members to help raise funds for their respective organizations by getting rebates whenever they purchase Canon products.

The Canon Ambassador Program is also the first of its kind as it only available in the Philippines and not offered in any other country. The program is a purely local effort launched by Canon Philippines and is not affiliated with any international program.

“The program reinforces Canon’s support of the strong photography community and local industry, as well as a way to encourage the photographers to continue supporting locally distributed products which are covered by Canon’s local warranty” says Ms. Tiffany Shau of Consumer Imaging & Information Division, Canon Marketing (Philippines).

Each Canon Ambassador Program covers a six (6) month period for the year. For the 2nd half of 2007, the winning organization was the Pinoy Phot0graphy Org, popularly known as PiPho. They were able to raise over P120,000 for their organization.

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The Alcove is inviting all interested photographers and camera clubs to submit proposals for exhibition for the year 2008.

Eligibility

• The Alcove is a premier venue for exhibiting black-and-white (or monochrome) photographs.
• It can accommodate around 20 to 30 frames for exhibition depending on the final sizes of the framed artworks.
• All photographs must be in accordance to applicable Philippine laws.
• Local and foreign artists are welcome to apply. Priority will be given to Filipino photographers.

Requirements
Applicants are required to submit a proposal letter with the following:

• Photographer’s resume/bio-data or organizational background for photography-related organizations
• Sample works
• Preferred exhibition schedule
• Brief outline and concept of the proposed exhibit
• Contact number and address

Submission
Proposals must be addressed to:

The Screening Committee
The Alcove Perspective, Filipinas Heritage Library
Makati Avenue, Ayala Triangle, Makati City

Screening
A committee will screen all submissions based on originality, visual impact, composition, subject matter, and technique.

Results of the screening will be communicated to the applicant in writing within two to four weeks after submission. Qualified applicants will be asked to visit The Alcove to discuss terms of agreement and contract signing.

The Alcove’s obligations
Once the proposal is approved, The Alcove shall:

• Provide the gallery for the exhibit and the venue for the opening cocktails (should the photographer opt to have one)
• Assign manpower and manage other logistical requirements for the exhibit
• Discuss the schedule and other deliverables with the photographer
• Handle curatorial and marketing functions
• Provide frames (on loan) for the exhibit
• Discuss final layout for the exhibit with the photographer
• Accommodate queries regarding the exhibit
• Facilitate collection of payment and remittance to photographer (if it is a selling exhibit)
• Prepare summary and/or conduct evaluation

Photographer’s obligations
The photographer shall:

• Finalize a list of artworks based on approved terms
• Pay a fee of Php 5,000.00 to cover overhead expenses. Minimum exhibit period is two weeks and may be extended depending on the availability of the gallery. For each succeeding week, cost is Php 1,500.00.
• Submit the artworks framed and matted (if The Alcove’s frames will be used, pick up will be done at least a week prior to submission)
• Provide titles and other pertinent details for the captions and the price list (if it is a selling exhibit)
• Confirm details of the opening cocktails, if applicable.

In the case of a selling exhibit, a 25% commission will be deducted from gross sales.

For more details, please call 8921801, fax 892-1810, email cruz.ct@ayalafoundation.org.

YKL Photo Contest PhotoWorld Asia 2008

Contest Mechanics:

1. This photo contest is open to all amateur, hobbyists, professional film/digital photographers.
2. The subject/theme – Everything about YKL Photo Booth/Activities such as:

• Mime Artists
• Ramp Modeling
• Cosplay
• Other Events within YKL Booth

3. Size of Entries – 8 x 10″ (8R) - colored or black & white prints

4. Photo Printing should be done in the following Fujifilm Digital Imaging (FDI) stores only: - Php. 28.00 per 8R

• FDI Digital Exchange - Glorietta (3rd Level Glorietta 3, Ayala Center)
• FDI Dela Rosa 1 (Ground Floor Dela Rosa 1 Carpark Bldg. Dela Rosa St., Makati City)
• FDI Dela Rosa 2 (Upper Ground Floor Dela Rosa 2 Carpark Bldg. Dela Rosa St., Makati City)
• FDI Pasay Road (Jackson Bldg. # 926 Arnaiz At., Makati City)

5. Entry Form/s can only be obtained through FDI Stores stated above. Entries should be properly labeled - attached with an entry form (one entry form per photo).
6. Submission of the entries will be at YKL Booth during the PhotoWorld Asia 2008.
7. Deadline of Submission of Entries - Feb. 04, 2008 (Mon.) till 12:00 PM
8. Judging of entries will be on Feb. 04, 2008 - Monday afternoon.
9. For verification – Original Media (negatives, slides, digital file) of the winning entries must be presented to the contest committee before the awarding of prizes.
10. Awarding of prizes will be on Feb. 05, 2008 (Tues) at 5:00 PM – YKL Booth
11. All the decisions of judges are deemed final.

Prizes:
1st Prize : One (1) FinePix A900 Digital Camera (9 MP Effective)
2nd Prize : One (1) FinePix A700 Digital Camera (7.3 MP Effective)
3rd Prize : One (1) Digital Mobile Printer MP-70 (Mobile Printer for Camera Phones with Infrared)

Cosplay Competition

In line with the Photo Contest, there will be a COSPLAY competition which will be manage by Cosplay.ph, please visit their site for more info. This will be held on Sat and Sun in the afternoon.

Hands-on Black and White Developing Lecture

Jay Javier will give lecture/demo in our booth on how to develop black and white films using a Rodinal Type of chemicals. The lecture will also tackle tips on black and white photography. This is schedule on Feb. 2 and 3 from 12:00 noon till 2 pm.

Ramp Modelling with FujiFilm Finepix Digital Cameras

There will also be a model photo shoot in the Fuji-YKL booth. You could try out the  Fujifilm Finepix point and shoot digital cameras in shooting the models.

All About Lomo

Learn the latest craze in the industry, the LOMOGRAPHY. A lomo wall, lomo lectures and meet the lomographers of LOMO MANILA.

Tentatively scheduled: Feb. 4 and 5 6:00 pm onwards.

PhotoWorld Asia 2008

PhP 4,000 participant fee for the conference until Jan. 30, 2008 only!
PhP 4,500 starting Jan. 31, 2008

Conference Schedule

Register online at http://www.photoworldmanila.com/form_pwa08_reg.html

Lomomanila SoMa

Lomomanila Invades the South of Manila!

January 26, 2008 8PM

PhP 150 entrance fee with 1 free drink

Check out the map below going to AL’s Bar in BF Paranaque

Camera Club of Negros

invites you to

IPHOTO

a free seminar in commemoration of Photo Week 2008

The venue is at the La Salle Alumni Hall in Bacolod City on 5PM January 23, 2008

For those interested to join, please email nic_led@yahoo.com to register.