- Hello Malaysia Photo Exhibit
European structures in the heart of Asia, and yet a culture so deeply etched in the hearts of its people that it remains unscathed by its past conquerors. Come to Malaysia—where progress tailored around centuries-old cherished traditions and culture.
Take for instance the Petronas Twin Towers. A symbol of man’s ingenious imagination, the Petronas Twin Towers has been the source of inspiration by many architects around the world. And while it stands tall to represent wealth and power in today’s modern world, the towers were in fact designed around Islamic symbols.
The floor plate design, for instance, were constructed around the Islamic geometric forms of eight pointed stars from two interlocking squares. The Islamic design sensibility is reflected throughout the entire structure that the Petronas Twin Towers mirrors the Islamic principles of “unity within unity, harmony, stability and rationality.”
Take a 45-minute drive from Kuala Lumpur and be transported to Genting Highlands, the City of Entertainment on a hill. Complete with hotels, restaurants, gaming, indoor and outdoor theme parks, it’s everyone’s entertainment all the way for the complete family.
Walk through history in Malacca. The Dutch-inspired town is among Malaysia’s most frequented places, with interesting shopping area on Jonker Street selling not only souvenirs but also artworks, local delicacies, cafes.
In Penang, a plane-ride away from KL, lose yourself among colonial British structures as the island’s laidback lifestyle encourages visitors to become more engaged with the local culture. For a unique experience there’s also the stilt houses on Weld Quay, the home to majority of the city’s fishermen.
If adventure is the agenda, Sabah is the way to go. With the famous Kota Kinabalu within the province, Sabah is the eco-tourism adventure playground of Asia. Go trekking, mountain climbing, mountain biking, diving, and even opt to get a fish massage. Believed to be therapeutic, fish massage, as the name implies, is a school of fish feeding on the skin’s dead cells.
Come see Malaysia in an exhibit titled, “Hello Malaysia,” an experiential photo exhibit by some of the country’s top photojournalists and lensmen, from Aug. 31 to Sept. 6 at the SM Mall of Asia Atrium. Sponsored by the Tourism Malaysia and Malaysia Airlines with SM Malls, Canon, PCCI, i-Mag photography magazine, Aperture, MSD Godspeed Exhibits Corp., Angels Delight Catering & DesignManila, a series of workshops are also lined up at very affordable fees.
Speakers are experts in their fields, such as Raymund Isaac for Fashion Photography, Mark Floro for Food photography, Jun Miranda for Basic Photography and Digital Darkroom technique, and Lito Sy for Travel Wedding Destination. Cash prizes go to winners of on-the-spot photo contests.
Workshop starts Sept. 2 to Sept. 5; workshop fees at PHP 3,500.00 for 1 day, PHP 6,500.00 for 2 days, PHP 9,000.00 for 3 days and PHP 11,000.00 for 4 days. Early birds get the chance to be part of the photo clinic sessions. Reserve your seats now and register here!
For more information, log on to www.travellightonline.com or call 0918-9217472
- Travel Light 2009 Photography Workshops
Workshop Topics, Speakers & Schedule
SMX Convention Center (September 2 – 5, 2009)LITO SY / September 2 - 10:00am to 6:00pm
International Destination Wedding PhotographyWith over 19 years of experience in wedding photography, Lito Sy has mastered the skills of blending digital and traditional technology that assures stunning results. Lito Sy’s success can be attributed his persistence in constantly reinventing himself. He continues to raise the benchmark of excellence as an artist admired by his peers and loved by his clients.
International Destination Wedding Photography
The main goals of the workshop are:
- To step up every aspect of wedding photography business and take it to another level; to have long-term business strategies
- To create a business and a personal lifestyle that will encourage creativity and prevent burnouts
- To create amazing images for your portfolio in exotic locations around the world
- This workshop will feature: - Creating professional portraits - Mastering your on-camera metering system - Creative flash techniques - Using a combination of available, flash and tungsten lights - Professional posing techniques, 6 practical exercises for every participant with hands-on supervision & instruction, individual time with models, 1 LIVE on-location shoot (LIMITED to 25 participants only – first 25 delegates to register online/remit payment)
JUN MIRANDA / September 3 – 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Digital 101: Basic Photography and Traditional Darkroom TechniquesMARIANO “JUN” MIRANDA is the first Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) and Adobe Certified Instructor (ACI) in Photoshop (2000) and Lightroom (2008) in Asia. He is the president, creative director and resident photographer of Pixel Magic, a digital imaging studio and service bureau since 1996. He is a CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+ Certified Professional) and is also the president and program director of PCCI.
Jun is past president of the Camera Club of the Philippines, and was founding president of both the IdN Club Philippines (the country’s first association of digital artists) and Club de Camera Digital (the country’s first association of digital photographers). He is also a member of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals.
He is a product of the Maine Photographic Workshops (Rockport, Maine), Dynamic Graphics Educational Foundation (Peoria, Illinois) and United Digital Artists (New York). He took Creative Training Techniques under Robert Pike and a class on Corel Painter under Jeremy Sutton, instructor, lecturer and author of several books on Painter.
Jun writes a regular column for Manila Bulletin called Digital Focus, is a regular contributor to i-mag photography magazine, and lectures at different trade shows here and abroad.
Digital 101: Basic Photography and Traditional Darkroom Techniques
This workshop is designed for digital camera users who want to learn the basics of photography. It discusses the factors affecting photographic output, basic understanding of light, the digital camera and its functions, and exposure setting. The workshop also teaches participants how to see and take better pictures, manipulate images and output. Jun Miranda will guide you in the use of traditional darkroom techniques to enhance your shoots.
To further enhance the participants’ knowledge, the workshop will entail shooting assignments, working in a digital darkroom and a photo clinic. Working in a digital darkroom and photo clinic is limited to the first 20 delegates who register online /remit payment)Jun Miranda will take you to an informational and fun-filled day that will help you understand your camera, your film and your light.
Requirement: Digital camera, preferably SLR
MARK FLORO / September 4 - 10:00am to 6:00 pm
Food PhotographyMark Floro is one of the most sought-after food photographers in the Philippines. In his twenty-year career, he has put together a client list that includes some of the biggest names in the food industry, such as Chow King, Jollibee, Manila Peninsula, McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Purefoods, Robinson’s Convenience Stores, and San Miguel Corporation. He is past president of the Advertising Photographers of the Philippines and former director of the Advertising Suppliers Association of the Philippines (through the photography sector). Mark has a degree in commercial advertising photography from the Arts Center, College of Design (Pasadena, California). www.markflorophotography.com
Food Photography
Learn new set of photographic skills. Create images of food that ‘look good enough to eat’. This workshop will teach you the fundamentals of food photography, including metering, lighting, styling, composing, propping, and choosing backgrounds that will make your work distinctive. Mark Floro will share his approaches, techniques, and special tricks for photographing different types of food. Lighting set ups for shooting food on location vs. the studio and importance of modifying your style depending on your client will also be discussed.
Mark Floro will give feedback on your shoots. The photo clinic is available to the first 20 delegates who register online / remit payment.
Requirements: Familiarity with your digital SLR; bring a DSLR with a close-focusing or macro lens.
Recommended Level: Advanced Beginner, intermediate, Aspiring Pro.RAYMUND ISAAAC / September 5 - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
The Language of Fashion PhotographyRaymund Isaac is a graduate of De La Salle’s Communication Arts. Raymund is the president and resident photographer of Portfolio Photography & Studio, Inc. He started his career as a photographer by being an assistant photographer to Nap Jamir II and Neal Oshima. His client list includes local and international publications like Cosmopolitan, Mega, Metro, Metro Wedding, Philippine Tatler, Elle, American Photo, People Asia, and Icon; advertising agencies like Publicis Manila (Nesvita, Nestea, Nido), Pacific Asian Advertising Specialist (Marie France, Facial Care, Svenson), Ace Saatchi & Saatchi (oxygen, Penshoppe), McCann Erickson, New Direction (SM), BBDO, Ogilvy & Mather, etc.; and direct clients like Jollibee, Bench, Bayo, Kamiseta, Folded & Hung, Adidas, Gift Gate and Warner Music. A multi-awarded photographer here and abroad, Raymund was the 2002 Overall International Winner in the Glamour and Beauty category of the American Photo Magazine (New York). His works were also featured in other magazines such as Elle and Quo. www.raymund-isaac.com
The Language of Fashion Photography
This workshop will demonstrate photographing two models in four different sets. All delegates will have the chance to take photos of the models. However, photo clinic is limited to the first 20 delegates who register online / remit payment.
This workshop is open to anyone serious about beauty & fashion photography. There’s no training better than hands-on experience!
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
Please fill up the registration form here. Registration information will be emailed to you shortly thereafter and you can complete the registration by remitting payment via bank deposit. Please refer to workshop fees and payment instructions below.
WORKSHOP FEES
PHP 3,500 for 1 day
PHP 6,500 for 2 days
PHP 9,000 for 3 days
PHP 11,000 for 4 daysPAYMENT
Please deposit payment at the nearest BPI (Bank of the Philippine Islands) branch, in the name of Mervin Gobaco S/A 003149-0969-13. Please email deposit slip to info@travellightonline.com along with your registration information after filling up this form. Please bring your deposit slip on the workshop.
Please note that your seat is not confirmed until we receive full payment.
WORK CRITIQUE SESSION
On the workshop days, critiquing per topic is limited to the first 25 or 20 delegates who register online and remit payment. So hurry, limited slots are available!
- Graceful portrait of Hanoi
By Anne Jambora
Philippine Daily InquirerMANILA, Philippines - The rustic charm of Hanoi, Vietnam, is depicted in images of graceful wit in “Good Morning Vietnam,” a photo exhibit-workshop by photography group Travel Light, on Sept. 8 to 13, at SM The Block, Quezon City.
Walk through the vestal grooves of Vietnam and witness the sheer beauty of simplicity, as captured by the skillful eyes of some of the country’s respected photojournalists. Poignant and innocent, the photo exhibit-workshop paints a dignified portrait of the human spirit frozen in the pixelized world of digital photographs.
“Good Morning Vietnam” is also an excellent venue for enthusiasts and amateurs to learn tips from the pros. Workshops include “Basic Photography in Digital SLR and Lomography”; “Digital Photojournalism: A Real-World Approach to Visual Storytelling with Contemporary Technology”; “Travel Photography”; “Dynamic Duo of Wedding Photography.” A special subtopic on “How to Enhance Photos Through the Magic of Makeup Artistry” will also be tackled.
Nelwin Uy will speak on “Basic Photography in Digital SLR and Lomography,” is a workshop designed for hobbyists. Topics include basic photography background, maximizing the use of compact (point-and-shoot) cameras, understanding white balance, proper handling and storage of gear, the art of composition and design elements of a photograph.
The workshop on Sept. 9, at 1 to 6 p.m., also includes an actual photo shoot and friendly, constructive photo evaluation.
On Sept. 10, at 3 to 6 p.m., learn from two of the the country’s top photojournalists, Edwin Tuyay and Chito Vecina, about “Digital Photojournalism: A Real-World Approach to Visual Storytelling with Contemporary Technology.”
The two-day workshop requires participants to participate in photo assignments, nurture their photography instincts and develop a digital workflow in shooting, editing and layout. It offers an ideal experience in visual storytelling as enrollees get to participate in one-on-one edit and critique sessions. Limited enrollment ensures access to instructors and personal coaching.
“Travel Photography” will be discussed on Sept. 11, at 4 to 6 p.m., by Andy Samaniego. Learn the visual tricks of shooting architectural structures and landscape photography. Workshop also includes lessons in composition, specific to travel photography, lighting and making use of available light while on the road.
Wedding photography
On Sept. 12, at 3 to 6 p.m., wedding photography will be tackled by brothers Jun and Robert Garcia. “Dynamic Duo of Wedding Photography” imposes the importance of teamwork during the big day. To be discussed are the skills needed to make it as a wedding photographer, how to conduct and complete a wedding shoot the way pros do it, organizing and developing strategies in shooting weddings, creative control and perceptive vision, how to use portable flash with ambient light, postproduction work and Photoshop techniques.
A special subtopic on how to enhance photos through the magic of makeup artistry will be discussed by makeup artist Madge Lejano.
Travel Light is composed of photojournalists and wedding photographers such as PDI’s Chito Vecina; Asiaweek Magazine’s Edwin Tuyay; wedding documentarist and art director Nelwin Uy; the photography partnership of brothers Jun and Robert Garcia; travel, wedding and portraiture specialist Andy Samaniego; wedding videographer Mervin Gobaco; makeup artist Madge Lejano and this reporter.
Vecina, a multiawarded photojournalist, started out as a sports photographer before expanding his craft into the exciting world of fashion, lifestyle, home and wedding photography; he also works as a correspondent for PDI.
Multiawarded freelance lensman Tuyay has had his pictures featured in distinguished publications around the world, including The New York Times, Forbes magazine, L.A. Times, Reader’s Digest International and FHM.
Freelance art director Uy, one of the most sought-after wedding photographers today, averages 100 weddings a year, with bookings here and abroad. The Garcia brothers, meanwhile, with their eye for detail, have worked under the country’s top veteran wedding lensmen, and have reaped photography awards along the way.
Samaniego, with his attention to composition, detail and expression, is a rising star among wedding photographers. He is a member of the Society of Portrait Photographers of the Philippines. Videographer Gobaco finished a computer course in New York, and now combines his expansive knowledge in computer editing with his artistic sensibilities in wedding videography.
Multitalented makeup artist and once-upon-a-time painter Lejano is an award-winning photography hobbyist.
Don’t miss out the unique collaboration of talents in “Good Morning Vietnam.” Sponsored by SM Malls, Kodak, Angels Delight, Qualiplus International, MG video and Fabphoto. For details, call or text Chito Vecina at 09285027032.