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CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS

Like all, i know you want to be creative hence we're always learning new techniques, new skills and new ways to look at our photos.
If photography is science, then... add in a tag of our creativity and it becomes Art! I believe that most people are creative, 'yet' not everyone knows how to express it, and here is where i come in. Having almost 20 years experience with photography and photography sharing, i can effectively make creative photography learning absolutely painless, a piece of cake they say 。。。

Photography Workshops: Features

icing on a cake。。。

PHOTOSHOP for PHOTOGRAPHERS

Workshop fees-
$210 (ex FULL-course students)
$250 (walk-in new participants)

The Photoshop workshop has been specially-customized for photographers who want to ‘perfect’ that almost classic masterpiece. Be it one that is going to be print or hang on the wall gracing your living environment.

Whether you are hoping to earn some extra cash by doing something you love, wanting to take better photographs, or learn how to make good photographs look even better with Photoshop, you are at the right place to learn it all !!!

It is a 6 hrs workshop on a Sunday and session commence from 10am-4pm (with a 15 mins break) with participants bringing along their laptops with Photoshop software installed.

Essential Equipment :
Laptop with Photoshop CS ~ CS6
(not Photoshop ELEMENT)
Laptop & MOUSE & Charger
Those without a laptop but interested to participate (if you insist) are most welcome.

Course Content :
* Opening & Saving Files in Different Formats
* Intro to Cropping & Image Re-sizing
* Practical application for Burn/Dodge & Clone tool
* Colour & Tone Correction using Leveling Tool, Hue & Saturation
* Application of Image Layering
* Practical Application of Clone Tool
* Intro to Filters, Blur/Gaussian Tool
* Combine Usage of Gaussian Effect & Layering Procedures
* Creating of Depth-of-Field Effect
* Intro to Sharpening Tool & Noise/Grain Effects
* File Re-naming & ID-ing
* Batching Process

*** DO NOTE THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDING ONCE FEES ARE MADE, EXCEPT IN CASES WHEN THE COURSE IS CANCELLED OR RESCHEDULED AS DEEMED NECESSARY BY THE INSTRUCTOR.

creating Time & Space。。。

Black n White Photography Workshop

Workshop Fees-
* S$150 for ex-FULL course students
* S$180 for newly sign-up participants

I first taught this module in 1999 and it's an 18 hours 4 days FULL course that includes B&W films handling, shooting, Chemistry Darkroom film processing/developing/printing.

But in this Digital age, B&W photography is as popular as ever, and the good news is that it’s never been easier to create stunning B&W images. Although the process of digital B&W photography is different from film, what makes a good image remains the same.

To create a B&W image, many photographers simply click the de-saturate button and leave it at that, convinced they have a piece of fine art. However, when we start to look at the process of creating black and white images we soon realize that it takes a lot more than that and we have a lot more to think about than just converting to grayscale and adding a nice pretty Ikea frame.

We need to keep our eyes peeled for elements like tonal contrast, strong lines, patterns, shapes and texture. We need to learn to see in grayscale... in other words; Selective Visualisation.

I'm offering a 5 hrs sessions that includes
1st Session-
* B&W visualization
* RGB/color tones & it's Effect
* Achieving good Tonal Range
* Effective Exposure-Valuation

2nd Session (field trip) -
* Using camera's different Metering mode
* Effective use of in-camera color setting
* Seeing beyond White Balance

3rd Session-
* Understanding your camera's software
* The Making of a B&W image

Essential (MUST HAVE) Tools Required :
* DSLR/ Advance PnS cameras
* Laptop with camera image-enhancing software *installed* (Software supplied along with camera during purchased or upload from it's web servicing site.) or Photoshop software of any series.
* Mouse & power-cord of Laptop

Workshop commence with a min of 5 participants and capped at 10.

* NOTE THERE WILL BE NO REFUND ONCE FEES ARE MADE, EXCEPT IN SITUATION WHEN THE COURSE IS CANCELLED OR RESCHEDULED AS DEEMED NECESSARY BY THE INSTRUCTOR.

learn easy Image-enhancing。。。

Google NIK Collection

CALLING All newbie & advance Photographers!

Google has released a free image-enhancing software (see Blue color link below) and causing quite a positive stir in the photography circuit. Not just because it's free but it's a powerful Plug-in/App that truly makes imaging a-piece-of-cake; even to JPG files too! Do not miss-out on this FOC offering as it truly 'add wings' to Adobe CS/Lightroom
https://www.google.com/nikcollection/

I'm opened to share this simple & easy know-how knowledge with those who genuinely want to learn this amazing software to better your photos.

* S$90
* 5 participants to commence, capped at 8
* First come first serve basis

Requirement-
* Own laptop with Photo CS/Lightroom, c/w Google Nik Collection
* Laptop power-cord & mouse required
* This is NOT a Photoshop Workshop/Course

*** NOTE THERE WILL BE NO REFUND ONCE FEES ARE MADE, EXCEPT IN SITUATIONS WHEN THE WORKSHOP/COURSE IS CANCELLED OR RESCHEDULED AS DEEMED NECESSARY BY THE TRAINER.

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Photography Workshops: Features

when personality is more than just a face。。。

Basic Studio Photography Workshop

Workshop fees S$280
Strictly cap at 4 photographers.

Every portrait is a picture of someone but not every picture of someone is a portrait. A portrait captures not just the physical likeness of the subject; it also captures his or her personality.

This is the biggest challenge as a studio photographer - the challenge of using both your technical skills & your psychological understanding to help the subject to reveal him/herself.

In this 3 hours workshop, 4 participants will be taught on people interaction, with good communication skills, only then will the images stand out from the usual snapshots.

* Understanding Studio Lighting.
* The Usage of Lights & Positioning.
* Placement of the Subjects. (Photo Shoot Session)
* Posing of the Subjects. (Photo Shoot Session)
* Understanding & Correcting Facial Defects. (Photo Shoot Session)

ESSENTIAL requirement of the participant-
* A firm understanding of Exposure Value what-abouts.
* A camera with Hot-shoe flash mount (DSLR or Pro-sumer or EVIL).
* Lens focal range between 30mm~150mm. Only 1 lens required.
* Abide Instructions given by Trainer.

Workshop will commence with 2 and cap at 4 participants on a sharing basis. Participants will play role of Photographer, fill role of an Assistant, Sit-in role of a Subject. The 3 different roles will give a clear & better understanding of what & how it takes to deliver good Studio-class images.

*** NOTE THERE WILL BE NO REFUND ONCE FEES ARE MADE, EXCEPT IN CASES WHEN THE COURSE IS CANCELLED OR RESCHEDULED AS DEEMED NECESSARY BY THE TRAINER.

light as the sauce。。。

High/Low key Creative Portraiture Workshop

Workshop fees S$180
4 Participants to commence and strictly capped at 6.

This 2½ hours Creative Portraiture hands-on workshop address the complexity of *Handling studio strobe-light / *High-sync external flash usage at Outdoor environment.

ESSENTIAL Equipment-
* Camera (any made/model) with Hot-shoe mount.
* Lens- 50mm~100mm
* External flash with/without High-sync feature.

WHAT to Expect-
* Understanding Ambient/Artificial Light-positioning
* Camera-flash setting

** PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO REFUND ONCE FEES ARE MADE, EXCEPT IN SITUATIONS WHEN THE WORKSHOP/COURSE IS CANCELLED OR RESCHEDULED AS DEEMED NECESSARY BY THE TRAINER.

sun has set yet camera still outta bag。。。

Night Photography Workshop

Workshop fees-
$90 (ex FULL-course students)
$125 (walk-in new participants

Doing low-light photography at night is a lot simpler to achieve than one might think. The results can be stunning and the wonderful effects are easy to learn. Having said, it's possible to achieve quality night shots with humble set-up & even point-& shoot compact cameras.

For a successful night photography shoot, you will need a digital camera that allows you to keep the shutter open for a long duration, anywhere from 1 to 30 seconds and it appears that most cameras big & small enable this.

The 'Essential' bring along are-
* DSLR or Compact PnS with SPARE batteries.
* A Sturdy tripod
* A cable release or Wireless remote for BULB mode
* Torch-light
* External flash (optional)

* Learn Manual focusing in difficult lighting.
* Understanding Shutter Speed & BULB.
* Proper usage of the Tripod.

Photography venues covering areas at/near The Gardens by the BAY.

* DO NOTE THERE WILL BE NO REFUND ONCE FEES ARE MADE, EXCEPT IN CASES WHEN THE WORKSHOP IS CANCELLED OR RESCHEDULED AS DEEMED NECESSARY BY THE INSTRUCTOR.

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Photography Workshops: Features

Infra-Red Photography Workshop

Workshop Fees-
* S$105 for ex-FULL course students
* S$130 for newly sign-up participants

Workshop Content :
Theory - Understanding IR Photography (1st hour)
Practice - Outdoor hands-on session (2nd hour)
Practice - Workflow in producing / making of an IR image (3rd hour)

Workshop commence with a min of 5 paxs & capped at 10.

Essential Tools Required :

IR Filter - CITIWIDE R720 or Hoya R72

Sturdy Tripod
Laptop with Photoshop ( CS version) software installed.

Camera models & lenses that can perform IR Photography :

Canon DSLRs 10D, 20D, 30D, D60, 300D, 350D, 400D, 5D
Canon PnS A80, G2, S1IS, S2IS, A630, A640, SX120IS, A650IS

Nikon DSLRs D1X, D2H, D200, D40, D40x, D50, D70, D70s, D100
Nikon PnS 5700, 8400, 8700, CP8800, 950

Olympus E-300, E-330, E-500, 2020, 4040, 5050Z, C700UZ

Panasonic Lumix FZ1, FZ5, FZ20, G1, LX3

Pentax ist*, K100D, K10D

Ricoh GR-D, GX100

Sony DSC 505, 707, 717, 828, V3, T30, A100

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4 L
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L
Canon EF-S 17-85 f4-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF 28mm f/2.8
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L
Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 IS
Canon EF 135mm f/2L
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.0-5.6 IS L
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 macro
Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM
Canon EF 135mm f/2.0 L
Nikon 12-24mm f/4.0 G IF-ED AF-S DX
Nikon 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5 G ED AF-S DX
Nikon 24-70mm f/3.5-5.6 UC
Nikon AF 35-70mm f/2.8 D
Nikon AF 35-70mm f/3.3-4.5
Nikon 70-210mm f/4.0-5.6 D
Panasonic 20mm F1.7 no hot spots
Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX
Sigma AF 15mm f/2.8 EX Fisheye
Nikon 20mm f/2.8 D
Lumix 14-45 kit lens

* NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO REFUND ONCE FEES ARE MADE, EXCEPT IN CASES WHEN THE COURSE IS CANCELLED OR RESCHEDULED AS DEEMED NECESSARY BY THE INSTRUCTOR.

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