The Internet is full of treasure troves when it comes to photography!
Starting today, I will be posting a link or links about photography in my blog. Hope you will learn or enjoy these type of posts.
Here is the first one:
10 Tips on Shooting Street Portraits with Permission written by Danny Santos for JPG
http://jpgmag.com/stories/17905
Enjoy! Please feel free to leave comments about this link in my blog's comment section. Share with us your experience in shooting Street Portraits.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
The Wild Side: An Open Photoshoot Competition
O-N International Production Phil. Corp., in collaboration with the Department of Tourism, the Province of Quezon, and the Town of Alabat, Quezon, presents "The Wild Site Open Photoshoot Competition", featuring Beauties in Nature.
This is open to all photographers nationwide to compete in this Open Photoshoot Competition to be held on:
- Photo Shoot 1 & 2: June 23 and July 14, 2012 (La-Villanueva Beach Resort, Alabat Island, Quezon Province)
- Photo Shoot 3: July 28, 2012 (Cavite)
- Photo Shoot 4: August 11, 2012 (Batangas)
- Photo Shoot 5: August 18, 2012 (Laguna)
- Photo Shoot 6: August 25, 2012 (Rizal Province)
CONCEPT
The beauty of the Philippines’ natural environment will be showcased in a photo competition that combines nature and fashion in one composition. The concept borrows from the style of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition. The concept will put focus on the natural beauty of the Philippines in a novel way and, consequently, generate attraction to the various natural wonders of the country. It will test the mettle and competence of the participating photographers, motivating them to use full creativity in capturing the beauty of the Philippines in a refreshing way.
The contest, will feature the photographers’ own models to be shot against the backdrop of Alabat Island in Province of Quezon. If the photographer does not have a model, a model will be provided upon request.
The photographers will have a chance to show their skill in any of the three (3) categories determined by the fashion components that the models will be wearing, namely:
- Two-Piece Swimsuit
- Intimate Fashion (Lingerie/Underwear)
- Sports/Rugged Wear
Note: Photographer's models will provide the aforementioned outfits themselves.
Photographers will submit only one of his/her best photos through memory cards to the contest committee at the end of the photo shoot day without any computer digital manipulation. In camera editing is allowed.
The entries will be judge according to the following criteria:
- Technical Proficiency – 35%
- Artistic Merit – 35%
- Over-all Composition – 15%
- Interpretation of Contest Theme – 15%
- 1st Place P50,000.00 cash + P50,000 worth of goods = P100,000
- 2nd Place P75,000.00 (50% cash + 50% goods)
- 3rd Place P50,000.00 (50% cash + 50% goods)
EXECUTION
The first part of the competition takes the competing photographers and their models (one per photographer.
On the photoshoot dates, makeup artists and hairstylists will be provided to do the styling as per the photographer’s concept. Each model will be allotted a particular time frame for the hair and makeup, during which styling must be finished. The sequence of the models for their hair and makeup sessions will be determined through the drawing of lots by the participating photographers. The first hair and makeup session will start at 4:00 am on the day of the shoot. In case the photographer wants to bring his/her own hair and makeup team, they may do so at their own expense.
Photographers have the whole day to shoot and have to submit their best photo to the committee by 7 pm.
On August 31 and September 1, 2012, the second part of the competition will be the trade fair awarding night-cum-photo exhibit of the entries of the participating photographers and party to be held at the open concert ground in PAGCOR NAIA, Parañaque City. The event will be a trade fair with fashion show and performances by some of the country’s premier rock bands and celebrity guest performers.
Registration fee is only P 3,500 pesos. The registration fee covers for the photographer's and his/her model's:
- Registration fee
- Transport from agreed rendezvous point to the resort venue and back
- Accommodation on sharing basis at the resort/venue if overnight stay is required
- Food during the stay at the resort
For more inquiries and registration, please call or text the following numbers:
- 0921 592 6670
- 0927 386 8303
- 0932 853 9989
As photographers, this is your chance to showcase your talents and experience this unique event. Winners will be featured in different partner publications for publicity and exposure. What are you waiting for? Join Now!
UPDATES
Iterenary for June 23 Photoshoot:
THE WILD SIDE:
NATURE. BEAUTY.
PHOTO SHOOT
CONCERT, BEER PLAZA, FORT OF ALABAT, QUEZON PROVINCE
JUNE 23, 2012
ITINERARY:
3: 00AM - DEPARTURE (Assembly @ O – N International
Office)
6: 00 -
ARRIVAL (@ ATIMONAN FORT, QUEZON PROVINCE)
7: 00 -
BREAKFAST
8: 00 -
MAKE UP (For the Models)
9: 00 – 12NN - PHOTO SHOOT
12NN -
LUNCH BREAK
1:00 -5PM - RESUME PHOTO SHOOT
5: 30 -
SOUND CHECK OF PERFORMING BAND
6: 00 -
DINNER
PROGRAM PROPER:
7: 00 (START OF THE PROGRAM)
V.O – (TO FORMALLY
OPEN THE SHOW, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SPONSORS,
PARTICIPATING PHOTOGRAPHERS AND THEIR MODELS AND TO CALL THE MAYOR)
7: 10 WELCOME REMARKS BY: MAYOR ARTEMIO MASCARINA
V.O – (TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE LGU,
MUNICIPALITY OF ALABAT AND SB MEMBERS)
7: 30 -
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (LGU, MUNICIPALITY OF ALABAT & SB MEMBERS)
V.O – (TO CALL ANOTHER GUEST SPEAKER)
7: 45 -
WELCOME REMARKS BY: _________________________________
8: 30 -OPENING DANCE
NUMBER BY: 2ND Y CREW DANCERS
V.O – (TO INTRODUCE THE DIGNITY BAND)
CONCERT:
8: 45 – 9:45 - (FIRST SET) – DIGNITY BANDT
V.O – (TO INTRODUCE THE GO GIRLS
DANCERS)
10: 00 – 11:30 - GO GIRLS
11: 30 - 12: 30 -
(SECOND SET) – DIGNITY BAND
V.O. (TO CALL 2ND Y CREW
DANCERS FOR INTERMISSION)
12: 30 – 1: 00 - 2ND Y CREW DANCERS
1: 15 – 2: 15 - (THIRD & LAST SET) – DIGNITY BAND
CLOSING
Monday, May 28, 2012
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
ESSAY - A Basic Photojournalism Workshop by PIAPC
The Philippine Institute of Architects Photography Club (PIAPC) will be conducting a Basic Photojournalism Workshop on two Saturdays June 9 & 16, 2012 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The workshop will be held at the 4th Floor, PIAPC Lounge, Philippine Institute of Architects (PIA) Center located at # 65 East Capitol Drive, Barrio Kapitolyo, Pasig City.
Edwin Tuyay, one of the industry's leading photojournalist & wedding photographer, will be conducting the workshop. He has worked with Bloomberg News, Asia Week Magazine, and the Manila Chronicle to name a few as a photojournalist.
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| Some of Edwin's Magazine Covers Credits: Photos used with permission from Edwin Tuyay |
The basic PJ workshop will cover the following:
Day 1 (June 9)
- Basic Photojournalism
- Practical Approach
- Caption writings
- Documentary basics
- Photo editing basics
- Photojournalism Ethics
- How to shoot for local/international publications
Day 2 (June 16)
- Quick review of Day 1 lectures.
- Submissions of photo assignments.
- Projections and analyzing the photographs.
- Closing and distribution of certificates.
The workshop fee is only Php 1,200.00.
For registration or inquiries, you may contact the following:
- e-mail: piaphotographyclub@gmail.com
- Ar. Ric Afuang (09178483618)
- Ar. Chris De Belen (09193451436)
- Ar. Mike Rojas (09335490802)
- Ar. Mitch Tapang (09329160135)
- PIA Secretariat at 634-1762 & look for Arch. Mitch Tapang
It's definitely a workshop worth attending for those who are interested not only in photojournalism but also for other photographers are interested in documentary, reportage, and street photography. Don't miss it!
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