World Photography Day

Yesterday was World Photography Day... I didn't even know haha

http://www.worldphotoday.org/

Monochrome

The kids put up their exhibition today... again... cos some of the boards dropped on Monday and they had to make some minor modifications to the set-up.

Sorry I only had my i-phone with me (my 7D has been getting heavy of late >.<|||) And I'm too tired from marking assignments, timed practices and quizzes to edit the photos =.=

So deep in concentration =)

Guess who...

Looks awesome ^^ woots!

Follow me on a journey through Japan!!

Wow.. its been nearly a month since the blog was last updated.. (kids, you really should learn to use the resources available to you to their fullest potential..)

In any case, I'm flying off to Japan as you are reading this. Why you might ask.. Well, you can find out more over at my blog.. Basically I will be updating me blog, hopefully everyday through my 5 nights there posting as many photos I can of me journey..

If you are busy mugging, no need to read the gibberish that I write.. just stare at my pictures:p (Just don't stare too hard.. they are shy :p)

Enjoy!

http://analogdigitization.blogspot.com

The Negative Effect

Heys.. I came across this short preview of this unknown film on the net that follows this group of Malaysian Lomographers and explores the foundation of their love for Lomography and perhaps in a broader sense, film photography or just photography. I know that some of you are very into this lomo thingy and stuff.. though I'm not exactly a huge fan about such a concept..

But if anything that makes me like this short trailer, is that even in the pursuit of technical excellence, it reminds us that we need to keep in our minds that we need to keep photography relevant to us and more importantly, fun.

Interesting blog about Singapore of yonder years

Hi guys,

This blog serves up some interesting locales and themes for future photoshoots.

http://remembersingapore.wordpress.com/

Regards,
PPC

Exhibition matters

Hello! I hope all of you have come up with your submissions for the exhibition. Don't forget, submissions close on the 10th of July!

Remember why we organise an Alumni exhibition every year, on College Day? Us seniors understand how proud your parents will be when they see your works hanging on the walls of the college grounds when they visit the school for College Day. And for seniors who have already graduated, we just love to show off some of our awesomeness, right? Do not underestimate the number of fans of the Photography Club we have out there, so, give it your best shot!

For this year's exhibition layout, we'll be moving away from the black mounting boards and will be hanging up all our entries on wooden frames. The Alumni Exco had went through a lengthy discussion and consideration before coming to this decision. We would all love to see our exhibition each better than the last, right? And we promise to deliver and exhibit your hard work in the best presentation possible. In order to ease the budget strain on the club (and on the Alumni's non-existent funds), I'm sad to say that you will be required to pay $20 per entry.

However, at the end of the exhibition period, you will be able to bring your entries home and hang them up at home!

How to pay:

Participants can choose to either pay via
1)funds transfer or
2) direct payment upon submission.

For 1) please transfer to posb savings 050-63816-2. Please revert to Xiuqi at 91117369 with your name, transaction number and time of transaction asap after payment.

For 2) xiuqi will be free to meet at Tanah Merah MRT Station on the 10th July to collect the payment. Please contact her at 91117369 to fix a time.


Submission reminders:

Submissions must be made to mjcphotog.alumni@gmail.com by July 10, 2011 under the subject title '(your name) - Objet Trouve'. Package each body of work in a ZIP file, which should contain the following:

· Photographs (maximum of three allowed)

· Text file containing: title of work, description of work, photographer, current occupation of photographer, previous class in MJC

Technical issues

I noticed people highlighting that the blog was viewable only to "invited readers" yesterday. I'm sorry that this has happened, our blog is viewable to the public and will never restrict access to any group of viewers.

As far as I am concerned, there are many people alumni, members alike that have admin access to the blog. Please refrain from playing with the core settings of the blog so things like this do not happen again.

Thanks,
Quentin

Canon Lion City Cup 2011

It has been a while ever since the previous post, and since I happen to have the time, I have decided to breathe some life back into this blog. :)

Alright, I know the Lion City Cup has came to an end roughly a week ago with CR Flamengo winning the title, but I still want to share the action captured during the first two matches of the Cup. 

This is the premiering match, featuring Newcastle United Under-15 versus Singapore Under-15 (in blue). Singapore won with a score of 4-3, putting in the winning goal within the last minute of extra time.

CR Flamengo Under-15 (in red) managed to scrape a 1-0 win against Everton United Under-15. Although CR Flamengo was undeniably more aggressive, Everton stood their ground and fended off the majority of the attacks.

It was a great honour and an awesome experience shooting for the Cup, since it was of a scale bigger than most school events. I also have some tips for anyone who might have the chance to cover such sports events:

1) Always remember to bring a tripod, or a monopod if you can get it, especially if you know that you'll be using big lenses like 70-200mm f2.8L. Otherwise towards the end, your arms will be so tired you won't even feel like shooting.

2) Bring a stool (or something to sit on comfortably), else you will find yourself struggling with an aching back after 3 hours of sitting there unsupported.

There you go, this blog seems much livelier already. Keep it going people! I shall go get ready to book in now. =S

-ChengBoon.

VOTE for Eunice Chan's photo blog

When I entered my blog for the contest, I didn't have any hopes of joining the list of finalists who would ultimately vie the title of Best Photography Blog. I'm a photographer who loves to take pictures and share them with the world. I'm a photographer who loves to take pictures so much that I am willing to do anything to get a good picture. But ironically I'm not a photographer who loves joining competitions; I love to take pictures for leisure and have people admire them without having the pressure of winning a title for myself. I am that kind of laid-back photographer, who just loves to chill in front of the computer and type away about my experiences.

To me, my blog was just a little platform to share about the little bits of life I have experienced. This year, I spent five months in Nepal, a world so vastly different from life as we know it in Singapore. Through my blog, I hope to share more about the outside world.

To my delight, I had attracted many readers outside the Singaporean audience. My photos were viewed, shared and reblogged on others' blogs. I was also asked to join a Nepal group on Flickr. Nepalese residing overseas sent me messages saying that looking at my photos make them miss home, and they even sent me advice on how to assimilate into the Nepali lifestyle! That's what I loved about my blog — the global audience — and though I did not know who my readers were, but somehow getting that feedback made me feel so warm in a foreign country.

By joining Singapore Blog Awards, my little wish was just to widen my readership. As I have shared about Nepal, I hope to in the future to share about Singapore the same way, and every other country I will visit.

If you truly do enjoy what I post on my blog, please vote for me. You may vote for me here, everyday, once per day till 3rd July.

Do also read my featured article Remember Nepal.

Vote for me, NAO!

This my first time joining Singapore Blog Awards, and I was pleasantly surprised today when my blog was selected as one of the ten finalists for the Best Photography Blog category. I pride my blog in sharing about the places I have been to with the blogsosphere, and this year you'll find a huge number of posts on Nepal because well, I lived there for five months.

If you frequently follow my photography posts on my blog and truly enjoy looking at my photos, please vote for me! Voting closes on 3rd July, and you can vote once per day, everyday.

Please go and vote for me! VOTE FOR ME NAO.

Farewell

FAREWELL
31st May 2011
1830-????
Pasir Ris Park
Pit 36
Cameras please.

For those who are arriving by BMWs, Mercs and Ferraris etc please abandon them at carpark D.
For those by foot...
just walk.
^^

see you there!

LTC 2011

Hello J1s!

As some of you already know, LTC 2011 is coming up on the second week of June (6-9th June). LTC 2011 will be held at MOE adventure campsite. If you have signed up to be a photographer at LTC, good news! Kingston and I will be playing mentors to you guys to guide you to be better sports and event photographers.

We will be there for all 4 days (or most of it at least) to be coaching you guys.

If you have been confirmed as one of the photographers for LTC, please email me at eunicechan.photo@gmail.com just to let me know and I will hold some e-briefs for you.

If the application is still open... Apply away!


Alumni president back in action,
Eunice

Basic Photography Course by Canon Imaging Academy and MJC

Hi guys,

Another new initiative by both Canon and us is the Basic Photography Course.

This is basically a 12 hour course spread over 6 lessons comprising of both theory and practical.

Canon actually offers this course over at their Habourfront training studio but the rate is $280. However as we are collaborating with them to reach out to students, the rate is $180. Equipment is even provided for those who do not have a DSLR.

I don't expect you guys to sign up for this course as you would have enough advice from your seniors, alumni, Ms Koh and me. This course would be more for your peers and your juniors from your secondary school.

The course will be held on Fridays and Saturdays over a 3 week period from 15/07 to 30/07. Refer to the posters for more details.

We will be publicising to the schools via email but nothing beats you spreading the word to your juniors in your secondary school. Remember if your juniors comes to MJC with a certain firm foundation in photography basics, this would only mean one thing for Photography>MJC, ie we will be soaring higher than ever. :-)

Please contact me or Ms Koh if you/your friend has any queries.

Spaces are limited.

PPC

Soccer Photography Seminar with Canon + Workshop + Coverage of Lion City Cup matches

Hi guys,

In case you do not know, but Lion City Cup is back after a 2 year hiatus. This time round, the tournament has some of the best youth teams like Flamengo, Juventus, Newcastle and Everton, coming to pit their skills against each other and with our Singapore Cubs.

So in conjuction with this soccer tournament, we have partnered Canon to organised a Soccer Photography Seminar. Yes and that's why your dear Papa Cheng has not been around since you guys (JC1s) have taken over from your seniors cause I was simply so busy with all these and nary a chance to sit down proper and share with you guys the details.

Here's the poster... acutally I self created this, so pardon the lack of asthetic sense. Did it in < 1 hour so that I can print out something for for distribution to the JC1 classes.

This seminar is particularly relevant to us since we will be covering next year's school sports events and also a good time to reflect what we could have done better for this year's sports coverage.

Details of the seminar
Date: 4th June 2011, Saturday
Time: 10am to 1pm, Registration starts at 930am
Venue: Joyden Hall @ Iluma, Level 7
201 Victoria Street S(188067)

Attendance is complusory for JC1s.


Though we are helping with the organising, we will still need to register so that the participants' details will be capture. So Stefanie, can you please help to register for the JC1s at the
www.canon.com.sg/clcc_soccerphotographyseminar


Lucky participants will be selected to attend soccer photography workshops which covers theory and practical. Even luckier ones will get to cover the soccer tournament. Imagine, covering the event with the pros from the media. Don't worry about the equipment. Canon will be loaning for the coverage. So don't miss this wonderful opportunity! (Refer to the posters for more details about the workshops and tournament coverage)

PPC

Speakers' Bio

Mr Suhaimi
Suhaimi specialized in sports and travel photography.
His love to document stories in their unguarded moments, have won him many accolades.
Unraveling the beauty and ugliness around him through that still image, Suhaimi constantly seeks to create an image that is fair and accurate representation of stories they depict in both content and tone.

Suhaimi has his fair share of international sporting coverage, like the 2009 Sea Games in Laos, 2010 World Cup 2010, 2010 Youth Olympic Games 2010, 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup, 2011 Asian Cup to name a few.

Suhaimi is accustomed to working within tight deadlines in a rapidly changing environment. He is flexible in his approach; committed to the satisfaction of his client and feels his talent would be ideally suited to the challenges of a high pressure environment.

http://www.sportsshooter.com/suhaimi


Mr Ray Chua

Ray is an Executive Photograher with Singapore's leading Chinese newspaper, Lianhe Zaobao. He is also the photography consultant for its subsidiary paper, Comma, reaching out to students and cultivating young photojournalists.

Over the years, Ray has discovered that his interest and passion in Sports photography, particularly in capturing the decisive moment during football matches. Ray finds it a real challenge in those intense, action packed 90 minutes which keeps his adrenaline pumping and always on high alert , anticipating the crucial moments, eyes glued to the view finder, tracking the speeding footballers, armed with a " big-white " ( 300 mm/2.8 ) and fingers ready to trigger.
Nothing beats capturing a great moment in a football match, the sense of satisfaction and achievement always bring a smile to ray whenever he shares his work.

For the past 5 years, Ray has covered numerous S-league matches together with some international matches played in Singapore and he is always looking forward for the next football match he is going to shoot, to feel the ground, to hear the cheer and drum-beat of the supporters, to witness the actions, joy and sorrow and of course to capture the peak of the action and turn them into history.
The following are some other credentials:

1. RMIT, Melbourne, Bachelor of Arts in Photography ( 2003-2005 )
2. ACMP Award , Australia Commercial and Media Photographer of the year ( Graduation Class of 2005 )
3 Canon Asia Pacific , Honorable Mention / Great Eastern " Life is Great " Photo Contest , First-Runner-up.
4 Executive Photographer, LianHeZaoBao , Singapore Press Holdings. ( Current )
5. Teaching experience in Temasek Polytechnic as an adjunct lecturer (2007).
6. Speaker at photojournalism lectures in secondary schools and tertiary institutions.
7. Picture Editor for Singapore Youth Olympic Games 2010 Host News Agency (2010)
7. Adjunct lecturer, teaching photography at Singapore Polytechnic (2010 - Present)

Studio Days 3

Ever wondered how...
correctly exposed, prettaye!, kawaii~, ehhh coooool, naisee studio shots came about?
we can prevent our studio lights from collecting dust any further?
YOU can be the next studio photographer?

If you did, then...


Join us.
In the clubroom. Featuring

Studio Days 3.
1-3 June 2011
Wed-Fri

1400-1830

Yes yes it's back. Calling out to all Alumni, Seniors and members. It's time for you to show off your creativity, prepare the stage and trigger your shutters! Studio Days 3 will provide you the chance to venture into the world of studio photography and just simply...

shoot what you want to shoot (with lights).^^

Be it teddy bears/angry birds/miniature cars/flowers/IKEA swedish meatballs/hokkien mee, bring them down to our very own clubroom on Studio Days to see them turn out pretty! Our very own Alumni (for those J1 Fans of Kingston out there, yes he will be there that day) will be down on these few days,despite their busy schedules, to give you FOC tips and hints on how you can get your shot. Don't know how your shots will turn out to be? Scroll down, look right, then stop, at the labels for 'Studio Days' to have a better idea of how things will be like.

we will focus on a theme for each day:
1st June (Day 1) - Still Life
2nd June (Day 2) - Portrait
3rd June (Day 3) - Food & Beverages

with each day having 3 slots.....:
1400-1530
1530-1700
1700-1830

Bring your:
camwhoring skills
Your significant other - Cameras
and props - Dresses/sunglasses/whatnot

**So, if you're interested...
Do come as a pair (if you're lonely&single also cann no worries!) and drop us an email at meridian.ps@gmail.com with the following details:
1. Name(s)
2. Day ? & Slot (timing) preferred which will be convenient for you

NOTE: a maximum of 2 slots can be chosen for each pair.
NOTE: our white backdrop is currently...ahem not available.

Based on first come first serve basis.Only 3 pairs can shoot in each slot onlyyy!! Create, invent and shooot.Grasp this rare/once-in2-years opportunity and email us naoooo^^ and most importantly, be part of our photog family!~

(we'll tell you if youve got your slot!)
sheen.

The Joy Of Photography Experimentation

The Joy Of Photography Experimentation

by Peter West Carey

One of the great aspects of writing for DPS is the large audience it entails. One of the great challenges of writing for DPS is the large audience it entails.

This post will not be for everyone and I do apologize. Not every post can be. For those who are set in their ways and only wish to see absolute perfect exposure in every single shot, ever, then you can skip this post. I’m going to talk about messing up and getting things wrong, on purpose.

In this post I want to encourage those of you starting out in photography. I want to encourage you to try for two things; 1) Learn the basics. Understand the basics. Become well versed in the basics of how light is captured and presented in the digital realm and in print. Knowledge of the basics will allow you to create art you enjoy seeing. 2) Experiment with abandon. Don’t be afraid to mess up. Don’t bother asking others “What would happen if I forced a higher shutter speed?” Just do it and learn from it.

The joy of experimenting with digital photography is instant feedback (via a camera’s display and histogram) and hopefully instant understanding. “When I do this, this happens.” Photography, for all its glory as an art form, really isn’t all that exciting from a discovery standpoint. It follows certain laws of physics in regard to what light does. From experimentation I know just how much darker my exposure will be if I increase my shutter speed two stops. It’s not like I discovered a new species of plant in a rainforest or a new galaxy in the night sky. But it is still just as valuable from a learning standpoint.

Experimentation is what you do after you get out of the classroom (as a photography instructor, I of course believe starting with guided explanation of the fundamentals is important). You will read about what you should and shouldn’t do and most people’s intent is in the right place. They are trying to help you learn without you having to spend the time and expense of doing it yourself. In the days of film this was very helpful indeed because experimenting always had an out-of-pocket expense for film and development.

In the age of digital photography, after the initial expense of a camera, lens and memory card, that barrier is gone. Reading websites and books can still be a shortcut to learning (and an eyeopener to ideas you never even thought about) and shouldn’t be totally dismissed. Alongside that learning, though, you will gain more from doing than from reading and this is where experimentation comes in.

Want to see what a scene looks like overexposed? Go for it. Think a picture needs far more blue saturation when viewed on a PC? No problem. Think you can make a great macro lens out of two extension tubes and a reverse mounting ring? More power to you.

Chances are most of your shots will not come out to your level of satisfaction. But some might. Some might look very, very cool to you. A shot might even ’speak’ to you. And that is the heart of art. Connection with an image. Emotion stirred. If it works for you, don’t worry too much what others, including me or any other fancy writer on a website, might thing. It doesn’t have to a literal rendition of a scene nor does it need to be tack sharp in all corners.

Chances are at some point in the future you will look back at shots you took 10, 20, 40 years ago and they will either still speak to you or you will think they are horrible. “What was I thinking?” is a phrase often spoken with regard to photography, fashion and haircuts. But without experimenting, without trying new things, without learning for yourself, you will not progress towards your own vision and creating art you enjoy.

You will read over and over about what you ’should’ do in photography. There is a great amount of learning to be had from those who have taken the time to learn and offer their wisdom. Alongside that learning, experiment. See for yourself what happens when you do X or Y.

Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. They are a great teacher.

And if others don’t have a strong interest in helping you learn, don’t pay much attention to what they have to say while you are experimenting. You’re not doing it for them, anyway.

Have fun and keep shooting.

Read more: http://www.digital-photography-school.com/the-joy-of-photography-experimentation#ixzz1MxriGRsu

Galactica

 

Hi photog seniors! This is Wendy.
Are you guys interested in getting our photog t-shirt? Hehe do let us know! Tellmetellmetellme.
Please help to spread the word amongst the other photog seniors ok! This is important *Drops huge hint
HAHA OK SEE YA GUYS AROUND IN SCHOOL :)

Leica

Getting lens from eBay?

MISSING!!!

HI All MJPHOTOGGERS!

How are u guys doing so far? PW still being a pain in your butt(s)? Anyway, I've got a "missing" item report! Has anyone seen or accidentally taken my Canon EOS bag by mistake? I left it in the clubroom a couple of weeks back and it mysteriously disappeared! Anyway, to identify it, I've got some belongings in it:

1) A pair of movie tickets left in there
2) A post-its pack from a bank in the side pocket
3) An MJC Elysium ll Official tag in the bag zip pocket.

Kindly post in the tagboard if you have seen it or currently have it with you! Thanks!

A photo of the bag:






KTHXBAI
Csquaredme

Just sharing...

Okay some days ago I had to cover the college's drama production - Vanity Victorious Virtue Vanquished! at Alliance Francaise de Singapour. Just sharing a small portion, others can be found on Facebook.

- Jx