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The overall winners of Batch 7, Advanced Photography Workshop, Saturday class, Sep 19-Oct 24, 2009 (L-R): Christina Jacinto - 5th Place, Sarah Jane Florencio - 4th Place, Eric Derama - 3rd Place, Julius Duque - 2nd Place and Rico Urbano - 1st Place.

Here are the winners of Batch 7, Advanced Photography Workshop, Saturday class, conducted by the FPPF from September 19 to October 24, 2009.

Bridal Portraiture:

1. Rico Urbano – 1st Place
2. Japs Espiritu – 2nd Place
3. Kit Jacinto – 3rd Place
4. Odysseus Pateña – 4th Place
5. Jacqueline Reyes – 5th Place

Still Life:

1. Julius C. Duque – 1st Place
2. Boyet Villamin – 2nd Place
3. Japs Espiritu – 3rd Place
4. Renz Marcelo – 4th Place
5. Analyn Lu – 5th Place

High Key/Low Key Portraiture:

1. Eric Derama – 1st Place
2. Julius C. Duque – 2nd Place
3. Alan Bonagua – 3rd Place
4. Glenn Alfaro – 4th Place
5. Jose Florencio – 5th Place

Pictorial Essay:

1. Analyn Lu – 1st Place
2. Rico Urbano – 2nd Place
3. Julius C. Duque – 3rd Place
4. Eric Derama – 4th Place
5. Razi Dionisio – 5th Place

The wacky bunch of Batch 7 gather around classmate Rico Urbano to “pray over” him. Rico came out on top, First Place winner in the Overall category.

Please avoid distractions like this, admonishes noted wedding photographer Chito Cleofas during the critique session.

The happy Batch 7, Advanced Photography workshop pose for a class picture just outside the FPPF Art Chambers 1 & 2 at Fort Santiago.

The winners in the FPPF Cebu Photography Workshop (L-R): Still Life winners Henry Yu, Jr., 3rd Place; Darlene Isberto, 2nd Place; Riann Bañez, 1st Place; Jude Mangubat, Portrait winners Christine Abbu-Campomanes, 1st Place; Cathy Angeles, 2nd Place; and Cora De Boer, 3rd Place.

The FPPF Friday concluded the second Cebu Photography Workshop held at the Sacred Heart Center in Cebu City from October 21 to 23, 2009. The workshop taught participants the proper handling and use of the digital SLR camera, composition, elements of design, use of available light and studio lights and portraiture. There were three female models who took part in the shoots and a total of 42 workshop participants mostly from the urban center of Cebu and outlying provinces, with a few coming from as far as Surigao and Gen. Santos cities in Mindanao.

Following the successful first and second Cebu workshops, a third is being contemplated for January 6-9, 2010. Simultaneous workshops for basic and advanced photography are being planned. The advanced class is for those who have already taken the 1st and 2nd Cebu workshops.

Here are the winners of the 2nd FPPF Cebu Photography workshop:

Portrait Category:

1. Christine Abbu-Campomanes – 1st Place
2. Cathy Angeles – 2nd Place
3. Cora De Boer – 3rd Place

Still Life Category:

1. Riann Bañez – 1st Place
2. Darlene Isberto – 2nd Place
3. Henry Yu, Jr. – 3rd Place

FPPF instructor Ador Pamintuan lectures on the basics of lighting prior to actual shoots using available light and studio lights.

The class in a shoot utilizing available light with model Hyacinth. Ador Pamintuan shows how to use a reflector not only to add fill light but also to provide catchlight on the model’s eyes.

Prof. Joey Tañedo briefs workshop participants before they fan out to various shooting locations at the Cebu Cathedral, Santo Niño Church and Magellan’s Cross.

Clockwise from top left: Robo Formacion, Charlotte Sy, Michael Magtibay, Henry Yu, Jr. and Max Asis, Jr.

A statue just in front of the Cebu Cathedral

Magellan’s Cross.

A view of the Cebu Cathedral.

Photo shows the participants in the 2nd FPPF Cebu Photography Workshop which began today at the Sacred Heart Center in Cebu City. In the back row, extreme left, is Icky Salazar who organized the workshop for the FPPF, slated for three days from Oct 21-23. Next to him are FPPF mentors Chris Malinao and Prof. Joey Tañedo. At extreme right, back row, is Dennis Araneta. The full list of participants may be seen below. Photo by Ador Pamintuan.

FPPF instructor Ador Pamintuan addresses workshop participants at the start of the class.

Workshop participant Astrid Concepcion tries a close-up shot.

The FPPF Cebu Photography Workshop 2 in various stages of practical shooting exercises. Photos by Icky Salazar.

Prof. Joey Tañedo of the UP College of Fine Arts delivers some pointers on photography.

The participants in the FPPF Cebu Photography Workshop 2:

1. Ayi Dulaca
2. Albert Banac
3. Ann Freedle
4. Anna Pato
5. Yuri Yap
6. Astrid Concepcion
7. Cathy Angeles
8. Lotte Sy
9. Christian Narca
10. Christine Abbu-Campomanes
11. Cora De Boer
12. Darla Isberto
13. Edgardo Alcanzar
14. Fred Jr. Ygnacio
15. Yen Ancis
16. Henry Yu Jr
17. Iris Sarmiento
18. Jhoy Ty Urgel
19. Lulu Lumapas
20. Liezel Parry
21. Luna Capulong
22. Jude Mangubat
23. Caicai Rojo
24. Mark Machiels
25. Martin Yutiu
26. Maximo Asis Jr.
27. Michael O. Magtibay
28. Ramelyn Jhoy Urgel
29. Raymond John Urgel
30. Riann Banez
31. Chiko Pineda Jr.
32. Ritchie Martinez
33. Robo Formacion
34. Chichi P. Cabrera
35. Rose Atup
36. Roy Hernandez
37. Arnold Galela
38. Faith Ponte
39. Pres Lim
40. Paul Gotiong (Mango Park)
41. Bryan Onglatco (CAMP CEBU)
42. Norber Elnar (CAMP CEBU)

Jonah Ramirez shows her two trophies for winning both categories – Portrait and Still Life – in her Basic Photography class. Her grand slam win also earned her a scholarship to the FPPF Advanced Photography Workshop.

She worked hard to earn it. Jonah Ramirez of Las Piñas, Metromanila topped her class in Basic Photography, winning First Place in both portrait and still life categories by working days – and nights – to complete her final entries. Three days for the portrait and another three days for still life, she said, until she was satisfied with the outcome. Jonah is with Batch 26, Basic Photography Workshop, Sundays, September 20 to October 18, 2009.

For her excellent work, the 29-year-old mother of three happily took home two trophies, both First Place, which also won for her a scholarship to the Advanced Photography Workshop, paving the way for a higher level of photography education for the budding photographer. FPPF Director Lito Beltran awarded the scholarship to Jonah during the final day of the workshop. Jonah works in property management for RCBC Plaza in Makati.

Batch 26 winners, portrait category (L-R): Roland Joseph Palad – 3rd Place, Johnson Tiu – 2nd, Jonah C. Ramirez – 1st, Rosmond N. Villanueva – 4th and Ofir Crisologo – 5th Place.

The winners of Batch 26:

Portrait Category –

1. Jonah C. Ramirez – 1st Place
2. Johnson Tiu – 2nd Place
3. Roland Joseph Palad – 3rd Place
4. Rosmond N. Villanueva – 4th Place
5. Ofir Crisologo – 5th Place

Still Life category winners (L-R): Deo Hermoso – 3rd Place, Dorothy Yu – 4th, Sheila Johana Simbulan – 2nd, Jonah C. Ramirez – 1st and Judee Anne B. Obcena – 5th Place.

Still Life Category -

1. Jonah C. Ramirez – 1st Place
2. Sheila Johana Simbulan – 2nd Place
3. Deo Hermoso – 3rd Place
4. Dorothy Yu – 4th Place
5. Judee Anne B. Obcena – 5th Place

Prof. Joey Tañedo talks to the class during the final critique session and judging of photos for Batch 26.

The basic workshop offers 5 days of intensive training to master the digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera, aside from equipping attendees with knowledge on composition, elements of design, studio lighting, portraiture, product photography and digital imaging workflow. Photo shows Prof. Cecilia S. Angeles with a class at the FPPF Art Chamber 1 inside Fort Santiago in Intramuros, Manila.

There are only 6 more Basic Photography workshop batches for the rest of this year: 4 weekend batches and two weekday special classes.

The Saturday batches are scheduled for November 7, 14, 21, 28 & Dec 5 and November 28, Dec 5, 12, 19 & 26.

The remaining Sunday batches are: November 8, 15, 22, 29 & Dec 6 and November 29, Dec 6,13,20 & 27; while there are weekday special classes on November 23, 24, 25, 26 & 27 and on December 14, 15, 16, 17 & 18.

Basic Photography classes are limited to only 40 participants in each batch. The workshop offers 5 days of intensive training to master the digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera, aside from equipping attendees with knowledge on composition, elements of design, studio lighting, portraiture, product photography and digital imaging workflow.

Details for the Basic Photography Workshop here.

Here are the winners of Batch 25, Basic Photography Workshop, held for five Saturdays from September 19 to October 17, 2009:

Still Life Category:

1. Romeo C. Villadolid, Jr. – 1st Place
2. Glenn Castro – 2nd Place
3. Nonna Lee – 3rd Place
4. Ami Rodriguez-Young – 4th Place
5. Ozark Valasote Pacete – 5th Place

Batch 25 winners, Still Life category (L-R): Ozark Valasote Pacete – 5th Place, Ami Rodriguez- Young – 4th, Nicole Guirre standing in for Nonna Lee – 3rd, Romeo C. Villadolid, Jr. – 1st Place and Glenn Castro – 2nd.

Portrait Category:

1. Ami Rodriguez-Young – 1st Place
2. Dottie Mediavillo – 2nd Place
3. Herbert Avila – 3rd Place
4. Shyne Ebue – 4th Place
5. Mark Celvin A. Esquibel – 5th Place

Portrait Category winners (L-R): Herbert Avila – 3rd, Dottie Mediavillo – 2nd, Ami Rodriguez-Young – 1st Place, Angeli Guaring standing in for Shyne Ebue – 4th Place and Mark Celvin A. Esquibel – 5th.

FPPF mentor George Cabig elucidates on the fine points of portraiture during a critique session in the class as workshop participants listen attentively.

The winning photos of Batch 25 will soon be posted in the Gallery. (Winners: please email your soft copies asap to admin@photoworldmanila.com).

The new Nikon D3S FX full-frame DSLR camera features an impressive base sensitivity range of ISO 200 to ISO 12,800, expandable to an amazing 10 stop range of ISO 100 to ISO 102,400. This means the new camera can offer incredible low-light shooting capabilities.

The secret? A larger pixel pitch – 8.45 microns – in a roomy 12.1-megapixel sensor that measures 36×23.9mm. This results in cleaner images even at much higher ISOs.

Nikon said the D3S builds upon the success of the Nikon D3—the professional digital SLR that set new standards for DSLR performance. It uses a newly designed, Nikon original 12.1-megapixel FX-format CMOS sensor that also integrates its low-light ability to High Definition (HD) video. The D3S offers a refined D-Movie mode smooth 1280×720 video at a cinematic 24fps, with a new algorithm that greatly reduces the phenomenon of “rolling shutter” typical to D-SLRs while panning.

The D3S also offers a new image sensor cleaning function that generates vibrations at four different frequencies, 100% viewfinder coverage, improved 51-point Multi-CAM3500 AF system, three alternative crop modes, new Quiet shutter release mode, in-camera RAW processing options, and five options for Active D-Lighting.

The Nikon D3S will begin shipping in late November at an estimated retail price of USD5,200 (about PHP260,000) body only.

[Site: Nikon USA]

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for 2009 jointly to Charles K. Kao, Willard S. Boyle and George E. Smith for their contributions to scientific research.

Half of the award goes to Charles K. Kao of the Standard Telecommunication Laboratories, Harlow, UK, and Chinese University of Hong Kong “for groundbreaking achievements concerning the transmission of light in fibers for optical communication.”

The other half goes to Willard S. Boyle and George E. Smith, Bell Laboratories, Murray Hill, NJ, USA “for the invention of an imaging semiconductor circuit – the CCD sensor.” The charge-coupled device (CCD) transforms light patterns into useful digital information and is the basis for many forms of imaging, including cameras, camcorders and satellite surveillance.

[Site: KVA.se]