First Place winning photo by Derek Cantillan of IMAHE Camera Club in the PhotoWorld Cup July 2010 photo competition on the Theme: Heal the World.

The winning pictures in PhotoWorld Cup July 2010 photo competition among camera club member-affiliates of the FPPF are now viewable in the Gallery. The awards were given last August 28, 2010 at the FPPF offices in Intramuros by FPPF Chairperson Eduviges Y. Huang and PhotoWorld Cup Chairman Boyet L. Guevarra.

The Top Ten:

1st Place – Derek Cantillan, IMAHE
2nd Place – Carlo B. Carlos, EXPOSURE
3rd Place – Maricris Fabi-Carlos, KONSEPTO
4th Place – Dennis Bautista, IMAHE
5th Place – Mon Corpuz, PIPHO
6th Place – Mark Terence Sy, FRAMED SHOTS
7th Place – Jon Aguirre, FRAMED SHOTS
8th Place – Maricris Fabi-Carlos, KONSEPTO
9th Place – Toto Celzo, TWILIGHT ZONE
10th Place – Nikki Victoriano, SLR

VIEW THE GALLERY

Icky Salazar’s “Buwad” (Dried Fish) won the Grand Prize of P30,000 in the Cebu Destination Photo Contest 2010.

Icky Salazar, FPPF’s organizer for the Cebu workshops, won Grand Prize at the awarding ceremonies of the Cebu Destination Photo Contest held last August 28, 2010 at the Ayala Center in Cebu City. The contest was held as part of a promotion campaign for Cebu, sponsored by HAROLD’s Hotel that will open soon in the Queen City of the South. The contest sought out photos that depict Cebu attractions including landscape, festivals, people’s faces, delicacies and architecture. Out of the maximum 3 photos for submission, two of Icky’s three entries made it to the top 30 finalists.

Icky’s entry “Buwad” (Dried Fish) won the Grand Prize honors plus P30,000.

Grand Prize Winner “Buwad” by Icky Salazar.

FPPF instructor Ador Pamintuan instructs participants on DSLR camera operation during the first day of the basic workshop.

The FPPF is holding Basic Photography Workshop in Calamba, Laguna for five Sundays on September 19, 26, October 3, 10 & 17, 2010. Venue is the Elementary Bldg. of St. John Colleges in Calamba. FPPF instructors from Manila will be in Calamba to conduct the workshop.

The basic workshop will cover DSLR camera operation and handling as well as understanding ISO, aperture and shutter speed and how they relate to correct exposure. The participants will also be taught how to master depth of field, understand how the camera meters, as well as foundation lessons on composition, elements of design, lighting theory and practice and a comprehensive introduction to the digital imaging workflow. The lessons will be full of hands-on exercises using the DSLR camera. The lighting session will simulate studio photography, complete with studio strobes, for the participants to have an in-depth understanding of lighting principles.

The hands-on shoots will require participants to create photographs relevant to the lessons of the day. Critique sessions follow to evaluate the technical and artistic merits of the submitted photos. Medals will be awarded to the best photos on the final day of the workshop. FPPF will award certificates to those who complete the workshop requirements.

For inquiries and payment, Calamba residents may see Ms. Cherry Buenaventura at the Assessor’s Office at the Calamba City Hall, Tuesday and Thursday only, from 10am to 4pm. Those interested may also send an email to lagunaphotoworkshop@yahoo.com or alfredrose2004@yahoo.com.

You may also call/text Mr. Arnold Perez at cellphone no. (0921)950-0750 or Ms. Gina Aguilar at cellphone no. (0916)654-9686 or tel. no. (632)334-3268.

Or you may register online. Filling out the form below will send an email to the workshop organizers.

Kameraworx and the Federation of Philippine Photographers Foundation, Inc. FPPF) will hold the FPPF Baguio Photography Workshop on September 24, 25, 26, and 27, 2010 at the Hotel Henrico located in Legarda Road, Baguio City.

The Baguio Basic Photography workshop will cover topics that include digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera operation, composition, elements of design and basic photographic lighting – using studio strobes and available light. FPPF photography instructors from Manila will be in Baguio city to conduct the workshop.

Objective of the workshop is to teach participants how to operate their DSLR cameras in full manual and partial automation modes, as well as understand basic photography concepts such as ISO, aperture and shutter speed and how they relate to correct exposure. The participants will also be taught how to master depth of field (DOF), understand how the camera meters, as well as become exposed to foundation lessons on composition, elements of design, lighting and practice. Students will likewise be given an introduction to best practices of the digital imaging workflow and post-processing image enhancements with Adobe Photoshop.

The lessons will be full of hands-on exercises using the DSLR camera. Moreover, a full-day lighting session and model shoot will enable students to simulate studio photography, complete with studio strobes, to fully understand and apply basic lighting principles. The participants will also be introduced to the “strobist” style of flash photography, which is highly useful when photographing events and other outdoor activities.

From these hands-on shooting exercises, participants will be required to create and submit photographs relevant to the lessons of the day. Critique sessions will follow, wherein participants’ photos are evaluated for their technical and artistic merits. As a final output of the workshop, a photo competition among the participants featuring their best portrait and still life photos will be held, and awards given to winners.

The workshop fee is P5,000 for four full-day sessions. For more information on the workshop activities and registration details, please contact Kameraworx at 0922-811-0968 or 0922-811-3202, or visit our website at http://www.photoworldmanila.com.

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The FPPF will hold Cebu Photography Workshop 8 (CPW8) on October 22-24, 2010 at the Sacred Heart Center in Cebu City. CPW8 is Basic Photography workshop covering topics that include digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera operation, composition, elements of design and basic photographic lighting – using studio strobes and available light.

Venue for CPW8 is the Sacred Heart Center along D. Jakosalem St. in Cebu City. The workshop fee of P5,750 includes meals for the 3-day event. FPPF photography instructors from Manila are flying in to Cebu for the workshop.

This workshop will cover DSLR camera operation and handling as well as understanding ISO, aperture and shutter speed and how they relate to correct exposure. The participants will also be taught how to master depth of field, understand how the camera meters, as well as lessons on composition, elements of design, lighting theory and practice and a comprehensive introduction to the digital imaging workflow. The lessons will be full of hands-on exercises using the DSLR camera. The lighting session will simulate studio photography, complete with studio strobes, for the participants to have an in-depth understanding of lighting principles.

The hands-on shoots will require participants to create photographs relevant to the lessons of the day. Critique sessions follow, wherein participants’ photos are evaluated for their technical and artistic merits.

Our organizer and contact person in Cebu is Mr. Icky Salazar of the Salazar College of Sciences & Institute of Technology (SCSIT). Filling out and sending the form below will send him an email with your information.

Express Your Art Photo Contest has a total of P450,000 worth of prizes to be awarded to the best photos that bring attention to the contest theme of environment sustainability, promoting natural conservation and the protection of the earth’s environment.

More details will be announced later…

Participants in the Wedding Photography Workshop of August 16-19, 2010 pose for a class picture at the gardens of Fort Santiago in Manila. Standing behind the bride is Father Arthur Chrzanowski SDS, a real priest (and also a photographer!) who lent a hand to the whole wedding ceremony. At extreme right is noted wedding photographer Jomel Gregorio, who instructed the workshop in the pre-nuptial pictorial and wedding ceremony.

The top winners of the Wedding Photography Workshop (left to right): Arnel Cabunducan 1st Place in Bride & Groom category, Manny Yu 1st Place in the Details category, Rhoderick Tabalno 1st Place in the Pre-Nuptial pictorial and Paolo Mendoza 1st Place in the Ceremony category. Medals courtesy of Fujifilm/YKL Color Philippines (Thanks, Mr. Ariel Tresvalles!).

Here are the winners in the FPPF Wedding Photography Workshop of August 16-19, 2010 –

Bridal & Groom:

1st Place – Arnel Cabunducan
2nd Place – Ronnie Carlo Simbol
3rd Place – Sarah Jane Florencio

Pre-Nuptial Pictorial:

1st Place – Rhoderick Tabalno
2nd Place – Paolo Mendoza
3rd Place – Joseph Glenn T. Fernandez

Ceremony:

1st Place – Paolo Mendoza
2nd Place – Joseph Glenn T. Fernandez
3rd Place – Ed Gee

Details:

1st Place – Manny Yu
2nd Place – Aubrey Tiosen
3rd Place – Ed Gee

The winning photos have been posted in the Gallery.

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The next Basic Photography workshop in Bulacan will be held on September 4, 11, 18, 25 & October 2, 2010, Saturdays, at the St. Agatha Hotel in Guiguinto, Bulacan.

The workshop will cover basic camera operation, camera settings for proper exposure, composition, elements of design, basic studio lighting and portraiture, table top lighting for product shoots and flash photography. There will be critique sessions after the daily hands-on shoots and prizes will be awarded to the best shots. FPPF instructors from Manila will conduct the workshop.

Details and registration form at the link below.

Federation of Philippine Photographers Foundation is holding a Strobist Photography Workshop this Saturday, September 4, 2010 at the FPPF Studio, 302-Annex, 3rd Floor FEMII Bldg., A. Soriano St., Intramuros, Manila, Philippines. Professional photographer and FPPF instructor Joseph Galian will be conducting the one-day workshop which will feature various strobist techniques, using the off-camera flash to create stunning photographs.

Those interested to join may call the FPPF at Telephone 524-7576 to reserve a seat, or call/text Mr. Galian directly via Cellphone (0926)663-2079. Workshop fee is P1,500. You may also REGISTER ONLINE.

Strobist Photography Workshop

Morning:

Introduction
Camera Settings For Indoors and Outdoors
Strobist’s Flash Units and Flash Triggers
Light Modifiers, Filters and Supports
Using Light Ratios and Automation
Exposing With a Flash Meter and Histograms
Managing Mix Light Sources
Designing Lighting Setups
Shooting Demo: Indoors (Portrait, Still Life and Found Objects)
Shooting Demo: Outdoors (Portrait, Still Life and Found Objects)
Question & Answer Forum

Afternoon:

Shooting: Indoors (Portrait and Still Life/Found Objects)
Shooting: Outdoors (Portrait and Still Life/Found Objects)
Download & Printouts of On-The-Spot Photos
Questions and Answer Forum
Judging of OTS Photos
Awarding of Best Photos (Portrait and Still Life/Found Objects)
Distribution of Certificates
Final Remarks

End

NOTE: All participants are ideally required to bring a DSLR camera, flash unit and a radio frequency (RF) receiver with transmitter set. RF sets may be bought for P1,500 at the FPPF, just look for Brian Lee.

REGISTER ONLINE