Are You Ready : Meet the Crew

Special Announcement : You ask for it and We Heard You,  Are You Ready, a Photographer's Workshop  Early Birds Rate (RM150) now extended to 5th December

For couple of years through out my career, I have the opportunity to work together with 2 Finest photographers, they are passionate and hunger for more. Flanking with me in the upcoming Photographer's Are You Ready Workshop, none other than Radzie and Alvin.

Photog Name : Radzie Rahman a.k.a "Z"

Shooting Since : 1997(film), then 2008(digital)

Studio : Seri Gaya Studio, D-6-2, 1st Floor, Lintas Jaya New UpTownship, Jalan Lintas, Kepayan Highway, 89507 Penampang, Sabah. 

Wake Up time/ Bedtime : wakeup 8am, sleep 2/3am

Snack in my camera Bag I Can't live without : Snickers, Glico Rocky, M&M, Kit Kat, (sorry im a junkfood addict)

Favorite Destination : Anywhere i'm shooting for the first time

Most Unusual Shoot location : at a Graveyard at night 

Ideal Client : who can recognize the difference between a good photo and a great photo.

Can't shoot without : my 85mm f1.8

Mentors : All the wonderful Pro Photogs online; Scott Bourne, Joe McNally, David Hobby, Chase Jarvis, Bert Stephani, Louis Pang, Mark Wallace and more. 

Favorite Moment : right after getting "the shot" when i show my customer/bride/groom the lcd of the camera and they go Whoaah!

Web/Blog Site : Ziedesign.com/blog

Photog Name : Alvin Ting

Shooting Since : As a casual hobby since 2007, as a serious endeavour 
since early 2009

Studio : I'd like to say anywhere since I like to shoot outdoors but I 
guess the real answer would be none yet.

Wake Up time/ Bedtime : I still got a dayjob so its the usual 7am - 12am 
unless I'm processing photos which would turn me into a zombie and I'll 
sleep sometimes around 4am.

Snack in my camera Bag I Can't live without : Erm... I've never had the 
need to store food in my camera bag yet.

Favorite Destination : Anywhere that will interest my photographic eye. 
My dream destination would be Japan.

Most Unusual Shoot location : Shooting a traditional wedding rite on a 
hanging bridge with at least two dozen people on it. Very very tight space.

Best Client : Well so far, officially, I've only shot one wedding as a 
principle photographer and one engagement ceremony.. so I guess they're 
my fave clients right now. My ideal client is one who will give their 
entire faith in me as a photographer with full creative control over the 
shoot and of course, who wants all the photos to be in B+W. That would 
be my fave client of all time!

Can't shoot without : My eyes.

Mentor : George Yong, of course (Hahaha...), but I'm also heavily 
influenced by the works of Dino Lara and Manuel Librodo Jr. They're both 
photographers from the Philippines (although Manuel is now based in 
Bangkok) and are masters at capturing the story during the moment of the 
particular shot and translates the mood of the story through the usage 
of colours (or lack of it).

Favorite Moment : Every time I know I nailed a good shot.

Web/Blog Site : http://altingphotog.blogspot.com

SNAPSHOT : Black Friday Special

One of the most anticipated sales day of the year, BLACK FRIDAY! A Rebate of RM 100 will be awarded to SNAPSHOT Signups on 27th November 2009, One Day only from 12 am to 11:59 pm. It is applicable only through Bank-In Transfer as our studio will be closed on that day. Do provide us a copy of your transaction slip for confirmation.

I discovered black friday few years ago, it is Friday after thanksgiving in the United States, which marks the beginning of the traditional Christmas Shopping season. Nowadays, the Cyber World so widespread it makes distant so close as if you're communicating with your neighbor. I've personally did my Black Friday Shopping online, you'll be surprise what Online Retails has to offer. 

We decide to join in the fun, and we'll be giving a rebate of RM 100 for SNAPSHOT to any Family Portraits, Couple Portraits, Self-Profile Portraits and any project similar to it. Get yourself ready, and only place your bookings on 27th November 2009. Happy Black Friday people!

This shot was taken this morning, It's amazing how fast she knows what a camera is. I'm very sure Eva is trying her hand to grab my camera..haha .. if only she can lift her body. Having Eva by my side recently let me acquire new set of skills, .. juggling skill.. I officially mastered the skill to navigate my editing desk with ONE hand!, thanx to Eva lying peacefully on my other hand. Another Skill that I mastered is to Catch Manchester United in the Champions League, 3 am in the morning, thanx to Eva's 3-Hourly Feeding Roster...haha.. If you wanna Master these skills, you guys know what to do.. Once you develop a Panda Eyes that means you're already a PRO!

Early Birds

We want to take a moment to say Thank You for the support and Love from all Enthusiast Photographers that registered with us. Can't wait to meet you guys face to face, there's so many Stories to be told and trust me I'm eager to hear your side of the story. 

For those who have not registered, Please Hurry Seats are limited and best of all Early Birds rate are still On. 

Here's another Sneak peek of what I'm gonna share during the Workshop. Following two images are taken from yesterday photo shoot. I'm Using the available light in the background to illuminate the couple in form of Rim Light. Notice the hair and figures which drawn by a beautiful Golden Light separating the Green Scenery. 

(1/1000 - F 3.5 - ISO 100 - WB Sunlight)

Second Image was shot in the afternoon, where the shining sun is high up. I was attracted by the Dramatic Blue Sky, I include the Tree to create some form of partial artistic frame. Usually this type of shots will result in Silhouette, that was the first idea that I have in mind. After I captured the Silhouette shot, I add in the Flash firing from my upper Left to illuminate them. And now I have two different type of shots from the same spot. Utilizing every corner in one spot, more of these in the Workshop. Sign up the Workshop today. 

( 1/200 - F 22 - ISO 100 - WB Sunlight)

Wedding : Sammy + Sophie @ Holland Part 2

It was Cold, Foggy and Dull Grey Sky When I arrive Holland the first day, Sammy told me It's always like this in Europe, It makes me realize how I miss shooting a Blue Sky back in my hometown. What ever weather condition it is, it's best not to rain. Sammy then said,"I've check the weather forecast , and it says it's gonna be sunny tomorrow." then i said, " Back in KK, We don't really trust the weather forecast, it usually turn out the other way round." but of course we pray for the best. Wedding Day, not only the day was bright and Sunny, To our surprise the sky is BLUE!.. Wow the day getting better and better. Sammy was shocked himself, "It's a rare sight in Europe" he says, "Blue Skies only appear a few days in a year." And today is one of the day. I enjoyed the company of S + S friends and Families, They are Chinese Dutch but they converse in Dutch as their main Language, it makes me think twice to jump into their conversation..haha, Normally conversation leads to moments, that's when I anticipate and capture candid moments, but in this case, I have to predict and Imagine every moment myself..haha.. What a thrill. To my long-distant client and now friend, Thank you so much for the great opportunity to be a part of your life greatest moment and I enjoyed every bits of it in Holland. Here's the highlight.. The Hague Wedding, enjoy,

This is the second Part of S + S's Wedding Coverage,
For Part One Click Here,

I'm Conducting a Photography Workshop on Dec 13th and I'll be sharing more about my experiences Domestically and Internationally. Sign Up Here

Wedding : Sammy + Sophie @ Holland Part 1

This is a big post, and that happen if you have too many Fave photos to choose from, therefore we decided to break it into two posts. It's a One day memorable event, todays post will feature S + S's The Hague Portraits session and their Wedding on the second post. I Love everything in Holland, the people are warm, The Histories are utmost amazing, The Structures are surreal and they have one of the most delicious food. It was minus 20 degree Celsius when I first arrive Holland, I was wearing two layers of shirts and a Jacket to start The Hague Wedding Shoot, the constant Weight Camera Lifting and Running Keeps me warm. I enjoyed every second of my stay in Holland, It's one of the place that I will definitely come back for more. To S + S, You guys are the best host, Your Families are Awesome and I just can't Thank you enough. Here it is, S + S's The Hague Portraits post.

This is the first Part of S + S's Wedding Coverage,
For Part Two Click Here,

I'm Conducting a Photography Workshop on Dec 13th and I'll be sharing more about my experiences Domestically and Internationally. Sign Up Here

Family Portraits : Jude + Fanny + Co

I had a wonderful time with Jude, Fanny and the Gang. I really like to photograph children, you can never tell what pose they gonna do next. Who would've thought that kids can be so cooperative, when I was a young kid I know I can't..haha. We started the shoot with a touch of green and of course, creativity and Fun poses are coming naturally from our Stars Jobb, Ethel and Eli. We ended Their 10th Wedding Anniversary shoot with our very own Classical Sunset. 

Are you ready?

Experience the Light and Technique from a member of (Wedding and Portrait Photographer International) WPPI, JoJ Yong. You have the Inspiration but not getting the shot, Now is the time to unveil the secret, Are You Ready?

Workshop Venue : Jofanna Bridal Studio

You'll Learn,
- Back to Basics ( Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO, White Balance)
- What is the Right Exposure
- Build Up Composition
- Working With Lights (Available, Video and Flash)
- Fun Posing Technique


You'll need,
- Digital SLR
- Note Book and Pen for Take Home messages.
- Open Mind

Fees,
- Limited to 15 Participants
- RM 150 for early Bird
- RM 180 for later than 30th November 2009

NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION,
Option,
- In-Studio Registration
- Bank-In to George Yong Maybank ( 1601-4881-7452)
send us a copy of your Transaction slip.

For more info,
Email us at : jofdu@yahoo.com

Here's a sneak peek of what we going to learn, Rainer came to our studio for Sabah Bloggers Gathering 2009 Photoshoot. For those followed my Blog, I always use Movies as part of my Inspirations. See how we craft the Light and Shadow Portraits


We set up 1 diffused flash as a Main Light on the Upper Right to create a Soft Light to illuminate Rainer's Half face. Another lesser power Diffused flash on Rainer's left serves as the Fill Light and Finish up with a Non-diffused Flash slightly behind Rainer's Back to create a highlight separating the background.



Here's another example of crafting portraiture with Light and shadow, Left Image: We are using 1 diffused flash as the main light and Non-diffused Flash as the Back Light. This is Split Lighting Portraiture which you might have seen it in the Movie Twilight. Right Image, We're using 2 diffused flash on Rainer's Left and Right to create this mood. What you see here, is called the art of strobing. You'll get a chance to witness many types of technique in manipulating different types of Lights. Are You Ready?