This May @ The Alcove

Digital 101: Photography and the Computer WITH PHOTO TRIP AND EXHIBIT
Last summer batch: May 9-10 (9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.)
Filipinas Heritage Library, Makati Avenue, Ayala Triangle, Makati City

This workshop, designed for digital camera users who want to learn the basics of photography, discusses topics such as factors affecting photographic output, basic understanding of light, the digital camera and its functions, exposure setting, and basic image manipulation and output considerations.

Joining fee
Php 4,000.00 inclusive of handouts, lunch, transportation, computer use, and certificate. Cash or check payment can be made at the library or through bank deposit. A 5% discount will be extended for those who will settle in full on or before May 2.

Digital Photography for Young Shutterbugs
May 16 (9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.)
Filipinas Heritage Library, Makati Avenue, Ayala Triangle, Makati City

This workshop will tackle the basics of photography through a classroom lecture, a supervised photo shoot, and a photo clinic. Especially designed for the young minds, this photography workshop is a fun and learning activity in one. Topics include definition and history of photography, composition and designing photographs for visual impact, basic camera parts, and different shooting applications.

Joining fee
Php 2,000.00 inclusive of handouts, lunch, and certificate. Cash or check payment can be made at the library or through bank deposit. A 10% discount will be extended for those who will settle in full on or before May 2.

Food Styling and Photography
May 23 (2:00-5:00 p.m.)
Artspace, 3F Glorietta 4, Ayala Center

Learn about the basic styling and shooting techniques used in food photography!

In this workshop facilitated by Jay Alonzo, the participants will surely benefit from his know-how in hotel, tourism, and restaurant photography. In the last few years, he has had numerous food photography clients such as Pier One, Chili's, Big Buddha, Superbowl of China, HapiLucky, Bali Blends Cafe, Pearl Manila Hotel, the Tivoli Mandarin Oriental, and Astoria Plaza.

There will be hands-on session for select participants. To participate, a digital SLR camera is required.

Joining fee
REGISTRATION IS FREE OF CHARGE but due to the limited number of slots, please reserve a seat on or before May 16.

Primer on Lighting WITH MORE HANDS-ON SESSION
May 30 and 31, 2009 (9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.)
Filipinas Heritage Library, Makati Avenue, Ayala Triangle, Makati City

This pioneering course in the local photography scene is dedicated solely to the discussion of lighting concepts and techniques. It allows the participants to learn the fundamental principles of lighting, master the primary controllable characteristics of light, become familiar with the different lighting tools used in the studio and on location, master the systematic way of setting up lighting, and be able to “read” lighting conditions for best lighting design and exposure.

Joining fee
Workshop fee is Php3,500.00 inclusive of handouts, equipment use, lunch, and certificate. Cash or check payment can be made at the library or through bank deposit. A 5% discount will be extended for those who will settle in full on or before May 23.

For more details, please call 892-1801, send an SMS to 0917-5594417, email cruz.ct@ayalafoundation.org.ph or visit www.filipinaslibrary.org.ph.