Camera Cart Rental thinks you may want to join: Water is Life Photo Contest

This is the second run of the Water is Life Photo Contest. For those of you who think that their photos can say something to help out the environment, you may want to check this out:

For this year’s 2009 Water is Life Photo Contest, the objective is to raise public awareness on the causes and adverse impacts of climate change on water resources in the country.

All photography entries of this contest should visualize the causes and negative impacts of climate change on the country’s water resources. The following are examples of causes and adverse impacts of climate change on water resources:

•Agriculture and Aquaculture – examples include lower productivity, destruction of crops and irrigation systems due to shorter or absence of dry season, prolonged drought, flash floods and more intense forest wildfires which are all exacerbated by deforestation and poor watershed management, and decline in fish catch due to higher water temperature and destruction of mangroves due to higher salinity brought about by saltwater intrusion;

•Water Supply – examples include disruption of freshwater supply system and infrastructure due to low water flows during dry season, floods during wet season and saltwater intrusion and contamination of groundwater sources due to abnormal sea level rise;

•People’s Habitat - examples include destruction people’s habitat along river banks and other bodies of water due to floods and abnormal sea level rise; and

•Health and Sanitation – examples include increased prevalence of vector-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue due to warmer weather which provides breeding grounds for mosquitoes which are exacerbated by lack of sanitation facilities and polluted rivers and waterways.

Winning photographs of this contest will be announced during the final day of the Photo Exhibit of Finalists on October 2009 in a mall in Metro Manila. The specific date and venue will be announced later. Photographers whose entries were chosen as finalists will be invited to attend the opening of Photo Exhibit to personally unveil their works of art before the media and the public.

Prizes

a. The top three prizes for this contest are as follows:
•First Prize – P25,000.00
•Second Prize – P20,000.00
•Third Prize – P15,000.00

The prizes for the People’s Choice Awards are as follows:
•First Prize - P3,000.00
•Second Prize - P2,000.00
•Third Prize - P1,000.00

All finalists will be awarded with a Plaque of Recognition and cash gift of P1,000.00 for those who did not win the top three prizes and for every entry that was selected in the finals.

For more details: Check out the Water Life Photo Contest Website

Camera Cart Rental recommends: Travel Light 2009 Workshop

The biggies of the the Philippine's photography scene have huddled together to give out these workshops! If this were a basketball game, this is going to be tagged as an all-star!

We here at Camera Cart are giving the thumbs up! Those of you who want to take their art to the next level must consider taking any, if not all, of these workshops. A lot of photography tips are up for grabs. So we say, give your SLR camera a good dusting. Get to the nearest ATM. Time to spend some bucks on yourself!


TRAVEL LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS
SMX Convention Center (September 2 – 5, 2009)

Lito Sy / Sep 2
International Destination Wedding Photography

This workshop will feature creating professional portraits, mastering your on-camera metering system, creative flash techniques, using a combination of available, flash and tungsten lights, professional posing techniques, 6 practical exercises for every participant with hands-on supervision & instruction, individual time with models, 1 LIVE on-location shoot (LIMITED to 25 participants only – first 25 delegates to register online/remit payment)

Jun Miranda / Sep 3
Digital 101: Basic Photography and Traditional Darkroom Techniques

This workshop is designed for digital camera users who want to learn the basics of photography. It discusses the factors affecting photographic output, basic understanding of light, the digital camera and its functions, and exposure setting. The workshop also teaches participants how to see and take better pictures, manipulate images and output. Jun Miranda will guide you in the use of traditional darkroom techniques to enhance your shoots.


To further enhance the participants’ knowledge, the workshop will entail shooting assignments, working in a digital darkroom and a photo clinic. Working in a digital darkroom and photo clinic is limited to the first 20 delegates who register online /remit payment)


Jun Miranda will take you to an informational and fun-filled day that will help you understand your camera, your film and your light.

Mark Floro / Sep 4
Food Photography

Learn new set of photographic skills. Create images of food that ‘look good enough to eat’. This workshop will teach you the fundamentals of food photography, including metering, lighting, styling, composing, propping, and choosing backgrounds that will make your work distinctive. Mark Floro will share his approaches, techniques, and special tricks for photographing different types of food. Lighting set ups for shooting food on location vs. the studio and importance of modifying your style depending on your client will also be discussed.

Mark Floro will give feedback on your shoots. The photo clinic is available to the first 20 delegates who register online / remit payment.

Raymund Isaac / Sep 5
The Language of Fashion Photography

This workshop will demonstrate photographing two models in four different sets. All delegates will have the chance to take photos of the models. However, photo clinic is limited to the first 20 delegates who register online / remit payment. This workshop is open to anyone serious about beauty & fashion photography. There's no training better than hands-on experience!

WORKSHOP FEES

PHP 3,500 for 1 day
PHP 6,500 for 2 days
PHP 9,000 for 3 days
PHP 11,000 for 4 days

PAYMENT

Deposit payment at the nearest BPI (Bank of the Philippine Islands) branch, in the name of Mervin Gobaco S/A 003149-0969-13. Please email deposit slip to info@travellightonline.com along with your registration information after filling up this form. Please bring your deposit slip on the workshop.

Please note that your seat is not confirmed until we receive full payment.

WORK CRITIQUE SESSION

On the workshop days, critiquing per topic is limited to the first 25 or 20 delegates who register online and remit payment.

To register: click this.

Camera Cart Rental likes:The World Press Photo Exhibition August 2009

The much-awaited World Press Photo Exhibition can be viewed by the public on August 1. So what is this exhibit anyway? Okay, the competition has ten categories. Some 13 judges were selected to choose from loads of photos - submitted my newspapers, photojournalists and agencies from all over the world. It's said that for 2009, there were 96,298 photos that the judges had to sift through! Some 5,508 photographers entered the competition! What a feat!

There will be 196 photos to view for the photo-inspirational boost. And why we like it? Aside from the nice-warm feeling we get from seeing lovely photos, the exhibition is free of charge! Whoever said that the best things in life are free, is simply right on target.

Here's the schedule:

The Podium
Sat 01 Aug 09 - Exhibition open for public
Mon 03 Aug 09 - 18:30 h. Official opening
Sat 08 Aug 09 - Last day of exhibition

The Block, SM North Edsa
Sun 09 Aug 09 - Exhibition open for public
Mon 10 Aug 09 - Official opening
Wed 19 Aug 09 - Last day of exhibition

Mall of Asia
Thu 20 Aug 09 - Exhibition open for public
Thu 20 Aug 09 - 18:30 h. Official opening
Sun 23 Aug 09 - Last day of exhibition

EXHIBITION VISITING HOURS

Monday - Thursday : 10:00-21:00
Friday - Sunday : 10:00-22:00

For more info, check out the World Press Photo Website.
*Photo taken from the World Press Photo Website (Centro Cultural Contemporáneo, Barcelona. © World Press Photo)

Nathaniel Salang's Basic Photography Seminar this August

Check out the basic photography workshop of Nathaniel Salang this August. For the budding clickers, you'll learn a lot of photography tips and tricks. And yeah, point and shoots are welcome. Below are the details!

3-Day Basic Photography Seminar - August

Batch 28: August 1, 8 and 15 / 9am to 5pm

* Venue: Valdez Room, UP Bahay ng Alumni, Diliman, Q.C.

* Registration Fee: P3,000.00

COURSE OUTLINE

Day One

* Intro to different types of photographic equipment
* Film and digital cameras and their differences; lenses, other accessories
* Camera operation and handling
* Applications of photography: portraiture, child, events, still life, pet, macro,
landscape, architecture, nature, food, holiday photography, nudes, fashion, fine
art, photojournalism, art documentation, etc
* Basic camera parts and icons, shooting modes
* Proper exposure techniques: understanding and working with light
* Reading the camera meter
* Essential picture elements: rules of composition, balance, rule of thirds, frames,
curves, patterns, light and shadow, depth of field, balance, etc.
* Outdoor practice shoot


Day Two

* Critique of photos from day 1
* Lighting theory and practice, ambient versus flash
* Using on-camera flash, external flash, bouncing light, light modifiers, balancing
ambient light and flash, light painting
* Creative photographic techniques
* Product photography for profit: concept, lighting, setup, props, creating your
own product photography studio

Day Three

* Critique of photos from day 2
* “Reverse engineering” a lighting setup
* Hands-on shoot indoors and outdoors using studio lights, modifiers, and
ambient light
* The concept of Intellectual Property Rights and its importance to photographers
* Awarding of certificates of attendance.


Requirement: Bring any digital camera (point & shoot or digital SLR camera). Please read your camera's user's manual prior to the seminar. You don't have to memorize anything. Just familiarize yourself with the menus and learn how to navigate it. You will need to know how to get to the following settings:

a. ISO settings

b. White Balance settings

c. Flash settings

d. Timer settings


HOW TO REGISTER
1. Choose a batch. Contact Nathaniel at 0915-548-0214 or 257-3977 to check if slots are still available.

2. Deposit a reservation fee of P2,000.00.

You may proceed to either:

A. Tin-Aw Art Gallery (Tuesdays to Fridays only, 1:00pm to 7:00pm). Address: Upper G/F, Somerset Olympia Makati, Makati Ave. cor Sto. Tomas St., Makati City. Please see MAP. Look for Marya. Before proceeding to the venue, kindly send text at 0915-548-0214 so we can confirm if Marya is around.

OR

B. Any BPI branch. Make a deposit of P2,000.00 (Mondays to Fridays only).
Account details:
Branch: Dona Soledad, Paranaque.
Account Name: Ma. Nadezhda O. Demigillo
Saving Acct. No: 8159-0797-68.

3. Contact Nathaniel at 0915-548-0214 once the deposit is made. This is to make sure the maximum number of students is not exceeded.

4. Take a photo of the deposit slip and send it through e-mail with the subject "DEPOSIT SLIP Batch # " . Email address is learntoshoot@nathanielsalang.com. Please include your full name, your contact numbers, and the BPI branch in the text of your e-mail.

5. Keep the deposit slip. Present it along with the balance (P1,000) on the first day of the seminar.

REGISTRATION IS ON A FIRST-COME-FIRST- SERVED BASIS. REGISTRATION ENDS WHEN ALL SLOTS ARE TAKEN. (20 SLOTS )


For inquiries, kindly text Nathaniel Salang at 0915-548-0214 or call Tel. # 257-3977. Please include your full name in your message.

Check out his site: http://thaniel1.multiply.com/

Join the 2009 worldnomad.com travel photography scholarship

God, this can be anyone! You can be this happy man! Read on and we're going to treat you to a round of beer if you get in!


2009 Worldnomads.com Travel Photography Scholarship

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Join a National Geographic on-assignment photographer in Antarctica!

Applications Close: October 4, 2009

WorldNomads.com, National Geographic Channel & Gap Adventures are giving one exceptional individual the chance to go on assignment with renowned wildlife photographer Jason Edwards to Antarctica!

The brief is to photograph the world's most remote wilderness aboard Gap Adventure's Antarctica Classic M/S Expedition, exploring the Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula.

To help you take the best photos, the scholarship recipient will receive AU$2000 worth of Pentax photographic equipment of your choice.

Your best photos will be published on the National Geographic Channel's website where they will be viewed by thousands of travelers worldwide, offering you a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get your foot in the door of one of the most revered exploration organizations in the world!

Highly regarded for his wildlife and remote landscape photography, Jason Edwards is represented by National Geographic Image Collection.

Your Assignment Brief

* We'll fly you in from your country of residence to Ushuaia, Argentina where you will board the M/S Expedition on an 11 day assignment. You'll need to be available to be in Antarctica between November 22 - December 2, 2009.

* On the Expedition, you will work alongside Jason Edwards photographing some of the planet's most impressive wildlife including Minke & Humpback Whales, Leopard Seals, Penguins, Albatross and dramatic iceberg landscapes. You will gain invaluable mentoring and hands-on experience in everything from shot set up, technique and composition through to insights into his many years of diverse experience as an award winning photographer.

* Your assignment will involve observing and assisting Jason as well as undertaking your own photographic work. This will involve long days chasing the perfect shot!

* You will keep a daily diary about your time on the trip and upload this to a WorldNomads.com travel journal, including pictures you've taken.

* On your return you will submit your top photographs to National Geographic Channel for publication on www.natgeotv.com.au.

* Most of all, you'll be experiencing what it's like to be a photographer-on assignment with National Geographic!

Who can apply

* Anyone can apply - this is open to photography students, lovers of photography or any non-professional trying to kickstart a career in travel photography.

* Minimum age 18.

* This is a global opportunity - you may apply from any country.

* You should be an exceptional photographer with a lust for adventure, ambition to grow your photographic skills and forge a career in Travel Photography, and of course a desire to travel to Antarctica.

*Remember this is a scholarship, a learning experience, and therefore will not be suitable for professional or Semi-professional photographers.
Apply now

If you want it, you've got to show it. To apply you need to:

1. Shoot a series of photos (maximum of 5) that tell a story about a place you have visited. The judges will be looking for:

* originality
* ability to convey a story through photos
* excellent technique

Read the guidelines about making digital adjustments.

Read about Jason's judging process for the 2008 Scholarship.

2. Upload your photos (maximum of 5) from this theme to Flickr and;

a. Use the image captions to tell us about the place you photographed.
b. Numerically number your photos in the title if you wish them to be considered in a particular order.
c. Please do not use any Flickr tools that highlight certain parts of your photos as this only hampers the judging process.
d. Add the images to the World Nomads Scholarship Group. Only photographs in this group will be considered.

3. Complete an entry form which includes a 300 word (max) essay on why you should be chosen and copy and paste the links to your photo series. Your written response will have significant weighting in the judging process, so think carefully about why you should be chosen. Remember this is a learning opportunity, not a junket for professional photographers.

5. The recipient of the Scholarship, along with the best entries will be published on WorldNomads.com on October 23, 2009.

See our 2008 winner's photos featured on National Geographic Channel

Check out our finalists and shortlist from 2008 along with judge's comments.

Applications close:
Midnight, October 4, 2009 (Australian Eastern Standard Time)

For more information check their website:
http://journals.worldnomads.com/scholarships/post/32554.aspx?gclid=CJXml-mr7ZsCFYctpAodLSzp-Q

Camera Cart Rentals recommend: Jo Avila's Photography Workshops this August

August 2009 Basic Photography Seminar (Weeknight Sessions)

August 4 – Basic Theories and Principles of Photography

August 6 – Composition Techniques

August 11 – Basic Studio Lighting & Flash Photography

August 13 – Basic Photoshop

August 18 – Basic Color Management and Guerilla Shooting Techniques

All sessions shall be from 630pm-930pm.

There are only twenty (20) slots available.

The seminar fee of P4,500.00/participant is the total fee for all five sessions. All participants will receive handouts and a certificate of attendance.

August 2009 Basic Photography Seminar (Saturday Sessions)

August 1 – Basic Theories and Principles of Photography

August 8 – Composition Techniques

August 15 – Basic Studio Lighting & Flash Photography

August 22 – Basic Photoshop

August 29 – Basic Color Management and Guerilla Shooting Techniques

All sessions shall be from 2pm-5pm.

There are only twenty (20) slots available.

The seminar fee of P5,500.00/participant is the total fee for all five sessions. All participants will receive handouts and a certificate of attendance.

August 23 & 30 Basic Photography Seminar (Special Sessions)

There will be a two-day photography seminar on August 23 & 30, 2009. Topics to be discussed include Basic Photography Theories and Principles, Composition, Basic Studio Lighting and Flash Photography, Basic Photoshop and Basic Color Management and Inkjet Printing.

The schedule of topics to be discussed is as follows:

August 23 (9am-5pm) - Basic Theories & Principles of Photography, Composition, Basic Studio Lighting and Flash Photography.

August 30 (9am-5pm) - Basic Photoshop, Basic Color Management & Inkjet Printing and Guerilla Shooting Techniques.

The seminar fee of P5,000/participant is inclusive of handouts, snacks, lunch and a certificate of attendance.

There are only twenty (20) slots available.

A 50% downpayment (non-refundable) will be required to secure a reservation.

All seminar sessions will be held at Unit 114, Gold Building, 15 Annapolis st., Greenhills, SJ.

You may register by sending an email to pinakamagalingako@gmail.com

You may also contact the main man, Jo Avila (0917) 5305133.

Camera Cart Rental's Photography Tips: How to use a Light Meter

We think this might be helpful! Here's a video of photography tips and techniques, specifically how to use a light meter by Kerry Garrison.

Camera Cart Rental thinks this is cool: Michael Grecco's Photography

We thought this will give you enough for the inspiration to grab your SLR cameras and shoot, even with this kind of weather.

Check out LA-based photographer Michael Grecco's website. We like how he can do different styles and make everything look great!

Rick Sammon's Top Ten Digital Photography Tips

Camera Cart Rentals found Sammon's top ten digital photography tips. It's a pretty basic list of photography techniques. It's so basic that sometimes we tend to forget these simple things.

Pinoy Photography Club IV Exhibit Extended

Camera Cart Rentals recommends that you pass by Pinoy Photography Organization's Fourth Anniversary Exhibit. The exhibit is now extended until July 30. Do check it out!
It's now at Gallery 7, Eastwood Mall, Libis, Quezon City.

Congratulations guys! We enjoyed the photos!

Jo Avila's Basic Photography Seminar (Special Sessions)

Camera Cart Rentals think that this seminar will be pretty helpful for those who are just learning the ropes! A lot of photography tips and tricks that Mr. Jo will be teaching! Plus, he's a lot of fun, too!

From his website:
There will be a two-day photography seminar on July 19 & 26, 2009. Topics to be discussed include Basic Photography Theories and Principles, Composition, Basic Studio Lighting and Flash Photography, Basic Photoshop and Basic Color Management and Inkjet Printing.

The schedule of topics to be discussed is as follows:

July 19 (9am-5pm) - Basic Theories & Principles of Photography, Composition, Basic Studio Lighting and Flash Photography.

July 26 (9am-5pm) - Basic Photoshop, Basic Color Management & Inkjet Printing and Guerilla Shooting Techniques.

The seminar fee of P5,000/participant is inclusive of handouts, snacks, lunch and a certificate of attendance.

There are only twenty (20) slots available.

A 50% downpayment (non-refundable) will be required to secure a reservation.

For more info on this workshop, go to Jo Avila's website.

LEARN PHOTOGRAPHY & PHOTOJOURNALISM FROM THE COUNTRY’S NOTABLE PHOTOJOURNALISTS!

Here's a workshop that may interest photojourn enthusiasts:


LEARN PHOTOGRAPHY & PHOTOJOURNALISM FROM THE COUNTRY’S NOTABLE PHOTOJOURNALISTS!

5th Professional Photojournalism Seminar-Workshop
27 – 31 August June 2009
FSC Forest Complex, Subic Bay Freeport Zone

The Philippine Center for Photojournalism, an organization established in 1997 by noted Filipino photojournalists working in various local and international newspapers and publications, is now accepting participants to the 5th Professional Photojournalism Seminar-Workshop to be held on 27-31 August 2009 at the FSC Forest Complex, Subic Bay Freeport Zone.

The live-in workshop aims to raise the level of understanding of the roots and current photography and photojournalism trends, enhance artistic and aesthetic practice of the profession as well as promote ethical values. Practical exercises include guided coverage of Subic environs and nearby communities.

The workshop, to be facilitated by some of the country’s top photojournalists and educators including Alex Baluyut, Ernie Sarmiento, Jimmy Domingo, Joan Bondoc, Luis Liwanag, VJ Villafranca, Paolo Picones, Jake Verzosa and Jose Torres, is designed for freelancers, newspaper staff photographers, government and corporate photographers and information officers.

Interested participants, with digital SLR or point and shoot cameras, will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis. Please email to mhsepe@gmail.com for registration forms and procedures.

The subsidized workshop fee is P6,000 inclusive of food and accommodation, materials, complementary PCP limited edition t-shirt and certificate of completion. Transportation to venue and back is not covered by the workshop fee.

The workshop is supported by the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA).

For more information, send via text your email address to +639189212878 and materials will be sent by email.

Or you may log on to:
http://philippinecenter4photojournalism.org