Category: Alcove -FHL

Digital Photography for Point-and-Shoot Camera Users
September 20 (9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.)

This workshop is designed for hobbyists, family photographers, and anyone who would like to learn the basics of digital photography.  Topics for discussion include:

- Brief background on photography
- Understanding how a compact or point-and-shoot camera works
- How to use white balance and other features to maximize the camera
- Proper handling and storage of a camera
- How to compose photographs for visual impact
- Knowing the different design elements
- How to keep photographs for posterity sake

To further develop the participants’ knowledge, this workshop will entail actual photo shoot and critiquing.

Requirement
Any digital camera

Venue
Filipinas Heritage Library, Makati Avenue, Ayala Triangle, Makati City
(across The Peninsula Manila)

Speaker
Dennis  Balangue has been a semi-professional photographer for the past five years. He has photographed numerous celebrities and some of Europe’s well-celebrated scenes. He is also servicing some of Studio 23’s photography needs. He has mounted an exhibit with fellow-photographer Joel Bondoc at The Alcove photo gallery.

Workshop fee
Php 2,500.00 inclusive of handouts, meals, and certificate.

Due to the limited number of slots, interested participants are requested to register on or before September 13by placing a partial payment of at least Php500.00 (non-refundable). A 10% discount will be extended to those who will settle the payment in full on or before the deadline.

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

Digital 101: Photography and the Computer
September 2, 3, 4, 10 and 11 (6:00–9:00 p.m.)

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
- How to see and take better pictures
- Basic image manipulation and output considerations

To further develop the participants’ knowledge, this workshop will entail photo
assignments, critiquing, and a photo clinic.

Requirement
Digital camera, preferably SLR

Venue
Filipinas Heritage Library, Makati Avenue, Ayala Triangle, Makati City
(across The Peninsula Manila)

Speaker
Considered as one of the country’s leading photography instructors, Jay Alonzo has been teaching photography for more than 11 years. Since 2001, he has been conducting photography classes at The Alcove-Filipinas Heritage Library and for a wide range of clients such as Oishi, Holcim Philippines, Pilipinas Shell, Procter & Gamble, and Microsoft, among many others. In 2007, he has been tapped to teach overseas. In between classes, Jay is involved in shooting for hotel, tourism, and restaurant businesses. Also, Jay is currently a photo contributor for High Life and Mabuhay (Philippine Airline’s in-flight magazine).

Workshop fee
Php 4,000.00 inclusive of handouts, meals, computer use, and certificate.

Due to the limited number of slots, interested participants are requested to register on or before August 26 by placing a partial payment of at least Php500.00 (non-refundable). A 10% discount will be extended to those who will settle the payment in full on or before the deadline.

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

Primer on Lighting
August 30 (9:00a.m.–5:00 p.m. )

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
- Be able to “read” lighting conditions for best lighting design and exposure
- Have a practical session applying the  fundamental  controllable characteristics of light in setting up artificial lighting

Requirements
· Basic working knowledge, particularly on exposure setting; or must have at least taken Photo 101 or Digital 101
· Camera, preferably SLR or with manual exposure control
· Optional: Exposure-flash meter

Venue
Filipinas Heritage Library, Makati Avenue, Ayala Triangle, Makati City

Speaker
Jay Alonzo personally designed the structure and contents of this workshop, after realizing the lack of emphasis on the in-depth discussion of lighting design and control in most local photo classes, and the lack of short courses that particularly deal with photographic lighting. As such, Jay, in partnership with The Alcove Perspective, first introduced the Primer on Lighting course in the summer of 2002.

Workshop fee
Php2,200.00 inclusive of handouts, equipment use, meals, and
certificate.

Due to the limited slots available, please confirm attendance on or before August 23 by placing a P500.00 partial payment. A 10% early bird discount will be extended to those who will settle their payment in full on or before the deadline.

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