Sunday, November 29, 2009

Intermediate to Advanced Photography at Nikonian Academy (Models: Miss World Malaysia 2009 first runner-up Stefanie Chua, with George)

I spent my Saturday at Nikonian Academy attending "Intermediate to Advanced Photography," a follow-up class to "Basic to Intermediate Photography," which I'd attended last month. Andrew Boey and Sean Liew were our teachers for the fully registered class. There were about 15 of us so you can pretty much guess how we the students "fought" for camera-time with the models. Speaking of models, we had Stefanie Chua, Miss World Malaysia 2009 first runner-up, modeling for us together with George. I seriously had no idea we had a pageant winner in our midst until she was introduced by Andrew. We learned these:
  1. Advanced Settings Knowledge: Histogram, file formats, color space, etc.
  2. Beyond Manual mode: Aperture-priority and Shutter priority modes
  3. Advanced Composition Techniques: The 6 C's
There's supposed to be a section on getting tack sharp photos, but I don't remember seeing that taught in the class.


Of all the days I had migraine, the mother of all headaches decided to give me grief on that day. I was literally pulling my hair, knocked my head against the wall, and trying to "un-cranky-nize" myself. The lighting and camera flashes that went *poof poof* on that day added more impact to my poor head. I didn't think I enjoyed myself as much as I'd like to but it's really not the Academy's fault.

The class busy shooting Stefanie

We only did indoor shoot because it was raining heavily outside. Below are some of my shots. I must admit I didn't do a terribly good job, but still, I hope you'll enjoy them.

A play with lighting and trying to get the *zhepeng! zhepeng!* histogram (that's Andrew's SFX for an awesome histogram and I kind of nailed it in this shot)
Our "moody" male model, George (I hope I spelled his name correctly)
The fair and lovely Stefanie
Sharing a lighter moment
Stefanie in a killer red dress
This is the last picture for the day but I didn't capture this. Andrew took my camera and returned it with this shot (by this time, I was ready to give up my aching head). Thanks, Andrew!

Will I be attending more classes at the Academy in the future? You bet I would!

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19 commented:

  1. I don't know how you managed to do anything with a headache like that! I think your shots are terrific.
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  2. Well, if this is what you do with a headache, I'm not sure I could even imagine what it would look like if you felt better. Alice, these are fantastic. These could go right into a magazine. (Hope your headache is gone!)
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  3. sorry you had a headache Alice, but you got some great shots!

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  4. Your photos are GORGEOUS as usual!!
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  5. I thought you did a great job on these photos shot! And WOW the male model! *grin*. Looking forward to see more photos :) I'm sorry you not feeling well, but I wish you a speedy recovery :)
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  6. I agree with Sandy -- I don't know how your photos could have been any better! They're great! Hope the headache is long gone by now.
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  7. Kathy, Sandy, Naida, Kathleen, Julia, Barbara: Thanks very much! You're all so encouraging and supportive. My headache is long gone and what's left of it is some grumpiness I'm still trying to get over with.

    Julia, George was included just for YOU! He has a cute smile (when he smiles).
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  8. I think you had done a great job despite your headache, Alice! Hope you're feeling better now!
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  9. What gorgeous shots! I can't believe that they would be any better than this headache free :)
    EXCELLENT WORK
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  10. Thanks, Melody! I'm feeling much better now. :D

    Awwwww... thanks, Diane! I'm glad you enjoyed this post.
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  11. Awesome photos. And such a prestigious model too! Look forward to photos from your next class. Especially love the one with her in the red dress and guitar.
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  12. I hope your headache is long gone now, Alice. I can just imagine how miserable you were with all those flashing lights from the cameras. :-( Your photos are great though--at least to this amateur eye.

    I hope you have a great week.
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  13. Awwww, you thought of me while you shoot that yummy male model? Awwww gee thank! *grin*
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  14. fantastic shots there che...wow! btw only 2 models 4 15 photogs?? thats kinda low model 2 photog ratio leh...anyways hope ur much better d....
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  15. Thanks, Stacy! I like that red dress with guitar pic too. :D

    Thanks, Wendy! I'm feeling much better and the headache's gone.

    Hey Julia! Yes... I know you'd like him. *GRIN*

    Hi Ray, thanks! I think in this case, the model-photog ratio is acceptable because we're talking about Stefanie and not just any model? Let's be practical about this. :) Even if there were more models on that day, the photogs will still focus on her.
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  16. I think the photos are great. I know a migraine can totally kill your day, though. I'm amazed you managed the class at all.
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  17. Thanks, Carol! It was quite bad and I was feeling nauseous all at the same time...
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  18. well i guess u have a point there since ur 2nd photo shows that all cams r on her! :P
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