The World Of A "1 Malaysia"

The above is a competition that i would like to invite as many people as possible to join. At the moment, do your best in shooting picture based on the themes.

The official website : www.satuphoto.com

I'll do my best to organize some sort of outing to shoot for this competition.

^_____________^

Make sure you keep your eyes peeled and ears open for news from the photography club.


Tired but still motivated,
Tay

Updates on events....

Looks like we really got to work harder to get this blog running properly..... I'll do my best.

Anyway, the recent event we had was the recruitment drive, which was extremely successful, manage to get 35 new enthusiastic members. Combine with the old list, there are 70 members now. ^________^

Dear photographers, you're not alone out there. Come out and work those shutters.

I've been bringing a few photographers to various events and places to practice their skills and experiment with their 'baby' (DSLR la...).

The events WE manage to cover and organize are:-

Akido Seminar (Day 1 and Day2)

Putrajaya Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (Day 1 and Day 2)

IMU Got Talent (semi-finals)

Faye's Photoshoot (for her own convo magazine)

Upcoming events !!

Photography Club Welcoming Party (food and get to know session) around mid April

DCIM (like PC Fair, except for cameras) 16th-18th May

Putrajaya Floria 2010 (10th - 18th July)

Will plan new outing during welcoming party

I'll see you guys REALLY SOON !!

Your enthusiastic president.

tay

Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2010

Enjoy the pictures :)

20/03/2010

21/03/2010

Memoir Photography competition !!

The closing date for the MEMOIRS Photography Competition and Exhibition is extended to 21st of February ... For more information,

http://www.weshootstuff.com/memoirs/

Note: It is a free competition with attractive prizes..... Be sure to read the rules through and through before summiting your entries.... if you have any questions... i can help you clarify !!

So sorry for the lack of event.....

I've been busy and somewhat lazy for the past 2 months. And because of that the club hasn't have any activity recently. But the planning process has already been done and there WILL BE upcoming events from end of February all the way to June.

Remember, the club's purpose is to provide opportunity for practice and to gather photographers.

1. MEDT110 (incoming batch) will be having their orientation at the end of February up to the first week of March.... I'm opening the chance to practice and to work together in covering this massive event... for those who might have friends coming in and would like to take pictures of them during orientation or those who would simply like to take candid pictures .....

Pls email me at imu-photographyclub@hotmail.com. I'll fill you in with the details and we can discuss on what we would like to do then.

2. Hope for Haitian Week, is coming up on the 1st of March till the 4th or 5th of March. I was asked to look for photographers who like to cover the event as well. There will be an exhibition by our club, performance and food sales by other clubs. This is also an opportunity for those who would like to practice their candid shots also to meet more ppl in IMU. If interested in helping out (please we do need some help).....

Pls email me at imu-photographyclub@hotmail.com. I'll fill you in with the details and we can discuss on what we would like to do then.

3. There is an exhibition going on at KLPAC since the 2nd of Feb until the 21st of Feb. I was told that it was free so it might be worth checking out if you're going with a few friends. From what I've read, it's basically an exhibition of 5 professional photographers. There is so much you can learn about lighting and posing just by looking at other's work. However, I do not know what time does it start and end in a day. Hence, I recommend going in the afternoon and getting back before rush hour. I probably would not be able to bring you guys there personally (though i really want to) but at least you can try to get there yourselves.

4. DCIM showcase would be on the 14th to the 16th of May (Friday until Sunday) in Midvalley.
I'll add on more details as the date approaches (because these kind of things have a tendency to change venue). DCIM stands for Digital Camera, Image and Media. It's very much like a PC fair but focused on cameras, printers, films, and all forms of accessories. They also have showcases from major photography companies (like Nikon, Canon, Sony and Olympus) and these showcases allow comers to try out their arsenal of lenses 'on the spot'. Meaning, you can bring your camera to check out compatibility and to test the lenses specs FOR FREE. IT IS A MASSIVE EVENT FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS EVERY YEAR. Though personally I haven't been to one (I missed last year's), but this is one event that I'm definitely going. For those who have even the slightest interest in going....

Pls email me at imu-photographyclub@hotmail.com. I'll fill you in with the details and we can discuss on what we would like to do then.

Believe me when I say... there is more events coming up..... Stay tuned and i promise the photography club is not a dead club ...... ^_____________^

Happy Valentines and Happy Chinese New Year !!!!

(thank you again, michelle ho.... for creating the new valentine header !!)

IMPORTANT !!

There is a competition coming up. The deadline would be on the 7th of February.

I'll only give you the important details about the competition and the rules, I'll leave it to you guys to read it up.

Basically,

IT'S A FREE COMPETITION !!!

THERE ARE PRIZES !!!

PARTICIPATION ARE SOMEWHAT LIMITED THROUGHOUT MALAYSIA !!

READ UP THE THEMES AND SUMMIT THEM TO THE RIGHT CATEGORY !!

FOR DSLR USERS (4 themes to choose from) AND NON-DSLR USERS (1 theme to choose from) !!

The rest you have to read it up at

http://www.weshootstuff.com/memoirs/

Note: EXIF data is the integrated data of an image (usually consists of how the picture was taken in terms of focal length, aperture, ISO, camera model, date, time ETC ETC)

Most programs do not interfere with this data but to be on the safe side, please use photoshop for any photoeditting.

DO NOT TRY TO PLAGIARIZE IMAGES FROM OTHER SOURCES (mainly internet). The EXIF data would provide information whether is the image authentic or not.

Your president,

Tay

If you have any inquiries, please email to

imu-photographyclub@hotmail.com

Update update...

Things that has been done for the past month:

1. ECA form filled and proposals sent in.

2. New ideas for outings has been presented and are being considered.

3. Badges has been made and are ready for "use".

4. Welcoming party organized and soon to be done with.

5. Secretary and Treasurer files has been reorganized.

6. New ideas for Photography Club logo has been presented and being considered.

7. Proposal for IMU event board (Photography Club and Editorial Club) has been suggested to SRC and are in final stages of approval.


Note:
In the coming 2 months, there will be at least one more outing. I shall not disclose the place of visit but I can tell you guys that there will be very limited seats for that upcoming outing.


Till next time,
Tay

Taman Tasik Perdana Outing~

Those who had joined this outing,
you are welcome to post your photos HERE(click)

OUTING !!!

(by Michelle Ho)

The photography club outing is here again. This time we're going to Taman Tasik Perdana. It's a massive park in the middle of KL. We've already scouted the area and it is a perfect training ground for any form of photography, from landscape to portrait to action photography.

Hurry up and sign up. Limited seats.

No fees charged.


Cheers,
tay

Canon PhotoMarathon 2009

I was thinking maybe this can be another 'outing' for the club..obviously in addition to the one that Yao Zhong is now planning.

Could whoever who's interested in going please leave a comment at the end of this post? (Not on the chatbox please)

Thanks!

P.S.: For more information click on image to follow link..duh!

Coverage of events of IMU

We are expanding the Photography Club in IMU by attempting to cover every event by other clubs while providing training and teaching about photography at the same time.

In another words,

We are providing free training for those who wishes to learn the basic and gain understanding for photography and it's techniques.

The training would consist of coverage of an event (IMU) while partnering with another student who is experienced in using DSLR.

For those who DOES NOT own a DSLR and still wishes to learn, we, the Photography Club can lend you one, free of charge.

Most importantly, we're giving the chance to use and to learn photography to anyone who is interested.

Contact us at

imu-photographyclub@hotmail.com

for any inquiries or requests.


Your ambitious photographer,
tay

Focusing basics: using depth of field

What is depth of field?
You'll notice in some photos that objects up close are in focus, but everything in the distance is blurry. This is a classic technique known as adjusting depth of field. It's the perfect trick for beautiful portraits and close-ups of all kinds.


How does depth of field work?
The areas in blue show what will be in focus based on different aperture settings.
The size of the opening in your camera's lens, known as the aperture, determines what stays in focus and what is out of focus in your photos.The space between the nearest and farthest point of focus is called the depth of field. In other words, your depth of field is the portion of your photo that is sharp and in focus.

What are f-numbers?
Aperture is measured in terms of f-numbers (the "f" stands for focal ratio). The aperture grows wider as the f-number gets lower.
These different aperture sizes are called f-numbers. Aperture size actually grows in diameter the lower the f-number. For example, f2.8 is a very big opening, whereas f16 is a very small opening.

How does aperture affect depth of field?
A small aperture (high f-number) leaves everything in focus.
The smaller the aperture, the greater your depth of field will be. In other words, objects near and far will be in focus. The opposite is also true. The bigger the aperture size, the more restricted your depth of field becomes. Only objects close to you will be in focus.
A wide aperture only focuses on close objects.

When to use landscape mode
In landscape mode, objects near and far are in focus.
Almost all digital cameras are built with two standard default depth of field settings—landscape and portrait. In landscape mode, the goal is to keep far away objects in focus, such as mountains or cityscapes. The aperture for landscape is set to a very small opening to bring as much of the scene into focus as possible.


When to use portrait mode
In portrait mode, only objects close to the camera will be in focus.
In portrait mode, the goal is to keep closer objects within several feet in focus, while leaving background details out of focus. In this case, the aperture is automatically opened larger.If your subject is less than 20 inches or so away, use your camera's macro shooting mode. This mode allows you to focus even when you're extremely close to your subject. Check your user's manual to make sure your camera has this feature.

Digital Camera Photographer of the Year Competition 2009

The WORLD's biggest photography competition !!!

Categories close 30th September 2009

Categories : This is Britain, World in Motion, Man-made, Planet Earth, Destination Everywhere Fashion, Landscapes, People & Portraits, Black & White, Digital Vision


For more details,
http://poty2009.dcmag.co.uk/

Putrajaya Floria Festival 2009

Putrajaya Floria Festival 2009

Flowers and Gardens Festival

1st to 9th August 2009

Free admission

Waterfront, Precinct 2

"Celebration of Colours"

http://www.ppj.gov.my/floria/index.html

Kuala Lumpur Art Festival 2009

Kuala Lumpur ART Festival ( KLAF ) Photography Exhibition

KLAF is Malaysia's first and only combination of photography and travel events, which comprises a series of photography exhibition, forums, seminars, and contests. KLAF offers free entry to the public. The event will showcase state-of-the-art digital cameras, printers and solutions that features the lastest digital imaging products.

Green Glorious Green

" Expressions of love for nature " Photography Exhibition

Date - 15 and 16 th August 2009

Time - 11 am to 9 pm

Venue - Hall 3 Level 3

Mid Valley Exhibition Centre

2009 IMU ArT FeStiVaL

It's time again for one of the biggest event held in IMU -the 2009 IMU Art Festival.
This year, the theme is Healthcare Go M.A.D. ( Make A Difference ).
The idea of our theme this year is to encourage healthcare providers to broaden their educational perspective and be the catalyst in using the arts to touch lives.
Among the competitions organized are:
Painting & Sketching
Photography
Short Film
Speech
Dance
Attractive prizes include:Trophies and Certificates
Cash up to RM250!!!!
Participants are allowed to enter more than one category and the deadline for submission is 14th August 2009. Application for all categories is already open, so what are you waiting for ?!! Please proceed to the Student Services Centre to get your entry form now !
For more info, please refer to the entry form or contact Siew Hoon at 012-3958783.

KL Hop-On Hop-Off

KL HOP-ON HOP-OFF City Tour offer a pre-recorded commentary in eight different languages that will guide the tourist through the major sights and attractions in the city. Developed based on established services from cities like London, Paris, Barcelona and Edinburgh with a twist to suit the climate and the road system in the city, it is also a tourist-friendly transportation system with unique features such as:
A pre-recorded tour guide in eight languages (Bahasa Malaysia, English, Mandarin, Hindi, Arabic, Japanese, French and Spanish).
The bus runs on a 15 to 30 minutes at the stops between 8.30 a.m. and 8.30 p.m.
The service covers a circle route that allows tourists to start the tour and end at the same location. Along the route, there are approximately 40 attractions where the tourists can hop-on or hop-off at any of the 22 designated stops.
There will be one driver assisted by a tour assistant on the bus and tourists will be given pamphlet on the city guide.

Double-Decker fully air-conditions.
The glass roof panel on the upper deck made specifically for viewing KL skyline.
The bus equipped with CCTV camera and GPS Tracking System.
All buses are disable friendly.

For more information, pls visit http://www.myhoponhopoff.com/index.html

KL Butterfly Park

Enjoy a glimpse of more than 6,000 butterflies of over 120 species at this unique park.
The park is an imitation of the butterfly's natural habitat. It includes more than 15,000 plants from 100 species that have been used to recreate a Malaysian rainforest atmosphere. There is a nursery and breeding area for the butterflies. Facilities include an informative insect museum.

Visiting hours: from 9am to 5 pm on weekdays. Admission fees: RM4 for adults and RM2 for children.

Photo Sharing - National Zoo Outing :)