Post Exam Outing

Hi there everyone,

I'm sure you are all mugging hard for the coming exams. Not sure if this is something to look forward to but I'm going to organize an outing for anyone who is interested to walk around places in little Singapore to shoot.

One of the venues will include taking the CBD area nightscene from Sheares Bridge, the ECP expressway which I think not many people are aware of that you can go up there.

Any form of a camera will do, be it digital compact camera or DSLR (if you have one). This outing will be during the December holidays between 7 December to 20+ December.

Feel free to e-mail me the range of dates that you would like to have it on. If you have places you want to go to, feel free to let me know to, this is a free and easy learning and experiencing session for all of you.

All the best for the exams!

Wen Jun

All the best for your exams!

On behalf of the KE Photographers EXCO, I'd like to wish all of you the very best for your examinations. Study hard and may you all do very well.

(:

We will meet up after the exams for planning for the holidays (December) and the programme for January - March 2008, which will be very very busy.

Here's what we will need to prepare for:

1) IHG Sports Photography

2) Exhibition (prepare by January, set up in February, run in March)

3) Subsequent Hall events - Hall Play, Dinner and Dance, etc.

Details to come soon.

Cheers,

jonk

Get a Personal Photo Site

Hello KE Photographers,

I encourage each of you to get your own photo site. This will be good for you to showcase your photographs, and have a sense of pride and achievement in your own photography. Furthermore, it will be a means for you to have your photos critiqued and a way for you to improve.

May I suggest these two sites:

http://www.flickr.com
http://www.multiply.com


Flickr is a great place to view other people's photographs and learn from the pros, as many of them are professional photographers and graphic designers. There is much you can learn from observing their works. Flickr offers a free account, which is very good funcionality but is limited in a few ways.

Multiply is good for storage of photos for display/sharing with friends as it is both FREE and UNLIMITED. However, it is not as avant garde as Flickr, in my opinion. It is very easy to use and highly recommended though.

Looking forward to our next meeting.

Cheers,
jonk

KEVII Internal Cultural Night

Celeste, originally uploaded by jonkk.

I'd like to thank the photographers for coming down to learn, and to photograph ICN.

Thanks to our new photographers Weiqin and Melvyn, and also to the old-timers Zhen Ning, Wang Shuo and Wen Jun.

Photographs will be uploaded to the KE Photographers photosite soon.

EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY

All those photographing the upcoming events, namely:

18 Oct - ICN (evening)
26 Oct - Board Games Fiesta
31 Oct - CD / E Block Halloween Event
7 Nov - KE-ok (KE7 Karaoke event)

Please see me on:
18 October, 7pm - 7.40pm
KE Lounge (outside Dining Hall)

I will give you a quick run-through of important things to note for event photography.

All others are encouraged to be present. I will also cover the following topics:
- Event photography
- Low light photography
- Sports photography

-jonk

Photo Shoots Coming Up

Dear KE Photographers,

I will be involved in two Official KE Photoshoots:

1) JCRC Photoshoot
2) KEVII Hall Play Publicity Photoshoot

These will be coordinated and directed photoshoots involving portraiture and creative composition and lighting, similarto the one below.



I will be opening up 2 places per photoshoot, depending on how many photographers I can take on to learn from me. If I have assisting photographers, I will be able to allow more to come and learn.

These will be the pre-requisites:
- have attended training sessions before and/or understand exposure and WB
- have a keen interest in portraiture/theatreworks
- interest to learn about photography in this field.

Projects Dept will update you guys soon.

- Jonk.

Composition

Dear KE Photographers,

Please view the following articles for an insight into photographic compositiong..
http://ct.essortment.com/photographycomp_rejl.htm
http://ronhashiro.htohananet.com/photography/art-composition1.html
http://www.colorpilot.com/comp_rules.html
http://www.photographytips.com/page.cfm/6

This is the next step to taking better photos, after learning the fundamentals of exposure.

- jonk.

Training Objectives for Session 1 and 2

Session 1
The camera as a Light Box
Understanding Exposure
Correct exposures vs Over/Under exposure
Exposure is controlled by:
- aperture – which also determines depth of field
- shutter speed - which allows you to freeze action, or show motion; may lead to BLURRING (wanted/unwanted)
- ISO – how sensitive the sensor is to light; increasing it allows shooting faster but increases grain

Session 2
Review of Exposure
Answering of any questions you might have
How to take a photo: Look, Focus, Shoot
Focussing
Metering
White Balance
Composition

THE TRAINING PROGRAMME

The Training Programme will be a single 3h course (with break) which will focus on all major aspects of practical photogrpahy. Call it a crash course, if you may.

It will begin with the very concept of photography and light, and you will then learn about the camera and how it enables you to capture moments through light. You wiill be taught how to capture these moments effectively and in a way that communicates what you wish to exprss to your audience. Furthermore, it will focus on practical situations which you will encounter as a hall photographer, and in most situations which you will be taking photographs in.

This will be followed by a Q & A session, and we will meet again to review what you have learn, and what you have been able to apply.


For those unable to make it for the First Photography Training Programme, I will schedule a repeat programme which I will personally conduct for your benefit. Please try to make it if you can.

- Jonk.

CORE GOALS FOR 2007-2008

1. To be a HIGH MAJOR Committee - serving needs of the hall, and pro-actively making an impact on Hall life through our photographs

2. To establish reliable credentials as KE Photographers

3. Produce good images/photographs

4. Streamlining Operations - EFFICIENCY and RELIABILITY

5. Members to be self-directed, independent and competent photographers

KE PHOTOGRAPHERS

Dear KE Photographers,

The KE Photography Committee will receive a new lease of life with its new brand name. Henceforth, we will assume corporate identity under the name KE PHOTOGRAPHERS.

Our Mission
To develop ourselves as photographers who are proficient in our craft and professional in our conduct.
To provide the KE VII Hall with a high standard of photocoverage for their various events.
To showcase our Hall events and activities through photographs.

Our Members
We are committed to developing their photography, and take photos with passion and heart. We actively seek to better ourselves and to develop a keen eye for detail and for looking out for priceles moments to capture on film.

Our Part in the KE Community
We are not mere service providers, but part of the heart of the action. Our photographers leave each event with photographs which are representative of the heart and soul of the resepective Hall Event.

Photography Committee Startup Agenda

General Agenda
3. The EXCO Formation and Working Meeting
- Vice-President: I am currently looking for a Junior to shadow the Vice-President to take over in Semester 2.

4. Training Programme (1.5h x 5 sessions) & Photo Outing - Sept – Nov

5. Roster for Main Events - Action by: Events Director (EXCO)

6. Special Projects (Action by: Sub-Committees, Overseen by PROJECTS DIRECTOR)
SIGN UPS TO COMMENCE SOON.
- KE Sports Photography [committee of 10 for IHG] Jan 2008
- KE Sportspeople Photoshoot [committee of 10] Nov07, Jan08
- KE Custodians Appreciation [committee of 6] Oct07
- Year Book Photos [committee of 4] Mar 08
- KE Committee Photos [committee of 4] Feb – Mar 08
- Photo Course for Hall People [committee of 4] OTOT


7. Exhibition [Special Project Committee]
- Showcase KE Sports Photography (sportsmen focus) - large print
- Showcase KE Photographer's work (photographers focus) - photoalbums

The EXCO Agenda

0. Establish EXCO
1. Clearly define Roles
2. Clearly definte Standard Operating Procedure
3. Meet with Committee Heads
4. Plan Budget
5. MEET WITH JCRC - seek funding and CCA points

For Sale - Canon dSLR Equipment

I am selling my secondary body as follows:

For $800,
- Canon EOS 350D Body
- Canon BG-E3 Battery Grip
- 4 x Batteries for Camera (HIGH CAPACITY - 3 x 720mAh, 1 x 900mAh)
- Battery Charger
- Original Canon Strap
- Box and standard accessories
- IR Shutter Release RC-1

About 1.5 years old. Condition is very good.
User marks around soft grip areas, such as the hand-grip.
Never been dropped, not a scratch.
Rated at 8/10 cosmetically.

OR,

Buy Canon EOS 350D body separately (with 2 batteries, RC-1 and all original accessories) for only $650.

Price is negotiable, please contact me for further information.

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I have another Canon EOS 350D body for sale on behalf of my friend, as follows:
For $750,
- Canon EOS 350D Body (used, but newer than mine)
- Battery Charger
- Original Canon Strap
- Box and standard accessories

Price is negotiable, please contact me.

Training Programme Details

1. Introduction to the camera, basic techniques (1.5h)
- The Camera & its components
- Handling a Camera
- Stabilisation Techniques

2. Exposure & WB (1.5h)
- Concepts in Exposure
- Aperture
- Shutter Speed
- ISO
- White Balance

3. Composition (1h)

4. Camera hardware/lenses & maintenance (1h)

5. Practical Photography (1h)

6. Professional Development
7. Photographer's Copyrights

Notes will be emailed to you for self-printing.

KE PHOTOGRAPHY COMMITTEE

To Do
X) Form EXCO
X) Selection of Core Members
3) Training of Core Members + Mentorship/Shadowing Programme
4) Training of Expressed Interest
5) Updating of Skills


EVENTS (Main/General) - Action by Events Director
1) Malaysian Night (1 Sept 07)
2) Cultural Night
3) Hall Play (2008)
4) Official Hall Events
5) IHG (Jan - March 2008)
... to be added on.

PROJECTS - Action by Projects Director
- Exhibition (Feb - Mar 08)
- KE Sportspeople Photoshoot (Nov 07, Jan 08)
- KE Custodians Appreciation (Nov 07, Jan 08)
- Year Book Photos & Committee Photos (Feb - Mar 08)
- General Education - photo class for KE Hall residents (to be confirmed)