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Travel Photography – Basic Workshop by Shamshahrin Shamsudin

2010-04-21T17:53:00.001+08:00

Duration: 3days 2nights
Venue :Sg Lembing, Pahang
Fees : RM500

Trainer’s Biodata

Shamshahrin Shamsudin is a Malaysian photojournalist based in Kuala Lumpur, specializes in Editorial (mostly news content) and Travel photography. A former Agence France-Presse (AFP) photographer, he has been with the European Pressphoto Agency based in Kuala Lumpur since 2003. One of the highlights of his career is when he represented Malaysia at a photography exhibition in Gwangju, Korea in Dec 2005. Some of his works are kept as part of a museum piece by the Asian Culture Centre in Gwangju, Korea. His work has been published in TIME, International Herald Tribune, Asiaweek, FEER and many more international publications. He is one of the most senior and experienced newswire photographers in Malaysia.

Apart from his busy schedule covering news events, he also shares his 20 years of experience in the industry and trains new photographers through seminars and workshops all over the country. He is also a Master Trainer for UTM’s Executive Diploma in Creative Photography & Digital Imaging Programme.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/shamshahrin/collections/

Modules:

Introduction

To be able to take good travel photographs, the first essential is to know and understand the basic in photography. Part of this first lesson is aimed to ensure that you have this basic knowledge eg. Composition, exposure, etc.

The Main Principles

This lesson aims to provide you with a firm understanding of how you can work at improving your capabilities with respect to taking travel photographs. It provides a framework, upon which you will base your work in future lessons. This main principle applied mostly in photojournalism context.

Pre-production process

To be able to create good travel photographs, you will have to take into consideration several aspects. In this workshop, you will learn tips and tricks on how to plan your shots and knowing what to expect even before you reach the destination.

Valuable Tips

How to sell your images.

Other info :

- Accommodation will be provided ( Dormitory type - sharing basis )
- Participants will have to bring their own camera and laptop

- It is better for participants to have basic photography knowledge to join this workshop.

Payment :

TBA

Contact :

For more information, you can contact :

Mr.Shamshahrin – 012-3170506 YM:- imagemaker_1971

Mr.Hafiz – 012-3490486

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Workshop Itinerary

Day 1 : Date : 30/04/2010 Friday

7.30am : Meeting point / After Gombak Tol (for Klang Valley participants).

** Other participants, meet at Kuantan/Sg.Lembing Tol.

12.00pm : Arrival at destination (Check in)

1.00pm : Lunch

2.00pm : Free session

5.00pm : Recce (Location & Lighting)

7.30pm : Dinner

9.00pm : Photo Talk : Basic Travel Photography

Day 2 : Date : 1/05/2010

5.30am: Panorama Hill for Sunrise and morning activity

7.00am : Breakfast

9.00am : Town & surrounding shoot

12.00pm : Lunch

2.00pm : Free & Easy / Photo editing

3.00pm: Hot spring, stream and camping site (subject to weather condition)

6.00pm : Back to the resort

7.30pm : Dinner

9.00pm : Submission of 5 best pix for Picture Preview/ Photo Critique

Day 3 : Date : 02/05/2010

7.00am : Breakfast

7.30am : Chance to improvise shots taken a day before

12.00pm : Check out

A 5 minute task turned to 2 hours of waiting...

2009-01-21T13:18:00.000+08:00

I was on my way back from assignment when I saw this. With the clear sky and the reflection, I thought ` Wow, it's cool if I can get a shot of the men cleaning the building with the reflection inside the camel'.. So, I parked my bike by the roadside, pull my gear out and wait for them to get into position,.. in other word, THE POSITION THAT I WANT THEM TO BE... Afterall, they are almost there... THE POSITION THAT I WANT THEM TO BE... I thought, well, 5 minutes of waiting wouldn't harm me. So, I waited.

Then, I waited... on the divider in the middle of the street. I began to sweat,.. still I wait, wait and wait. They're almost there.. THE POSITION THAT I WANT THEM TO BE...

I waited for them to get into position.. THE POSITION THAT I WANT THEM TO BE... for more than 2 hours... still, they didn't get into the position.. THE POSITION THAT I WANT THEM TO BE... Crap!.. I shot this and left.

2 hours of waiting and I didn't get the shot I wanted.... this shot never arrive in the frankfurt server... it's stuck in my harddisk..

Islamic Fashion Show

2009-01-21T12:42:00.002+08:00

A model wears a creation by Indonesian designer Ronald Gaghana during the opening of the Islamic Fashion Festival in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 24 November 2008. (EPA/Shamshahrin Shamsudin)

Pre-Deepavali

2008-10-25T18:14:00.003+08:00

Two Hindu devotees take a break after praying at a temple in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 25 October 2008. Hindus in Malaysia will celebrate Deepavali on the 27 October 2008. Shamshahrin Shamsudin/EPA

A Hindu devotee prays at a temple in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 25 October 2008. Hindus in Malaysia will celebrate Deepavali on the 27 October 2008. Shamshahrin Shamsudin/EPA

A young Hindu priest prays at a temple in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 25 October 2008. Hindus in Malaysia will celebrate Deepavali on the 27 October 2008. Shamshahrin Shamsudin/EPA

Hindu devotees hold an oil lamp each, circle the altar and chant prayer at a temple in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 25 October 2008. Hindus in Malaysia will celebrate Deepavali on the 27 October 2008. Shamshahrin Shamsudin/EPA

A Hindu devotee holds an oil lamp and prays at a temple in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 25 October 2008. Hindus in Malaysia will celebrate Deepavali on the 27 October 2008. Shamshahrin Shamsudin/EPA

P.Pauh by-election

2008-09-04T16:36:00.002+08:00

A boy cycles past a giant poster of Malaysia's de facto opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim in Permatang Pauh, northern state of Penang, 230 miles from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 25 August 2008. Anwar will contest in a by election of Permatang Pauh parliament seat on 26 August 2008 and is expected to return to parliament after a decade-long absence. EPA/Shamshahrin Shamsudin

A Malaysian man parks his motocycle under a giant poster of Malaysia's de facto opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim in Permatang Pauh, northern state of Penang, 230 miles from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 25 August 2008. Anwar will contest in a by election of Permatang Pauh parliament seat on 26 August 2008 and is expected to return to parliament after a decade-long absence.
EPA/Shamshahrin Shamsudin

Malaysia's ruling coalition the National Front's party workers prepare the party's flags in Permatang Pauh, northern state of Penang, 230 miles from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 25 August 2008. Malaysia's de facto opposition leader, Anwar Ibrahim will contest in a by election of Permatang Pauh parliament seat on 26 August 2008 and is expected to return to parliament after a decade-long absence. EPA/Shamshahrin Shamsudin

MIFC - Malaysia Fireworks

2008-08-15T15:45:00.001+08:00

Team Malaysia displays it's fireworks during the Malaysia International Fireworks Competition 2008 in Putrajaya, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 12 August 008. Five countries such as China, Canada, Spain, Australia and host Malaysia sending their world-class Fireworks Teams to compete for the 'Golden Merdeka Trophy' this year. EPA/Shamshahrin Shamsudin

Team Malaysia displays it's fireworks during the Malaysia International Fireworks Competition 2008 in Putrajaya, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 12 August 008. Five countries such as China, Canada, Spain, Australia and host Malaysia sending their world-class Fireworks Teams to compete for the 'Golden Merdeka Trophy' this year. EPA/Shamshahrin Shamsudin

Team Malaysia displays it's fireworks during the Malaysia International Fireworks Competition 2008 in Putrajaya, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 12 August 008. Five countries such as China, Canada, Spain, Australia and host Malaysia sending their world-class Fireworks Teams to compete for the 'Golden Merdeka Trophy' this year. EPA/Shamshahrin Shamsudin

2008-06-07T11:51:00.002+08:00

Malaysian King Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin (C) salutes as he inspects the guard of honour during his birthday parade in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 07 June 2008. EPA/SHAMSHAHRIN SHAMSUDIN

Malaysian King Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin (C) inspects the guard of honour during his birthday parade in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 07 June 2008. EPA/SHAMSHAHRIN SHAMSUDIN

An army officer from the Royal Malay Regiment carries a Royal Flag during Malaysian King, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin's birthday parade in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 07 June 2008. EPA/SHAMSHAHRIN SHAMSUDIN

Fuel Hike Protest

2008-06-06T18:27:00.002+08:00

Malaysian protesters hold placards and shout slogans during a protest against fuel prices hike in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 06 June 2008. Malaysian government will not revise the fuel price despite opposition protests, a Cabinet minister said on 06 June. EPA/SHAMSHAHRIN SHAMSUDIN

Malaysian protesters hold placards and shout slogans during a protest against fuel prices hike in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 06 June 2008. Malaysian government will not revise the fuel price despite opposition protests, a Cabinet minister said on 06 June. EPA/SHAMSHAHRIN SHAMSUDIN

Election Feature

2008-03-07T21:37:00.003+08:00

A man walks past a huge flag bearing Malaysia's ruling coalition, the National Front's logo, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 07 March 2008. Malaysia will hold its 12th general election on 08 March, more than a year ahead of schedule.

Photos: Shamshahrin Shamsudin/EPA
Two Malaysian girls walk past a row of flags bearing Malaysia's ruling coalition, the National Front's logo, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 07 March 2008. Malaysia will hold its 12th general election on 08 March, more than a year ahead of schedule.

Lim Kit Siang Campaign

2008-03-06T00:58:00.003+08:00

Malaysia's oppositon Democratic Action Party's (DAP) Central Policy and Strategic Planning Commission Chairman Lim Kit Siang speaks at a campaign in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, late 05 March 2008. Malaysia will hold its 12th general election on 08 March, more than a year ahead of schedule.

Shamshahrin Shamsudin/EPA
A supporter (L) peeks from behind the stage while Malaysia's oppositon Democratic Action Party's (DAP) Central Policy and Strategic Planning Commission Chairman Lim Kit Siang (R) speaks at a campaign in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, late 05 March 2008. Malaysia will hold its 12th general election on 08 March, more than a year ahead of schedule.

Election Feature in Kelantan

2008-03-03T01:06:00.002+08:00

Shamshahrin Shamsudin/Wiredlens Agency
A man opens a wooden door of a shoplot painted with Malaysia's opposition Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party's (PAS) logo in Kota Bharu, north-eastern state of Kelantan, 500 km outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 25 February 2008. Kelantan is the only state currently ruled by the opposition. Malaysia will hold its 12th general election on 08 March, more than a year ahead of schedule.

Shamshahrin Shamsudin/EPA
A man rides his trishaw past a shoplot painted with Malaysia's opposition Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party's (PAS) logo in Kota Bharu, north-eastern state of Kelantan, 500 km outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 25 February 2008. Kelantan is the only state currently ruled by the opposition. Malaysia will hold its 12th general election on 08 March, more than a year ahead of schedule.

Election Feature in Terengganu

2008-02-24T18:18:00.003+08:00

A Malaysian muslim woman walks past a row of Malaysia's opposition Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party's (PAS) flags in Kuala Terengganu, 500 kilometres east of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 22 February 2008. Malaysia will hold its 12th general election on 08 March, more than a year ahead of schedule.

Two muslim girls walk by the roadside with Malaysia's opposition Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party's (PAS) huge flag hanging across the road in Besut, northeastern state of Terengganu, 500 kilometres from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 23 February 2008. Malaysia will hold its 12th general election on 08 March, more than a year ahead of schedule.

A billboard of Malaysia's opposition Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party's (PAS) with a wording urges the public to vote the party is placed outside the Rusila Mosque in Kuala Terengganu, 500 kilometres east of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 22 February 2008. Malaysia will hold its 12th general election on 08 March, more than a year ahead of schedule.
Photos: EPA/Shamshahrin Shamsudin

Cycling - Le Tour de Langkawi

2008-02-24T01:24:00.001+08:00

Photos: Shamshahrin Shamsudin/EPA

Chinese New Year-2

2008-02-18T01:12:00.000+08:00

Photos: Shamshahrin Shamsudin/Wiredlens Agency

Chinese New Year - 1

2008-02-18T01:09:00.003+08:00

Photos: Shamshahrin Shamsudin/Wiredlens Agency

Lanterns for Chinese New Year

2008-01-27T00:03:00.000+08:00

Photo above appeared in one of a Brazilian publication.

Photos: EPA/Shamshahrin Shamsudin

Thaipusam

2008-01-25T17:47:00.000+08:00

Thaipusam

2008-01-25T17:44:00.000+08:00

Eve of Thaipusam

2008-01-23T00:24:00.001+08:00

Stock Market

2008-01-23T00:17:00.001+08:00

Shamshahrin Shamsudin/Wiredlens Agency

EPA/Shamshahrin Shamsudin
Worldwide stock market plunging down these past few days and Frankfurt send an alert for us to monitor the situation in our country. So, after my Thaipusam outing, I quickly rush to the stock market viewing gallery to get the shots... A quick one!

Badminton Malaysia Open

2008-01-20T23:46:00.001+08:00

EPA/Shamshahrin Shamsudin
Did badminton Malaysia Open finals today. Since this kind of tourney is a once a year affair, I'm a bit rusty.

Thaipusam is coming...

2008-01-17T00:12:00.000+08:00

Shamshahrin Shamsudin/Wiredlens Agency
It's the time of year again... Thaipusam Hindu Festival is coming on the 23rd. For the past 7-8 years, without fail I was there to shoot. This year, I'm gonna be there again. To shoot!!

Cycling - Jelajah Malaysia 2008

2008-01-14T18:00:00.001+08:00

Shamshahrin Shamsudin/Wiredlens Agency

Happy New Year, Again!.. Maal Hijrah 1429

2008-01-09T18:26:00.001+08:00

EPA/Shamshahrin Shamsudin

My Trip to Aquaria

2008-01-08T23:40:00.000+08:00

EPA/Shamshahrin Shamsudin

A reflection of visitors look at a school of fish at the Aquaria KLCC in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The day I met Sara

2008-01-07T23:44:00.000+08:00

Layar Tancap at Shah Alam

2008-01-06T01:21:00.001+08:00

Shamshahrin Shamsudin/Wiredlens Agency
Shot taken at Layar Tancap gathering of young artists at the Shah Alam Gallery on 04 January 2008.

Malay Woman

2008-01-03T11:25:00.000+08:00

EPA/Shamshahrin Shamsudin

Malaysia's United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) female members line up during the opening of the party's annual assembly in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 07 November 2007.

Happy New Year

2008-01-02T15:47:00.001+08:00

Shamshahrin Shamsudin/Wiredlens Agency

It was drizzling in Bukit Langat that night but it didn't deter the city's people to enjoy the fireworks to welcome the new year. I find this a waste of people's money. I hope we can put the budget to a good use.
We have too many celebrations and way too many
fireworks already...

Greetings

2007-12-31T15:41:00.001+08:00

Photo credit: EPA/Shamshahrin Shamsudin

Today is the last day of the 2007. Tomorrow gonna be the 2008. A new year, new resolution. Me? I'll let my photo do the talking. How I wish... PEACE! HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!!