ShutterXpose concluded its season 3 of Digital Photography 101 workshop on a high note. The workshop was held at the recently upgraded MAS Boardroom at the IBIS Hotel with the state of art audio/video system on Friday 29th April 2016. The workshop was sponsored by Tamron Lens and Naser Mohamed Al-Sayer Communications Communication, the official dealer of Tamron, Canon, Steiner and Vanguard products in the State of Kuwait.

Mr. Salman Al-Basha, the Product Manager representing our sponsor introduced the participants about the company and Tamron lenses in particular. Tamron lenses have won many awards among the prestigious EISA awards. Tamron Kuwait offers 5 years International Warranty on all it’s lenses at a very competitive price. Tamron produces Di and Di II lens for both full frame and crop sensor camera bodies and are available for most of the popular camera mounts. Their most top selling 90mm macro f/2.8 Di VC USD; 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD; 70-200mm Di VC USD and 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD lenses were on display for the participants at the venue.

ShutterXpose has been conducting workshops from it’s inception in 2011, they are generally known for their high quality course contents and detailed explanations. The participants were dynamic personalities representing multiple nations working in different background yet with a common passion to pursue Photography as their hobby. The workshop also witnessed few students who wished to continue their hobby along with their professional career in the future. The workshop was targeted towards novice, beginners and amateur to provide them not only with basics but enough of knowledge to carry on to the intermediate level.

Each of the participants were awarded with attendance certificate at the end of the workshop. The participants shall receive special discounts on presentation of the workshop tag card on the purchase of products from Tamron.

ShutterXpose Photography extends their gratitude to their Team leaders, Tamron Kuwait for being the official sponsor, Naser Mohamed Al-Sayer Comm. and IBIS Kuwait for the support and making this workshop yet again a great success.

Images from the event.

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ShutterXpose has been providing their members time and again opportunities to exhibit their passion, the group had the best of time capturing a bird eye view at one of the tallest building in Kuwait. The photo session was a memorable for all and a learning curve for some of the new members to capture aerial cityscape view.

We had the Tamron lens for a day and the following are our quick general review.

The new Tamron SP 15-30MM F/2.8 Di VC USD is a full-frame professional qualified lens both in feel and optics, it offers ultrasonic focus motor for quiet AF operation. Tamron claims to have a 4-stop built in image stabilization (VC) which helps to shoot hand-held in low light condition. The lens is remarkably heavy at 1.1 kg with a total of 18 lens elements in 13 groups, it may not be well suited for smaller APS-C body due to the overall bulkiness. The lens barrel though are made of plastic, it’s of high standard to offer better durability and moisture resistance. This lens is ideally suited for Architectural, Landscape and Astrophotography.

Tamron Kuwait had provided us with a Canon mount lens, which was put to test by our good team mates Dr. Vinod Kumar and Muttaz Saleh on their Canon EOS 5D Mark II and EOS 5D Mark III respectively.

Our sincere gratitude to Tamron Kuwait, Al Hamra management and the security personnel for their support and cooperation.

* Tamron SP 15-30MM F/2.8 Di VC USD is available from Naser Mohamed Al-Sayer Communication Co. for KD 320 

Few Images from the event

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A Time Lapse video by our group member Jiji Joseph

Photography 101 is a must workshop for Novice, Beginners and Amateurs photographers. This workshop shall help you to understand the basics of camera operation, related camera jargon’s in simple and easy to understand language, learn exposure and how to balance exposure setting for capturing amazing and stunning images.

Photography is not about capturing casual images, it’s all about creating and making good images which inspires the viewer’s eye.

This 4.5 hours course shall help you to be a confident photographer, Contents of the workshop below:

•  Understand your camea
• Understand Exposure
• Learn Camera Focusing & Metering mode
• Exposure bracketing and shooting in low light
• Creative shooting, capturing and freezing motion, and panning
• Dealing with tricky lighting situations
• Composition beyond the rule of third
• Demystifying the histogram
• Introduction to On-Camera Flash
• Introduction to Post Processing

Tamron one of the main producer of DSLR lenses are the main official sponsor of this workshop. Tamron lenses are available for all mount of DSLR cameras.
Participants of the workshop can avail of special discounts from Tamron and products from Naser Mohamed Al-Sayer Communications Co. (one of the main distributor for Canon, Vanguard & Steiner brands) 

The content of the course is based on the features and knowledge required for Digital SLR (DSLR) camera.
Venue: Hotel IBIS, Salem Al Mubarak Street, Salmiya
Cost of the Workshop: KD 20
Time: 13:30 – 18:30
Payment through mobile only: gotapnow.com/mobile/shutterxpose
On-line Registration: [Here]

Adobe Lightroom is an excellent image-editing program that is streamlined for the beginner, intermediate and professional photographer. Lightroom can offer fantastic editing capabilities with easy-to-use interfaces. It is ideal for large batches of photographs from travel, weddings, or the single image.

Lightroom is a powerful, yet easy to use alternative to the more complex Photoshop programs. The new version of Lightroom CC is more powerful and versatile with it’s introduction of built in HDR and Panorama to merge images.

This workshop will introduce participants to how to use Lightroom, editing RAW files and JPEG, and answer all questions regarding it’s use. From image organising to slideshow output to HDR and panorama, this workshop will cover everything you need to know to get started with Lightroom.

Seats are limited. For registration use the link http://goo.gl/forms/9xYoxp4bF8

Requirements: Participants are encouraged to bring along their laptop with Adobe Lightroom CC or the Lightroom 6 version installed. You can download the free 30-day trial version from adobe.com/products/photoshop-lightroom.html

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ShutterXpose organised it’s Season 2 of Photography workshop for upcoming photographers titled ”Digital Photography 101”. The workshop was held at Avanti Palace, Salmiya on 10th April 2015.

Aimed at the Novice and Amateur group of photographers in Kuwait, the 5 hours long session covered various topics from the Basics of photography, Fundamental Pillars of Photography, Lenses and peep thru on Post Processing. Topics on Fundamental of Photography, Depth of Field were explained through with live demo and slides.

ShutterXpose Team leaders Dr. Yogee Tumkur, Dr. Vinod Kumar and Mr. Sanath Ramesh guided participants on various aspects/tools available in their cameras during the workshop.

ShutterXpose has been one of the pioneer photography groups in Kuwait with the aim and vision to nurture novice and amateur photographer to become Better Photographers. The group also conducts weekend photo-shoots exploring the scenic beauty of Kuwait.

The workshop was well attended and received good feedback. Keep checking for future workshop. 

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This 4.5 hours course shall help you to be a confident photographer:

•Dealing with tricky lighting situations,
•Exposure bracketing and shooting in low light
•Creative shooting, capturing and freezing motion, and panning
•Composition beyond the rule of thirds
•Demystifying the histogram
•Introduction to On-Camera Flash
•Introduction to Post Processing

The content of the course is based on the features and knowledge required for Digital SLR (DSLR) cameras, it is not suitable for the digital ‘point & shoot’ cameras, however you are most welcome to attend if you are interested and are ready to invest in the future.

Venue: Avanti Palace Restaurant, Party Hall (Hamad Al Mubarak St, Al Fayez Complex, Salmiya)

Cost of the Workshop: KD 15 (Inclusive of tasty cuisine of Indian Buffet)

Time: 11:00 – 16:30  Payment: At the venue, On the day of the event (Registration starts from 10:00am)

On-line Registration: http://goo.gl/forms/bHmLHh65VB

E-mail: admin@shutterxpose.com

Day 1 started with the formal introduction of Lee Lamas, his photography works, his approach and workflow while shooting models and his style of creating magic with dynamic dimension when it comes to wedding photography.  The day continued with photo shoots covering every aspect of wedding photography including the E Session, Lighting details and Outdoor shoots.  Lee Llamas took personal attention in composing couple of bridal shoots, attendees were given first-hand information on such composition and advised to be creative. He also took personal interests to observe each attendees (photographers) shot and end up either advising or complimenting the photo.  To give a real feel of the wedding, 2 expensive bridal gowns were arranged along with 4 couple models (2 couples for Pre-Nuptial ceremony & 2 couples for Wedding ceremony), make-up as well as floral artist. The models were pampered with glory by the photographers who were trying to capture them with their best camera, available lens, light and creative angles.

Day 2 started with technical and business advice on wedding photography, the type of gears and accessories used for a wedding coverage, video publicity including Lee Llamas personal creative style of wedding photography and workflow. The later part of the day continued with Lee Lamas educating the attendees on the basics of post processing, use of brushes, texture including plugins for Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom and sharing his creative approach and expertise towards the same.

The two day successful event was professionally organized by Kyle Stanley and his team. I personally like to congratulate Johnny Dao for his all-round team coordination at the event. It would be unfair if I wouldn’t give credit to the below mentioned artist and models without whom the event wouldn’t have been glamorous.

Models (Pre-Nup):

Des Madrigal and Saad

Reyvie Servan and Aries Benitez

Models (Wedding):

Tara Rodriquez and Max Blizzard

Melanie D’mello / Marlon Reyes Ortiguerra

Make-up Artist:  Renzy Lim Aurelas

Flower Artist:  Richard Flojo Gariando

Few photos from the event below.

To view more photos of the event, check Photography Roadtrippers Facebook page [here]

To view 360 view of the event check [here]

Update: Group photo of the event.

Lee Llamas would be in Kuwait and will be conducting “A Wedding Photography Roadtrip Workshop – Kuwait Leg”, on the 15th & 16th of June at the Safir Hotel, Fintas. There are slots for only 40 participants at a premium cost of KD 40 each (includes 2 days workshop, coffee breaks and lunch) There will be models for the “E” Session, Wedding Gown, and Wedding couples.

Topics covered:

• A Wedding Photographers work flow from the beginning in of a wedding to the end, Including the planning, Set-up, Equipment and Package pricing.
• Engagement Session Portraits
• Outdoor Wedding Portrait
• Image Post Processing and Album Layouts

Additionally, there will be a “Roadtrippers” Photography event in the afternoon and evening of the 14th and subsequent evenings of the 15th & 16th where an open discussion will be held on the business aspect of Photography for an additional KD 10.

This event is open to all Skill level of photographers, especially who wish to take their passion into commercial business of Wedding photography.  If you are interested and would like to reserve your seat and make payment, Please contact Kyle Stanley, Johnny Dao, or Mondell Salmon. For any additional information contact Kyle Stanley ( +965 9090-9501)