Thursday, September 11, 2008

The moment it clicks...



Being happy with the results of a photo is what keeps me clicking. For me there's nothing else better than a well shot subject and to be able to say that "I" took that picture.
Whenever I see a picture I decompose it and try to figure out how the shot was done.
Then I perceive things in the shoot if I were to do it, I try to imagine if I would come up with the same result.

For about 5 years now since a good friend of mine seriously introduced me to the amazing world of aperture and shutter speed. I was amazed at what he can do with the camera in hand and i'm thankful he was willing to teach me. I owe most of it to a friend named Patrick.
It was not long that I found myself shooting for model's portfolios, weddings and fashion shows and resort destinations. The best experience is getting paid to photograph and have fun whatever the subject may be.

I hope to better myself in the fashion and event photography industry locally and who knows globally perhaps. While in school I expect myself to learn as much as I can on techniques in and out of the studio. The right business sense is also what I need to learn a whole lot about. Everybody I guess would like to learn something but for me most especially I would like to learn from myself and say that after the diploma course, I would like to say to myself that I am ready; ready for anything for me work on and with greater confidence in myself.

A few years ago I was able to meet Mr. Nigel Barker a noted fashion photographer when he visited manila for a seminar on the world of fashion photography. I was fortunate enough to be part of his seminar at that time and I learned a lot. Things that you would not even think that a photographer should even consider which are things that are outside the four corners of the photograph.

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Tuesday, September 9, 2008

A haven for everything photographic

On a quiet part of downtown Winnipeg is Prairieview School of Photography. Home to one of the country's most acclaimed school dedicated to the art of photography. Welcome to photo enthusiasts, hobbyists and students who share the enthusiasm and excitement on the art and technology involved in all things photographic. The school is home to Diploma students who dedicate themselves to the 10 month program designed to make them professional in their chosen field which starts on September till June of each year. For everyone else who are interested weekend and night classes are also offered as well. Visit www.prairieview.ca or call Lauralee at 204.956.4708


Photo by: Duncan McNairnay