Introduction

i-Nature Photography Workshop in essence is a Nature Photography Workshop. It is not only about technicalities in photography but focus are given more to the philosophy behind it. In fact, technicalities are secondary.

There are 3 major objectives for this workshop: -

1. Higher awareness
Awareness refers to our motive in photography. It’s the why we shoot what we shoot, the internal feelings and emotions and the part of internal self that wanting to express and experience.

2. Appreciate nature
Appreciation in nature comes from the awareness that we a part of nature, that we are not separate but an immediate extension of bigger picture. When we are not separate, we will be thinking and have considerations of what we do and the consequences. Ideally, we will become the cause instead of because! (effect)

3. Learning to see that leads to taking better photos
Learning to see is seeing others or nature as a part and not apart. Each photo is reflections of self – part of self. We are expressing and experiencing parts of self by utilizing tools that we are comfortable with – camera.

It’s like a painter using any medium accessible to express his/her artistry. Learning to see is to break away from preconceived paradigm, becoming receptive and allowing direct and indirect new information to influence experiences towards the subject.

Standard Itinerary

Day 1 : Awareness : Basic Photography Skills

 Noon : Session 1

Day 2 : Transformation : Practical on Composition & Exposures

Morning : Session 3
Assignment 2

Noon : Session 4

Composition

Assignment 3
Activity 4

Night : Session 5

Nature Post Processing

Assignment 4

Day 3 : Realization : Using new eye to see

Morning : Session 6

Slow shutter

Assignment 5
Activity 5

Noon : Session 7

Summary
Q&A

How to Register?

1. Register your name through forum and/or [sms me at 012-30-99-638 or email kat[at]nomenous.com] on/or before 18th Mar '09.

2. Download and complete Registration and Pre-Workshop Questionnaire AND i-Nature Waiver Form

3. Deposit RM500 to confirm registration and place. Balance to be paid one week before the commencement of the workshop.

[Public Bank Berhad : Saving Account : 494 242 6036 : Khairul Azhar Ramli]
Please notify me through sms/email once deposited with the Ref Number

Investment

Investment depends on location, from RM750 to RM1,250

What’s included?

Notes
Trekking guide
Accommodation
Food & beverages

What’s not included?

Transport to/from home to workshop location
Participants are advised to car-pool. Please visit my blog’s forum for discussion and listing of participants.
 

Advantages of i-Nature Photography Workshop

Experiential learning in Photography
Experienced instructor/facilitators and take home value will be more than just photography alone.
Ratio facilitator : participants not more than 1 : 8

Instructor Profile

[KHAIRUL AZHAR RAMLI]

Professionally, Khairul Azhar is a trainer in the area of team building, character building and self awareness. He developed and run 2 signature programs, HITALER and THAW.

Besides training, he is a passionate nature photographer and active in local photography forums. He is also a regular columnist for Advance Images & Photography, a local photography magazine.

Quite a number of his works is available for viewing at Flickr.

He also maintains a Nature & Travel Photography forum at myNatureAsia.

Read more about him at his blog : http://kar.nomenous.com

[TED ADNAN]

 Ted Adnan Asmadi, Photographer & Producer, based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

He is a self taught photographer, his background in Arts and Accounts is a distinct advantage over others in providing images that a client requires. He is comfortable creating images in both analog and digital format, and easily transcend both location and studio environments.

Read more about him at his blog : http://www.tedadnan.com/

Terms & Conditions

1. Registration

Completed Registration & Pre-Workshop Questionnaires.

2. Payment

Remitted RM500 as deposit.
Balance to be paid a weeks before the workshop
Duly signed i-Nature Photography Workshop Waiver to be submitted during registration

3. Equipment

Own a DSLR and able to handle it. (Ref to FAQ)
A sturdy tripod

4. Attitude

Willingness to participate in all activities
Passionate about photography
Open minded and willingness to go beyond self-paradigm
Not-too-fussy about accommodation and food. Those who enjoy fresh-water fish gonna love it!
Nature photography depends very much on weather. As such, workshop’s module and activities may change accordingly

5. What to bring?

Blanket & Towel [Note: It is a simple NO STAR twin-sharing V-shape chalet.]
Toiletries
Notebook (Adobe Photoshop CS2/3/4)
Comfortable and suitable outdoor clothing [Note : It can be quite windy and chill at night.]

Optional

Torchlight
Mosquito repellent
Note: Refer to forum for latest updates

Links

I-Nature Photography Workshop @ http://kar.nomenous.com/iNature

I-Nature Forum @ http://kar.nomenous.com/forum/101

Download Registration Form @ http://kar.nomenous.com/sites/default/files/PreWorkshop%20Questionnaires...

Download Waiver Form @ http://kar.nomenous.com/sites/default/files/Waiver.pdf

Gallery @ http://kar.nomenous.com/image/tid/31