Following the Open Call theme reveal of A Different Light recently, we are kicking off a new program of essential workshops specially catered to photographers who may be thinking of submitting their project proposals next year for selection for Exposure+ Photo 2023 or simply to deepen their pursuit in personal photographic development.
Workshop 4 :
CONSTRUCTING A THEMED PHOTO ESSAY with EIFFEL CHONG
Dates : 5th November 2022 and 12th November 2012
Time : 12 noon to 4:00 pm
Max pax : 10
Fees : RM375.00 pp
Location : Zontiga, 21A, Jalan 20/13, Taman Paramount, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Overview
This workshop is designed to take you from making single images to creating a concise and effective photo essay with a series of related images. At this workshop, each participant will learn and apply the fundamentals in building visual narrative through the process of selecting, developing, shooting and editing a photo journal.
This workshop will enhance the participants’ abilities in the area of editorial photography that demonstrate great imagination, passion, originality, creativity and technical skills – which leads to a far more radical innovative approach in photography practice.
The theme for the photo essay exercise is “Myself”.
1st session
Understanding the theme of the workshop.
Idea development and mind mapping / brainstorming.
Slideshows to showcase some of the interesting projects that is based on this theme.
2nd session
Sharing session by the participants. Participants will have to briefly introduce the projects that they have been working on.
Eiffel Chong graduated with an MA in International Contemporary Art and Design Practice from the University of East London and a BA (Hons) in Photography from London College of Communication. Besides his production of photographic work, Chong is highly engaged with the Malaysian photographic community; taking on the role of mentor for the Malaysian Pixel Shooting Stars programme and Exposure+ Photography workshops.
In addition, he has been appointed to the panel of judges for the Kuala Lumpur Photography Awards 2016 and 2017 Annual Nikon Photo Awards, Malaysia. He is also an academician with Tunku Abdul Rahman University College.
Eiffel Chong’s work considers abstract concepts of life and death through the banal details, silent landscapes and curious obsessions he observes from daily life. He is interested in how the photographic medium can translate a particular time and space, memories and thoughts into something permanent. He personally thinks that the images say more with less, and makes one just want to stare and think about them.
More information about him can be found on his website – www.eiffelchong.com
Workshop 5 :
INTRODUCTION TO ASSEMBLING A PHOTO PROJECT with NADIRAH ZAKARIYA
Date : Sunday 30 October 2022
Time : 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm (*online only)
Fees : RM100.00 pp
How To Register : Send email to exposureplusphoto@gmail.com with name and contact details for payment instructions.
Overview
Let Nadirah Zakariya share her craft and techniques on assembling images into a cohesive and compelling photography series. This 3 hour workshop is specially designed for beginners and newcomers to photography who are keen to discover the ’next step’ by developing skills to express ideas into real projects.
Who is this for?
Ideally suited to newcomers in photography and keen hobbyists wishing to understand the process of assembling images into photo projects, demonstrated with examples and completed projects.
NADIRAH ZAKARIYA
Born in 1984 and raised in Malaysia, Nadirah Zakariya draws inspiration for her work through her non-specific geographical upbringing. Currently based in Kuala Lumpur, Nadirah received her Bachelor in Fine Arts from the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC. Nadirah is an internationally published photographer and her work is currently featured in Flora Photographica, a book published by Thames & Hudson in 2022.
Nadirah’s works have been exhibited in cities including New York, London, Paris, Milan and Kuala Lumpur.
Nadirah is the co-founder of Exposure+ Photo festival.
@nadirahzakariya
Workshop 6 :
WRITING PROJECT STATEMENTS & PROPOSALS
Date : Sunday 6 November 2022
Time : 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm (*online only)
RM100.00 pp
How To Register : Send email to exposureplusphoto@gmail.com with name and contact details for payment instructions.
Overview
Are you able to write concisely and effectively to convey your project to your viewers? Are you stuck at voicing the points of your story? Are you repeating your content or over-thinking your narratives? This 3 hour online workshop focuses on simple, effective, and successful tips in statement writing to elevate your projects and proposals, identifying pitfalls and commons mistakes.
Who is this for?
Ideally for beginners and potential Exposure+ Photo Open Call followers who are planning to submit your proposals and also those who may want to brush up on statement writing in general eg. for grant applications, contests or photography festivals etc.
Because this is a condensed version, there will be some preparation beforehand.
STEVEN LEE is no stranger to photography as he has been involved in education and mentoring young photographers to develop better visual and writing skills for over 20 years. He is also the founder of KLPA (Kuala International Photoawards) and co-founder of Exposure+ Photo Festival.
Steven is the founder-director of Kuala Lumpur International Photoawards, co-founder of KL20x20 and EXPOSURE+ PHOTO. He has been a portfolio reviewer in several international photo festivals and ran workshops in portraiture, and personal development aspects in photography. He is also a nominator for the 6X6 Global Talent for World Press Photography and Leica Oskar Barnack Award.
Workshop 7 :
PHOTOGRAPHING FLORALS with NADIRAH ZAKARIYA
Date : 22, 23 or 29 October 2022
Time : 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Location : Instructor’s Studio in Ampang
Fees : RM250.00 pp
How To Register : Send email to hellonadirah@gmail.com with name and contact details for payment instructions.
Overview
Let Nadirah Zakariya share her craft and techniques on photographing flowers. In this 4 hour workshop, you will be given time and props to experiment with still life photography.
Who is this for?
This workshop is suitable for all levels of photography. Participants are required to bring their own camera or mobile phone to this workshop.
NADIRAH ZAKARIYA
Born in 1984 and raised in Malaysia, Nadirah Zakariya draws inspiration for her work through her non-specific geographical upbringing. Currently based in Kuala Lumpur, Nadirah received her Bachelor in Fine Arts from the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC. Nadirah is an internationally published photographer and her work is currently featured in Flora Photographica, a book published by Thames & Hudson in 2022.
Nadirah’s works have been exhibited in cities including New York, London, Paris, Milan and Kuala Lumpur.
Nadirah is the co-founder of Exposure+ Photo festival.
@nadirahzakariya