Landscape Photography with Chen Yiren

3 sessions, 2–3 hours each, S$180 (see discounts and promotion)

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Changi Broadwalk by Yiren

Changi Broadwalk by Yiren

Singapore may not have a Grand Canyon or a Ha Long Bay, but that didn’t stop landscape photographer Chen Yiren from exploring the quieter sides of Singapore.

Find out the tips and tricks to shooting great landscape photographs in this 3-session workshop comprising a theory class, review session, sunrise and sunset shoot.

Get first hand advice on your shots during the shoot, and find out what can be bettered in the review session.

In Landscape Photography, you spend 4 out of 7 hours of your course taking photographs rather than sitting in the classroom. By the end of it, you would:

  1. know what makes a good landscape photograph,
  2. know which shooting mode works best for landscape photography,
  3. know what equipment you really need,
  4. understand lighting for landscapes,
  5. find out and see for yourself the best timings for landscape photography,
  6. understand and apply composition techniques suitable for landscape photography,
  7. receive first-hand critique and advice on how to improve your photos,
  8. discover for yourself some great spots for landscape photography,
  9. and most importantly, have lots of fun!
Changi Beach by Chen Yiren

Changi Beach by Chen Yiren

We keep our class small (6−8 persons max) so you can be sure you’ll get individual attention from our instructor.

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Course Outline

Lesson detailsTopics covered and learning objectives
Lesson 1
Introduction
Location: 32A South Bridge Road
Friday
7-9pm
  1. Composition for Landscapes
  2. Lighting and Exposure
  3. Using Tripod
  4. Portfolio Review
  5. Tips & Tricks
  6. Q&A
Lesson 2
Guided Sunrise Shoot
Location: Lower Seletar
Saturday
6.15-8am		Putting theory into action: Sunrise Shoot
Lesson 3
Guided Sunset Shoot + Review
Location: Compassvale point/Punggol Beach
Saturday
5-8pm
  1. Review of Photographs shot during sunrise
  2. Putting theory into action: Sunset Shoot

Course Requirements

Participants must bring their own camera (DSLR or compact with manual exposure modes). Basic knowledge of photography is assumed (eg. students who have completed Practical Photography workshop or equivalent).

A tripod is necessary for the workshop on the two guided field trips. Tripods of varying built quality are available for rent from our partner Camera Rental from $5–15 a day. Students enjoy a discount on equipment rental.

Course Schedule

  1. March 26, 2010, 7–9 pm
  2. March 27, 2010, 6–8am*
  3. March 27, 2010, 5–8pm*

*Note: In case of wet weather, our instructor will give one-hour advance notice to postpone the guided field shoot to the following dates and timing, in this order: (1) Saturday, April 24, 2010, 6-8am, (2) Saturday, April 24, 2010, 5-8pm.

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Promotions & Discounts

Early Bird Promotion — $10 off

Sign up and make payment by March 15, 2010 to enjoy $10 off your course fee.

Phocus Student Card — $10 off

Students of Phocus Academy with a valid student card enjoy $10 off the course fee.

Bring-a-friend Promotion — $10 off

Bring a friend along and enjoy $10 off your course fee.

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By clicking on the ‘Register’ button below, you agree to the following terms and conditions:

  1. Fees must be paid in full—by bank transfer, credit card or cheque—before the start of the workshop to ensure your enrollment.
  2. In the unlikely event that the workshop is cancelled due to insufficient participants, you can choose to either receive full refund of the workshop fees or to join the next running workshop.
  3. Workshop fees cannot be refunded for any other reasons once paid.
  4. You are able to attend the classes of your chosen session, as well as any special wet weather arrangement, as listed under Course Schedule
  5. Make up lessons for missed lessons can be arranged by joining the next running workshop subject to class vacancies. However, to be fair to all our students, we limit the maximum number of students per class and priority will be given to students who have signed up for their given session. Thus we cannot guarantee that there will be vacancies for make up and you’re strongly encouraged to attend the sessions that you have signed up for.
  6. In the event of wet weather conditions, the instructor may give an one hour prior notice to postpone the guided field trip. The dates for postpone field trips are listed under Course Schedule.
  7. If you’re unable to make it for the postpone field trip, you may attend the equivalent field trip on the next running workshop subject to class vacancies.
  8. You are responsible for the safety of yourself and your equipment during the workshop, and will not hold Phocus LLP liable for any injuries or damages incurred during the course of the workshop.

  • Portfolio Showcase

    Chinese Opera, Singapore, 2006

    Chinese Opera, Singapore, 2006