Hi guys,

Our very own Bernie Ledesma will be holding a seminar on Strobist Lighting and Shooting. Interested parties may contact the details that are listed below. This is in cooperation with Aperture Trading and Shutter Master.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb296/ncarandang/StrobistSeminarInvitation.jpg

Bernie, ill post your seminar banner in my site too! = ) Congrats!

http://februarystar.multiply.com/photos/album/224?mark_read=februarystar:photos:224&replies_read=2

Wow! interesting seminar...

Can I post this to my site?

Cheers!

Is there a registration fee? Where is it gonna be held?

Get to hear the outdoor strobist bare it all seminar. Demystify the strobe, learn all the basics in a one day special session.

With a knack for simplifying processes, Bernie Ledesma, whose works have been admired and published by worldwide publications, makes learning easy, interesting, and fun.

He has always been open in sharing his knowledge and had freely shared his techniques and methods to quite a number of photographers all over the world.

Eventually heeding to the clamor, Bernie explains “In contemplating on organizing EB’s or holding Workshops, I see that there is more value in conducting a “Seminar” which will allow the participant to enrich themselves with the knowledge of how to create those interesting images themselves, and not just “taking” the shot.”

**So, if you find his works interesting, and you want to learn how he creates them, this seminar is for you.

**if you don’t own a flash but wish to get into strobing and don’t know where to start, or what equipment you need, this seminar is for you.

**if you own a flash and you want to see how other strobist are using theirs, this seminar is for you.

**if you don’t have time to research and wish there was a faster/easier/more enjoyable way of learning all the techniques , this seminar is for you.

**if you are curious on lighting practices used in studio/portrait strobe setups, this seminar is for you.

**if you are challenged with proper exposure techniques without using light meters, this seminar is for you.

**If you want to take photographs of girls in bikini, sorry there’s none of that…

*bringing of cameras or flash is not required, but encouraged.
*for newbie’s and intermediate strobist enthusiasts (limited seats)

Is there a registration fee? Where is it gonna be held?

Hi. P2,500 per pax.

Venue: DPI XL studio, 2227 Don Chino Roces Ave. (formerly Pasong tamo), makati City.
The venue is formerly PowerSmash, near Don Bosco Makati).

Wow! interesting seminar...

Can I post this to my site?

Cheers!

Yes ofkors!!! Thanks for that!

Few more weeks before the month of December, when all hell breaks loose on Christmas parties, bazaars, vacations, and traffic grid lock. And, two weeks more to go till “The Strobist Seminar Day” so here are some important reminders...
REMINDERS TO YOURSELF:
· Attend this one time seminar like no other. Simply the most exciting, the most comprehensive, most fun seminar to be held in DPI XL Studio on November 22, 2008. (other seminars can be as comprehensive and exciting, but not held on November 22, 2008 and not on DPI XL Studio)
· Get enough rest and go early in the seminar and don’t miss any topic!
· Parking available around the Warehouse Studio (lots of it)
· No necessary to bring your cameras, but you might want to try some techniques right away
· Flash or Strobing kit not required during the seminar, (but bring extra cash, you will know exactly what you want after the seminar, and there will be kits available, for sale)
· Treat yourself to a delicious lunch buffet but, Ladies first...
· Pray hard that you win a Raffle Prize from Aperture (early Christmas gift)
· Mark it in your calendars, and make sure you reserve a slot... Education is always the best gift you can get yourself for Christmas, remember “If you teach man how to fish,...he will eat fish”, hmmm did I get that right.
· Here’s the Map of the venue:

http://www.aperturetrading.com/themes/salamander/images/salamander1/makati.jpg


This is the venue.

I hope we could get there fast. After our shoot. Congrats to Bernie and staff! See you!

@joel
thanks for your support! Got some from your site! hehe

Seats are reserved for the following attendees to the Nov 22 Strobist Seminar:
1. Joey Server
2. Ted C. Togonon
3. Ryan Palada
4. Paolo Sy
5. Laurent E. Lecaroz
6. Jesse Abad
7. Eric Javier
8. RC Tulio
9. Jijo de Guzman
10. Jay Gonzales
11. David Asuncion
12. Bernie Paras-Gan
13. Pj Enriquez
14. Dino Mendoza
15. Hudson Hodreal
16. Alvin Chan
17. Donald Camaro
18. Allyson Jarlos
19. George Cabarrus
20. Ruel Landrito
21. Cousin of Jijo
22. Jeny Alicpala
23. Peejay Tolentino
24. Derick Gamboa
25. Aly Reyes
26. Winston Baltazar
27. Leo De Castro
28. Joel Garcia
29. DPP (reserved)
30. DPP (reserved)


Few slots remaining. Feel free to contact me for reservations:
Dennis 0905-428-1221
YM: denytan

slots still available?

@martin
Yes, few slots remaining. got your email add this morning. Will send details asap.

@martin
Yes, few slots remaining. got your email add this morning. Will send details asap.

Dennis

I emailed you last week regarding my reservation. Just got back into town and was wondering if you where able to hold it. I will settle payment tomorrow if you were able to hold it though I understand if you were not able to due to the high demand.

@PJ
yes, so far you are counted in my list! Thank you and looking forward to seeing you.

This will be a hit!

Hope there will also be a seminar on Indoor/Studio Strobist.

Looking forward to learning from Bernie.

And I hope Aperture gives discount on the kits. :Grin:

@frederickagustin
Indoor/studio strobing will be covered in a way. The difference from outdoor is you need to balance both ambient and strobe-lit subject. Indoor, you have less to worry. Lighting techniques will be discussed too.. which you can apply in indoor/studio shoots. You'll see...

@giancunanan
I do hope aperture gives discounts too... I myself am planning to buy accessories on that day.
[fingers crossed!!!]

Hi Denison_Tan, Could there be still a possibility of joining the seminar? Thanks!

I can't wait for the strobist seminar this saturday. The outdoors is my studio.:-)

@ronald
replied to your SMS. Please give me your email address so I can send you the details

3 sleeps to go and counting...

To all attendees of the Nov 22, 2008 Strobist Seminar, attached is the map for your guidance:


DPI-XL website:
http://dpixl.com/#

DPI-XL map
http://dpixl.com/x_images/maps_location/Map%20to%20DPIXL%20final.jpg

@Dennis: Is my slot already confirmed? :)

@vicoy
yes sir! Your slot is confirmed! See you on saturday!

See you all on Sat. :Grin:

See you PJ

guys, some final reminders:

You are not required to bring your camera but you might want to simulate the exercises as the seminar is going on.

Please do arrive on time (will start 9:00) so as not to miss out on any topic. A sumptuous lunch buffet will be served, in the same venue.
Please refer to the map posted on this thread.

8am will be there!!! any breakfast place around there?

8am will be there!!! any breakfast place around there?


Wow! Kuya Derick - Youll be there rin pala... See you!:)

Wow! Kuya Derick - Youll be there rin pala... See you!:)

Techniques will never get outdated. New applications are just discovered. We learn everyday. Cya.

Techniques will never get outdated. New applications are just discovered. We learn everyday. Cya.

Right on! Hmm... breakfast... there's pancake house and countrystyle on the opposite mantrade side. Not sure though in donbosco side.

@joel
can i split my lunch share with you in return for your short tutorial on textures? hehe. ergo, you'll get 1.5 buffet lunch share!

Right on! Hmm... breakfast... there's pancake house and countrystyle on the opposite mantrade side. Not sure though in donbosco side.

@joel
can i split my lunch share with you in return for your short tutorial on textures? hehe. ergo, you'll get 1.5 buffet lunch share!


Denison- ha ha ha ha... :Dbring laptop with mouse and Textures.

Denison- ha ha ha ha... :Dbring laptop with mouse and Textures.

Denison, you've already heard Joel's lecture on texture. Remember when we were all in my car going through the floods from Bernie's strobist shoot with Manny Librodo? :D

Right on! Hmm... breakfast... there's pancake house and countrystyle on the opposite mantrade side. Not sure though in donbosco side.

@joel
can i split my lunch share with you in return for your short tutorial on textures? hehe. ergo, you'll get 1.5 buffet lunch share!

Some shops at Waltermart might serve breakfast, but I'm not sure which ones. There is a starbucks and red ribbon there. They should open early.

congrats for a successful event yesterday :)

Thank you everyone! It was successful! Please check your inbox for the softcopy and e-guide.

dennis, how's the flash??

oh btw, aside from the email i gave, can you please email it to my office email... it's philipjosephtolentino@chevron.com

Thanks :)

@peejay
My flash is RIP as of Nov 22, 2008 @ 5:15pm!

It means... time for an upgrade! hehehe

T_T so sad

@peejay
My flash is RIP as of Nov 22, 2008 @ 5:15pm!

It means... time for an upgrade! hehehe

T_T so sad


He will be missed.....:D

Thank you everyone! It was successful! Please check your inbox for the softcopy and e-guide.

Denison, wala pa email.

Bernie, Congrats to a successful workshop. Not all golfer teachers, are good golfers........... Not all good golfers, can teach. Thanks BERNIE. :):):)

Thanks sir Bernie for an illuminating lecture! :)

'Hope the sun will come out today... can't wait to try out what I've learned.

Just checked my email. I don't have it either.

@direck
will email by today or latest tomorrow! Watch out!

@jeny
thanks to you ma'am for lending your new bought flash wave receiver+trigger! Good luck to your shoot... the sun seems to be glaring bright today!

Bernie conducting his very successful Strobist Seminar. Full house! Shot at 3200 ISO.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3282/3051882212_1ce4642ac3.jpg

Bernie conducting his very successful Strobist Seminar. Full house! Shot at 3200 ISO.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3282/3051882212_1ce4642ac3.jpg

Hi! Wins,

Been out of touch. Gosh, you should have told me. I could have given you free tutorials on strobes from an engineering point-of-view!...hehehe.

Please check this link for the discussion on the seminar.

http://digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/showthread.php?t=19124

@peejay
My flash is RIP as of Nov 22, 2008 @ 5:15pm!

It means... time for an upgrade! hehehe

T_T so sad

Hi Dennis! So sorry about your flash... He literally took a dive for the team... :Scared:

@peejay
My flash is RIP as of Nov 22, 2008 @ 5:15pm!

It means... time for an upgrade! hehehe

T_T so sad


oh thats sad... but time to get an sb900... :) hehe

@pj/vicoy
Really sad... that I can't capture the holiday season with flash! haha, nah, sb900 is priced unreasonably... ill get myself an sb800!

Bernie - Thanks for the opportunity! So proud of you Man! Btw i already process a few photos during the seminar, but i didnt save it in my external HD... = ( Ill post

@seminar participants

I have already sent the materials to your respective email addresses! Don't hesitate to contact me for any questions and comments.

I would really appreciate if you can take few minutes of your time to answer the short feedback form so we can improve our service in the future!

Good day!


Bernie in action
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/dedejean/OutdoorStrobistSeminar-Nov2220081of.jpg

is there going to be a part 2? Would love to learn the strobist way :)

@Andrea, I do hope so... Here are some actual seminar scenes courtesy of Joel Garcia:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3147/3072374943_1a72eb11a5_o.jpg

Photos and Poster courtesy of Joel Garcia:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3017/3072374951_62197ac432_o.jpg

Photos and Poster courtesy of Joel Garcia:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3275/3072374955_f96c96151d_o.jpg

congratulations bernie for a very successful seminar!!! more power to you bud!

~rey

Hi Bernie! It sure would be great if you could send the participants a PDF copy of your actual presentation, such that we could go over some of the lessons from time to time. :)

Hi, will there be a part 2 of this seminar? i'm interested to join. Thanks. =)

hello strobists! anyone want to try what we've learned from sir bernie's lessons? raymond and i are planning an outdoor strobist shoot. who wants to join? :)

when: dunno yet raymond is organizing this one.
where: any suggestions?

Hi guys,

Any chance there'll be a repeat of this seminar early next year?

thanks. :)

hope to have a part 2. i will surely make a way to enroll in this class.