FPPF ( Federation of Philippine Photographers Foundation) and
Digital Photographer Philippines

is proud to announce the

Photo Summit 2007


Imagine having all these SUPERB Photographers under one roof...with YOU!

Don Emmerich -One of only 40 members of Cameracraftsmen of America, Don has earned all four degrees from the Professional Photographer's Association and was recently awarded a fellowship into the American Society of Photographers. Don is currently in Canon’s Elite Group of Talented Professional Photographers know as Canon’s Explores of Light. He is also a photoshop expert. www.donemmerich.com/

Nancy Emmerich -Nancy is a Master Photographer and Photographic Craftsman. Nancy sees it as a personal goal to capture the "Photographic Art of Life" She is one of the most sought out teachers in photography. Nancy will be sharing with us all about portraiture- Family, Child, Wedding, and a lot more. http://www.studioartphotography.com


Pete Wright and Liliana Wright - A very much in demand Award Winning husband and wife team for Wedding Photography. They tour the U.S. sharing their techniques and how to's and now they will be sharing it with us here in the Philippines!!

The seminar will last for 2 days.
Live Shoot with international models will be on the 17th

On top of all this, there will also be a trade show in the VMALL in Greenhills for 4 days Lots of New products and discounts will be available.

Venue for the Seminars will be at Club Filipino in Greenhills


The fee is 3,500. This includes snacks for the 2 days and a dinner for the Photographers Night. Sign up now since I gurantee that the slots will fill up fast.

On the day sign up is 4,000

Please call Bella Luce Studios at 8124612 to reserve your slot.

Really looking forward to this guys! This is a must do for the year!

Mark your calendars Aug 16 to 19

See you all there!


http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z63/DPP_Gallery/summit.jpg

When will this be?

August 16 to 19

It's on August 16 - 19, 2007.....

..... it's on the attached image, you must have missed it.

wow!!!!! like photoworld huh? hmm.. checking my schedule!

@ raffy.. i believe it's AUGUEST 16-19 :)

wow.. venue is near our area.. sana i could sign up..

Tradeshow in VMALL = NAS :D hehehe

It's on August 16 - 19, 2007.....

..... it's on the attached image, you must have missed it.

Oh OK. It's more like I wasn't allowed to see it. I'm using the office's internet facility and the admins tweaked our access so that some attachments and photos don't appear (for security).

Thanks!

Don Emmerich -One of only 40 members of Cameracraftsmen of America, Don has earned all four degrees from the Professional Photographer's Association and was recently awarded a fellowship into the American Society of Photographers. Don is currently in Canon’s Elite Group of Talented Professional Photographers know as Canon’s Explores of Light. He is also a photoshop expert. www.donemmerich.com/ (http://www.donemmerich.com/)



wow:Shock:... gonna check my sched...

paging jay j. ...... check this out.

Oh OK. It's more like I wasn't allowed to see it. I'm using the office's internet facility and the admins tweaked our access so that some attachments and photos don't appear (for security).

Thanks!


Ooops sorry about that. Will include in the info so since others may not be able to access as well. Thanks for informing me.

Thanks to all who responded too:)

Hi Pilar,

What is the exact date and time of the seminar ?

So it's a 4 day event but the seminars will only be given for 2 days? Hope those 2 days are the 18th and 19th. :)

I'll Join!!!
Budget.... kailangan mang raket pa ako....
:)

Hi Pilar,

What is the exact date and time of the seminar ?

The Seminars are on the 18th and 19th of August which is a Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 6pm. It was done this way to accommodate those who have day jobs. Now if the registration starts filling up quickly, I'll try to convince the FPPF to add Friday, August 17 as a bonus.

Can't beat the quality of speakers. These guys are one of the best. And don't forget that your fee comes with food also. I don't think there is any deal like this around.

if the seminars are on the 18th and 19th, what'll be happening on the 16th and 17th? :) pwede bang discount? birthday ko is actually august 17 hahaha :D

Thanks for the clarification Nick. Yahoo! Gonna send in my payment next week.

The Trade Show is for four days 16-19 so the first two days are dedicated to trade solely. The trade will be giving the big discounts... on their products. :)

hahaha aryt! :) sayang i thought i'd get a discount on the entrance fee hehe! can't wait, this will be my first expo or whatever you call it that's related to photography! better save up na haha!

The seminar will last for 2 days. It will be a choose your class concept. 2 Classes will be running simultaneously.


http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z63/DPP_Gallery/summit.jpg

Does each class last the entire day, or half a day?

Do we get to attend all four classes in these two days?


Thanks for clarification!

no forms to download and fill up? :)

Does each class last the entire day, or half a day?

Do we get to attend all four classes in these two days? Thanks for clarification!

There won't just be four classes over two days. There will be several. The range of specialty for these four speakers is very wide--Fashion, Glamour, Wedding, Landscape, Portraits, Children, Photoshop. So what happens is that attendees will select what lectures they want to attend.

The FPPF is working with the photographers for their curriculum and when we have those they will be posted. Just an example to give you an idea:

Day 1

9:00 am - 10;30 am
Room 1- Landscape Photography secrets - Don Emmerich
Room 2- Posing Models for Fashion photography- Lou Freeman

11:00 am to 12:30
Room 1- Dancing with the Bride and Groom- Wedding photographer
Room 2- Effective Portrait Techniques- Don Emmerich

1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Room 1- New approaches in Child Photography- Nancy Emmerich
Room 2- Effective Fashion Lighting Techniques- Lou Freeman

3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Room 1- Photoshop for Portraiture- Don Emmerich
Room 2- The Senior Portrait- Studio Techniques- Nancy Emmerich

Again, the above is just an example and not firm topics or times. Its just to outline what to expect. You won't have to attend a child photography seminar if your interest lies elsewhere. Here you get to choose what you think would be best for your photography.

no forms to download and fill up? :)

Good question. I'll have the FPPF provide me one for download here.

We technically can't reserve seats for DPP members because its a first come first served event. FPPF events like this sell out very quickly with their existing list of delegates. I just hope DPP members take the opportunity to attend this Photo Summit. With world class speakers like this, its a must attend event.

i love to join but i dont know anyone. hehehe!

can a newbie join? I mean i'm new to photography with my 1 month old d40. :Grin:

me too, but this one sounds worth it! dein na hiya hiya! haha!

There won't just be four classes over two days. There will be several. The range of specialty for these four speakers is very wide--Fashion, Glamour, Wedding, Landscape, Portraits, Children, Photoshop. So what happens is that attendees will select what lectures they want to attend.

The FPPF is working with the photographers for their curriculum and when we have those they will be posted. Just an example to give you an idea:

Day 1

9:00 am - 10;30 am
Room 1- Landscape Photography secrets - Don Emmerich
Room 2- Posing Models for Fashion photography- Lou Freeman

11:00 am to 12:30
Room 1- Dancing with the Bride and Groom- Wedding photographer
Room 2- Effective Portrait Techniques- Don Emmerich

1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Room 1- New approaches in Child Photography- Nancy Emmerich
Room 2- Effective Fashion Lighting Techniques- Lou Freeman

3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Room 1- Photoshop for Portraiture- Don Emmerich
Room 2- The Senior Portrait- Studio Techniques- Nancy Emmerich

Again, the above is just an example and not firm topics or times. Its just to outline what to expect. You won't have to attend a child photography seminar if your interest lies elsewhere. Here you get to choose what you think would be best for your photography.

Aahh ... got it, Nick!

This sounds like an exciting event. Looking forward to attending it.

Thanks!

can a newbie join? I mean i'm new to photography with my 1 month old d40. :Grin:


The seminar is beneficial to all who are interested in joining, whether beginner, pro, hobbyist, amature..whatever you want to call yourself...as long as you love photography and want to learn, this is an oppurtunity you wont want to miss. Of course, it would benefit you more if you start understanding your camera and its functions so that you will have a beter grasp when technical converstion comes in.

There won't just be four classes over two days. There will be several. The range of specialty for these four speakers is very wide--Fashion, Glamour, Wedding, Landscape, Portraits, Children, Photoshop. So what happens is that attendees will select what lectures they want to attend.

The FPPF is working with the photographers for their curriculum and when we have those they will be posted. Just an example to give you an idea:

Day 1

9:00 am - 10;30 am
Room 1- Landscape Photography secrets - Don Emmerich
Room 2- Posing Models for Fashion photography- Lou Freeman

11:00 am to 12:30
Room 1- Dancing with the Bride and Groom- Wedding photographer
Room 2- Effective Portrait Techniques- Don Emmerich

1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Room 1- New approaches in Child Photography- Nancy Emmerich
Room 2- Effective Fashion Lighting Techniques- Lou Freeman

3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Room 1- Photoshop for Portraiture- Don Emmerich
Room 2- The Senior Portrait- Studio Techniques- Nancy Emmerich

Again, the above is just an example and not firm topics or times. Its just to outline what to expect. You won't have to attend a child photography seminar if your interest lies elsewhere. Here you get to choose what you think would be best for your photography.

Nick,

Interesting topics...sana i could CLONE myself so that I could attend all the talks...or split myself into several persons like in Michael Keaton's MULTIPLICITY...:)

very much interested. i hope no conflicts with my sched. ill watch this thread for more details and updates :-)

Grab this opportunity guys! FPPF and DPP chooses great speakers! :)

Consider yourselves lucky. You'll get to attend 4 classes in one day out of 8, compared to what we have here (also a seminar for two days) - we only get to attend 4 classes out of 32 (first day only). The second day is entirely for the 'specially-invited speaker' - and the trade show goes while the seminar runs during the first day.

Lucky you! Come on people, you wouldn't want to miss this!!!

nice one!!! i'll have to check from time to time so i could know the sched of the seminar would really like to attend the landscape :)

Hi! Is there any difference to calling Bella Luce from, say, expressing our intent to reserve via this forum?

Hi! Is there any difference to calling Bella Luce from, say, expressing our intent to reserve via this forum?


Hi Erwin,

You can post your intentions here so we know that we know that we will be expecting your call. No reservation is final until a payment has been made. Sorry but since there is a limited number of seats, once it is full we wont be able to accomodate anymore. So guys, dont just post your intentions but please call us up too so that you are guaranteed a seat.

Thanks guys!

Hi! Is there any difference to calling Bella Luce from, say, expressing our intent to reserve via this forum?

You can express your interest but we cannot hold seats for anyone. Its a purely first come- first served- first pay basis. The FPPF is also selling seats to their regular delegates so combining both FPPF and DPP networks means that the seats will set out quickly. We'd love to hold seats but unfortunately cannot.

wow the seminars sound awesome! i wanna attend them all!

I wish to attend.

Admin... kindly send me details how to send online advance payment to avail of the discounted rate.

parang graphica manila event ba ito?

wow! this is a must attend event for me. hope I'm free.

Would like to attend too. Will try to clear my sked

i am very interested:) although im a little confused as to how to sign up for the seminars? please pm me? thanks! is there a form that i could join?

http://rheiary.multiply.com

You can express your interest but we cannot hold seats for anyone. Its a purely first come- first served- first pay basis. The FPPF is also selling seats to their regular delegates so combining both FPPF and DPP networks means that the seats will set out quickly. We'd love to hold seats but unfortunately cannot.

Understood; thanks for the clarification. Aside from actually dropping by the Bella Luce office, is there an alternative way of paying, like depositing in a bank account or something? :)

Does anyone know if the Belle Luce office is open on saturdays?

Does anyone know if the Belle Luce office is open on saturdays?

We normally are. Just let us know what time you will be dropping by.

Would it be possible to just send a check in?and the reg info you need?

Would it be possible to just send a check in?and the reg info you need?



Yes you may send a check over. Please do call us first to inform us 8124612.

Thanks!!

I had already spoken to Karen of FPPF. Since I'm often in their area, opted to arrange my attendance through their office. Many thanks!

in case i'm not able to attend the seminars (though i really hope i can), would it be alright if those dpp-ers who were present during those times are able to share what they learned from the different speakers? in a separate thread, perhaps?

i might just be able to make it to the trade show (sniff, sniff). any other details on this part of the summit?

Aside from actually dropping by the Bella Luce office, is there an alternative way of paying, like depositing in a bank account or something? :)

I have the same concern. :) Can we pay thru bank? If so, kindly PM me for the account number.

Thanks! :)

I have the same concern. :) Can we pay thru bank? If so, kindly PM me for the account number.

Thanks! :)


Hi yes, a payment can be made through the bank. Kindly call Bella Luce Studios for the information. 8124612. Thanks!

To another poster: yes Bella Luce Studios is open on Saturdays too..

Pilar / Nick / Nino,

Made my full payment earlier today to Mel. Anyway, if for one reason or another, I will not be able to make it in those days, is the reservation transferable in part (I attend one day another attends the other day) or as a whole (somebody else takes my place for the 2 days)? Thanks in advance.

On the side, I was also able to buy the latest copy of DPP in your studio (that was the bonus). As always, its great!

Jun

Sounds like something I might want (need) to attend, this'll definitely be beneficial! I'm in sort of a rut right now... :-(

Peace!

Pilar count me in. I texted Nick to pledge my P3500. Thanks

something to look forward to this August. I hope my sked would allow me. See you then

nice to see that more and more photo activities are arising...i need more of this kind of activity to learn and benefit from it...i'll be there... :)

Where will it be held again? sorry can't find it

Thanks

GOD BLESS

Where will it be held again? sorry can't find it

Thanks

GOD BLESS

Club Filipino in Greenhills:)

fppf and dpp partnership. it must be a welcome development in philippine photography. i hope there will be more collaboration in the future.

Hi Pilar!!! I really want to avail the PHP3500 rate however, I'm still here in UAE but will be in Manila during the whole month of August. Your advise plz!

Hi Pilar!!! I really want to avail the PHP3500 rate however, I'm still here in UAE but will be in Manila during the whole month of August. Your advise plz!

hi moises, can you call nick here in the office if its not a bother to discuss an arrangement with you? 812-4612.

Hi Pilar!!! I really want to avail the PHP3500 rate however, I'm still here in UAE but will be in Manila during the whole month of August. Your advise plz!

Hi Moises,

yes we can definitely arrange something for you. Please send Nick Tuason a pm for the details. He is in charge of enrollees. Or like Nino mentioned, you may call the studio at 812-4612.

Thank You.

Hope makasama ko sa seminar, Is there any bank I can deposit may payment for registration. Malayo kc me sa office. Hope any body can help me....

Hope makasama ko sa seminar, Is there any bank I can deposit may payment for registration. Malayo kc me sa office. Hope any body can help me....

Yes, it may be done. Please call 8124612. We want to make sure that we can track the deposits made to the payee. Please look for nick or Nino

Thanks

Hello Nick/Pilar/Nino:

Is there a curriculum available na po? Hoping to join... kung me slots pa...

Thanks! More Power!

I want to attend the seminar. Do you have an SMARTMONEY account? It's cheaper to send money or no cost at all if you have an account. Plz. PM me.

Hi Guys,

Here's the download friendly PDF application form for the Photo Summit. Download and sign-up now.

http://www.ncarandang.com/PhotoSummit_RegForm.pdf

There won't just be four classes over two days. There will be several. The range of specialty for these four speakers is very wide--Fashion, Glamour, Wedding, Landscape, Portraits, Children, Photoshop. So what happens is that attendees will select what lectures they want to attend.

The FPPF is working with the photographers for their curriculum and when we have those they will be posted. Just an example to give you an idea:

Day 1

9:00 am - 10;30 am
Room 1- Landscape Photography secrets - Don Emmerich
Room 2- Posing Models for Fashion photography- Lou Freeman

11:00 am to 12:30
Room 1- Dancing with the Bride and Groom- Wedding photographer
Room 2- Effective Portrait Techniques- Don Emmerich

1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Room 1- New approaches in Child Photography- Nancy Emmerich
Room 2- Effective Fashion Lighting Techniques- Lou Freeman

3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Room 1- Photoshop for Portraiture- Don Emmerich
Room 2- The Senior Portrait- Studio Techniques- Nancy Emmerich

Again, the above is just an example and not firm topics or times. Its just to outline what to expect. You won't have to attend a child photography seminar if your interest lies elsewhere. Here you get to choose what you think would be best for your photography.

wishing well and best to all.

i'd personally like some clarification on the schedule distribution of the subjects. i hear there are 2 days of seminars. does that mean there will be a repeat of the previous day's classes. of the example that has been given here, i honestly would like to attend all the classes. so i wonder if the ones i missed the first day, i could still attend the second day. pardon me if i'm a bit confusing, but i hope you understand. thanks so much. keep well!

There will be no repeat classes. Four speakers over two days means that they can't double up their lectures. We'll be coming up with the final class schedule over a few days. Its going to be a blockbuster event. Can you imagine only P3,500 and getting lessons from top international instructors. Did we mention a photographers night on Day 1. The Summit also comes with food. Not a bad deal if you consider the price of tuition being charged.

Will there be any requirement needed for the participants to present on the 16th? Receipt, ID, ID picture...anything?

Thanks!:)


Cheers,

Yheye

oh man. im gonna sign up. please get me a slot. thanks!

*sigh* got to sign up already earlier.... I hope this seminar will help me learn more about my future plans.. See you guys...:)

wait, sorry i mustve missed it. whens the deadline for the early registration?

wait, sorry i mustve missed it. whens the deadline for the early registration?

End of July :)

Just saw that Pete and Liliana Wright will be speaking.
Nothing against the wrights, but I was under the impression that the third speaker was supposed to be joe buissink.

Either way I haven't heard any of them speak so I"m looking forward to this.

Too bad I'm going to miss the entire Summit... will be out of the country. :-(

darn - first it was missing the Librodo workshop in Davao...now it's this! Too far away...wish I was back home for all this...:Thinking:

Sir Nino, do we have yet the schedule of classes?

Where do we sign up for this? Thanks.

Where do we sign up for this? Thanks.


HI Peter,

Feel free to call the studio at 8124612 if you would like to make a bank deposit. We also will be needing your name since we will be issuing ID's.
You may also drop by
Bella Luce Studios at
110 Rada St Legaspi Village Makati
if you work near the area.

See you!!

Where do we sign up for this? Thanks.

The form can be downloaded in: http://www.ncarandang.com/PhotoSummit_RegForm.pdf

Hello Pilar! Can i reserve a slot? I can drop by Bella Luce tomorrow afternoon or Wednesday morning. :D

My payment is received...Thanks sir Nino, See you guys at the summit, We'll definitely learn a lot from the big timers.

Hello Pilar, any update on the schedules? when is the photographers night?

is the final curriculum already finished? its th last day of early reg and there is no final sched of seminars. thanks GODSPEED

Finally got my slot... thanks to the wonderful people working in Bella Luce.. sorry I wasn't able to talk much.. shy ako e hehehe

see ya!

My payment is received...Thanks sir Nino, See you guys at the summit, We'll definitely learn a lot from the big timers.

Hello Pilar, any update on the schedules? when is the photographers night?

Kindly refer to this thread..

http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/showthread.php?t=7267

Hi Ma'am Pilar,

Is there a list of companies who wold participate in the trade fair? :)

Hi Ma'am Pilar,

Is there a list of companies who wold participate in the trade fair? :)

Canon, Sigma(JT photoworld)Aperture Trading, Camerahaus, Lowepro, Digiprint, Fujiykl, Island, Vic Cuyugan, Lamco Kingston,Fans

Great discounts will given during the trade.

Canon, Sigma(JT photoworld)Aperture Trading, Camerahaus, Lowepro, Digiprint, Fujiykl, Island, Vic Cuyugan, Lamco Kingston,Fans

Great discounts will given during the trade.

Thank you Ma'am Pilar :)

is the final curriculum already finished? its th last day of early reg and there is no final sched of seminars. thanks GODSPEED

Aug 16-19 Trade Show at V-Mall Greenhills

Aug 17- Photoshoot with the Wrights. Fort Santiago, Intramuros. Wedding and glamour. 8:00-10:00 the Wrights will shoot and instruct. 10:00-12:00 participants to shoot. 3:00-5:00 Glamour shoot

Aug 18- 8:30 Registration
9:00 Group Pics
10:00 -12:00 Wrights to take floor
1:30-5:30- Wrights continue
6:30- Photographers Night, Dinner

August 19
Whole day the Emmerichs

The Wrights will be focusing mainly on wedding while the Emmerichs portraiture and post processing. We are asking Don Emmerich if we can also touch on his landscape presentation.

The Emmerich's are traveling now so apologies for not yet posting the final schedule. It most probably will be up tomorrow.

Can you attend the trade show at Virra Mall without registering and paying the fees?

Can you attend the trade show at Virra Mall without registering and paying the fees?

Can i still join? I'll be in Manila on the 10th & that's the time i could pay. Can i still avail of the P3500 or P4000 already? Please let me know as i'm 100% sure that i'll attend this summit. Thanx a lot.

Can i still join? I'll be in Manila on the 10th & that's the time i could pay. Can i still avail of the P3500 or P4000 already? Please let me know as i'm 100% sure that i'll attend this summit. Thanx a lot.

Yes you can still join. For more details, call 8124612.

Can you attend the trade show at Virra Mall without registering and paying the fees?


Hi, Yes, the trade show is open to the general public. Great discounts will be given there by our sponsors.

Ma'am Pilar, Where exactly are we going to met on August 17?

Hi, Yes, the trade show is open to the general public. Great discounts will be given there by our sponsors.


Thanks Pilar

mam, medyo late na pero, i'm interested in joining
may slots pa ba available?
how do i register and pay?
thanks

Register either at the FPPF in Intramuros or through us at Bella Luce 812-4612.

Register either at the FPPF in Intramuros or through us at Bella Luce 812-4612.

thanks.
sorry if i have to ask this,
one question lang po, a friend said one of the foreign speaker backed out of the event.
is there truth to this rumor?
thanks again

Hi guys, what can you say about the PHOTO SUMMIT? :D

For me, it's BE-YU-TI-FULL :Grin:

I really enjoyed the whole program and the activities we did at Intramuros, the wedding shoot, tips from Pete and Liliana Wright, their detailed lectures, the Photographers' night, the exciting prizes, the cool giveaways, Don and Nancy Emmerich's lectures and tips also, the food at Club Filipino, the fun and laughter with other photographers, did I mention PRETTY MODELS already? :D I'd probably post some pics if I can upload and scan the 400+ images I still have in my camera...

Share your comments.. I probably won't miss Next Year's Photoworld Asia! It's really a bargain.... :)

Hi guys, what can you say about the PHOTO SUMMIT? :D

For me, it's BE-YU-TI-FULL :Grin:

I really enjoyed the whole program and the activities we did at Intramuros, the wedding shoot, tips from Pete and Liliana Wright, their detailed lectures, the Photographers' night, the exciting prizes, the cool giveaways, Don and Nancy Emmerich's lectures and tips also, the food at Club Filipino, the fun and laughter with other photographers, did I mention PRETTY MODELS already? :D I'd probably post some pics if I can upload and scan the 400+ images I still have in my camera...

Share your comments.. I probably won't miss Next Year's Photoworld Asia! It's really a bargain.... :)

I'd like to see your shots of the models. :Grin:

Damn Photo Summit. :D

It was so close to the studio. It was too tempting to resist not to visit the selling area frequently. I ended up getting a few pieces of gear.

Kudos to the organizers :D

Cheers!

Jo Avila

@ Jo - what did you buy??

bad trip i wasn't able to go at all.. damn sprained my ankle and can't walk or drive.. :(

@ Jo - what did you buy??

Simple stuff. A lens pen, an IR trigger, a set of honeycomb grids, a Hello Kitty stuffed toy and an iPod Nano. :D

Cheers!

Jo Avila

P.S.

I was going to get an Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 that on display at the Canon booth. But I was a bit short of money and I didn't want to give up purchasing the Hello Kitty stuffed toy :D

hahah is the hello kitty toy for your toy collection? :)

@ Miguel

It's for one of my daughters. She wanted a partner for the My Melody stuffed toy that her sister owns :D

Talk about temptation. You hold a trade fair in V-Mall. The upper floor is nothing but computers and tech gadgets. Outside is a tiangge and Fully Booked is about a two minute walk away.

So much for the monthly grocery budget :D

Cheers!

Jo Avila

I know...too much temptation talaga//

But the whole thing sort of worked out for me. I spent most of my time the other day going around the booths with my 2 year old son in tow.

My wife spent the time going around the tiangge :D

Cheers!

Jo Avila

But the whole thing sort of worked out for me. I spent most of my time the other day going around the booths with my 2 year old son in tow.

My wife spent the time going around the tiangge :D

Cheers!

Jo Avila

If my wife went around shopping in the tiangge, that would have cost my TWO months grocery budget!!! :Scared:

@ Aly = Thats exactly wjhat I was going to say

@ Aly = Thats exactly wjhat I was going to say


BTW Miguel, That's quite a beautiful Photobook you had there in your booth!!! hehehehe....:Dum:

hehehe///so ano...will you get it na :)

hehehe///so ano...will you get it na :)


I want my legacy to be seen by others, so just display it in your store first. hehehe.... :Dum:

That was specially made for Photo Summit...after that it goes to the shredder hehehe :)

Congratulations to DPP for a very succesful Photo Summit....keep up the good works guys/gal (Nick, Pilar, Nino, Amiel) for the benefits of photographers from all over the Philippines.... Salute to you all....

Congrats to the organizers of this wonderful event, FPPF and DPP! It was really jam-packed! (kapagod! hehe) Thanks to the speakers who shared tips and secrets, the Emmerichs and Wrights. Kudos! Thanks too for the big prizes from the sponsors and, not to mention, for the freebies at the booths (V-mall) and at the hall in Club Filipino! :)

To those who attended, it was glad meeting you all! Was nice to have shared the workshops and photo sessions with great photographers! Learned sooo much from you guys too!!! (Lalo na kay Christian at Arvin! Naks! Diba Dominic?)

To those who didn't make it, you missed a lot!! Hope to see you next time! :)

Mabuhay!

Pauland

Lots of new things learned, free things received and discounted things bought. :Grin:

Congratulations to everybody for this great event, more over to the people who organized it and of course the speakers. Maraming Salamat to these people. Almost forgot the beautiful models, the Chua's, and the ADPHOTO team. Thank You for your time and patience for dealing with us...

Although, I was perusing through some of the PhotoSummit threads earlier and remembered that one of the raffle prizes werent raffled off. Maybe saving something for later? Like a follow up event?

Congratulations to DPP for a very succesful Photo Summit....keep up the good works guys/gal (Nick, Pilar, Nino, Amiel) for the benefits of photographers from all over the Philippines.... Salute to you all....

how's the tripod?

Congratulations to all the organizers of PHOTO SUMMIT 07, as a beginner it opened my eyes to all of the possibilities that a photographer can do. thank you for sharing the talent.

The Emmerich's are the BOMB. how much for a personal lesson? kidding.

galing galing..

PHOTO SUMMIT 2007

THE PHOTO SUMMIT WAS GREAT!!! SO MUCH STUFF TO LEARN, WITH SUCH CELEBRATED (CELEBRITY?) PHOTOGRAPHERS!

(Yes, that's in all caps, and yes, I AM shouting that).

Okay, Nick Tuason et al did a really good job hosting and organizing the event. The event went smoothly, and any (very negligible) problems regarding the audio-visual was most of the time the fault of the computers of the guest speakers.

Nick was a very gracious emcee as well, properly introducing the speakers, making the flow of the Q&A smooth, etc. Mrs. Huang was the most charming lady (though something about her voice on the microphone makes me think a doctor should be close by -- I thought she was gonna fall over, haha!). Mrs. Huang was so friendly, you can almost hug her and call her your favorite Tita. And Lito was funny, too, but his booming voice on the microphone almost made me think he was campaigning (and yes, I would vote for him).

But the SPEAKERS! Man, they were good! The Wrights (Pete and Liliana) showed us a few things on taking pictures, composing, posing the people in an ARTISTIC yet EFFICIENT manner? Have you seen pictorials after a wedding that took only 15 minutes? These guys did it in 6! And then they showed us how they laid out their album, and that alone could make photographers here make a lot of money because I haven't seen albums and layouts as good as what the Wrights produce. Their retouching and general photoshopping of photos will make MONEY for those who make a living out of photography (I'm just a hobbyist, and not a serious hobbyist, so if I apply those for my friends, they're free). Emulate them, and you will make money.

Don Emmerich showed us why he is such a celebrated photographer. I am not going to do an injustice and tell you why he is so good -- just google his name, look at his work, and be amazed.

Even more amazing, is that DPP and FPPF were able to bring him in! Don was funny (and made fun of his wife a lot -- though, despite that, you know that Nancy was the boss among the Emmerichs). He was engaging, yet to the point. Little things about photoshop (you can tell he is a master of photoshop, too) can make life so much easier.

Nancy Emmerich also showed us a few poses, and even with very simple lighting, could make you produce award winning shots (Nancy herself enters -- and wins -- lots of these print competitions, and she enters at the National level... i.e., best of the best).

At one point, her Corel Painter demo felt a bit dragging... I think it lasted about 20 to 30 minutes even, and I was thinking "do we really have to go through all this?" But, boy, I was wrong in thinking that. She did really, REALLY BASIC Painter stuff, and yet she came out with a work of art. It was so simple, so elegant... and instead of thinking about how dragging it was, changed my thought to "if she can spend 20 to 30 minutes on this and make AWARD WINNING submissions to contest, then WOW! Half an hour and you got yourself an award winner -- now THAT is something!

Both the Wrights and the Emmerichs graciously answered the many questions that were fielded, and it was a real learning weekend.

I applaud DPP and FPPF for making the Photo Summit so accessible. I mean, P3,500 (for the early bird payers like me) for a weekend with the World's Best Photographers (and extremely good photographic educators) -- bargain of the year.

Do I have complaints? Well, yeah, a few:

1. Does everyone really have to be clicking away all the time? Okay, not everyone, but I thought, what the heck are these guys taking pictures for? For a while there, I thought Lady Diana was in the house (bless her soul!), and the paparazzi came in full force. IMO (remember, MY opinion), one would really absorb a lot more of what was being said and taught if they weren't busy snapping away.

2. Sometimes, I was thinking, was this a Photoshop Summit, or a Photo Summit? Okay, I guess we can't help that we're in the digital age and all. I myself am versed (not well versed, but I can manage) in Photoshop -- but pity the Photoshop newbie! A lot of them probably got lost when the Wrights and the Emmerichs started talking about layers, blending, saturating, etc... Admittedly, I learned a lot in terms of how to come up with an IMAGE that can emulate theirs through their particular way of using Photoshop -- but that's because I am familiar with Photoshop. But what about those who are not yet familiar with the program? They just tried to cope with the lectures, I guess.

Perhaps an aviso or something that "Basic Photoshop Knowledge Required" before attending a Photo convention like this would have been useful.

But then again, we ARE in the Digital Age, and image manipulation is what sometimes can be the big differentiator between one photograph and another. Also, the fact that I missed the Friday session (a shoot with the Wrights at Fort Santiago and to be able to have watched them "go to work") may be the reason for this minor complaint.

3. The Tradeshow... er, what tradeshow? There were, what? 8 exhibitors or something? Okay, I exaggerate, but still, I like going to a tradeshow (whether it's about computers, cars, gadgets, photography, etc) where there's lots of stuff to see. A trip to Hidalgo would probably have been more fun. Ah, well, I went to the Photo Summit for the conference anyway, not the tradeshow, so I guess this is a very small complaint. And besides, for those who actually bought something, there's always the special "tradeshow prices", so that's a good thing (I was gonna buy something from Island, but no special tradeshow prices for credit card, so I decided to hold off first).

Again, the complaints are VERY minor, and they are thoroughly forgotten when you consider the quality of the speakers, the organization of the event, and the things you can LEARN.

Nick, I await the PDF that Don kept mentioning (I think I counted 27 times, haha!). And Nick, put me in the list of the next Photo Summit you organize -- I'm in. And now, PITY THE GUY/GAL WHO CAN'T MAKE IT TO THE NEXT PHOTO SUMMIT. I already think that those who missed this really missed a great opportunity to hear fantastic speakers, fantastic photographers, fantastic event.

I've attended several seminars, lectures and workshop, but Photo 2007 Summit is the best in contents, knowledge and experience aquired (excellent speakers that shared their techniques & tips concisely)...a big warmth Thank you to Pete and Liliana Wright, Don and Nancy Emmerich, Nick and Pilar Tuason (first time to taste a Yellow Cab...ssssssarap:Grin:),Nino Carandang, Bella Luce staff, John Chua for the use of AdPhoto Studio (pano na lang kung wala ka!:D,Ms. Huang, Ka Lito Beltran, Vic Sison and the staff of FPPF and to my classmates( i've learned a lot from you regarding my EOS 400D).

I was a bit disappointed with the trade show (prices...and lack of common products :Angry:) but with my pride...and pocket...didn't hold me back in buying several expensive item...the rest will have to be postponed...till a trip to Hidaldo:Grin:(batteries-Ansman, hand grip, camera bags, strobe lights and lenses).

i got fired up with photoshop when the Emmerick's and Wright's demonstrate and tweak the pictures at photoshop. good thing i attended has a lot of good inputs.

the photo summit was really worth all the time and money!

thanks to DPP and FPPF for making it happen!

honestly, i did not expect an event packed with so much useful tips on portraiture, lighting, posing, PS and even the business side of wedding and portrait photography!

Big Congratulations to the Tuason's and company!

how's the tripod?

Hi Nino, sorry for the late reply...

My new tripod is still unusable and useless because it has no head... will wait for the arrival of the new stock from Island photos... thanks for your advise BTW..:)

Hi to all,

Good Day,

I want to ask when will be the next Photo Summit and when it will be I'm interested in joining the said event.

I hope I hear from you guys soon:)

Hi to all,

Good Day,

I want to ask when will be the next Photo Summit and when it will be I'm interested in joining the said event.

I hope I hear from you guys soon:)

Hi Winston,

Regarding the upcoming Summit, it will be on August 14-17. We're announcing it within the next few days.

Hi Winston,

Regarding the upcoming Summit, it will be on August 14-17. We're announcing it within the next few days.

Finally! :D


Ken T.

Really !!!! :D

Who is the contacct person for the said event? is it possible to get his contact number?:Thinking: