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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for your interest in being part of this Fujifilm GFX landscape photography workshop in the surfing and rugged coastal town of Baler, Aurora. We will guide you through and help you attain the highest possible learning experience during this trip.
 
This workshop aims
- to introduce to participants Fujifilm's flagship cameras, the medium format GFXs;  
- to let participants try the GFX demo units in shooting coastal sceneries; 
- to enable beginning, refreshing and intermediate photographers learn the fundamental techniques and skills required to capture great coastal sceneries; and
- to demonstrate and share to participants Francis' and Marvin's post-processing techniques.  

Participants will be given reading materials prior to the trip and on-field lectures about the proper use of gears, compositions, understanding light, and visual design. This workshop offers a wide variety of different styles and approaches in creating your own photographic representations of the real world, from color landscape images to black and white photos. 
GFX product introduction and discussion will be conducted on the first day of the workshop. 
 
Part of this workshop is the editing / post-processing session where color and black / white workflows will be shared and taught to participants. Adobe Camera Raw, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom will be utilized as editing software during the session. Participants will be required to bring their own computers with the mentioned software installed. By the way, a mouse will be helpful in editing your images.
 
You will surely get the most from this workshop and enjoy the experience more if you already have a prior basic understanding of exposure and how cameras work. Aside from that, this trip is a venue to gain new friends and experience great adventures.

INSTRUCTORS

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Francis Ansing

Francis Ansing is a landscape photographer based in Philippines. He started photography in 2009. Francis is a very passionate about landscapes. His landscape photography interest covers a very wide range of styles from black and white minimalist to color grand landscapes. He's been organizing photography tours and workshops locally and internationally since 2017. 

IG: 
https://www.instagram.com/francisansing/
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Marvin Grey

Marvin is a published, award-winning fine art landscape and architecture photographer hailing from Batangas, Philippines. He has won multiple awards on several international photography awards and is currently an ambassador for Skylum Software. Most recently, Marvin's work was selected as one of the shortlisted works in 2021's Sony World Photography awards, under the professional category. 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/marvingrey/

LOCATION
Baler, Aurora Province, Philippines

DATE
June 4-5, 2022 (2 days)

GROUP SIZE
5-15 not including the facilitators

FACILITATORS
Marvin Grey
Francis Ansing
2 Fujifilm Product Specialists

ACTIVITY DIFFICULTY
Easy with short walks 


SEASON
Dry 

BRIEF CONTENT
1. Francis' and Marvin's GFX experience sharing
2. Fujifilm GFX product introduction and discussing
3. Essential gears in landscape photography

4. Use of filters
5. Usual camera settings in shooting coastal sceneries
6. Long exposure photography
7. Compositions and visual designs
8. Understanding light
9. Color space settings in Adobe Camera Raw and Adobe Photoshop
10. Color editing using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Camera Raw
11. Black and white editing using Adobe Lightroom
12. Image preparation for web and printing


REQUIREMENTS
-Vaccination Card (complete) 

HEALTH PROTOCOL

✅Valid / government-issued ID
✅Regular checking of temperature
✅Always use of facemask 
✅Always use of facemask while inside the vehicle
✅Social distancing must be always observed

 
ITINERARY
June 04
0300: Meet up at KFC Centris, Quezon City
0330: ETD to Baler
0700: Breakfast in Cabanatuan
0800: Resume travel
1100: ETA Baler. Lunch
1200: Check in. Rest
1300: GFX product introduction and experience sharing
1500: Sunset shoot at Diguisit bay area
1900: Dinner
2100: Rest
 
June 05
0300: Wake up call
0330: Head to Ampere Beach and Dipaculao
0400: Sunrise shoot at Ampere Beach and Dipaculao
0700: Head back to Baler for breakfast
0730: Breakfast 
0900: Tidy up and check out and prepare for editing session
1000: 1-2 hours of post-processing by Marvin Grey
1200: Lunch
1300-1500: 1-2 hours of post-processing by Francis Ansing
1530: Depart for Manila
2300: ETA Manila

EQUIPMENT TO BRING
1. Camera body (mirrorless or DSLR)
2. Lenses
    -ultra-wide
    -standard zoom
3. Sturdy tripod
4. Remote shutter / intervalometer
5. Filters
    -ND (10 stops and/or 6 stops)
    -GND (0.9 soft)
6. Extra batteries
7. Charger
8. Extra memory cards
9. Rain protector
10. Laptop (capable of running the latest versions Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Camera Raw.
 
PERSONAL STUFF TO BRING
1. Clothing for 2 days
2. Insect repellent
3. Flashlight or headlamp
4. Caps or hats
5. Long-sleeve shirts
6. Pants
7. Toiletries
8. Personal medicines
9. Sandals
10. Raincoat
11. Umbrella
12. Water bottle
13. Identification
14. Small towels
15. Pocket money
 
DISCLAIMER
We are not liable for any bodily injury or harm, accidents, property damage or loss as a result of, but not limited to: physical exertion for which the participant was not prepared for; travel by plane, boat, car and other modes of transportation; consumption of alcoholic beverages and local food intake; forces of nature such as winds, hurricanes, typhoons, flooding, landslide, avalanche, etc; heat exhaustion; photography equipment failure includes but is not limited to water damage, loss, and theft; civil unrest or terrorism; or the unavailability of medical services and medicines in remote areas and the quality thereof. We are also not liable for: expenses that are not specified as included in the fee. We reserve the right to make hotel and car arrangements and/or itinerary or route plan changes in order to improve the quality of the trip. 

FEE
The regular price of this workshop is Php 9999. But Fujifilm Philippines is sponsoring 70% the cost if you are a GFX owner, 60% if you are a Fujifilm X Series camera owner and 50% for participants using any brand of camera. 

Php 2999 if you are a Fujifilm GFX owner/user
Php 3999 if you are a Fujifilm X Series camera owner/user
​Php 4999 for participants using other camera brand


WHAT'S INCLUDED?
-RT van service (designated pick up points - Baler)
-twin/triple accommodation at Akkaw Baler Hometel
-lunch
-workshop tuition
-entrance fees to shooting locations
-Fujifilm merchandise 
-Use of Fujifilm GFX demo units during the shoots

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED?
-day 1 breakfast, lunch, dinner
-day 2 breakfast and dinner
-personal and accidental expenses
-travel insurance

REGISTRATION DEADLINE
May 20, 2022

TO REGISTER
-Full payment must be made upon registration.
-Registration must be done by filling up the ​registration form.  Scroll down to see the "REGISTER" button.
-A copy of proof of down payment and identification must be sent francisansingphotography@gmail.com.  


CANCELLATION
-Deposit/downpayment is non-refundable.
-If full payment is not received by the specified dates, we reserve the right to treat the reservation as cancelled and we can retain the downpayment. 
-50% of the balance paid will be returned if cancelling 30 days or more before the first day of the trip. No refund will be given if cancelling within 30 days before the first day of the trip. 
-All cancellations must be made by writing an email to the organisers. 

BANK DETAILS
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) 
Francis Eneria Ansing
9809-2077-33

Banco de Oro (BDO) 
Francis Eneria Ansing
008180116757


G-Cash
09177302505

Paymaya
09201233942 

Paypal
francisansingphotography@gmail.com

Via crypto (wallet address is available upon request)
Register

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For workshops, photo tours, private instructions, fine art prints, design and illustration service, and commercial shoot; please contact me via information below. 

Telephone:
+639201233942

E-mail:
​francisansingphotography@gmail.com
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