Hi Everyone, 

Hi All, BEAUX magazine, Volume 2 went live just a few weeks ago and I'm just getting around to posting it here on Alivenotdead! 

Today, I had the opportunity to photograph Sean Li, one of the main actors from the movie Permanent Residence. The first hour or so was me just shooting headshots of him, something I had in mind when I first met him in person. Then later on I moved onto shooting more fashion-sexy images. It all turned out fine, but my strobe kept on misbehaving during the set. Nevertheless, I was happy get some good shots in. I'll show some of the image here once I get around to editing and post production. Thanks Sean for allowing me to shoot you. Let's try to do more at another time. I really enjoyed the session today. 

Here is new idea that I dreamed up one late night at my studio. It's Photojam!. I hope some of you guys and gals will take up on a session or two or more.

Here it is:


PHOTOJAM!
fun freestyle photography workshop

Photojam! is a fun photography session open to everyone who has a penchant for camera work. Every week aspiring photographers gather to practice their art, exchange tips and have a good time. Our studio gets the lighting, backdrops, groovy music and models all ready and set, so all you need to do is turn up with your camera! We alternate between male and female models every week, and take care of their makeup, hair and clothing. Come join us and shoot away!

To celebrate our first Photojam!, those who sign up for the October 14th session, will be given FREE entry. But remember, space is limited, so sign up fast to see if you are the lucky photographer!

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Opening Night FREE: Wednesday, October, 14th, 7:30 - 10:30pm (only a few spaces left, so please register soon)

Regular Nights: Wednesdays, October 21th, 28th, November 4, 7:30 - 10:30pm
Fee: HKD $400/Session (includes a glass of wine)
Register: Download the Form
Skill Level: Ideal for beginners and amateurs

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Location: Studio 8
Room 802, Block B
8/F Hong Kong (Chai Wan) Industrial Building
26 Lee Chung Street
Chai Wan, Hong Kong MAP
(short 2 minute walk from Chai Wan Station, Exit C)
T: 2540 6267 F: 2542 4208

Info: Norm Yip
E: [email protected] M: 68388948
www.normyip.com/photojam

Last weekend I attended a free lecture at the Hasselblad Masters of Photography exhibition that was entitled "Commercial photography from a fine-art point of view". An extremely well-attended audience turned up, perhaps of about 150 or so. The speaker was a member of the HKIPP, a well respected association in Hong Kong known for it's scrutiny of members portfolios, but with a lenient requirement on educational background on the topic of photography. Commercial photography is it's primary aim in bringing members on board. The talk however was less than adequate and rather disappointing. The speaker pulled up images of Italian ceiling paintings and sculptures and spoke of the beauty thereof. Of course, these works would be considered art and then suddenly went into her showcase of commercial work, desperately trying to draw comparisons to her attention to detail of lighting. Her commercial work however, consisted of frozen fish adverts, jewelry and watches, and lighting fixtures and other knick-knacks. Simply because she photographed mostly with film (previously) in her images and that she didn't do photoshop doesn't make her work 'artistic'. Her only real concern was to make a image of a product, as to sell the product. Sure, I will agree that some commercial photography warrants being called artistic, but that was hardly the case from the presentation. Art must be conceived first from the idea that the work is a personal exploration of a feeling or concept that the individual needs to express. Emphasis on the 'personal'. This is where art is derived from. An art gallery is only a mediator to sell that which you have produced from your heart and soul.