“Shoot Like a Pro” Photography Workshop in Kuching
January 16th, 2009 | Seminars & Workshops“It’s Shoot Like a Pro, not look like a pro!” one participant quipped. I thought that was so aptly put. Sometimes we get so caught up with looking like a pro (with all the big lenses, pro bags & gadgets) that we forget that professional end result is all that matters. That is what this workshop is about: helping photographers achieve remarkable portrait photos.
We had a cozy time with an enthusiastic bunch of photographers from Kuching. It was the first time I run a photography workshop in Kuching. I was so stoked.
I designed 6 hands-on exercises which every participant must complete under my watchful eye 
These exercises re-enforce the exposure, composition, lighting and posing techniques I espouse. It is one thing to “understand” the theory. It is another thing to “practice” the theory. Then we headed out for two inspiration shoots where the participants get to see me work various locaitons with the models. I also explained the thinking behind the shots.
Here are the highlights from Kuching…straight out of camera!
Good morning Kuching!
Jerrick & Andrew mauled over shooting in manual mode. Jerrick: I’ll see you again at the Penang workshop!
Kester, my man!
Posing techniques…
Everyone got to shoot the six practical exercises under my watch
From this ordinary scene to…
…to this extraordinary capture. Apart from the narrow crop, this is straight from camera. I was expounding on the concept of subtracting light for dramatic effect.
Radiopoppers into the action as I taught the usage of multiple TTL flash
Once again, transforming this scene…
…to this. Lighting changes everything!
then we headed to a night shoot…
After the workshop, I managed to spend some time with the renown Alvin who had just started a photography academy. We went out for some great food together with Shen.
January 16th, 2009 at 7:04 pm
Wow, I’d love to come to one of your workshops, Louis… probably the Intro to Digital Photography!
January 16th, 2009 at 7:34 pm
wah… i really miss the time i’ve spend during your workshop… Hope u going to conduct more in the future..
January 16th, 2009 at 7:42 pm
As usual, great shots Louis! My fav is the one of sharon in black with the clock tower as her backgroud.
January 17th, 2009 at 12:04 am
Louis, once again I wish to thank you for the effort you’ve put in for Kuchingnites. For those who spent one whole day with you, I am sure they would agree we all benefited. It was a particular session for me to be reminded of what I had gone thru in your Ordinary To Extraordinary workshop as well as new input of new ideas. I truly wish this is only the beginning, and more would come. All the best in your teaching!
January 17th, 2009 at 12:50 am
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January 17th, 2009 at 2:42 am
Good day Mr Louis Pang..
I admire all your work. One day, I will participate in you workshop. If you got sometime, please visit my blog or flickr & give some comment to my photo. I really appreciate if you do so. Thank you in advance.
Azmeir Zaki.
Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
January 17th, 2009 at 6:58 am
Yes Louis, i’m sure all of us benefited, or blessed from this workshop. Too bad i can’t join the workshop in KL & Penang, but i’m looking forward to your next workshop. All the best & pray that God will bless u more in what ever you’re doing. You’re the Man. Thanks again.
January 17th, 2009 at 9:26 am
Wah I also want to go for the Ordinary to Extraordinary again la
January 21st, 2009 at 7:23 pm
Hi Louis, yes, I also want to be extra-odinary…. Good to catch up with you, and yes anytime my friend for good food! We will meet again in June, till then, stay cool and keep in touch!
January 22nd, 2009 at 10:00 am
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February 10th, 2009 at 5:44 pm
wow…just amazed me with the lighting effect…totally blown away! hope to join one of your workshop soon in KL.
February 10th, 2010 at 11:50 am
great workshop, well is there any technique to help such a newbie in this digital cam, like how to shoot like a pro just using a DSLR only not using any other accessories such as extra flash,tripod and an expensive lens… gladly if you can help