My First Photography Workshop

Last month somebody sent me a message inviting me to join a photography workshop.  Naturally, I looked at what they had to offer.  Much to my surprise, the workshop was in Bekasi.  So close to where I live and work.  That got me interested.  Then I saw how much it cost and it was only Rp.250.000.-.  Well after reading that I just signed up.  It didn't matter much what the workshop was about, what mattered was that it was close by and cheap!  Plus it started at 10 am on a Sunday...I didn't even have to get up early!!!  Lunch included too.

As it turned out, the workshop was all about lighting.  High key and low key lighting and an introduction to all the studio lighting equipment.  It was fun all in all.  There were about 20 of us and we spent the morning listening to the tutorial and then had lunch.

The photo session started after lunch.  There were two models, Tara and Dhani.  Both were young.  Tara was the looker but her braces sort of ruined her looks.  Dhani was cute too but too skinny for my taste...plus it turned out her eyes were not symmetrical.  Well I had a great time nevertheless.  The photo session started with shooting Tara in available light.  I did poorly here because all my shots were blurred like hell.  My hands just were not steady enough.  Then came the high key takes with Dhani.  The photo here is the only good shot I took of her.  Finally we did a low key take of Tara.  Below is my best take of her.

After the shoot we had a group picture of all attendees and the certificate of attendance was distributed.

I went home satisfied and uploaded my shots to the workshop website for the photo contest of the best shot in the workshop.  I came in 9th but what the hell...I just enjoyed myself.