We are excited to announce Exposure+ Sessions, in collaboration with Zontiga, our 2022 series of workshops starting in July offering photographers and creatives the opportunity to delve deeper into the meaning of photography and the camera as a vital communication tool in today’s oversaturated image world.
We hope you will find this series of workshops useful for personal development and help elevate your project-based work.
Please register and book here.
For non-Malaysia-based participants, please send us an email to : exposureplusphoto@gmail.com
WORKSHOP 1 : THE CRITICAL LENS
DATES : Friday 22 & Friday 29 July, 2022 Times : 7pm to 9pm
RM250 MALAYSIANS / USD100 INTERNATIONAL
CAPACITY : 12 pax / online only
Please register and book here.
The camera can be an effective tool to help photographers develop critical thinking and hence foster a greater depth and meaning in the images we make. When we consciously survey a scene, compose and frame a picture, notice details, and select focus, before we press the shutter release, we are already processing information.
How we process these visuals using context, analysis, and our past experiences can aid us to make images that go beyond the literal, and achieve a new level of clarity as creatives.
This 2-part workshop requires the participant to make images in their own time, and prepare brief statements of descriptions to allow frank discussions and analyses with the group.
Who is this for?
This workshop is for any photographer seeking to expand their observational and awareness skills using the camera as a tool and to avoid oversimplification of their work, especially suited to newcomers and young photographers starting long-term photo projects.
What is expected?
An open and inquisitive mind. You are expected to be able to share your thoughts and join in open discussions within the group. No technical knowledge of photography is required. Participants will be able to broaden their visual perspectives and gain greater clarity in what and how they see and understand the effectiveness of the camera as a visual tool and its response to the world around them.
Instructor’s Comment
Come and join me as we explore in detail how we can look at photographs and see beyond the image and perhaps delve deeper into the understanding and interpreting the messages intended by the artists. In the first session, we will explore iconic photographs and analyse them through discussions, and in the follow-up session, you will make simplistic images based on themes and have the opportunity to share and discuss them amongst the group. I hope this workshop will open your eyes to look at photographs in new and exciting ways and prepare you for project-based work.
About Steven Lee
Steven is the founder-director of Kuala Lumpur International Photoawards, co-founder of KL20x20 and EXPOSURE+ PHOTO. He has been a portfolio reviewer in several international photo festivals and ran workshops in portraiture, and personal development aspects in photography. He is also a nominator for the 6X6 Global Talent for World Press Photography and Leica Oskar Barnack Award.
WORKSHOP 2 : WRITING PHOTOGRAPHY
RM250 MALAYSIANS / USD100 INTERNATIONAL
DATES : Friday 12 & Friday 19 AUGUST 2022 TIMES : 7pm to 9pm
CAPACITY : 12 / online only
Please register and book here.
More often than not, many good images and projects are let down by poor writing, whether it is the title, caption, or statement. It is often said that a good image does not require words and this is true for some photographs. However, a well-written, clear concise statement can elevate your work add depth to the narrative and be appreciated by more of your viewers.
Who is this for?
Ideally suited to photographers putting together projects in preparation for grant or gallery applications, awards and contests or creating personal galleries on their website.
What is expected?
We shall examine some real examples of poor and good statements, captions and also bios from photographers. You will have the opportunity to write and improve on your captions and statements over this 2 session workshop and gain confidence in your writing.
Instructor’s Comment
Come with an open mind about what you wish to add to your photography projects. If you are about to make a grant proposal or start a project and are often stuck with words and making coherent phrases then this might help you. Often we lack the courage or vocabulary to express our thoughts in words and this workshop might benefit you also.
About Steven Lee
Steven is the founder-director of Kuala Lumpur International Photoawards, co-founder of KL20x20 and EXPOSURE+ PHOTO. He has been a portfolio reviewer in several international photo festivals and ran workshops in portraiture, and personal development aspects in photography. He is also a nominator for the 6X6 Global Talent for World Press Photography and Leica Oskar Barnack Award.
WORKSHOP 3 : EMOTIONS & STILLS – Exploratory still life photography
DATES : Sunday, 21 & Saturday 27 August, 2022 TIMES : 11am to 1pm
RM250 MALAYSIANS / USD100 INTERNATIONAL
CAPACITY : 12 /venue TBC
Please register and book here.
Suitable for all levels of photographers, this 2 x two-hour session workshop will stretch your creativity by experimenting with photographing in natural light, composition and mood combining nature, found objects and personal items to create a visually emotive story.
Take this opportunity to explore our immediate surroundings photographically.
This 2-part workshop requires the participant to make images in their own time, and prepare brief statements of descriptions to allow frank discussions and analyses with the group.
Who is this for?
This workshop is for any photographer seeking to expand their observational and awareness skills using the camera as a tool and to avoid oversimplification of their work, especially suited to newcomers and young photographers who are interested in starting long-term photo projects and those who would like to step outside their comfort zone to try something new.
What is expected?
An open and inquisitive mind. You are expected to be able to share your thoughts and join in open discussions within the group. No technical knowledge of photography is required, works may be created using cameras or mobile phones.
Participants will be able to broaden their visual perspectives and gain greater clarity in what and how they see and understand the camera’s effectiveness as a visual tool and its response to the world around them.
Instructor’s Comment
I look forward to sharing my processes in creating visual stories and also the works of contemporary photographers with you. Together, we will explore ways to step outside your comfort zone and find new inspirations in your immediate surroundings. I will share ways in which photography can be a powerful tool of self-expression.
About Nadirah Zakariya
Nadirah is a Malaysia-based photographer who specialises in creative portraiture and commissioned projects. She has led many workshops and presentations in recent years and exhibited internationally. Nadirah is the co-founder of KL20x20, EXPOSURE+ PHOTO and Layar Lucida, a women lead creative studio that focuses on film, commercials and music video projects. She is also a 2020 Generation T Asia honoree. Her work is currently featured in Flora Photographica, published by Thames & Hudson.
For more info about these workshops and Exposure+ Photo please email exposureplusphoto@gmail.com
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