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Khoo Xin Yi Jr3Z(6)
Within the flash of a lens, we are able to capture more than just a memory. On the 29th of December, an online photography sharing session was held with the theme of “Dialogue with Lighting”. The guest speaker of the talk was Mr. Tiger Cho who graduated from Japan and is currently the Chief Master Educator of Photography at Enya Mareine Academy. With a wide range of awards under his belt, Mr. Tiger was eager to share his experiences and tips with the participants.
Introduction to Photography
After a short introduction to Enya Mareine Academy, Mr. Cho briefed the participants on the meaning behind photography. According to an Ancient Roman translation, photography means “Light (Phos) Drawing (Grapho)”. Next, he played a video introducing the first form of photography, camera obscura. It refers to the concept of a dark room with a hole and a single light source in the center, then casting an image of the object from the hole onto the wall of the room. Said concept is the core of cameras and photography, proving how important light is.
Moving on, Mr. Cho spoke on the 3B Elements in photography, namely Beauty, Beast, and Baby. All of the elements refer to the subjects in a photoshoot, portrayed by both humans and animals. He then showcased his own photography pieces which he took during his journey around the world, even playing videos of the photography process. For example, there were photoshoots in Edinburgh and Paris.
Wedding Photoshoot in Edinburgh, England
Mr. Cho subsequently mentioned the types of shadows and highlights found on an object. He also recommended using natural or ambient lighting instead of flash or studio lighting when possible.
Afterward, Mr. Cho explained the 7 types of studio lighting, even performing a live demonstration of how to use and adjust the lighting. Using his photography equipment, he took a few quick photographs of a perfume bottle with water dripping in the background. He said that by adjusting the lighting, one may bring more life to a photograph.
7 Types of Studio Lighting
Following several minor adjustments, Mr. Cho used photoshop to perfect the photograph and add wording onto it. With time and patience, he patched up unwanted water droplets, then adjusting its colours before showing the finished product.
“Love life and express your passion through photography.” With that, the sharing session came to an end right after a short Q&A segment.
Photograph Before Photoshop
Photograph After Photoshop