It's PhotoWorld Asia 2009


PhotoWorld Asia 2009 is a photography convention and trade exposition for the photography industry in the Philippines and neighboring countries in Asia. This year's event holds simultaneous activities from January 29 to February 3, 2009 at the Glorietta Ayala Center and the Asian Institute of Management in Makati.

The trade show at the Glorietta Ayala Center will be open to the public the whole time during PhotoWorld Asia 2009 from January 29 to February 3. It will feature the latest products from the major players in the industry including Nikon, Canon, Sony, Olympus, Fujifilm, HP, Panasonic and many others.

The convention and seminars at the Asian Institute of Management will be open only to registered delegates. The seminars will be held at SGV Hall, AIM Conference Center, Benavides corner Paseo de Roxas Streets, Makati City.

Master photographers Hanson Fong, Mary Fisk Taylor and Jamie Hayes are the featured speakers in the Master Class photography seminars. Wedding and Portrait photography will be given much emphasis during the workshops.

The full schedule and other actitivies at PhotoWorld Asia 2009 are as follows:

THURSDAY January 29
4:00 pm — Opening of Photo Exhibit at the Art Space, 3rd F, Glorietta Ayala Mall
6:00 pm — Opening of Trade Show at the Activity Center, Glorietta Ayala Mall

FRIDAY January 30
7:00 - 8:00 am —Registration at the AIM Conference Center
8:30 - 10:00 am — Copyright Law Applications by Atty Rod Vera LL.M
10:00 - 12:00 nn — Strobist Photography by Jun Rapanan & Victor Sison
1:30 - 3:00 pm — Underwater Photography by Gutsy Tuason
3:30 - 5:00 pm — Color Management by Nick Tuason

SATURDAY January 31
8:00 - 9:30 am — Capturing Moments by Bobot Go and George Cabig
9:30 - 10:00 am — Group picture taking at the Zen Garden, ACCM
10:30 - 12:00 noon — Portrait and Wedding Workshop by Mary Fisk Taylor
1:00 - 5:00 pm — Portrait and Wedding Workshop by Mary Fisk Taylor
5:00 pm — Photographers' Nite at the AIM Conference Center

SUNDAY February 1
8:00 - 9:30 am — VR Stitch 360 by Aperture
10:00 - 12:00 nn — Master Class Photography Workshop by Jamie Hayes
1:00 - 5:00 pm — Master Class Photography Workshop by Jamie Hayes

MONDAY February 2
8:00 - 10:00 a.m. — Sports Photography by Neil Confesor
10:15 - 12:00 nn — Master Class Photography Workshop by Hanson Fong
1:00 - 5:00 p.m. — Master Class Photography Workshop by Hanson Fong

TUESDAY February 3
Whole Day — Wedding, Bridal Portraiture & The Great Outdoor by Hanson Fongat Fernbrook, AlabangWhole Day — Studio Portrait Posing and Lighting Techniques by Jamie Hayes and Mary Fisk Taylorat the Angel Light Studio

Registration fee will be P4,500 from Dec. 20 to January 29, and P5,000 on seminar days.

Register Online or call at tel nos.: 528-0371 or 524-7576. See you there!