Singapore Botanic Gardens(SBG) is always a good place for budding photographers. Today I would like to share a photograph of the Bandstand.  Extract from the SBGwebsite :  “A bandstand was erected in the early 1860s as a focal point of the original landscape design of Singapore Botanic Gardens. The present octagonal structure was built in 1930 and staged early evening performances by military bands for many years. Though no longer used for music, the Bandstand continues to be one of the best-known features of the Gardens.”
Taken on bright day with …

Are you still lost after reading all my tips and techniques guides?
If you have spent time and money on a DSLR, why not spend abit more on a photography course? I am happy to be your mentor by guiding you.  Join my Foundation Photography Course and start to create amazing photos.
What do you get? 5 lessons including 2 field trips.
Lesson 1 The basic of photography

Knowing your camera equipment
Understanding Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO
Understanding Focal length
Understanding Composition Rules
Homework Assignment

Lesson 2 Photography Techniques

Review of Homework assignment
Techniques in daylight photography
Techniques in low light photography
Techniques in travel photography

Lesson 3 Morning Field Trip

To practise some of …

For those who are using a digital camera, what is the average number of shots you take when you go out for a day shoot? 50-100 maybe. How about if you go for a 10 days holiday tour ? 400-1000 maybe.

The question is what do you do with the shots you took? Some of us will simply upload them into the harddisk and never let them see daylight again. Some will upload the whole lot of shots into a photo sharing site  like http://www.multiply.com .
However if you are serious about …

Question : Why didn’t you take photographs recently?
Typical Answer : Nothing to shoot.
Is this true? I would say this is common among us photographers who has been shooting for quite a few years.?When we first started on our hobby, we shoot almost anything and anywhere.? After a few years, we have the “been there, done that” feeling. Then the?camera and?lens started to gather dust at home. ?
How to fix this? A few suggestions :

Look in the papers for new events. The world is always changing. There is always different reasons …

Many photography newbies who just started photography seems to be confused by these 3 settings (Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO). They tend to ask what settings was used when they see a photo they like. I used to do that too. It wasn’t too helpful as I realized there are simply too many photos around and there is no way I can remember all the settings.
Feeling helpless, I turned to the camera for help instead and used the P mode (program mode). I ended up just pressing the shutter button …

One of the way to improve your photography is to look at others works. You can do so by surfing websites , attending photo exhibitions , reading books or magazines.

While there is no lack of photo magazines on the shelf, most are techniques with lot of advertisements in them. Well they could be useful if you are just a beginner. If yo u are ready to move on, look for magazines that focus on the art. One recommendation is Lenswork . This magazine publishs every 2 months and focuses …

Sunset/sunrise photos are many photographers favorite subjects. Where are good spots for sunrise/sunset shots in tiny Singapore?

1. Labrador Park
2. Punggol Beach
3. Changi Board Walk/Beach
4. Sunset Way along Ulu Pandan
5. Clark Quay
6. Lim Chu Kang Jetty
7. Tuas
Any other suggestions?

This is more for short courses available from photography clubs or schools in Singapore.
In no order of merit, here are a few places you can try to check out for short photography courses.

SAFRA Photoclub at SAFRA Mt Faber
Fees : $167.95 (PC Member)  $ 187.25 (SAFRA Member)    $ 206.50 (Guest)
Website : http://www.safraphotoclub.com
Photographic Society of Singapore(PSS)
Fees : $160/$260(Members/Non Members)
Website : http://www.pss1950.org

Objectifs
Fees : S$300
Website : http://www.objectifs.com.sg
Substation
Fees : $180
Website : http://www.substation.org/courses/basic_photography.html

Update : I am conducting foundation photography lessons too! See http://www.fotocourse.com for more details
Disclaimer : Information are gathered from websites, onlines …