Episode 4 - Photo Editing 2

Second part of last week’s episode of basic photo editing.

We’re still developing and improving TPMC system

Hi all, maybe all of you still wondering what happening in TPMC. Now, the TPMC forum is already ON and KICKING and we already have more than 170 registered members inside it. They share the tips in photography. Some of them are professional in kids photography. Don’t worry if u don’t have a DSLR. It’s still fine to use whatever camera you have.

Btw, let me update you what we are still developing right now.

1. Gallery for all to upload pictures and win prizes for most viewed and best rating photos. We are still working on the “rating” system to work well.
2. Video workshop contents throughout the year of 2009. A complete video demonstration and tutorial (just like attending a physical workshop) exclusively for our premium members.
3. Premium Members internet affiliate systems and reward system that has been created to automate new premium members obtained from you.
4. Banner, poster & tracking system so we can reward you by putting the banner / poster at your blog, facebook, friendster, myspace, fotopages and much more. They click and enroll, you’ll get paid. You can check the status of earning easily by logging in your account at TPMC. You don’t have to do it like a multilevel business. No “tupperware” party for this. Easy and fast. We’re developing this system and it should be set and go by February 1st.
5. Intergration username & password. After this, you can enroll the TPMC and use the same password and login to enter the TPMC forum and access the ShoutMix box.

All of these expected to be done on 1st February. That’s mean, we will accept the enrollment of The Premium Members of TPMC beginning 1st February 2009. Enjoice!

SAIFUL NANG

Episode 3 - Photo Editing 1

In this episode, I introduced the viewers about a few basic tools like level and burn tool. Simple straight forward editing basic so you can produce and enhance your photograph fantastically with this simple step by step video tutorial.

There are more editing episodes coming in queue especially for our premium members program. Till then, enjoice!

SAIFUL NANG

Program Summary - February 2009

As what we have promised, these are the online workshop / tutorial program that have been prepared in a very simple language for all to understand it well.

020209 - Basic Photography 1 - Understanding Aperture & Shutter (Exclusive for Premium Members ONLY)

• Learn the most basic fundamental in photography
• Understanding shutter so that you will know why ur pictures got blurred before this.
• Understanding on how to create “bokeh” (Depth of Field) by using the camera setting
• Understanding about aperture then you’ll know why you never shoot any amazing and crispy photograph before.
• Get to know how to produce photograph just like a professional just by watching 5-10 minutes video on the fundamental oh photography. The same content people teach in many basic photography workshops worth RM500-1500 per workshop. but, you get it all online and compressed with easy language. No Jargon no bombastic terminology.

080209 - 1st PhotoMama Community Gathering (OPEN FOR THE 1st 20 MOMMIES).

• Get together or the first time among all parents and your children
• Will be done at home, close and intimate between ONLY 20 first mothers to enroll.
• Bring some kueh (Potluck) and we’ll prepared some heavier food.
• Will be held in Kuala Lumpur (tentatively in one of a bungalows at TTDI)
• Press launching (if possible)
• Special discounted subscription for Premium Members for only RM200 per pax and the launching / briefing about our simple affiliate program for some who may be interested (no need to do direct selling, just hang the banner or TPMC logo in your blog and facebook…then…you EARN$$)
• Charity drive for Rumah Pengasih Warga Prihatin, Kajang Selangor (House for the underprivelage kids, OKU, and poor people)
• Learn phtoography LIVE from a few expert in Childhood Photography (Among them will be Saiful Nang, Adi Nang, Moon and few others)
• Interested to join? Please register it in ThePhotoMama.Com community forum.

090209 - Basic Photography 2- ISO, Focal Range & The relationship between the major 3 technical elements in photography (ISO, Shutter & Aperture) (Exclusive for Premium Members ONLY)

• Understanding ISO, Focal Range and the relationship between Aperture, Shutter & ISO.
• Understanding on the usage of balancing the shutter, aperture and ISO in order to create the desired pictures.
• Learn a lot of tips in using the right shutter, aperture and ISO in the right balance.
• Simple yet detail demo on the camera setting, tips and the result from various setting.

160209 - Tips & Idea : Pre-visualization (Exclusive for Premium Members ONLY)

• Learn the Arts of Planning the shoot
• Learn the camera setting based on what you have learn from the Basic Photography series and realize the pre-visualised image.

230209 - Arts of Photography 1 - Composition & Contrast (Exclusive for Premium Members ONLY)

• Understanding about the Arts of Photography
• Learn about the Arts of Seeing.
• How to see something ordinary in extraordinary ways.
• Generating nice pictures without have to go to a beautiful place. Just by understanding about composition & contrast (as apart of the elements in Arts of Photography)
• Learn it all by TPMC series of lectures / workshops / tutorials online. The same module normally billed you simply more than RM500 per day just for The Arts of Photography fundamental.

Episode 2 - Outdoor Shooting

Watch a simple straight forward video tutorial & idea on creating wonderful images of your baby in outdoor setting. To all mothers, don’t worry if u still don’t understand some technical aspect of photographing your children. ThePhotoMama.Com will feature the BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP VIDEO and it’s ONLINE. This is exclusively for all our subscribers. It have been drafted and edited in the easiest way to udnerstand the foundation of photography in the layman terms. Watch for our Program Summary for February. There’ll be more and more and more to come at thephotomama.com

Tips 2 - Photographing the Toddler

Hi All, I’m giving another tips in PhotoMama. This time around, it’s about how challenging to photograph a toddler. Well, in my real situation with Hanna (picture) and she was not alone. Her brother, Azam is in company. A lot of mothers told me, it’s very hard to chase them by camera. Most of them just make that as the reason to buy a new dSLR which have faster focusing as compared to a compact camera. Ok…1st of all, don’t let them eat chocolate or anything sugar before the shooting. They will have too many energy and you will lose a lot of weight. For the photographer, it’s good if we don’t force them. Be with them, talk with them, do things that they like. Make them giggle (if possible) and make them comfortable. In another words…clowning (as clown as possible).

You’ll be surprise after that. Once they feel comfortable with you (especially 3rd party photographer…which is not mom or dad), then…they’ll give more that what you can afford to give. That’s why, the best person to photograph your children is you. Sometime, you still need some very good professional. Else, you will never get this kind of picture…

It’s Easy right?

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SAIFUL NANG

Article - Making Inexpensive Photography Props by Angela Hamm

When I flip around ThePhotoMama.Com forum, I found 1 of the forumers posted this article (originally by Angela Hamm) and this is what we are doing. Align with TPM principle…use whatever we have. I bet, this article is a good article for you to write. Thanks Moon for sharing this article.

Original article by Angela Hamm

Adding props to your photographs can make an ordinary image extraordinary, and it does not necessarily require spending a lot of money. There are many different ways of making inexpensive photography props that are both fun and functional.

The background is probably the most important prop in a picture. Just about anything large enough can be used as a background when it comes to portrait photography. A large flat sheet, any color, makes a wonderful background. This can be draped over an available wall, large piece of furniture, etc. If the dyed muslin backgrounds are what you prefer, these can easily be homemade. Plain tan muslin can be purchased by the yard at any fabric store and runs around $1-2 per yard. With a couple of buckets of permanent fabric dye and some creativity, very cool professional looking muslin backgrounds can be made at home.

Everyday household items also make wonderful photography props. Have a big stock cooking pot? Place your baby inside it against a solid background with a chefs hat on. You’ll have a very cute kitchen-themed picture! Photographing a newborn baby? Place the baby next to a wooden ruler wearing only a diaper. You’ll have an adorable picture, and that prop only cost $.12!

Maybe you’re into a more classical look. Porcelain white columns are relatively inexpensive and can be purchased at just about any craft store. Combine this with some white tulle, also inexpensive and available at any fabric store, and you have a classic, dreamy look. You can get creative with different colors of tulle or flower petals, too, which can also enhance this look.

Antique stores or flea markets can be a wonderful place to get inexpensive photography props. A good wooden chair or stool can be used for both children and adults as a prop. Don’t be afraid to purchase a piece that needs a little love. A little sanding and a coat of paint can have just about anything looking like new. If painting isn’t your style, then leave it shabby-chic and match your subjects clothing to the prop.

Costumes can also make fun and inexpensive props. A pair or rain boots and an umbrella can make a very cute child’s picture. A pair of reindeer antlers on a dog makes a fun holiday portrait. A fireman’s hat, a mans necktie, Moms high heels, all make cute childrens portrait props. And all those things are possibly already sitting around the house.

Finally, don’t be afraid to look to nature for props that are even better than inexpensive, FREE! A tree can make a perfect prop for outdoor pictures. A pile of fall leaves, a bunch of wildflowers, a couple of pumpkins, the possibilities are endless.

Making inexpensive photography props is simple, you just have to look at things creatively, and be willing to do some crafting/altering of your own. Once done, however, your new inexpensive photography props will look as good, if not better, than the high priced fake ones of the professionals!

Tips 1 - Usage of foreground and colour to frame the subject

Picture is just a picture. But we can make the picture interesting. Our eyes will psychologically see something vibrant first before other colours, eyes will be more attracted to something stand-out instead of all repetitive pattern. This picture is just a straight forward picture. But, can u see the foreground element and the green on the left and right framed the face of the baby nicely? So now you can ask yourself, at the first sight, what attract your eyes more?

You can use many foreground elements near you. Happy trying!

SAIFUL NANG

Episode 1 is out

Hi all, it’s amazing experience for being able to share my knowledge in PhotoMama. Sorry for my appearance on the video might not look so professional as I’m not so professional in front of the camera (winkz*). Ignore that and take the content in that. We’ll have weekly video episode on photography IDEA MAKING, TECHNICAL, PHOTO EDITING and many more. I’ll put some “intisari rancangan” soon after I managed to arrange the whole contents in sequence (truly depending on the viewers acceptance…this is to maximize the learning process).

Thanks for supporting TPM. Now we have more than 300 registrant for our ENEWS update. If you still not subscribed into it, please fill in your email address at the top right corner of this website. Then you’ll be getting all the updates throug our newsletter.

It’s good to see more than 500 visitors PER DAY just after the 5th day of the launched. I really hope, the community will grow even more. Btw, Please register to our TPM community forum …it’s FREE for all.

The Founder

Awani

Here is the first appearance of PhotoMama to the public. It was a prelude for the birth of ThePhotoMama.Com community on 1st January 2009.

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