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Weekenders Photography Club 5th Year Anniversary Celebration

Weekenders Photography club celebrated its 5th Anniversary with an informative and educative workshop by bringing in macro Guru and International award winning photographer “Yuwaraj Gurjar” from India for a macro Photography workshop titled “The Amazing Tiny World”.

The workshop was presented by ShutterXpose Photography in association with Tamron Kuwait, garnered lot of positive feedback from the participants which was held in the Murjan Ballroom, Crowne Plaza, Kuwait on 18th November 2016 from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM. A souvenir was released during the event highlighting the activities and achievement of the Photography club over the last 5 years. Tamron and Naser Al-Sayer Communication has been a key associate of Weekenders Photography club and has been supportive through each of the club activities. Tamron Kuwait introduced an exclusive special discount lens offer during the workshop which truly amazed the participant expectation. Mr. Salman Al-Basha, Tamron Kuwait Development Manager spoke on Tamron lens and its active development and new technology included in some of their latest lenses. Mr. Adil Javed, Tamron lens ambassador spoke on his personal experience of using Tamron lenses and how it has helped him at professional front.

The macro photography workshop had an extremely informative morning session followed by a practical demonstration of various techniques with tips on approaching macro subject, composition, and controlling light to get a good macro photograph. Post lunch the participants moved on to the workshop desks where they photographed to their heart’s content the various macro subjects displayed. The participants enjoyed one to one interaction and guidance from the experts. Lumen Store, the main dealers of Elinchrom Lighting and lighting accessories in Kuwait supported the event as lighting associates. At the end of the workshop each participant was handed over certificates. The organizers also had arranged for a raffle draw for the participant.

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“The Amazing Tiny World Macro” Photography Workshop

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ShutterXpose Photography is completing it’s 5th year Anniversary with a vision to Inspire, Promote and Educate Photography. To commemorate the occasion, A Macro Photography workshop “The Amazing Tiny World “by Award winning Internationally acclaimed Photographer “Yuwaraj Gurjar” at the Crowne Plaza Banquet Hall on Friday 18th November 2016. The event is brought in association with Tamron Kuwait, one of the leading lens manufacturers for DSLR cameras.

Yuwaraj Gurjar is a Tamron (India) mentor with many International award, among the Highly Honored Winner Award by Windland Smith Rice International (2011). He is also a author of many books and publication on Macro Photography, recently he along with his team has developed an Android app on Butterfly “I Love Butterfly” which includes more than 128 species.

Macro Photography is quite intimidating aspect of photography, photographers spends hours working on the backyard capturing images of butterflies, flowers, insects, etc. These images looks appealing with lots of details in a 1:1 ratio. However the principle of Macro photography and use of Macro lens can be used in Product, Jewelry, Food and also in Nuptial Photo shoots.

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Photokina 2016 Reloaded

Photokina, the largest dedicated biannual photo show in Europe, has opened its doors and shown off its various camera goodies this year.

However, it’s been a tumultuous time in the world of cameras, with the Kumamoto earthquakes in Japan having a devastating affect not only on its communities, but production lines. Which has meant a quieter show for some manufacturers than previous years.

Here are the best camera and the latest Sigma Lens announcement from Photokina 2016

Canon EOS M5

Canon had already made great announcement of the EOS M5 mirrorless camera to the 5D Mark IV earlier this year. Canon joins the club of mirrorless manufacturers offering hybrid (optical plus sensor shift) stabilization, with 5-axis compensation. It has a far more dSLR-like appearance. This is the first Canon mirrorless to incorporate a built-in electronic viewfinder and a real grip. The touchscreen display tilts down for selfies.Canon plans to ship the body and a kit with the EF-M 15-45mm f3.5-6.3 IS STM lens in November for $980 and $1,100, respectively. That new EF-M 18-150mm lens is a compact substitute for the older 18-135mm IS STM, with a longer maximum focal length of 240mm-equivalent, intended as a general-purpose option for the single-lens customer.

Panasonic Lumix GH5

The top dog of the G-series gets its much rumoured update. The GH5 goes one better than the GH4 by including “6K Photo” which can extract a still image from the file. There’s also 4K video capture at up to 60fps.

Other than the video focus the camera remains a similar top-end mirrorless model: delivering super-fast autofocus in a body that houses heaps of customisable buttons and controls, along with built-in viewfinder and vari-angle rear touchscreen.

The camera will be out in early 2017, but there’s no official price just yet

Sony A99 Mark II

After more than three years on the market, the Alpha 99 gets its replacement, the aptly named A99 Mark II.

This full-frame SLT (that’s single lens translucent, if you’re wondering) brings together a 42.2-megapixel full-frame sensor, with a new hybrid face detection autofocus – which combines 399 phase detection points on the sensor, paired with 79 phase detection points on a separate sensor that work continuously together.

Add 5-axis image stabilisation, 12fps continuous shooting, 4K video capture with no pixel binning, and Sony has got one mighty fine stills or video capture device on its hands. It’s not cheap though: the A99 II will cost $4,000 body-only when it launches in November.

Nikon KeyMission Action Cameras

Nikon has gone full action camera: with its already-announced KeyMission 360 ($550) being joined by the KeyMission 170 ($430) and KeyMission 80 (£325). That’s the option to choose 360-degree all-around VR capture, an ultra-wide angle 170-degree angle of view, or a less wide 80-degree angle of view. That’s three different products rather than three different options within the one camera, though. Which seems like an odd choice, given the plethora of action cameras already on the market. The clip-on wearable KeyMission cameras are all tough and waterproof, with easy-to-use touchscreen and SnapBridge sharing built-in.

There was no mention of anticipated 2017 kit either. However like Canon, Nikon had earlier announced their top-end full frame D5 and crop sensor D500, along with the recently announced entry level D3400.

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500px Redbull Global Photowalk 2016 concludes with lots of Excitment

ShutterXpose & Weekenders Photography club in association with 500px conducted the 4th Annual Photography walk in Salmiya, Kuwait. The Photowalk was well attended by over 60 plus photography enthusiastic from novice to professional with the intention to learn, share and inspire photography. A quick registration and general introduction to event followed by activities kept the participants on the move. The theme of this year 500px Photowalk was “Adventure and Action”, the organizers meticulously worked behind the scene and made sure the participants get to experience a first hand Live Sports events with lots of action, adventure and excitement.

The activities involved the walkathon runners at the forefront, followed by a friendly Basketball game to a Jet-skier zooming the Arabian sea as the photographers try to freeze and finally the icing of the event with Kuwait best BMX riders “The Spark family” mesmerizing both the photographers and audience to daredevil stunts. The organizers made sure each of the participants get to capture their best shots with sharing tips and tricks all along.

The event was well supported by Tamron as Event partners by providing T-shirts to all participants. Red Bull provided the much needed energy drink to keep us flying high with wings all through the event.

Our special thanks to Marina and Kuwait Scientific Centre for the support and the venue.

For images from the event, please click [Here]

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500px Global Photo Walk 2016, Salmiya-Kuwait

Join us for the banner_blogshutterxpose_500px-photowalk 4th Annual 500px Red Bull Photography Global Photo Walk 2016 Meet fellow photographers in your community who share your passion, share along tips & tricks,make new friends, and of course – capture some inspiring images. The theme of this year’s walk is “Action and Adventure.”

We have included actions to capture a basketball game,Jet-Ski roaring the Arabian sea, bicycle riders capturing our spirits, along with goodies from our event partners. No need to be a pro to attend! Grab whatever camera you have (DSLR, mobile phone, point-and-shoot) and join in the fun!

For Enquires contact +965 99584378

Tamron has always been our major support player and is our official Event partner during this event. Redbull Kuwait has been kind to relinquish our thirst and add energy to all participants during the photowalk. All participants would receive goodies on a first come first basis from our event partners and ShutterXpose.

This year’s hashtags to use #PhotoWalkThisWay #Shutterxposewalk #weekenderswalk

Venue: Salmiya (Marina Basketball court)
Date: 17th September, 2016
Photowalk: From Basketball court to Kuwait Scientific Centre
Time: 4:00pm – 6:30pm

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360 MALL Vertical Gardens Photo Contest

360mall_photocontest 360 MALL vertical garden is an innovative eco-friendly creation offering a unique experience. Designed by Patrick Blanc, a famous botanist and researcher at the National Center for Research in Paris, it features over 21,000 individual plants and more than 60 plant species from all over the world. Besides being visually stunning, the Vertical Gardens function as a natural bio-filter, improving the Mall’s air quality. The plants have been chosen for their diverse form, color and texture to create a soothing and relaxing canvas of a tropical forest that adorns the wall and vertical structures alongside several restaurants at ‘The Gardens’ zone.

Through an innovative photography contest, aimed at talented individuals in Kuwait, to capture ‘The Gardens’ at 360 MALL – Kuwait’s iconic shopping mall owned by Tamdeen Shopping Centers Company, the mall hopes to raise awareness of the benefits of a green environment to visitors. In Kuwait, 360 MALL was the first place to house Blanc’s creation.

The photo contest is organized by Phoenix Services in collaboration with Tamdeen Group, it’s open to public and will commence on May 10 until 10.00 pm of May 21. The photographs have to be exclusive of ‘The Gardens’ and have to be taken in the most creative manner. (more…)

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Photography 101 Workshop Season 3 concludes on a high note

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ShutterXpose concluded its season 3 of Digital Photography 101 workshop on a high note. The workshop was held at the recently upgraded MAS Boardroom at the IBIS Hotel with the state of art audio/video system on Friday 29th April 2016. The workshop was sponsored by Tamron Lens and Naser Mohamed Al-Sayer Communications Communication, the official dealer of Tamron, Canon, Steiner and Vanguard products in the State of Kuwait.

Mr. Salman Al-Basha, the Product Manager representing our sponsor introduced the participants about the company and Tamron lenses in particular. Tamron lenses have won many awards among the prestigious EISA awards. Tamron Kuwait offers 5 years International Warranty on all it’s lenses at a very competitive price. Tamron produces Di and Di II lens for both full frame and crop sensor camera bodies and are available for most of the popular camera mounts. Their most top selling 90mm macro f/2.8 Di VC USD; 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD; 70-200mm Di VC USD and 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD lenses were on display for the participants at the venue.

ShutterXpose has been conducting workshops from it’s inception in 2011, they are generally known for their high quality course contents and detailed explanations. The participants were dynamic personalities representing multiple nations working in different background yet with a common passion to pursue Photography as their hobby. The workshop also witnessed few students who wished to continue their hobby along with their professional career in the future. The workshop was targeted towards novice, beginners and amateur to provide them not only with basics but enough of knowledge to carry on to the intermediate level. (more…)

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Photo Session at Al Hamra Tower

GPH_6455 ShutterXpose Photography and Tamron Kuwait in collaboration conducted a Photography session at the Al Hamra Luxury Mall & Roof Top for Weekenders club members on 15th April, 2016. The event was well supported by Tamron and Naser Mohamed Al-Sayer. It was also a good chance for couple of members to try the new release Tamron SP 15-30MM F/2.8 Di VC USD, a full frame, fast f/2.8 aperture wide angle lens which offer image stabilization (Tamron’s Vibration Compensation “VC”)

ShutterXpose has been providing their members time and again opportunities to exhibit their passion, the group had the best of time capturing a bird eye view at one of the tallest building in Kuwait. The photo session was a memorable for all and a learning curve for some of the new members to capture aerial cityscape view.

We had the Tamron lens for a day and the following are our quick general review. (more…)

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Digital Photography 101 Workshop – Season 3

ShutterXpose is conducting Season 3 of Digital Photography 101 Workshop on Friday 29th April, 2016.

Photography 101 is a must workshop for Novice, Beginners and Amateurs photographers. This workshop shall help you to understand the basics of camera operation, related camera jargon’s in simple and easy to understand language, learn exposure and how to balance exposure setting for capturing amazing and stunning images.

Photography is not about capturing casual images, it’s all about creating and making good images which inspires the viewer’s eye. (more…)

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AAB World organizes Photographer’s Bazaar

AAB World is the organizer and main sponsor of the first event of its kind in Kuwait Photographer’s Bazaar. An open day to buy and sell used gear and equipment.

This event will gather many photographers and videographers from all over Kuwait and give them the opportunity buy and sell used photo and video gear and equipment among themselves. It will also be a great chance to meet fellow photographers/videographers to socialize and chat with them and benefit from their experience and advice. In addition, you can also listen to their opinion in regards to buying and selling your equipment. All attendees will be provided with free coffee, refreshments, and sweets as well providing special discounts on many brand new products in our Symphony showroom. (more…)

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