This is a 5-days OVERSEAS (4 days in Japan and 1 day in Malaysia) photography workshop, designed for photographers who want to master the art of storytelling through both digital and black & white photography while experiencing the vibrant atmosphere of a Japanese festival in Tokyo. Participants will learn how to plan, execute, develop, and present their photographic work through a combination of hands-on shooting, darkroom practice, and photo book creation.

Through this program, learners will strengthen both their technical and creative skills, gaining practical exposure to on-location challenges and experience the traditional photographic processes : from pre-shoot scouting to darkroom development and final visual presentation.

Meet in Tokyo

lesson #1

DAY 1 : 原点

A black & white film challenge.

Experience the Joy of shooting on black & white film.

lesson #2

DAY 2 : ロケハン

Learn how to do a Location Scout and Plan your Shoot.

lesson #3

DAY 3 : 本番：お祭り

After planning your shoot, now shoot your plan. Transfer the energy of the festival into a photo essay.

lesson #4

DAY 5 : 現像＋引き伸ばし

You will be in an actual Darkroom. Learning how to develop your own black & white film you shot in the black & white film challenge. And enlarge your own photo.

WRAPPED, FREE & EASY in Tokyo

Tokyo session WRAPPING UP after the darkroom session.

back in KL

lesson #5

KL 1 : MAKE YOUR PHOTOBOOK

A learning session back in KL to output what you had shot. Learn how to tell your amazing story use different layout techniques.

KL 2: YOUR STORY TELLING

There will have a slideshow session for you to invite your friends & share your works

PROGRAM FEE  INCLUDES

100% HRDC Claimable NOW

– 4+1 days workshop

– Compact camera + black & white film

– Darkroom lesson

– Darkroom gears : film developer, 8×10 photo paper..etc

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

– Round trip Airfare (50% HRDC Claimable NOW)

– Hotel stays in Japan (50% HRDC Claimable NOW)

– Travel insurance

– Transportation in Japan

– All meals in Japan

– Camera equipments (Just bring your own)

• Aspiring and intermediate photographers.
• In-house content creators and visual storytellers.
• Anyone interested in traditional film photography and festival documentary work.

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

– Understand the fundamentals and artistic purpose of black & white photography.

– Operate film photography gear and apply essential shooting techniques.

– Conduct effective pre-shoot location scouting and planning for live events.

– Capture decisive festival moments with a well-executed shooting plan.

– Develop black & white film negatives and produce prints in a darkroom.

– Curate and design a simple photo book that tells a compelling visual story.

Participants will complete the workshop with a self-produced photo book capturing their personal perspective of a Japanese festival, demonstrating skills in planning, shooting, developing, and storytelling.

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🎬 Photo Workshop on-the-go in Tokyo 2024