60 artistic shots evaluated at photo clinic
By Rosli Abidin Yahya

Hj Harnadi explains about lighting and sharpness

Four final judges. Photos: Hj Said Arshad

Over 45 enthusiasts attended a photo clinic at Seameo Vochtech in Gadong on Sunday, which was organised by the Association of Photographers of Brunei Darussalam in its zest to improve the quality, creativity and aesthetic of members' picture taking.

Up for evaluation were about 60 pieces of artistic camera works snapped by members during a model-photography session held at Damuan Recreational Garden in Jalan Tutong, December 28.

The creative pieces were submitted by participating members, mostly on works they believed were their best. Some four works were adjudged to be the best taken during the session.

At the event, members took photographs of four local models, which was the third such activity for the association several months after its formation.

On hand to deliver their professional comments, views and verdicts were four photographers led by Hj Shamsudin Hj Idris, the association's president, as well as Haji Haranadi, Haji Hussin and James Ling.

The clinic was also attended by the association's adviser Dato Hj Kassim bin Hj Daud as well as Borneo Bulletin's photographer Hj Mohd Said Arshad.

It was organised to provide members with an educational platform to improve their picture takings, as such task is never easy and often the final results may not be to the satisfaction and desire of photographers.

The general comments made by the four panellists mostly suggested that photographers should put a little thought into lighting, film quality, angle and perspective among others.

Hj Shamsudin said quality, creative and artistic picture takings could become money-spinners as their good works will definitely command great demand.

"What started as a hobby could become income-earner for you if you are serious in learning the tricks and trade of photography.

"Good photographers are usually demanded for picture-takings at weddings and functions as well as special photography sessions during festivities, graduation ceremonies and so on," he said.

He then invited photo hobbyists to join the association to fully enjoy the opportunities and benefits offered.

"Interested parties can contact the secretary Hj Samad Hj Abas or any member of the association," he said, adding that by becoming members, hobbyists will also benefit from the interactive opportunities with leading professionals in the club.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin