Dear all

Remember I have posted on my blog on 13th November 2008, (4 days ago) to watch out for some EXCITING NEWS!!!?? Here’s the GOOD NEWS!!!

We are working on our new CREATIVE WEDDING SERIES 2009, and would like to giveaway to 4 lucky couples FREE PRE WEDDING SHOOT.

Hurry, write in to us at alvin@alvinleong.com.

3 Lucky Couples will have their FREE PRE WEDDING SHOT in Kuching

1 Lucky Couple will have their FREE PRE WEDDING SHOT IN AUSTRALIA - March 2009

I am so happy that I am now a Certified Master Photographer of the Master Photographers Association, UK. It was this memorable trip to Singapore last week and met a lot of nice fellow photographers around the region.

Jim, Zung, Patrick, Jason good to see you, and I will miss all the beer drinking session! Jason and Patrick, you are the 2 guys that whenever I see you, I will remember about the BEER TOWER, from THE PUMP Bistro and our drinking session till 4am! It was just awesome! And yes, the grilled sausages do go with the beer! It was nice right!!?? We will do it again soon in KL. Kid, you are always busy, good to see you again in Singapore, hope to catch up with you more! Agnes and Peter, you guys are just awesome! Thanks Peter for the BEER!

I also met some photographers from Singapore, Charlie, Mathew, Ukay, William, Damian Tan. Thank you for the hospitality! Charlie, I love the light painting you showed us in your studio.You are so talented! See you in Kuching soon! Mathew, thanks for showing your studio to us! William, your tips, excellent!

I will post more photos soon, just waiting for the photos from Jim, you are not going to charge me right Jim? haha!

They booked me about a year ago, and I can still remember our lunch appointment at the Sarawak Club. It was a pleasant lunch, enjoyed it a lot. We discussed what we wanted for the shot. Its my habit to get to know the couple before the shoot. Jason and Irene, you are a wonderful couple and we will miss seeing you coming to our studio!

Watch out for some exciting news tomorrow, do come back and check it out yourself!!! It’s gonna rock!!

“THE EYES OF A PHOTOJOURNALIST”

Alvin Leong Academy of Photography is proud to present ‘The Eyes of a Photojournalist’, a photography workshop by Jimin Lai, a renowned photojournalist.

Jimin Lai has approximately 15 years experience and he has worked for Agence France-Presse (AFP), The Star Newspaper, Reuters Ltd. News Agency and Asia PR Publishing. His extensive experience has seen him traveling worldwide including Afghanistan, East Timor, Australia, the Philippines, Thailand, Brunei, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, and Pakistan, covering assignments which include a wide range of topics from politics to post-war and sports.

Through his eyes as a photojournalist, he has captured timeless images which touched the lives of people all over the world by having his images published in countless newspapers and magazines around the globe. His pictures contains messages of immense depth and emotion, and has appeared on the front pages of USA Today, The Times UK, The International Herald Tribune, New Straits Times, The Star, The Sun, Berita Harian, Utusan Malaysia, Newsweek, Asia Times, Business Week, and many more major newspapers worldwide.

He will share his experiences as a traveling photojournalist, impart his knowledge on what is required to be a good photojournalist, and how to capture images that will inspire viewers.

‘The Eyes of a Photojournalist’ workshop presents an excellent opportunity to meet and learn from the best in the business.

Brought to you exclusively by Alvin Leong Academy of Photography.

‘The Eyes of a Photojournalist’ will be held in the following venue:

• Location: Kuching, Sarawak.
• Workshop: 2.5 days.
• Date: 12 - 14 December 2008.
• Fees: RM1500 per person.

(RM300 discount for early registration - on or before 20 November 2008.)

• Limited to 25 persons.

Hurry call up now at +6082 570 818 or register online at www.alvinleongacademy.com

You may check out this current month CLICK magazine for more of Jimin’s profile and work.

Below are some images from Jimin.

Below - A Bomb Victim - Young Afghan Girl Staring Out at an Open Window in Ouetta, Afghanistan

Below - A Landmine Victim - Kabul, Afghanistan

Below - Servicing work on an aircraft engine at US Air Base in Afghanistan

Below - Tun Dr Mahathir Mohammad

After months of long and lengthy discussions, accessments etc, we are proud to present to you Alvin Leong Academy of Photography. Sorry for not updating my blog.. the main reason is this.. Let me tell you more about this, (i have taken out the excerpt from the website :))

Open University Malaysia in collaboration with Alvin Leong Academy of Photography is dedicated to providing the highest quality education to individuals wishing to develop their skills in the art and science of photography.

We offer quality instruction in a practical time frame. Our programmes are intense and comprise of well-rounded studies of photographic skills and creative vision. Students will learn how to master photography through the expertise of our instructors who are also professional photographers.

Alvin Leong Academy of Photography is designed for anyone who aspires to a career in photography. Whether you are completely new to the field or seek new skills to advance an established career, our educational philosophy of “learning by doing” can provide you with the artistic, technical, and business expertise needed to succeed.

We help train your artistic eye as you master the camera. You will develop an individual style and leave with an amazing portfolio. As one of the nation’s premier photography schools, our aim is to train you to be the next top photographer.

We are offering the following programmes;

Certificate in Photography

Executive Diploma in Photography and

Professional Diploma in Photography

For our Professional Diploma in Photography programme, students can decide to take the following specialisation, namely;

a) Photojournalism
b) Wedding Photojournalism
c) Wedding Photographer
d) Sports
e) Nature
f) Advertorial
g) Travel
h) Commercial
i) Fine Art
j) Portraiture

All Certificates and/or Diplomas will be awarded by Open University Malaysia.

for more information you may go to Alvin Leong Academy.