Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Policy
Registration is not transferrable. All cancellation requests must be received in writing via e-mail to info@wedshooter.tv. All cancellation requests received on or before December 8, 2010 will receive a refund minus an administrative fee of RM50 for the conference registration & RM150 for the workshop registration. No refund will be given for cancellation requests received after December 8, 2010. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@wedshooter.tv.

Disclaimer
Creative Asia reserves all rights to change any publicized conference details without further notice and has the final say on any matter relating to the conference. Creative Asia reserves the right to change speakers and topics in the event of their unavailability due to unforeseen circumstances.

Is this conference for professional photographers only? Are there any pre-requisites?
The only pre-requisites are humility and hunger to learn. Anyone, professional or amateurs who has that, will benefit greatly from Creative Asia.

Is this a wedding photography conference?
Our speaking lineup is well represented by world class editorial, commercial, photojournalism portrait and wedding photographers, naturally Creative Asia will have a strong flavour of people photography.

I do not reside in Malaysia. Can I attend too?
This is a regional event. We welcome you with open arms, no matter where you are from. Our one-day seminar led by Joe McNally in January 2010, we hosted 380 participants from 12 countries. In 2011, with an expanded conference format, we expect a larger crowd.

Can you give recommendations and directions for traveling participants?
Yes, of course! We want you to maximize every dollar of your hard earned money. Sign up our e-newsletter and you'll be first to get any discounts for hotel, food and parties.

I would like to find roommates to share rooms and save some money. How do I do that?
Our Facebook page is a great place to meet fellow participants & coordinate accommodation.

This is a single-page website. Is that all?
We are a small team of creative minds working day and night to put this together. By 3 August 2010, everything we have sketched, planned and colored will come to life.

Why do you end the Super Early Bird Registration on the day you bring the full fledge site live?
We understand if you need to have all the information before you decide. It's totally fair. However if you are an early adopter who like what you've seen so far and are ready to jump right in, you will enjoy the biggest savings EVER. We won't repeat this offer again.

How do I pay?
We accept all Master and Visa credit cards. Funds transfers from Malaysian banks are also accepted. All transactions are done via our website with secured connection.

I am sold. But what's your cancellation policy?
Registration is not transferrable. All cancellation requests must be received in writing via e-mail to workshops@wedshooter.tv. All cancellation requests received on or before December 8, 2010 will receive a refund minus a RM50 administrative fee. No refund will be given for cancellation requests received after December 8, 2010. If you have any questions, please contact us at workshops@wedshooter.tv.

9:00am - 5:00pm

Print Judging


7:00pm - 7:30pm

Opening Ceremony


7:30pm - 9:00pm Opening Keynote

Reinventing Myself, 30 Years On by Joe McNally

Lighting

From a hardcore news photographer, National Geographic, to THE guy for highly complex lighting assignments, authoring four books, Joe McNally had done them all. Changes is the only guarantee in a photographer´s life. Embracing them will help us stay relevant. Find out how Joe pushes the limit of his vision and shoots.


8:00am - 10:00am Session 2

Visual Story Telling by Mike Langford

This lecture will cover the visual story telling process as applied to Travel photography, Photo Essays and to books of all types including: Cook Books, Children's Books, Educational books and Coffee table books. The knowledge to be shared in this lecture will help anyone who has an idea that they wish to fully realise in the form of a book or a photo essay or even in the form of an audio visual.

Regardless what type of photography you are involved in, this two-hour lecture should both educate and inspire all photographers.

10:30am - 12:30pm Session 3

A Colorful World by Manny Librodo

Photoshop

Take your post processing skills to the next level. Renown for his surreal & poetic processing skills, Manny will show you how he visualizes his final image and equip you with the tools and skills required to make an image stand out from the crowd.

2:00pm - 4:00pm Session 4

King of Wedding Filmmaking by Jason Magbanua

Video

130 weddings a year. 130 Same Day Edits. 130 short form-videos annually. And yet--how does this wedding filmmaker keep the quality, reap the awards and share the video love to colleagues from around the world? At Creative Asia, Jason will share his experiences balancing business with art. Voted a top 25 wedding filmmaker in the world, including a four Gold Award winner at WEVA 2009, Jason will rock your world.

4:30pm - 6:30pm Session 5

Photoshop for show and Photoshop for dough! by Daniel Capobianco

Photoshop

In todays tough economic climate, we need to process our files and create amazing images as fast and effective as possible. However, as artists, we always look to push the boundaries with our images and spend lots of time on them, especially for awards.

The secret is to have two separate processes... one for your art and for making money.

Daniel will show skill sets for both scenarios and dispel the myth that to make money you don't go into Photoshop. Photoshop skills for speed and Photoshop for art.

7:30pm - 9:00pm Session 6

The Showdown by various speakers

Three of our speakers will go head to head in a LIVE shoot moderated by Joe McNally. Each photographer will have 20mins to shoot their subject who will be a surprise model. The photographers will be provided with one white seamless background but they will be free to choose any location within the auditorium. They will also have access to a variety of lighting options: small flashes, strobes or ambient. They will each have 10mins to make their edit and retouch if required.


8:00am - 10:00am Session 7

Standing Out from the Crowd by Dane Sanders

Business

Ever feel invisible with you business? Like everyone else is shining but no matter how hard you work, no one is appreciating all that you're doing? If you want to change all that, come join Dane Sanders as he takes you on a two hour conversation that may change how you approach your photography forever.

10:30am - 12:30pm Session 8

Reinventing Group Photography by Michael Greenberg

Lighting, Posing

Transforming a classic shot into a priceless photograph that will outlive you. Renown for his Renaissance-inspired epic group photos, Michael takes you behind the scenes for an intimate look at how he created these art pieces. This financially rewarding genre of photography creates meaningful images that will be passed down through the generations.

2:00pm - 4:00pm Session 9

Guerilla Lighting: Fast & Furious by Louis Pang

Lighting, Inspiration

Guerilla fighters look to inflict maximum damage with the simplest and most portable weapons. Likewise, in guerilla lighting, our weapons of choice are usually portable and quick to setup, allowing us to achieve big results with simple tools.

This lecture will explore the possibilities of achieving great results on a wedding day with a single assistant and several highly portable tools. Harness the power of TTL speedlights to produce commercial studio-like results. Learn to use light modifiers and color gels to bring fresh impetus to your photography. Don’t let adverse lighting conditions hold you hostage. Regain control with Guerilla Lighting.

7:30pm - 9:00pm Awards & Closing Ceremony

The inaugural Creative Asia Awards night will unveil the proud winners of the print competition. Who will be Creative Asia´s Photographer of the Year?


*program subject to change without prior notice