Exaggerating or Misleading?

​Photographer Justin Mott wrote a very relevant piece on his blog about the fine line between exaggerating and misleading and how some photographers dance across this very fine line.

Not going to paraphrase what he has already penned down very succinctly, but he makes a lot of valid points. It all boils down to integrity, something that I feel is very important for a photographer to have.

One of the reasons why this piece resonates with me is because an incident mentioned in the piece (which does not specifically identify the perpetrators or the locations) where misleaders have somewhat "muscled" (and I use this term very loosely) onto my "turf".

A must read for photographers or those interested in breaking into the industry and even if you don't agree with all it, it is something you definitely need to consider.

Junior Shooting Home Application Deadline Fast Approaching

​If you are between 15 and 18 years old, have a passion for and curious about a career in photography, then Junior Shooting Home by Objectifs is definitely a workshop that you want to sign up for. 

10 promising young photographers will be selected based on the strength of their portfolio and these lucky few will be mentored by a talented faculty comprising of local professional photographers Tan Ching Yee, Kong Chong Yew, Ore Huiying, Jean Qingwen Loo and Sam Chin.
 

Application forms are available here and remember that the deadline is April 27, 2013 so hurry and apply if you haven't already done so!

A New Client

Good working with the folks from SGX today. I have to say that I still have fun doing the occasional news assignment!

SGX-NLB MOU Signing Ceremony and Launch of SGX Investment Knowledge Gateway

Objectifs Artist Talk: Dita Alangkara

There will be an Objectifs Artist Talk this Saturday (6 April, 2013 from 4pm -5:30) where 

Dita Alangkara, Chief Photographer of the Associated Press Jakarta bureau, will talk about working as a photojournalist, working for a wire agency and also about the documentary scene in Indonesia. 

Dita started shooting professionally in 1996, freelancing for various foreign publications until finally joined the AP in 1999 and was appointed as chief photographer in 2008. During his career Dita has covered various stories in Asia-Pacific, among them are East Timor's breakaway from Indonesia in 1999, Bali bombings in 2002 and 2005, Aceh separatist conflict from 2000-2004, sectarian violence in Maluku islands, Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004, sports events like Australian Open tennis, Asian Games, Rugby World Cup and other major events. 

Open to public, free. Please pre-register on Facebook or email info@objectifs.com.sg / tel 62939782

​Dita is a great guy and very talented photographer. Definitely worth the time to go listen to him!

And we're live!

Thanks for all the support and well aimed kicks to the butt from my wife and friends. www.BryanV.com is finally relaunched and has a new home both online and on Facebook! Keep tuned here for updates on photos, photography, equipment reviews and more!

Almost ready for prime time.

​For those of you who have been waiting a long time (13 years in fact) for the update of the bryanv.com website, well the time is almost here! This new site has gone live as of 29 March, 2013, and the official launch of the new site will be on 1 April, 2013!

​No April Fools' joke either!