FPPF TO HOST 34TH PHOTOWORLD ASIA 2020
By Domingo P. Herras
Manila
January 27, 2020
THEME: “TRAVEL AND LIFESTYLE”
Group photo at the trade launch. Sponsors who attended were Fujifilm, Aperture Trading, Shutter Masters Pro, Henry’s Cameras, Lightroom Corp, Vet Specialists VSI, Sony Philippines, The Book
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Federation of Philippine Photographer’s Foundation Inc.-(FPPF)), the longest existing reputable photographic educational institution and accredited TESDA Assessment Center in the Philippines will host this year’s biggest international photographer’s convention and trade exhibits commencing on Jan. 30 – Feb. 4, 2020, to be held at the Glorietta 2 in Makati for the (Photo and Trade Exhibits), and at the Asian Institute of Management - (AIM) Convention Center in Makati for the (Photographer’s Conference.)
The Playing of the Philippine National Anthem
FPPF Chairman Eduvegis Y. Huang has announced that Photoworld Asia 2020 is the 34th edition of annual international photographer’s conference of photographers from the neighboring Asian countries and, with the active participation of different camera clubs and organizations affiliated with FPPF within the country and Filipino FPPF members and professional photographers from overseas. She also praised and commended the overwhelming continued support and cooperation extended to the Federation by major sponsoring photographic business industry and establishments in the country.
Left photo: Photo World Asia 2020 Chairman James Singlador announcing the photography trade show and international photographers’ conference.; Right photo: 2d. FPPF Director Francis Rivera also addressed the trade sponsors. “We hope that through the projects of FPPF like Photo World Asia, more people will be interested in photography,” he said.
FPPF officials meeting with a representative of Lumix cameras. (Photo Brian Lee)
The photography trade show and exhibits runs from (Jan. 30-Feb. 4) at the Glorietta in Ayala is free and is open to the public. The international photographer’s convention at AIM Makati from (Jan. 31-Feb.2) needs registration and an entrance fee.
FPPF’s Brian Lee and FPPF Chair Mrs. Eduviges Y. Huang briefed the trade sponsors on updated policies of Ayala Corporation regarding trade exhibition booths.
Photographers and individuals from overseas who wants to developed and improved their photographic skills and explore what photography is all about can register and may still join the conference by visiting www.photoworldmanila.com or log on at Photoworld Asia 2020 Photo Tradeshow And Convention.
Brian Lee gesturing to explain details about booth specifications .
Left photo: Chairman James Singlador introducing to the body some Speakers during the PWA 2020 Speaker's Forum; Right photo: Boyet Guevarra of Nayon Photographers Club and Cha Pagdilao of Prima Camera Club emceed for the trade launch.
With this year’s theme, “Lifestyle and Travel”, Photoworld Asia 2020 aims to provide participants acquire new techniques and technical know-how from the collated expertises from among invited experienced professional resource speakers; and to provide participants, with a roadmaps, different photographic modules and explore opportunities and experience how to developed and improved their craft through the photographer’s convention, according to FPPF President and Projector Director Pablo “Ka Lito” N. Beltran during an interview.
Speakers' forum for the Photoworld Asia 2020 Convention at ACCM Jan 31-Feb 2. at Max Greenbelt 1. January 16
Photoworld Asia 2020 Chairman James Singlador commenting on the importance and essence of this year’s theme during the launching of the project said - “Aside from documenting our travels, we know that commercial travel photography provides imagery for a thrillion-dollar global tourism industry because we are photographing hotel destinations, resorts, tourist attractions, sceneries, adventures, local events, cultures and customs that are being used for advertising, merchandising and print sales. While Lifestyle photography aims to capture the art and stories of our everyday lives and inspire people at different times. Our logo reflects, which is a photoman travelling with a navigator sign, symbolizes our theme “Travel and Lifestyle.
World Cup Photo Contest Chairman Cynch Pagdilao Emceed during the project launching program.
Fifteen 15 renowned foreign and Filipino professional photographers, who will be sharing their varied techniques of specializations and expertises in photography with their respective topics are - Sara Black (U.S.A.) - “Fashion Photography”, Stuart Dee (Canada) – “Creative Travel Photography”, Guarav Chadha (India) “Travel Photography” and, from the Philippines - Dalareich Polot - “Social Enterpreneurship”, Pepe Diokno – “Video/Cinematography”, Mike Sia -“Wedding and Lifestyle”, Edwin Suson – “Jumstart Your Financial Future”, -Amos Manlangit – “A Blast From The Past Peeking Into The Arts Of The Future”, Cris Magsino – “Finding Your Fashion In Photography”, Betty Lalana-“The Wild Side of Photography Animal Photography”, Dariel and Catherine Quiogue – “Seeking Zen”, Alex Ruelo – “Hybrid Photo/Video”, Edwin Tuyay – “My Life After Photojournalism” and Rey Sta. Ana – “Creating Professional Quality Wild Life Images With Field-Tested Techniques”.
Photo World Asia 2020 supporting and participating sponsors were NIKON, CANON, LUMIX, SONY, FUJIFILM, PICTUREBOOKS, HENRY’S CAMERAS, SIGMA, ABACUS-WD-SANDISK, THE BOOK BT PHOTOKEEPS, LACIE, VIZEN MARKETING, HSBC, PHOTOBOOK PHILIPPINES, APERTURE TRADING CORPORATION, VETS SPECIALISTS, ASTECH PENGSON, COLENT MARKETING PHILIPPINES, INC., COBY’S GEAR AND GADGETS, , INC., WONDER PHOTO SHOP, I-CLICK DIGISHOP CORP., PERFECT SHOT/ACER, TCA DIGITAL SQUARE/ASUS, CAMERAHAUS and the FPPF Institutional and Media Partners: AYALA CENTER, GLORIETTA,, AYALA MALLS, PHOTOWORLD CUP, CAFÉ PURO, COMFOODS, WAZZUP.PH, MANILA BULLETIN, BUSINESS MIRROR
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PHOTO CREDITS: All Photos Courtesy of FPPF President and Project Director Pablo N. Beltran ….Except those 2 Photos with name indicated taken by Brian Lee
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Sources:
Personal Interview
Data Inputs from www.photoworldmanila.com
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