QUICK NAVIGATION, updated on Tuesday, June 30, 2009,Day time telephone :(65) 6235-0021,By email : Contact me
1. LATEST WORKSHOP CALENDAR Your latest photography class and workshop calendar in Singapore.	Copyright J. Arifin.2009. Rajasthan,India
2. WORKSHOP TESTIMONIALS (See the difference we made) See what others have said about us.
3. OUR COMPLETE PHOTOGRAPHY PROGRAMS & Fees Program overview from basic camera capture skill to digital workflow .

Welcome to Nature @ Work, Photography course, class and workshop Singapore

John Arifin is a nature & wildlife photographer and educator based in Singapore. He contributes his photographs and story write ups on nature and wildlife of Asia in various regional magazines such as Asian Geographic, Asian Photography, Photo Video-i and Birds of Australia - Wingspan ( for birds and birdwatchers) and Spa Asia. John does corporate assignments and photography course, class, workshop & talk. He regularly coaches photography course, class and workshop in Singapore.

( More about John Arifin), ( More on Photo Gallery of John Arifin), ( More on testimonials from previous photo workshop participants )

Because your TIME is IMPORTANT ........
And instruction manuals still can't teach all these ........
in just 12 hours

WELCOME TO EFFECTIVE PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE,
CLASS, LESSON AND WORKSHOP

Located in downtown Singapore near Orchard Road.

Lecture & field trip to maximize your learning experience.

Led and developed by experienced photographer.

Workshops are conducted within 3 days (normally over a weekend, 3 - 4 hours each day )

Classes offer different skill levels in small group

Be inspired by the power of photography

If you have been using " automatic or AUTO " mode & your pictures have not been consistently satisfactory. Or you could be overwhelmed with the various buttons that you had no clue of what they were for. Or confused by the technology jargons and puzzled by the digital revolutions.
Our professional imaging workshops and courses will unlock your power and give yourself a head-start to master the camera.

==See the difference we made==

Nature Photography & Birding News, May 7,2009, Singapore

Rare image of the Dulit Frogmouth, may be the first image of the bird photographed in the wild
in Sarawak Malaysian Borneo.

The Dulit Frogmouth, Batrachostomus harterti is an extremely rare bird sought after by many bird-watchers and currently, not much is known about its behavior. A submontain species belonging to the family ‘Podargidae’, Dulit Frogmouths are curious-looking, intriguing nocturnal birds related to the nightjars, but are however adapted to live inside the forest. These birds were found in a few remote mountains of Sarawak.

Our team flew over mountains and cruised across rivers deep in the heart of Borneo’s tropical rainforest in our quest for this elusive bird. To date, only 7 known specimens of the skin have been collected in natural history museums between the years of 1950 to 1958. Reliable sources state that fewer than 5 people have actually witnessed the rare sight of the Dulit Frogmouth in its natural environment since 2004.

Indeed, by sheer chance, in the midst of our arduous night staking out in the Borneo rainforest, we might have very well been the first to photograph the rare Dulit Frogmouth in high quality digital images in the wild on night of 24 April 2009, during our photography expedition to Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo.

Updated 30 June, 2009
N@W Professional photography course and workshop Singapore.
Photo by Ronny Fossen , Intermediate & Creative Workshop ,camera Nikon D300

Updated on June 30, 2009
July 2009		August 2009		September 2009
11,12,13	WS 101 Basic Photography Workshop	5 to 11 August	Nature Photo Safari Borneo (Detail coming soon) 7 Day 6 Night		To be announced.
18,19,20	WS102 Beyond Basic Photography	14 August	Adobe Lightroom 2.3
22,23,34	WS 101 Basic Photography Workshop (Weekday)	15,16,17	WS 101 Basic Photography Workshop
25,26,27	WS 201 Intermediate & Creative Workshop	22,23,24 August	WS201 Intermediate & Creative Workshop

Course #	REGULAR WORKSHOPS	3 Day Workshop	Timing	FEES
WS 101 WEEKEND	BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNER	Saturday Sunday Monday	2 PM-6 PM 8AM -12 NOON 7:30 PM-10 PM	S$320 S$300*
WS 101 WD WEEKDAY	BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY (WEEKDAY) FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNER	Weekdays	9AM- 1 PM ( Actual day may change depending on the group)	S$320 S$300*
WS 102 WEEKEND	BEYOND BASIC FOR ENTHUSIAST	Saturday Sunday Monday	2 PM-6 PM 8AM -12 NOON 7:30 PM-10 PM	S$320 S$300*
WS 201 WEEKEND	INTERMEDIATE & CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY	Saturday Sunday Monday	8AM - 12 NOON 4 PM-7:30PM 7:30PM-10 PM	S$320 S$300*
Weekday	ADOBE PHOTOSHOP LIGHTROOM 2.3	Wednesday	9AM - 2 PM	S$168
WS 202 WEEKEND	MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY	Saturday Sunday Monday or Tuesday	2 PM-6 PM 8AM -12 NOON 7:30 PM-10 PM	S$320 S$300*
WS 501	ONE ON ONE Personal Coaching	FLEXIBLE		Contact us
SCHOOL	NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP FOR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL	Depending on ECA program and club activities.		Contact us
CORPORATE	TRAINING & TALK ON PHOTOGRAPHY	3-4 hour per session. One or two sessions.		Contact us
		*EARLY BIRDS ARE THOSE WHO PAY 10 DAYS BEFORE THE WORKSHOP

What type of photographer are you ?
Beginner or enthusiast ?
Compact digital camera or digital SLR users ?

Beginner/Absolute beginner WS 101:

You are new to photography and love to snap pictures of family members and capture your travel moments. You want to get rid of those blur images and improve your indoor shoots.

Your camera
You may have a compact digital camera or just about planning to buy one. You normally use the AUTO mode to shoot. You have always wanted to capture those moments like sunset and night scene but not sure where to start. How about portrait with natural light ? You just want to get out of the AUTO mode or you want to learn how to do things the MANUAL way.

Come and join us in WS 101 for Basic Photography for absolute beginners. See schedule below

What is in " Basic Photography WS 101
For Absolute Beginners " ?

Maximizing your camera exposure and metering modes
Controlling shutter speed & aperture.
Establish good habit for taking good pictures.
Create composition that conveys power and story.
Unleash your own creativity through photography.
Be inspired by the beauty of nature and more.

Who should attend WS 101 ?

New to photography (within 6 months)
Been shooting " AUTO" mode all the time.
Just bought a digital camera within the last 3 months.
Want to shoot beyond snap shots.
Plan to buy a camera soon.
Plan to travel with a new camera.
If you are puzzled by the various functions of the compact digital camera or your new D-SLR.
THIS IS THE WORKSHOP FOR YOU WHICH YOU WILL LEARN IN ONE WEEKEND.

Enthusiast/Serious amateur WS 102:

You have been taking pictures for at least 6 months or even a film user for many years. You will shoot anything from landscape, people, scenery, firework, travel... you name it. You want to take better photograph. You want to be outstanding in your image and develop your style. You want to maximize your D-SLR to the fullest.

Your camera
You probably have just invested or upgraded into Digital SLR with a few lenses. You know about aperture, shutter speed and ISO. You are not sure how to maximize your camera. Should you take Jpeq or RAW.
How about Adobe RGB or sRGB ? Leaving every decision to the camera ? How to creatively control digital exposure without spending too much time behind the computer.

Come and join us in workshop 102 for Beyond Basic Photography Workshop. See schedule below

What is in " Beyond Basic Photography WS 102
For Photo enthusiast" ?

Maximizing your camera exposure and metering modes .
Learn the manual way.
Creative control & composition
Zone metering & other metering.

Hyper focus

Custom white balance

AEB (auto exposure bracketing) strategy and more

Shooting RAW

Who should attend WS 102 ?

More than 6 months experience in photography.
Preferably someone already with a D-SLR.
Have some understanding of Av,Tv, P...WB...etc
Been a film SLR user or D-SLR user for sometime.
Been shooting various subjects from people to places.
Wanting to go to the next level in mastering photography.
Serious about image quality and optimization.
THIS IS THE WORKSHOP FOR YOU WHICH YOU WILL LEARN IN ONE WEEKEND.

You either attend WS 101 or WS 102 ( then continue to WS 201 or Adobe Photoshop Lightroom)

Testimonials

Testimonials (Here are our success stories to share with you written by our recent participants from various workshops.)

I had previously attended a Basic Photography Course but after completing it found I still did not have a clear understanding of the basics of photography and found it all rather confusing. I then decided to look for another course and after some research came across John's website. I have just completed the Basic WS101 course and now really feel I have learnt and understand the concepts. John has a great way of explaining the complicated and technical side of the subject into a clear and easy way of understanding it. The small class size with plenty of interaction is another bonus. I now have a lot more confidence and inspiration than before I went on the course and am really excited about building on what I learnt. If you want to learn more about Photography, don't look any further, I would highly recommend John's courses.

Alison, March 2009,Nikon D70S

I really enjoyed this workshop as well as our private 1 on 1 lesson. you have really been instrumental in my learning curve and in a few weeks time I 'd like to schedule another session with you to learn more about how to take good photographs and learn more advanced techniques.

Katherine, March 2009,Nikon D3X, 1on 1 and WS 201

I have to say I really enjoyed the course. Your approach is very good in that you got to grips with my level of knowledge before giving guidance and advice.The tips you gave me have proved very useful and I am now looking at more opportunities to try out panning.

Ian, Nikon D300,1 on 1 workshop with Adobe Lightroom

Thanks again for another inspirational weekend. I've come away with a wealth of new knowledge and am confident enough to go out there in the field and get shooting macro!

Dawn, February 2009,Nikon D60,Macro Photography Workshop
See Dawns website here

I just wanted to thank you for the class this weekend. It was really terrific. I never thought that I could get my exposure skills to this kind of level in just a couple of days. The quality of the pictures I was able to take with your guidance was incredible. The results are absolutely magic. Thank you again for your guidance.

Tam, Sony Alpha 200, Macro 1 on 1 workshop

Thanks for the macro course, it was fantastic and I loved it! I'm going to take more macro photographs this weekend,

Kelly, February 2009,Canon 50D,Macro Photography Workshop

John gave me a 6 hour personal lesson tailored to a variety of my needs. I found the session to be excellent in every regard. I have books on photography, many very good, but what . John was able to do was take my interest, level, and where I wanted to take my photography all into consideration and weave the elements necessary for me to understand into each hour. He made everything relevant, simple, and built on the basics verifying that I really understood the core concepts before taking the next level. I found that in the end, not only did I understand my camera and how to maximise the features, but I also felt that the field of photography (professional photography) was demystified and that the only things stopping me what my time and experience. I was very impressed in John's flexibility in setting up and delivering a tailored program. It was an excellent way to accelerate my skill and quality of photos.

Straiton, IT Director, 1 on 1 workshop

They have started their journeys, haven't you?
Read more about their photographic journeys

Nature @ Work offers different types of photography workshop, lesson and course for digital photographers in Singapore. We provide group photography workshop and
personal photography coaching (one on one ).

WS 101 Basic Photography Class, Course and Workshop
If you have absolutely no photographic background or just had your camera for
6-12 months or even planning to buy your new camera, the WS 101 will be most suitable photography workshop for you. This workshop will show you how to utilize the various function of the digital camera and how to compose effectively. (Weekend or weekday)

WS 102.Beyond Basic Photography class, course and workshop
If you are familiar with some of the functions of the camera but not able integrate
all the knowledge that you have known or you have been a film user for sometime. WS 102 will be suitable for you to understand in-depth in the concept and practical photography knowledge to bring you a step further in the digital world.

WS 201 & WS 202. Photography Class, Course and Workshop
For Basic, you either take WS 101 or WS 102, but not both. Intermediate and Creative workshop are for those who have a good understanding of the camera functions and basic photographic theory. Macro photography workshop specializes in just that particular field.

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 ( Photography Workflow )

The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom will help you integrate , manage and edit your
images from capture to printing and web gallery. It is about the digital workflow management.

Photo left : Adobe Lightroom Workshop with John Arifin at ACE Training Centre, Singapore.

Canon EOS 5D,Canon EOS 50D, Canon EOS 40D,Canon EOS 450D, Canon EOS 400D,Canon EOS 1000		Nikon D3X, Nikon D700, Nikon D300,Nikon D90, Nikon D80, Nikon D70,Nikon D60 Nikon D40
	Canon users It is all about you. You probably own a digital camera now or planning to buy one soon. You are wondering how to maximize your camera if not overwhelmed by the features that is not easy to understand. Join us in the 3 day workshop to learn how to maximize your camera and enjoy your photography journey.		Nikon users If you have been using Automatic mode every time. You have not maximize the camera features yet. AUTO mode works pretty well when the situation is ideal ( bright sun light, things are stationary ). But when lighting is dim and subject is moving you will have an uphill task in getting satisfactory photos . Picture will turn blur, too dark, or too bright. Join us in the 3 day workshop to learn how to maximize your camera and enjoy your photography journey
	Olympus E-system users Olympus E1 and E3, Olympus E 300 and E330, Olympus E 500 & E510 & 520 Olympus E 410 & E420 and 620 Olympus E-30, Join us in the 3 day workshop to learn how to maximize your camera and enjoy your photography journey.		Sony Alpha D-SLR users Sony Alpha 200,Sony Alpha 350,Alpha 700, Join us in the 3 day workshop to learn how to maximize your camera and enjoy your photography journey.

Gift Voucher for Photography Workshop
You can purchase a gift voucher for someone who love photography. The price of the voucher is S$ 320 per person for group workshop. Gift voucher can also be purchased for 1 on 1 private workshop for those who cannot attend the group workshop. For detail of private 1 on 1 please Contact us	Voucher will be valid for 3 months. For group workshop Gift Voucher, the recipient can sign up any of the three workshop such as Basic, Intermediate or Macro. Voucher will be sent to the recipient as soon as payment is received. For private 1 on 1 gift voucher, the recipient can arrange the time separately.

Nature Photography Trip

If you have been wanting to go overseas for a photography trip
(a trip designed just for photographers) and spend time learning on location to improve your photography skills.....

Join us in 2009 for a nature photography trip

Contact me

You can tell us

where you would like to go ?
How many days can you be away for ?
What you would like to photograph ?

TESTIMONIALS PHOTOGRAPHY Course ,
Class & workshop. See the difference we made.

Over the years we have coached many people on photography for them to discover their talents through the intensive trainings in small group.
Our goal is to make learning fun and effective in the shortest possible time
by allowing our participants discover their passions.

Here are our success stories and testimonials to share. They are from all walks of life and they could be complete beginners or experienced users.

Let them tell you their experience and how the workshops had opened their eyes into the beautiful world of photography. They have started their journeys, have you?
Read more about their photographic journeys

INTERMEDIATE & CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP, COURSE (THE WALKING PHOTOGRAPHY TOURS IN SINGAPORE ) WS201

For those who have the basic photography knowledge, there is no better way to explore Singapore than on foot with your camera. Walking photo tour are increasingly more popular with the benefit of learning various photography skills as well as enjoying the local amenities in Little India and Clarke Quay Singapore. Sip your tea or coffee as we go through some our lesson. Simple but effective & unique way to learn photography in Singapore. Prerequisites : A good basic understanding on how to operate the camera & the control of exposure is necessary. uuu

Nature @ Work

PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE , CLASS, WORKSHOP SINGAPORE

Photography is a journey ( it is a mean to an end but not an end in itself). If you have been taking pictures for at least 6 months or even a film user for many years. You want to take better photograph. You want to be outstanding in your image and develop your style. You want to maximize your D-SLR to the fullest. Join us in the WS 102 BEYOND BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS, COURSE, WORKSHOP. (See photography workshop testimonials)

Speed up your learning curve and save time. Learn beyond the manual and have full control over your camera. If you have been using Auto or P mode every time. You have not maximize the camera features yet.

AUTO & P mode work pretty well when the situation is ideal ( bright sun light, things are stationary ).
How could you possibly improve ? How have others learnt ? What kind of photographer are you ? uuu

How to become a POWER SHOOTER ?

Learn basic photography course workshop Singapore.

It is all about you.
You probably own a digital camera now or planning to buy one soon. You are wondering how to maximize your camera if not overwhelmed by the features that is not easy to understand.

You have either read the camera manual (reluctantly ) or having information over-load . In other word, you may be confused and may feel lost . Worst still, you may have a holiday coming soon and wanting to capture those perfect sceneries and family photos to share your happy moments with others.

Are you alone ? No. You are not alone.

If you have been using Automatic mode every time. You have not maximize the camera features yet. AUTO mode works pretty well when the situation is ideal ( bright sun light, things are stationary ). But when lighting is dim and subject is moving you will have an uphill task in getting satisfactory photos . Picture will turn blur, too dark, or too bright .

However, if you understand the basics of photography, you can learn how to solve your problem and create better pictures. Better still, since your mind is thinking (not the camera ), you will become a better shooter or what I call a POWER SHOOTER. Once you learn and understand the basic concept in photography you can control your image.

Above: Before. Just using AUTO mode.

Right: After
learning the basics in
photography in the workshop.

Turn something ordinary into extra ordinary. Photos by Katherine Lye using Nikon D40X on kit lens. June 2007

PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE, CLASS, LESSON, TALK, WORKSHOP SINGAPORE
Click " here" or " WORKSHOP" above for next workshop dates and fees

John leads the monthly photography workshop, class, course in Singapore. The 3 day intensive photography, course, class, lesson and workshop is designed for participants who want to master their camera beyond the camera manual and to understand the principles and the art of photography by getting out of the AUTO mode.

Time is important. Learn how to master your camera with our monthly photography workshop class, course in small group for an effective learning experience suitable for both absolute beginners and amateurs. Not sure about shutter speed, aperture, ISO, depth of field and composition, WS 101 or WS 102 may be the workshop for you.

If you have been using Automatic or AUTO mode & your pictures have not been consistently satisfactory. Or you could be overwhelmed with the various buttons that you had no clue of what they were for. Or confused by the technology jargons and puzzled by the digital revolutions. Our professional imaging workshops and courses will unlock your power and give yourself a head-start to master the camera. uuu
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Learn Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.3 ®™
workshop, course & class Singapore

Learning Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.3 ®™ LR

I am a firm believer that good image starts with good photograph. Understanding Adobe Photoshop Lightroom ®™ will enable you to improve your image further and manage your workflow better.

Adobe Lightroom simplifies photography from shoot to finish to accelerate your workflow. It allows non destructive editing, efficient image viewing for evaluation and comparison.

Good photographs start from good image.

What will be covered in the Adobe Lightroom 2.0 workshop ?
Course content:

Half day course from 8:00 am to 1 pm on Saturday.
One hour of shooting with your camera for sample images.
Importing and organizing your images.
Adding your identity plate, copyright and contact details
Assigning and editing keywords.
Viewing and comparing your images
Rating your images
Collection structure in LIBRARY
Batch conversion & synchronizing
Processing images in RAW and JPEG
Black and white mixer
Colour adjustment & sharpening
Exporting images and developing slide show
Printing your images and web gallery in HTML and flash.

TYPICAL SITUATION FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS
1. You come back with a few hundreds or a few thousands images

2. You down load into your computer and you select the good images. Tedious PROCESS ? Are you spending more time behind the computer ? Is the digital workflow slowing you down ?

3. How do you organize and edit them quickly for printing or web gallery ?

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom ®™ will improve your image management and digital workflow from RAW to final products.

WHO IS LIGHTROOM FOR ?
Anyone who shoots a lot of images, who needs to organize and get things done quickly.

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom ®™ is not designed to replace Adobe Photoshop CS3®™. It is part of the Photoshop family designed to help photographers from the ground up for professional and advanced photographers with enhance experience when using RAW.

Before Adobe Lightroom, develop mode, tonal adjustment left
After Adobe Lightroom, Develop mode, tonal adjustment.

PHOTOGRAPHY IN SINGAPORE SCHOOLS
Learning photography in School in Singapore .The workshop, course, class is designed for students in school for various levels; from upper primary school, secondary school up to Junior college who want to explore nature through photography through their digital cameras. The workshop covers field techniques on composition exposure, depth of field and macro photography. A field trip to the nature reserve or park will be conducted to explore local floras and faunas. Please contact us.

Action learning
" It is a process of learning photography through doing " that develops skill through practical experience.

Our program not only include integrate curriculum taught in lecture but structured learning through outdoor field trip all done in small group that allow participants enough time to discuss technical questions during the photography workshop.

PHOTO WORKSHOP NEWSLETTER-
We do send out electronic photography workshop newsletter for those who wish to be informed about our activities (about once a month or every two month).

Please feel free to drop us your e-mail address.
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Because your TIME is IMPORTANT ........And instruction manuals still can't teach all these ........in just 12 hours WELCOME TO EFFECTIVE PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE, CLASS, LESSON AND WORKSHOP

Testimonials (Here are our success stories to share with you written by our recent participants from various workshops.)

Nature @ Work offers different types of photography workshop, lesson and course for digital photographers in Singapore. We provide group photography workshop and personal photography coaching (one on one ).

Nature Photography Trip

If you have been wanting to go overseas for a photography trip (a trip designed just for photographers) and spend time learning on location to improve your photography skills..... Join us in 2009 for a nature photography trip

TESTIMONIALS PHOTOGRAPHY Course , Class & workshop. See the difference we made.