A not-to-be-missed event of the year!Montage 2008 seminar provides an excellent opportunity for the young photographers to have a greater insight into the professionalism and aesthetics of photography through its seminar. This seminar will be featuring 3 guest speakers namely, Mr. Chua Chye Teck, Mr. Skye Tan and Mr. Kelvin Koh to share their works and professional experience in Fine Art Photography, Fashion Photography and Wedding Journalism respectively.In addition, Montage 2008 will provide a short session of workshop for young photographers to have hands-on experience in taking portraiture during the model shoot which is specially arranged after the seminar.Details of the seminar are as follow. Date : 31 May 2008 Time : 11am -5pm Venue : University Cultural Centre Theatre, National University of Singapore. Ticket price:

• Normal $6
• Student $4

* Top-up additional $2 for model shoot (limited to 100 places only) ** Reception will be provided to the participants of seminarFree one way shuttle bus service will be provided from Clementi MRT station to University Cultural Centre. For more information about the seminar, please e-mail to info@montage.sg and further information about ticketing please e-mail to ticketing@montage.sg

Agenda

Time	Event
1030hr-1100hr	Registration
1100hr-1120hr	Arrival of Guest-Of-Honour (GOH) follow by GOH opening address
1130hr-1220hr	1st Speaker Presentation: Mr. Chua Chye Teck
	Topic: Fine art Photography
1220hr-1330hr	Opening of exhibition prints and reception
1330hr-1430hr	2nd Speaker Presentation: Mr. Skye Tan
	Topic: Fashion Photography
1430hr-1500hr	Prize presentation for the winner of Montage 2008
	Photography Competition
1500hr-1600hr	3rd Speaker Presentation: Mr. Kelvin Koh
	Topic: Wedding Photojournalism
1610hr	End of Seminar
1610hr-1710hr	Outdoor Model Photo Shoot

*Please note that the above timeline is an approximation. Agenda of the actual event may subject to changes.

The Speakers

Fine Art Photography: CHUA CHYE TECK

Chua Chye Teck is a visual artist who chooses photography as his preferred medium of expression. His recent achievements include a commissioned project by the International Photographers and Researchers Network (IPRN) to undergo a 3-month residency in the United Kingdom between 2006 and 2007. In 2005, he was selected to document the works of the Singapore Pavilion at the Aichi Expo in Nagoya, Japan. During the same year, he was also awarded a Certificate of Distinction in Photography for the 24th installment of the UOB Painting of the Year Competition. Chye Teck represented Singapore for “Asian Comments”, a 24-hour photography event held in the city centre of Copenhagen organized by the Asia-Europe Foundation in 2002. Since 1996, he has also exhibited in such diverse countries as Singapore, Bangladesh, Italy and Malaysia. Website: http://chyeteck.farm.sg/

 

Fashion Photography: SKYE TAN

Being referred as the "new wave" of fashion photographers by people in the industry these days, Skye's work have surfaced not only in many fashion magazines and campaigns in Singapore, but other Asian regions such as China, Hong Kong, Korea, Taiwan and Malaysia as well. His works have been featured in magazines such as Harpers Bazaar, L'Officiel, Style, Arena, August, Men's folio, Icon, Female, and Citta Bella.Being in the industry for merely 3 years, Skye have also worked with several International and local celebrities. some of the international star he have shot includes S.H.E (taiwanese trio band), Charlie Yeung (hong kong actress), Carl Ng (hongkong actor), and Roy chiu (Taiwan singer)Skye's aesthetic visions have stucked accord with many people working in the field of fashion internationally, his works have been presented in models portfolio worldwide and in agencies such as Elite, FORD, and IMG etc...During his trip to Berlin last summer, Skye "discovered" Julian Hennig. Hennig has since made headline in many fashion capitals and is also featured in the latest PRADA worldwide campaign s/s08. Website: http://www.skyetan.net/

 

Wedding Photojournalism: KELVIN KOH

Kelvin is a portrait and wedding photojournalist who founded Lightedpixels Photography. He loves photographing people and traveling and has done numerous bridal and wedding shoots overseas (the best of both!). His images are emotive, elegant and quirky, very often capturing defining moments that are simple yet powerful and moving. He has also won numerous awards at the Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA) and the Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association (AGWPJA). He was the highest ranked Singaporean photographer in the WPJA in 2007. Lightedpixels has also been named as “Best in Singapore for Wedding Photography” by the Singapore Tatler for 2007 and 2008.His works have also consistently appeared in Style Weddings, Her World Brides, Female Brides, The Straits Times, The New Paper and other International publications. Website: http://www.lightedpixels.com/

 

Getting there

The University Cultural Centre are located within the campus of the National University of Singapore.There are two main entrances to the campus along Clementi Road, which can be reached from Ayer Rajah Expressway on the north, or West Coast Road and Pasir Panjang Road on the south. There are public buses available, as well as internal shuttle bus services which serve the entire campus. There are also car parks for the public at various locations. Free shuttle bus service for participant of Montage 2008 Seminar only: From Clementi MRT Station to University Cultural Centre, NUS Public Bus Services Available: 95, 96, 151, 183, 188 Nearest MRT Station: Clementi Recommended Route: Take

Bus Service 96 from Clementi Bus Interchange. Bus Service 96 goes round in a loop via Kent Ridge Crescent.

Disclaimer: The Organiser, Presenter and sponsors are not responsible for any loss, injury, or damages to persons or property during the entire event, including but not restricted to the seminar, model shoot, breaks and intervals.