Aura the restrobar at Rodas,
the designer boutique ecotel at Hiranandani,
Powai is organizing a Foto Expo in which eminent
photographers from Powai Swapan Mukherjee,
Mahesh Hiremath, Dileep V.Bhatia, Mukesh Trivedi,
Venkatesh Hariharan and Suchit Nanda shall
be exhibiting their photographs.
Starting from 31st August, the exhibition
will continue till 3rdSeptember . The exhibition
will kick start with a fashion show titled
'Miss Photogenic' .
The highlight of the exhibition will be two
free workshops per day beginning 1st September
by all the participating photographers. On
all the days, the photographers shall give
presentations on various themes, talk about
their work as well as display additional images
through visual presentations. The exhibition
will remain open from 11 AM till 6 PM everyday
from 1st to 3rd September 2006. The exhibits
will also be available for sale to the visitors.
The themes of the presentation of the photographers
shall be as follows:
1st September
* Camera Selection
Film verses Digital Camera,
Compact/Prosumer/DSLR, Megapixels, Price,
Features etc.
* Digital Photography
Including Mobile Phone Cameras,
ISO settings, how to handle memory cards,
storage etc.
2nd September
* Family and Home photography
Tips, techniques and guidelines
* Photography Styles: B&W
/ Night / Macro / Street / Landscape / Sports
/ Flash / Portrait: with Examples
Difference in type, lighting, choice of lens
and best techniques
3rd September
* Photographic Technics
Composition, location, filters,
transfer to PC & Basic edit and print
* Camera Maintenance &
accessories
How to store the camera,
cleaning lens, changing film/memory cards,
how to store negatives, storing photos, backups
(digital), scanners, CD/DVD/Thumbdrives
An open contest with the
theme, "Life in Planet Powai"
has also been organised for the residents
of Powai. People can participate in it by
sending in their entries by 30th August. The
panel of participating photographers will
decide the winners and prizes will be given.
For details contact
on 66936969