The Crocodile Park, Riverwalk Restaurant, Butterfly House, and Tribung K’Mindanawan proved to be good locations for the “Practical Photojournalism Workshop for Bloggers” with Ms. Jojie Alcantara.
The workshop was held last Saturday, November 18, 2009 with a group of 18 select members of the Davao traditional and new media. Avel and Orman Manansala of General Santos City also participated in the workshop.

by Lyle Santos
The workshop began with a brief backgrounder of Ms. Alcantara’s experiences as a photographer, as a journalist, as a blogger, and as a photojournalist. Ms. Alcantara, then, proceeded to give practical tips and tricks in composing and taking photos. And yes, the rules… rule of thirds, patterns, leading lines, horizons, bird’s eye and worm’s eye view, and CROPPING and minor editing using Irfan View!
Then, the real work began. After a sumptuous lunch of Chicken Barbeque at the Riverwalk Restaurant, the participants put all the tips and tricks into practice as they wandered around the premises, in search of that perfect shot. After the participants took their shots, we submitted the best five to Alcantara for review and critiquing.
The best photos were then awarded with praise and some prizes from Alcantara and Coed Clothing Company and FTLP.
It was a truly inspiring and educational afternoon of photography learned a lot from the pro, Jojie Alcantara.
Avatar Media would like to thank Ms. Alcantara, Mr. Sonny Dizon and Chris Ea of Crocodile Park, Jerry of Riverwalk Restaurant, John Bonguyan for the LCD Projector, and to Ana Caguiat for the prizes!
Here are some of the participants’ entries on the event:
- Ganda Ever So Much: One Great Saturday with the Crocs
- Chito and Leah of Davao Base: DavaoBase Attends Photojournalism Workshop
- Faust Principe: Lessons from Photojournalism Workshop
- Ria Jose: Avatar Media’s Practical Photojournalism Workshop
I feel so left out. I hope there will be another workshop like this one.
I had a great time during the workshop. It refreshes my dusty photojournalism skills. Two of my top 5 won some prizes. Woot!
Thanks Avatar Media, Jojie and the rest of the organizers for the event. Until next time.
Thank you Avatar Media and Miss Jojie Alcantara, it was a fun learning experience!
@Brendel: Don’t worry, baka meron pa pala, or paturo ka kay teacher Lyle hehehe… Nice masyado mga shots niya…
truly…madly….deeply…..enjoyed the whole experience… it’s like experiencing orgasm all over again… bwahahahaha!
@Orman
you’re hitting the g-spot.. woot… hehehe… nice meating you.. woot..
i love it the pics made it over here.. wee…
It was a very fulfilling experience for us. Ang saya! We’re glad to have been part of this bunch of bloggers.
@Faust: I like your watermark. Talagang in-internalize mo yung sinabi ni Miss Jojie ha!
grabe si lyle o.. hapa man gyud.. go idol!
Guys,
Glad to hear you had a great time, including orgasmic Orman. Best description ever! Sa uulitin.
Don’t hesitate to email me for anything else you’d like to know.
Jojie
@DavaoBase: hehehhe…. salamat.. thanks for the input…