Photoworld Asia 2016 at Glorietta Activity Center from January 28 to February 2

Wazzup Pilipinas!

Every year, photography brands conduct their first major sale in the Philippine photography industry at Photoworld Asia, the biggest gathering of photography brands and accessories for both professionals and newbies. It runs from January 28 until February 2 at the Glorietta Activity Center in Makati, but be sure too drop by soon if you don't want to miss the great discounts and offers, plenty of talks from photography experts, and interesting seminars too at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM).

I was at the opening ceremonies on the very first day of Photoworld Asia 2016 and witnessed the major brands boast of their prime products that will surely entice everyone to purchase their first or new camera the moment they lay their eyes on one that will soon become their favorite.

Come and visit Sony Philippines and get the chance to touch and try their Sony Alpha Camera display and discover new frontiers in photography. Try out various lenses and practice shooting at the Canon booth and attend the various free photography workshops of well renowned Canon Crusaders of Light . Free Camera cleaning from Jan 29 to 31 from 10am to 7pm. Get the best deals on cameras, lenses and even printers.

Get to see and experience Tamron's new prime lenses, the 35mm and 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD first hand. Enjoy discounts and freebies when you purchase one. Get a free Benro monopod with every purchase of a Tamron lens during Photoworld Asia 2016. This promo only applies to all Tamron lenses except the Tamron A17 (70-300mm Di) and the B018(18-200mm VC). Come and have your Tamron lenses cleaned externally.

More photos at the official Facebook page of Wazzup Pilipinas.

Looking for a lighter camera as an alternative for your DSLRs? Head over to the FUJIFILM booth to experience their latest products. The X-Pro2, X-E2S, X70 and XF100-400mm will be on display for demo and for selling at big discounts! You can be the first in the world to own one! FUJIFILM brand ambassadors and X-photographers Xyza Bacani, Rommel Bundalian and Lito Sy will also be conducting interesting talks throughout the event.

Check out Benro photo and video products on display at the Benro booth. Experience the different video kit series and Benro's newest product, the iSmart tripod. Get a FREE Tenba pouch & Infrared Filter with every purchase of a Benro Tripod plus a lot more great discounts and freebies for every purchase of any Benro products.

Test the new Ricoh Theta S camera that Can capture everything in just one click, or get 50% discount when you buy Shutter Master Pro's Newest Dye-sub Photo Printer, or a Waterproof case as low as PHP 1,000 on sale at Vanguard accessories. Exclusive at the event and available at a limited offer only.

Casio Exilim cameras is also at Photoworld Asia! Enjoy a FREE Gobo Tablet when you purchase their ZR3500 and TR60!

For every P2,000 worth of purchases from The Book and/or Mega Frame House, you get a P500 Gift Certificate which you can use for your next purchase of their awesome photobooks!

More photos at the official Facebook page of Wazzup Pilipinas.

FPPF camera clubs with the most purchase in the Camerahaus Booth during Photoworld Asia 2016 (volume and amount combined) will receive a special token from Camerahaus which will be awarded after PWA2016. Just mention your camera club name to the Camerahaus Booth cashier during payment.

There's also a special price for PEN cameras by Olympus, and Trolley Camera Bags as low as Php 4,700 or an Adaptor 46 for only 1,800 available at Astech Pengson booth!

Get a free Lens Bling with every purchase of any BlackRapid straps. Available exclusively at the Camerahaus booth during Photoworld Asia2016 from January 28 - February 2, 2016. Want to stand out? Ditch your original camera strap and grab the BlackRapid CrossShot.

Trade-in your old filters! Get 30% discount on Kenko UV filters, get excellent storage drives from the WD booth, and durable rechargeable batteries from Eneloop booth.

If you're a photography geek, drop by at Don Cristobal's or at iDesign booths, they are selling cool photography-inspired shirts, or take home a free copy of i-Mag magazine by simply visiting their booth and following two easy instructions. To all our i-Challenge finalists, you may also claim your limited edition cap at the booth.

Picturebooks is excited to be working with some of the big guns of photography to showcase their newest stuff. 20 amazing photographers, thousands of pages of photos proofed, and maybe a couple of weeks of sleepless nights, they are ready for Photoworld Asia 2016!

Other booths at the event are Quwero whose hand-made leather neckstrap and coffee combo is a sure winner, and L RGB Album Factory and Digital Prints for your album and digital print needs.

Photoworld Asia is a yearly international gathering of photographers to press the flesh, to see what’s new, share expertise, and renew community spirit in the photography industry. The Federation of Philippine Photographers Foundation has been hosting the event continuously since 1987 and PWA 2016 will be the 30th edition.

Chairman for Photo World Asia 2016 is Bacolod City’s Mr. Billy Lopue of the Camera Club of Negros (CCN). As chairman, he is overseeing preparations and event activities assisted by camera clubs affiliated with the FPPF. “We are inviting photographers in the Philippines and nearby countries to attend this important occasion,” Lopue said.

There are two components of the event: the photography trade show at the Glorietta Ayala Malls will showcase the latest trends and products in the industry, with major camera manufacturers and suppliers attending, and the international photographers’ conference at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) where photographers can learn from each other’s experiences to improve their craft.

Main speakers at the conference are the husband-and-wife team of Louise and Joseph Simone, noted Canadian photographers and masters in portraiture, back-to-back with another husband-and-wife team, Michael and Tina Timmons of the United States who will share their expertise on how to photograph, manipulate, market, and sell customizable images as Fine Art Interior Décor. All four internationally awarded photographers are certified masters by the Professional Photographers of America.

Also sharing their knowledge and insights are local photographers with stellar names in Philippine photography: Rommel Bundalian on Travel and Street Photography, Jay Jallorina on Digital Management, Leandre Guevara on Practical Photography in the Art of Lighting, Cebu-based American Jacob Maentz on The Visual Narrative, and fashion designer and photographer Don Cristobal on Creating Masterpieces.

Aside from the conference at the AIM, there will be a big fashion shoot on February 1 which could see the largest gathering of professional models in the FPPF featuring the fashion creations of Don Cristobal. The photo shoot will be at the picturesque garden settings of Balay Indang in Cavite.

Capping Photo World Asia 2016 is a Grand Raffle at 6:00 pm on Feb 2 at the Glorietta. People who bought cameras and accessories during the trade show will be eligible for the raffle draw which will give out big, big prizes courtesy of participating sponsors.

Photo World Asia 2016 Schedule of Activities
DATE	TIME	SPEAKER	TOPIC/ACTIVITY	VENUE
JAN 28 THU	1:00-8:00 PM		REGISTRATION	FPPF SECRETARIAT GLORIETTA
	10AM-9PM		TRADE SHOW (JAN 28-FEB 2)	GLORIETTA ACTIVITY CENTER
	4:00 PM		RIBBON CUTTING (PHOTO EXHIBIT)	GLORIETTA 4
	6:00 PM		RIBBON CUTTING (TRADE EXHIBIT)	GLORIETTA ACTIVITY CENTER
JAN 29 FRI	8AM-4PM		REGISTRATION (AIM)	ACCM-AIM (JVDEL ROSARIO) 4TH FLR
	8:00-8:15 AM		OPENING CEREMONY (AIM)	ACCM-AIM (JVDEL ROSARIO) 4TH FLR
	8:15-10:15 AM	ROMMEL BUNDALIAN	TRAVEL & STREET PHOTOGRAPHY	ACCM-AIM (JVDEL ROSARIO) 4TH FLR
	10:15-10:30 AM		COFFEE BREAK
	10:30AM-12:00NN	JAY JALLORINA	DIGITAL MANAGEMENT	ACCM-AIM (JVDEL ROSARIO) 4TH FLR
	12:00 NN-1:00 PM		LUNCH BREAK
	1:00-2:30 PM	LEANDRE GUEVARA	PRACTICAL PHOTOGRAPHY IN THE ART OF LIGHTING	ACCM-AIM (JVDEL ROSARIO) 4TH FLR
	2:30-2:45 PM		COFFEE BREAK
	2:45-4:00 PM	JACOB MAENTZ	THE VISUAL NARRATIVE	ACCM-AIM (JVDEL ROSARIO) 4TH FLR
	4:00 PM		PROCEED TO GLORIETTA
JAN 30 SAT	8:00-9:00 AM		GROUP PICTURE	AIM ZEN GARDEN
	9:00AM-12:00NN	MICHAEL & TINA TIMMONS	BEYOND IMAGE CAPTURE	ACCM-AIM (JVDEL ROSARIO) 4TH FLR
	12:00-1:00 PM		LUNCH BREAK
	1:00-4:00 PM	DON CRISTOBAL	ACHIEVING MASTERY IN CREATING MASTERPIECES	ACCM-AIM (JVDEL ROSARIO) 4TH FLR
	4:00 PM		PROCEED TO GLORIETTA	NEW ACTIVITY CENTER, GLORIETTA PALM DRIVE
	6:00 PM		PHOTOGRAPHERS NIGHT	GLORIETTA
JAN 31 SUN	8:00 AM-12:00 NN	JOSEPH & LOUISE SIMONE	PORTRAITURE: TREND OR BRAND	ACCM-AIM (JVDEL ROSARIO) 4TH FLR
	12:00NN-1:00PM		LUNCH BREAK
	1:00-4:00 PM	JOSEPH & LOUISE SIMONE	PORTRAITURE: TREND OR BRAND	ACCM-AIM (JVDEL ROSARIO) 4TH FLR
	4:00 PM		PROCEED TO GLORIETTA
FEB 1 MON	WHOLE DAY		HANDS-ON PHOTO SHOOT W/ MODELS	BALAY INDANG, CAVITE
FEB 2 MON	6:00 PM		GRAND RAFFLE DRAW	GLORIETTA ACTIVITY CENTER
SEMINARS: JVDEL ROSARIO 4TH FLOOR, ACCM (AIM CONFERENCE CENTER MANILA) TRASIERRA COR. BENAVIDEZ STS., LEGASPI VILLAGE, MAKATI (JAN 29-31) TRADE SHOW: GLORIETTA ACTIVITY CENTER, AYALA MALLS, MAKATI (JAN 28-FEB 2)

CONVENTION FEES:

Standard rate is Five Thousand Pesos (P5,000). But for early birds – from today until January 21, 2016 – it’s P3,500 for everybody. For members of camera clubs affiliated with the FPPF and FPPF alumni, convention fee is Three Thousand Pesos (P3,000) but you have to pay on or before Jan 21.

For high school and college students, senior citizens, and persons with disability (PWD) the special rate of Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (P2,500) will apply until Jan 21. Please present an ID identifying you as such on convention day.

So, please register and pay on or before Jan 21, 2016 to avail of early bird rates:

P3,500 – for everybody
P3,000 – for camera club members and FPPF alumni
P2,500 – for students, senior citizens, and PWD

On January 22, 2016 and beyond, the standard rate of P5,000 will apply to all.