Registration is already closed
*Additional information about the workshop like the itinerary, payment options and other additional details would be sent to your email once we received your registration online.
Learn the fundamentals and acquire practical knowledge of photography while immersing in Ifugao culture in a 3-day, 2-night photo tour workshop with the breathtaking views of Banaue as your backdrop.
Learn Photography by Doing
Backpack Photography is designed as an educational photographic tour where participants learn and acquire photographic skills out in the field.

Shooting the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Banaue Rice Terraces
Course Outline
- Fundamentals of Photography
- Befriending your Camera
- The Art of Seeing and Composition
- Practical Tips
- Sorting and Finding Gems in your archive
- Basic Post Processing Techniques
- Photo Critique
- Sharing your Work

Participants will stay at modified Ifugao houses at Banaue Ethnic Village
Workshop Details (updated 03 January 2010)
Skill Level: Beginner/Amateurs
Date: March 19-21, 2010
Venue: Be inspired to shoot while staying in a beautiful Ifugao Ethnic village 1600 meters above sea level
Accommodations: Experience how it feels to live in modified Ifugao houses
Fee: PHP 8000 per pax
*Limited to 15 slots only
** Php 7500 early bird special for registrants before January 31, 2010
Inclusive of:
- Accommodations for 3 days 2 nights
- Buffet Meals and Snacks with free flowing Coffee (inform us beforehand of any dietary restrictions or concerns)
- Transportation Fares
- Course Materials
- Travel Insurance
Requirements:
- Any digital camera that has Manual Controls
- Tripod (recommended)
Registration is already closed
*Additional information about the workshop like the itinerary, payment options and other additional details would be sent to your email once we received your registration online.
Deadline for registration is February 19, 2010
Instructor
Ferdz Decena is an award –winning photographer and blogger. He has worked with and contributed to a number of international and local publications like Seair InFlight, Philippine Airlines’ Mabuhay Magazine, Eastgate’s Mango Magazine, Cebu Pacific’s Cebu Smile, and Qatar Airway’s Oryx. He had a successful one-man exhibit titled “Living by Water” last May 2008 held at the Alcove, Ayala. He was also included in the 18th TNT Magazine Travel Writing and Photography Awards exhibit last September 2008 held in Carnaby, London.
Oggie Ramos is a freelance photographer, writer and travel blogger. His works have appeared in several publications including Seair InFlight Magazine and Mabuhay as well as advertising clients.
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Banaue, Photography 101, Workshops












Juned
December 14th, 2009 at 12:09 pmWow. Ito ang sulit.
erick
December 21st, 2009 at 8:57 pmsiguradong sulit na sulit ang workshop na ito.
nakita ko mismo ang venue ng workshop at talaga namang napakaganda.
i post ko sa blog ko sa mga susunod na linggo.
mars
December 22nd, 2009 at 11:30 pmHow do I get a chance to win a slot? Thanks! More power!
Joy Vega
January 14th, 2010 at 2:17 pmPlease advice how to register for this workshop.
Thanks,
Joy
Ferdz
January 14th, 2010 at 2:37 pmHi Joy! You can try registering here
http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dDRMaEo3QWtnQ0ZFRklScGx2N2hjUVE6MA
Once we receive your registration we’ll send you additional details about the workshop
Leigh
January 23rd, 2010 at 11:16 pmI’m looking for a travel buddy before I sign up!
Ferdz
January 23rd, 2010 at 11:53 pmThat’s great Leigh! Hope to see you there
Leigh
January 24th, 2010 at 1:12 amFerdz, I already sent my registration form. The travel buddy can follow! Excited!
G
February 7th, 2010 at 2:19 pmis this still open?
Ron
February 23rd, 2010 at 3:06 pmhi…can I still join?