Olympus to Present Travel Photographer Kim Lau at PhotoWorld Asia

On the sidelights of PhotoWorld Asia 2013, Olympus will present Singapore-based travel photographer Kim Lau at the New Activity Center of Glorietta 5, Ayala Malls in Makati on February 2, 2013 at 4:00 pm during which he will also meet and talk personally with fellow photographers.

Born in Singapore, Kim has traveled extensively in Asia, America and Europe. His first photographic exposure was in 2004 when he embarked on an extended journey in Asia, for which he traveled and photographed China, Tibet, India, Pakistan and Xinjiang. He subsequently held an exhibition “One Round In Asia” in Singapore, sponsored by Olympus Imaging Singapore.

Jinri Park Experience at BENRO Booth

BENRO is presenting the “Jinri Park Experience” at 1pm on January 31, 2013 at their PhotoWorld Asia booth. The hot Korean beauty will model for cosplay photographer Jay Tablante during a demo photo shoot. Photographers will have a chance to meet and also shoot the Korean gravure idol.

If you buy a BENRO tripod during the trade show, you get a “Jinri Experience” gravure magazine for free but you better hurry because there are only 50 copies available. Photos in the magazine were shot by Jay Tablante.

All Set for PhotoWorld Asia 2013 on Jan 31

It’s showtime for PhotoWorld Asia 2013, the largest and longest-running photography trade show and convention happening on January 31-February 5. Joe McNally is here, Drew Gurian is here, and all the other speakers are here. Everybody and everything are ready: the sponsors, the secretariat, the venues and the delegates – all are ready for the big rollout on opening day.

Venue for the hands-on photo shoot with American professional photographer Joe McNally and the other convention speakers. FPPF Chairperson Mrs. Eduviges Y. Huang said it will be held at the Fernwood Gardens in Quezon City, a favorite wedding venue with a lush tropical garden setting. “The hands-on shoot with the guest speakers and delegates will include Body Painting, Cosplay, and Fashion models,” Mrs. Huang said.