Shortlisted entry in the Professional category

KL PHOTO AWARDS 2009: Exhibition Of Shortlisted Works & Photography Workshops
Photography Exhibition & Workshops

Thu 7 to Sun 24 May

The Annexe Gallery's new opening hours
Sunday to Thursday, 11am to 8pm
Friday & Saturday, 11am to 9.30pm

Presented by Explorenation.net, Time Out Kuala Lumpur, Amarin Sdn Bhd & The Annexe Gallery
Admission Free

From family snaps to fashion spreads, from photojournalism to studio art photography, the face remains the most photographed subject in the history of photography. While it’s easy to understand why portraits are popular, it’s not so easy to explain why certain portraits speak to us more than others. Taking a portrait that retains its subject’s humanity while conveying a powerful commentary at the same time is the Holy Grail of photography.

In association with Time Out Kuala Lumpur, the organisers of KL Photo Awards 2009 seek to find fresh new interpretations of this well trod genre, to discover emerging new talents in the field of portrait photography.

The first KL Photoawards 2009 competition which called for submission between November 2008 and March 2009 attracted some 500 entries from overseas and Malaysia. Entries were submitted in two categories: Professional and Non-Professional. Of the entries, 23 portraits in each category have been shortlisted for considerations for the top prizes. These 46 portraits in total will be showcased in an exhibition of shortlisted works at The Annexe Gallery in conjunction with the awards.

A catalogue featuring the shortlisted works will be available for sale at RM50 per copy.

The judges of the KL Photo Awards include:
Beverly Yong – Director of RogueArt, a regional art consultancy based in Kuala Lumpur.
Pang Khee Teik – Arts Programme Director for The Annexe Gallery.
Majidah Hashim – Award-winning travel writer and photographer.
Steven V-L Lee – Award-wining UK-based Malaysian photographer, founder of explorenation.net
Lim Chee Wah – Features Editor of TimeOut Kuala Lumpur.


Shortlisted entry in the Professional category

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You are cordially invited to

KL PHOTO AWARDS Winners Announcement & Prize Presentation Ceremony
Thu 7 May, 7.30pm
Admission Free

Find out which portraits win the coveted top prizes!

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PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS

CONTEMPORARY PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY with Steven Lee
Sat 9 May, 2pm to 3pm - Gallery Talk Session
Sun 10 May, 2pm to 3pm - Review of Portrait Images
Admission Free, Limited to15-20 persons

Steven Lee attempts to define what contemporary photography for portraiture is, and will walk through the 46 finalists of the first KL Photoawards 2009 on show at The Annexe Gallery. He will present tips and techniques for the photographer and explain concept, planning and execution of a portrait session. Participants will have 24 hours to plan and photograph a portrait session of their friends or family, and return the next day to show, discuss and receive feedback of their newly photographed portraits.

Steven Lee is an award winning freelance photographer based in the UK, noted for his photo-documentary books Outside Looking In : Kuala Lumpur and Malaysians. He runs explorenation.net, which involves travel photography, publishing, exhibition, photography education and workshops dedicated to the personal advancement of photographic objectives for all enthusiasts. He is the initiator of the first KL Photoawards 2009 for contemporary portraiture.

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STREET PHOTOGRAPHY, A BOLD NEW APPROACH with Jimin Lai
Sun10 May, 5pm to 7pm
Admission RM40 per person

Have you ever been afraid of photographing strangers? What equipment should you use? How do you maintain distance and yet obtain great street images? Learn techniques and tips on how to shoot effectively and safely in the street directly with Jimin Lai, ex AFP and REUTERS photographer.  Jimin will take a small group onto the streets of Kuala Lumpur to capture scenes and people up close. He will demonstrate composition, angle and approach on how to photograph striking images. Limited spaces available : Register early

Jimin Lai is an international freelance photojournalist, a speaker, trainer, and a Mac user. He was formerly Chief Photographer in KL for Agence France-Presse, Senior Staff Photographer for The Star daily newspaper, and Stringer for REUTERS. He is most sought after for his photography workshops and corporate work.


To register for either workshop, send an email to Steven Lee at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or telephone 012 214 5838 for further information.

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Shortlisted entry in the Non-Professional category

ENQUIRIES

For more enquiries about KL Photo Awards,  please contact Steven V-L Lee at 012 214 5838
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website: www.klphotoawards.com

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Shortlisted entry in the Non-Professional category

ABOUT THE ORGANISERS

explorenation.net
explorenation.net is a web portal promoting photography through publishing, exhibition, photography education and workshops. Set up by Steven V-L Lee in 2006, an award winning UK based Malaysian freelance photographer dedicated to the personal advancement of photographic objectives for all enthusiasts.
http://www.explorenation.net

TIME OUT KUALA LUMPUR
Time Out Kuala Lumpur (TOKL) is part of the worldwide Time Out city listings magazine founded in 1968 in London. Launched in 2007, TOKL now has a monthly circulation of 30,000 copies reaching 125,000 readers in the Klang Valley, dedicated to the hottest happenings and reviews in Art, Food, Culture in Kuala Lumpur. TOKL is published by Mongoose Publishing Sdn Bhd, the fastest growing magazine publishing house in Malaysia. Their other publications include EXPATRIATE LIFESTYLE, the biggest quality lifestyle magazine in Malaysia; GOLF VACATIONS, and ARRIVALS, the ultimate resource for newly arrived expatriates in Malaysia.
http://www.timeoutkl.com

AMARIN SDN BHD
The Amarin Group of companies are involved in resorts, property development, property management and investments. Amarin is driven by a team of dedicated professionals with extensive experience in the property industry and are committed to developing and managing some of the most sought after properties in Malaysia and the ASEAN region. A recently completed project, the fully sold Amarin Kiara, is a high-end landed boutique residences nestled on the hills of Mon’t Kiara, comprising 31 villas and 31 private swimming pools within a gated community. A forthcoming project comprises the newly launched Amarin Wickham, a 21 unit eco-condominium in the embassy district of Ampang, Kuala Lumpur.
http://www.amarin.com.my