Have a strong interest in photography and photojournalism? Young, energetic and keen to put that newly bought DLSR to good use? Want to see your pictures published in a nationwide newspaper? Yes the student wing of photojournalists 《联合早报学生通讯员摄影队》(SYD in short) will be recruiting new members soon. Click on if you are interested...
Description in short
We are a group of young people (mostly students) that provide photographic support to newspapers like lianhezaobao and friday weekly (now known as zbComma 逗号) Apart from assignments for the papers, our activities include training, photo outings and talks (from and not restricted to the pro PJ's at SPH) as well as welfare gatherings. We are also recognized by ministry of education as an external CCA (you get 1 participation pt per year if u need it).
Our assignments do not include accidents/natural disasters/papparazzi.
As part of 联合早报学生通讯员 we will also get to mingle and join in the fun with the writers, editors and comic artists in the organisation.
What can you gain?
Experience! This is the one most valuable asset you could gain as nobody can steal from you =) If you've read through my "experiences" tagged post you should have an idea of the variety of assignments we take on. Seeing your pictures published in major newspaper will be a definite boost to your portfolio (and maybe ego/bragging rights lol) Members who are less experienced can pick up useful photography skills and tips through our training sessions. Don't worry if you feel like a tech dummy. We are not a bunch of techies lusting and racing after the latest and greatest equipment. Our activites aim to develop your photograhic instincts, not fill up your drybox.
But do note that as we receive very minimum funding from SPH, we have no pooled equipment at the moment. Members should preferably own a DSLR if they intend to go on assignments, or at least be prepared to buy one. (We will certainly teach you how to appreciate and milk it for what it's worth)
What you should not be expecting to gain?
Money. You will not get rich from assignments. Yes you do get paid for pictures published but they are nowhere near what commercial wedding/dnd/fashion photogs are getting. But you stand to gain credentials and portfolio that should help greatly if you intend to work in this field in the future.
Who are we looking for?
Passionate young photographers (preferably below 18) who are willing to learn, share and have fun. If you want to join and is above 18 (but still a student/NS/Uni), there is no restriction but be prepared to work in an environment of teenagers.
Interested to join?
Keep a lookout for our recruitment articles in zbComma, and follow the instructions inside. Also, feel free to email your name and contact to sheyingdui@gmail.com so we will take note of you =) We will then contact you to come down for a recruitment briefing and interview.
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No i'm not gay. I was referring to the literal meaning of hot, being so close to being barbecued by some hidden pyrotechnics. As they gathered for their first group pose, I rushed forward with my 11-16 and shoom! I was less than a meter from the nearest volcano, and the heat wave was intense. Picture wasn't great as the exposure was blown by the flames. Not worth the risk coming to think of it.
But there were other problems. The stage was high. Lots of monitors lined the edge, making it hard to get a full body shot. I didn't want to move in too close after the first experience with those hidden pyrotechnics. So in the end it was more of those cliche tele shots which you don't gain much satisfaction from.
For the third song they walked down a catwalk, allowing for more refreshing angles. Here i mounted the fisheye and flash and unleashed a lightning storm back at them. =)
This was an opportunity shot. I wasn't there to shoot chameleons. I just thought this chap's position allows for an interesting composition. 
