I attended the Nikon D70 workshop at PSS today conducted by Steven Yee.
What I can say is, HE IS FANTASTIC, FANTASTIC, FANTASTIC. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: One of its kind. He is also very consistent with his teaching style. I actually enrolled in his Digital Basic Photography course and have no regrets.
Right from the beginning of the workshop, you can feel that passion and energy in his teaching. Like some magnetic force, you will just listen to his teachings without being bored, and yet realise that there is so much to explore in photography, and yet it is within your reach.
And like some miracle, within 2 hours, as what he predicted, you walk into the classroom and walk out as a different photographer. The "Steven Yee" workflow in photography with P mode is fantastic. Though a little unconventional, but it still follows the fundamentals of photography and really works! I love that workflow as it made photography so fun and easy. He is willing to share his tips, beyond what is expected in the workshop. This is very rare in many instructors.
And well, he sure can be a good camera spokesman. He concluded the lesson with the essential lenses to have, and his persuasion is so overwhelming that I am very tempted to buy the recommended 10.5mm and 12-24mm lenses.
And one thing I salute him is, he is a very very busy person. When we entered the classroom, he was busy touching up some aerial shots which he did this morning in a helicopter which he said he has to complete by tonight. While waiting for the rest to come, we learn quite a bit on Photoshop, especially the use of levels. Afternoon, he has 2 batches of D70 workshops! Good thing is each class limit to 20 people, and at $5 per head only! Found out from the counter staff that his day will end with the Art of Seeing workshop outing at night! Want to treat him to dinner to get more tips and it is certainly not possible.
If you read his CV, he is also doing his degree at NTU, and Secretariat of "To Singapore With Love" photo book project, and Honorary Secretary at PSS. One more thing I found out is that he is busy setting up Tampines Photo Imaging Club at Tampines East. He said it is a collaboration between PSS and Tampines East CC. The club is due to launch on 2nd April at the CC with a Nikon-Epson roadshow in the afternoon. If you atttend his basic class, you will realise that he can still find time to go to Tampines East to help Mr Mah Bow Tan as a writer in the Meet the people session every Monday!
Probably because he is an Engineer to be, he is trained to break down a complex topic and make it sound so simple, interesting and fun.
He is like a machine, a cheerful one! I am surprised no one nominate him for Singapore Youth Award!
In conclusion, I am glad to have found a mentor and teacher in Steven Yee.
Thank you very much, but please take care of your health. Ultimately, you are not a machine. I really wonder how you can look so cheerful despite all the stress. I like your smile and attitude! You are my idol!
What I can say is, HE IS FANTASTIC, FANTASTIC, FANTASTIC. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: One of its kind. He is also very consistent with his teaching style. I actually enrolled in his Digital Basic Photography course and have no regrets.
Right from the beginning of the workshop, you can feel that passion and energy in his teaching. Like some magnetic force, you will just listen to his teachings without being bored, and yet realise that there is so much to explore in photography, and yet it is within your reach.
And like some miracle, within 2 hours, as what he predicted, you walk into the classroom and walk out as a different photographer. The "Steven Yee" workflow in photography with P mode is fantastic. Though a little unconventional, but it still follows the fundamentals of photography and really works! I love that workflow as it made photography so fun and easy. He is willing to share his tips, beyond what is expected in the workshop. This is very rare in many instructors.
And well, he sure can be a good camera spokesman. He concluded the lesson with the essential lenses to have, and his persuasion is so overwhelming that I am very tempted to buy the recommended 10.5mm and 12-24mm lenses.
And one thing I salute him is, he is a very very busy person. When we entered the classroom, he was busy touching up some aerial shots which he did this morning in a helicopter which he said he has to complete by tonight. While waiting for the rest to come, we learn quite a bit on Photoshop, especially the use of levels. Afternoon, he has 2 batches of D70 workshops! Good thing is each class limit to 20 people, and at $5 per head only! Found out from the counter staff that his day will end with the Art of Seeing workshop outing at night! Want to treat him to dinner to get more tips and it is certainly not possible.
If you read his CV, he is also doing his degree at NTU, and Secretariat of "To Singapore With Love" photo book project, and Honorary Secretary at PSS. One more thing I found out is that he is busy setting up Tampines Photo Imaging Club at Tampines East. He said it is a collaboration between PSS and Tampines East CC. The club is due to launch on 2nd April at the CC with a Nikon-Epson roadshow in the afternoon. If you atttend his basic class, you will realise that he can still find time to go to Tampines East to help Mr Mah Bow Tan as a writer in the Meet the people session every Monday!
Probably because he is an Engineer to be, he is trained to break down a complex topic and make it sound so simple, interesting and fun.
He is like a machine, a cheerful one! I am surprised no one nominate him for Singapore Youth Award!
In conclusion, I am glad to have found a mentor and teacher in Steven Yee.
Thank you very much, but please take care of your health. Ultimately, you are not a machine. I really wonder how you can look so cheerful despite all the stress. I like your smile and attitude! You are my idol!