A photography workshop customized by international award winning photographer William Chua for photographers…

Having travelled to Finland and Norway for landscapes and aurora sightings.. and a successful Norway workshop
in March 2013, William has decided to return to Finland with fellow photography hobbyists to witness the aurora for themselves
This is likely the last chance to see the Northern lights at its Peak, other than that it will be 11 years before they get to this intensity.
And Finland is one of the best places to witness this natural phenomenon

Of course, sightings are never guaranteed, but our esteemed partners in Finland will ensure that
we will chase the lights late into the night to ensure a great experience for you

Besides the aurora, what trip to the Arctic will be without the husky rides ?
We will travel into the wilderness with our huskies for a unique experience and
photography opportunities

William will guide the participants along for photography and there will also be critic sesssions
to help participants improve on their photos. A briefing will be done prior to the trip.

Workshop is open to participants from Beginner to any level
However, participants must be prepared for shooting late into the nite or even the early mornings

Details of the trip will be as follows
S$4500
minimum 4 participants, maximum 7 participants
prices are based on twin sharing basis
Single supplement is at $500

Leave Singapore on 17th November 2013
Return and reach Singapore on 23rd November 2013

Inclusions
5 nights hotel accommodation in Finland
5 northern lights hunt
1 Husky ride with lunch
1 Reindeer ride
Thermal suits
Boots

Exclusions
Flights to Finland
Visa if non Singaporeans
Personal travel insurance
Photography equipment
All expenses of a personal nature
All others not mentioned in inclusions

Email me at will03@williamchua.com for questions or reservations

About William Chua

William Chua is an international award winning photographer based in Singapore. He does predominantly weddings, travel, landscapes, and wildlife photography
He has garnered awards from IPA (New York), MPA (London), PX3 (Paris), PDN, and the Black and White Spider Awards
His works have been published in various publications (including Asian Geographic, Geographical Magazine (UK) , PDN Magazine, Lux Magazine etc)
Having led photography workshops to Norway, Bhutan and Africa, and given numerous talks on photography, he hopes to be able to help photo enthusiasts take their photography to the next level.

Awards

2013 National Geographic Competition ( editor’s picks)
1st Place WPPI 2012 Second Half Competition (non wedding / photojournalism)
2012 Loupe Awards Medium Format Landscape Category 2 Bronze
2012 Loupe Awards Photojournalisem Category 1 Silver
2012 Loupe Awards Landscape Category 2 Bronze
1st Place WPPI 2012 First Half competition ( Landscape / travel )
3rd Place in IPA 2012 competition ( Special : Panoramic)
14 Honorable Mentions in IPA 2012 Competition ( categories include Wildlife, Nature, Travel/Tourism, and Landscape)
2012 Black and White Spider Awards ( 4 nominees in Wildlife, Architectural and Silhouette
2012 PDN Great Outdoors competition (parks and safaris category) winning shot
2012 Creative Asia Street and Travel Category 1 Silver
2012 Creative Asia Landscape Category 2 Bronze
2012 Creative Asia Street and Travel Category 3 Bronze
2011 Master Photographer of the Year (Far East)
2011 Winner MPA Landscape and Travel Category
2011 3 awards of excellence Landscape and Travel Category (MPA Far East)
2011 Winner Pets Category (MPA Far East)
2011 IPA Best of show exhibition (pets)
Honorable Mention in Photography Masters Cup 2011 (Silhouette)
2nd Place in IPA 2011 Competition ( Special : Moving Images)
3rd Place in IPA 2011 Competition ( Special : Moving Images)
3rd Place in IPA 2011 Competition ( Special : Panoramic)
3rd Place in IPA 2011 Competition ( Special : Pets)
14 Honorable Mentions in IPA 2011 Competition ( categories include Wildlife, FineArt, Pets, Family, Travel/Tourism, Landscape and Children)
Silver Award in 2011 Px3 Competition ( Fine Art / landscape)
Bronze Award in 2011 Px3 Competition ( Press / Nature / Environment )
Honorable Mention in 2011 Px3 Competition ( Press / Other Photojournalism )
2nd placing in the 6th (2011) Annual Black & White Spider Awards (wildlife category)
7 nominees in the 6th (2011) Annual Black & White Spider Awards (categories include silhouette, people, fine art, architectural)
16 honorable mentions at the International Photography Awards 2010 (categories include wildlife, landscapes, travel tourism, fine art etc)
The Award of Excellence (Travel Category) in the Master Photography Awards (2010)
Top Prize in the Travel category in the MPA competition (2009)
The Award of Excellence for the BIPP (British Professional Photography Awards) in the Landscapes and Travel category (2008)