AC LABS: TRAVEL COMPOSITION WITH ALVIN TAN

Great travel photography goes beyond the postcard. It’s about capturing the unscripted soul of a destination. Join Alvin Tan as we move from wide-angle vistas to the powerful, intimate compression of telephoto storytelling. 

This workshop is an exploration of how to translate real-world environments into intentional compositions. Learn to navigate shifting natural light and adapt your craft to changing conditions, capturing the authentic essence of your journey. Master the versatility of the Sony Alpha system and learn to see the world through his professional lens. 

IG: @elfintanned https://www.instagram.com/elfintanned/ 

Alvin Tan is a Singapore-based travel photographer and visual storyteller who captures cultures, landscapes, and everyday moments from around the world. Through his social media platforms @elfintanned, he shares travel imagery that blends thoughtful composition with authentic storytelling. Passionate about travel photography, Alvin enjoys helping photography enthusiasts strengthen their composition and visual storytelling to better capture the places they explore.

• This workshop is open to learners of all camera brand owners.
• Please bring your own mirrorless camera, capable of manual operation, with a standard zoom lens or prime lens. A 24-70mm range is recommended (35mm full-frame equivalent).
• Limited ILCE-7M5 & ILCE-7M4 cameras with assorted lenses will be available for loan on a first-come, first-served basis:
  • FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
  • FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
  • FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
  • FE 12-24mm F4 G
  • FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II

LEARNING OUTCOMES 

• Identify and use composition techniques in real travel environments
• Work with natural light and changing conditions while traveling
• Application of different focal lengths: from ultra-wide angle to telephoto zoom lenses to capture the essence of travel photography in unique angles

PROGRAM SCHEDULE 

2:45pm to 3:00pm 
Reception opens & equipment loan
 

3:00pm to 4:00pm
Theory session 
 

4:00pm to 4:25pm 
Classroom Q&A & Short Break 
 

4:25pm to 4:50pm
Charter bus transfer to Shenton Way
 

4:30pm to 5:50pm
Practical Shoot 
 

5:50pm to 6:00pm
Review & Debrief at Shenton Way 
 

6:00pm 
End