Public Relations Team - Since the announcement of the Corona virus outbreak in Indonesia, various activities have been restricted and a Large-Scale Social Restriction regulation (PSBB) has emerged. All sectors from the economy to education were affected. Unfortunately education world cannot goes as usual. Various student activities in the campus area has to be delayed and must be temporarily suspended, as learning activity is carried out online. However, this pandemic condition should not prevent student from being creative and productive. Every effort to stay productive and creative is considerable, one of the effort is conducted by UFO Veteran Jakarta.

UFO Veteran Jakarta is one of the Student Activity Units in UPN Veteran Jakarta which covers three areas of specialization, there are: photography, videography and graphic design. During the pandemic, UFO tries to improve the skill quality of its members. One of the activities that has been conducted is the Workshop and Photo Competition Virtual Photoshoot which was held online on Sunday, July 12, 2020. This activity utilized the Zoom Meeting platform by presented Michael Cools (Professional Photographer) and Jovita Karen (Artist & Model) as the speakers, Aldy Alfian (Permanent of Member of Veteran Jakarta) as the model, and moderated by Novi Handayani (Permanent Member of  Member Veteran Jakarta).

Photography is one sector from lot of sector that was affected and experienced difficult situation by every practitioners during Covid-19 pandemic. This is due to the PSBB (Large-Scale Social Restriction) regulation which limiting people activities outside their houses. Therefore, virtual photoshoots have become a new trend in the world of photography in order to stay productive and creative. By utilizing laptop and digital camera or smartphone, the concept seems to be similar to a selfie, but there are other cameras that are connected online to take pictures.

Before the photoshoot began, photographer and model did discuss regarding clothing, style and background to unite the themes between the model and the photographer.

Photography online class regarding virtual photoshoot in the midst of COVID-19 pandemic is the second experience for UFO Veteran Jakarta .This activity received a positive response and high enthusiasm from the community. For this reason, this activity is a continuation of the previous Virtual Photoshoot Workshop. However, in addition with the Workshop, UFO held Online Photo Competition Virtual Photoshoot which makes this activity even more lively and creative.

This activity was attended by 184 participants consisting of students and the public, it was widely open for everyone. This activity received a very good response from the Rector of UPNVJ, represented by the Vice Rector 3 for Student Affairs and Cooperation, Dr.dr Ria Maria Theresa, Spkj., MH. She said, "In a pandemic situation, even though we cannot meet in person, all activities can be carried out creatively and smoothly so did this Virtual Photoshoot Workshop. Hopefully other student activity units could follow this success event conducted by UFO Veteran Jakarta." said the Vice Rector 3 of UPNVJ.

UFO Veteran Jakarta Advisor, Ika Nurlaili S.Kom., M.Sc. also gave a message "Since the New Normal situations, so many UFO’s program            have stopped, but it’s not only UFO other student activity units in UPNVJ experienced the same situation. Student activity units must think creatively in a pandemic situation like this. This workshop is an opportunity for participants to develop and utilize their creativity." Said the Advisor.