18 Nov, 2008
It started months ago, with him browsing through CS forum threads and chanced upon Junie’s ROM photos. Long story short; one thing led to another. Fast forward to last Saturday night, he found himself in Four Seasons Hotel’s West Room, shooting amidst strangers.
It was a simple, cosy and relaxing wedding engagement dinner. Allyson was as bubbly and friendly as he had imagined prior to the meeting. For a bride who donned glasses throughout the whole event while looking fabulous, she was a rare sight. Together with Scott, a suave gentleman, they make a perfect couple.
Upon the insistence of the bride, the camera man also enjoyed the sumptuous buffet with great delight. He shared the same table with the Junie, her hubby and many HCJC alumnus he didn’t know (including a lovely 93.3 FM DJ to whom he sat next to).
As usual, some of his favorites.
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21 Oct, 2008
The free print got larger to A4 size this year; there was free sensor cleaning service (though his viewfinder got more dust after the service) and he got to drink his virgin can of Red Bull while waiting for the print. Plus there was this Tristan guy blabbering about the noble cause of photography.
Just like last year, from 7am to 10pm, it was certainly a day well spent. For the four of them, taking the photography challenges while traveling between Suntec City, Chinatown, Vivocity and Esplanade area proved to be both a great physical and mental workout. No prizes were won, but that was almost already assumed.
Based on the results, there is certainly a change in the overall judging standard this time around. Unlike last year where there were much wow factors, there were instead more of wtf’s this time. He is not surprised that people are complaining, but he accepts that everyone has the freedom of what, where, who and how to shoot. Sweet dreams are made of this, who am I to disagree?
Change is coming, sooner or later. He took this picture that morning while leaving his home. He submitted it for the first theme despite fully aware of it violating the rules.
Incomprehensible Dreams. Don’t ask.
13 Oct, 2008
After 4 months of commitment and the final 8 hours non-stop doing 7 different makeups, she has finally completed her make-up course last Saturday. He too, can finally rest better on Monday, Wednesday and Friday after work.
Special thanks go to the models - Hui Ying, Daphne and Shan - for their great patience and endless support. Here are the final exam outputs.
7 Oct, 2008
Busy and exciting times in the coming months:
- 11th Oct 2008 - Full day of photography for models of her final make-up exam (checked √)
- 18th Oct 2008 - Canon PhotoMarathon Singapore (checked √)
- 2nd Nov 2008 - Karen’s Wedding in Johor Bahru, Malaysia (checked √)
- 15th Nov 2008 - Allie’s Dinner Party in Four Seasons Hotel, Singapore (checked √)
- 7th Dec 2008 - Kenneth’s Wedding in Melaka, Malaysia
- 22th Dec 2008 - Guo Loong’s Wedding in Perak, Malaysia
- 3rd Jan 2009 - Shuang Shoei’s Wedding in Johor Bahru, Malaysia
5 Oct, 2008
Some old, some recent; some day, some night; some indoor, some outdoor; some colorful, some monochrome; some street, some landscape.
Jalan-jalan Singapura.
28 Sep, 2008
As part of the Singapore River Festival 2008, the Legenda Singapura held in front of The Central is an hour-long journey of music, dance and puppetry, showcasing Singapore River’s colourful heritage and its transformation into a modern metropolis. The fact that she’s involved in the makeup for the dancers has auto-included him to lug his camera and arrive at the scene on a lazy Saturday evening.
The performance was mesmerizing with a mixture of multiracial, traditional and modern dances and spectacular lighting. Instead of the usual 50mm 1.8, he experimented with his 55-250mm IS on ISO 800 this time.
The bubbly dancer to whom she performed makeup on. That mole was self added.
The Singa has been creatively adapted with a lion-dance. Even a cook sneaked out of kitchen to watch.
Sang Nila Utama and the gayish peacock he met.
Yellow.
“Check out my headdress!”
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31 Aug, 2008
Displayed for celebration, disposed with humiliation
How much more can we take? How long more to be awakened?
He wonders, he wonders how, he wonders how he wonders…
Happy National Day.
