11th April 2025 | 10-20 minute read
Answering questions about myself Vogue style would be fun. Or so I thought. Happy reading!
I had the opportunity to hold a few cameras when I was a kid but it was all really just point-and-shoot at anything then. In 2016, right after the final exams was over, I finally hopped onto Instagram like every other kid and was simply amazed by the photographers there. This impression became an interest, so the first thing I wanted to do on IG was to start a photography account which apparently was being run on my personal account 😅. I have been self-taught all this while.
The Nikon D7000 was the first camera bought with my own money which I bought 2nd hand from this lovely store and I’ve been patronising them for years. Before D7000, Nikon D5200 was the camera my dad bought and I used it when I was starting out. As an entry-level camera, I would say it served me well.
Digital supremacy! The power to edit!
My trusty 15-year-old D7000, zoom lens Nikon 18-200mm VR II and wide angle lens Nikon 10-20mm DX VR.
Initially, I used the wide angle lens a lot but realised how limited I was when I couldn’t get close up shots at all. It’s real good for large indoor spaces or a tight environment with loads of details. Now, the zoom lens is my favourite for it’s versatility in all kinds of shoot.
2 words: Honest stories. I’m a honest person myself (it’s true!) so I like things to be true to themselves. I don’t try to exaggerate the colours of an image too much from the original if not the context would be lost. Capturing moments tells a more dynamic story, almost like a snippet of an ongoing documentary. I usually put myself close to or be in those happening moments when I shoot. That’s how I come up with a range of creative perspectives and details. Be bold! These nitty-gritty things help to create a distinct identity for myself.
Tough question. I love all my photos equally even the bad ones but if I had to pick one it would be my first featured photo from 2020. Well, it wasn’t an original idea but one of the first kind to blow up in Singapore which I’m quite proud of.
Honestly, 9/11. Tragic event. The number of photos I’ve seen posted by many and in the different perspectives shakes me some times.
Sunset or when the sunlight is somewhat at its strongest. It’s difficult to create manmade shadows in outdoor scenarios so strong lighting is suggested.
Golden hour!
Outdoors!
Natural light!
Lightroom supremacy!
It’s a mix here and there. Sometimes heavy editing leads to some really cool photos but does take time and patience to produce. Certain images are suited for minimal editing if I perceive that there’s a style that fits easily so not all photos can easily be edited in seconds. Pros and cons.
Year > YYYYMMDD Location Event > Unnamed Images
RAW like how I like my sushi!
Shooting with a grid. Always useful in compostition.
It’s not always necessary to get the perfect exposure on camera.
I went to a talk by Tavepong who’s a street photographer and him simply having the patience for the right shot is solid advice. Check out his photos and you will know what I mean.
Probably trespassing and getting caught or hitting the gong which cracked the filter while I had the camera hanging on my neck.🤔
Besides a guard telling me to delete photos I took at a place I trespassed, not really.
Looking at as much art in real life and in the digital sphere. Inspiration comes from experiences.
I’ve always been influenced by only photographers on Instagram. I’m not well versed in professional photographers outside of social media. Surprise!
Last time: Mangostreelab, YK, Peter Mckinon, Ryan Mamba, Brandon Woelfel
Currently: YK, Jujushoots, t_yaosheng, maciejsphotos
Astrophotography + capturing the aurora borealis!
Faroe Islands!
YK! If you ever read this, I would like to be your apprentice!
Never done one so I would love for someone to hit me up! Maybe one key thing is to leave home on time :)
No preference. I like capturing many things.
I may be biased but Nikon D5200 newbie’s set. Easily under $600.
No two shots taken will ever be the same.
The weather can sometimes ruin a shoot.
Zoom!
Never touched them.
Putting the camera behind something or simply blurring nearby subjects/objects by zooming into the subject to create a focused view.
Currently, photo series/moving postcards. They’re sort of the same category when it comes to documentation. Single photo posts have always been okay, nothing wrong with having 1 wow image but these carousel takes more effort to put up and tells a more compelling story similar to flipping a book. I admire people who curate series which has inspired me to do my own too!
Keeping one’s feed in blue and orange tones. Complimentary colours yes but it does express the lack of exploration into other editing styles. It’s too easy to do, too easy to apply, anyone can do it. Not sure when this trend will expire.
Gear minimalism. I’m not rich enough to have all the tools I want.
Colour photography supremacy! Wouldn't want to miss a single detail to the darkness.
Well, I’m not much of a thematic storyteller but more of a photo set curator which is simpler to talk about. I guess it’s more of an overall big idea that connects the photos together instead of being distinct and hard to read seamlessly.
Candid!
Travel!
Stop editing and do something else! Touching grass is always effective. Or finding more inspiration.
Waiting for someone to offer me a job with someone difficult (I hope not lol).
Hard pick. Earth is just so pretty you know.
I still think it's the Steven Lim one. It’s not 100% weird but the setup with the flashing graphics on the screen before the huge red screen at the end of the event. What was that? Art?
Of course not! Gear is expensive to maintain!
No preference. Anything can be fixed on Lightroom!
No but I would love to try!
Yay!
I think 50mm. But most used could be 18mm.
Turn on the grid in your camera!
Deep depth of field.
Reduce the shutter speed first before bringing the ISO up. Recieve enough light before bringing in the noise.
I’m no portrait pro but getting real close to the subject. Like zoom in to their face close creates this blurred background effect. Works best with a background filled with lights. Strong lights and shadows to accentuate the facial features is another tip as well.
Capture without them knowing that they’re being captured. Or simply zoom from a distance without looking like a creep lol.
I get posing ideas from David Suh the pose god but the latest tip I heard is to dance.
Asymmetry! It's gets tiring to align things perfectly after a while
Rule of third! Really firms up the composition.
I only shoot in colour.
I don’t. My thanks goes to post-processing. Just kidding. My photos are a bit dimmer or with a just right exposure. I use my eyes to gauge, there's no LCD screen judgement going on.
Good gear doesn’t mean your photos are good. Good editing methods can elevate a photograph further.
Any camera that is lighter than this 15-year-old brick would be good to go.
I don’t think I can quote Instagram photographers LOL.
Hmm lemme think. Definitely a female singer but not sure who.
Photos by Apple followed by Snapseed by Google.
No but I will soon when I figure out how to hang big pictures without drilling a hole onto my walls.
No because I’m simply not famous enough for any gig (Feel free to hit me up!)
Digitally at the moment.
I used to have it a lot which is part of why I took a 4-year hiatus. If I do have the slightest feeling, I would just take a breather, silence the mind and go touch grass.
To be famous?
Landscape Architect. That's my job!
Capture with intention. I used to waste many shots because I’d take photos for the sake of having taken the photo at a certain location like a fancy popular place for example. I later realised that these photos weren’t nicely shot, not composed properly and a lot of post-processing was required to make it look decent. After much deliberate practice and studying, capturing with intention gets processed quicker and easier. Soon, I went from crap to capturing gold straight on the camera screen.
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