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Kids needs a target… sometimes, we, the arrow…
Being a photographer doesn’t mean taking photos 24/7/365, but to get others to take photos as well. At exactly 12pm, I met up with 3 students of Temasek Polytechnic studying journalism and had an interview with them.
Basically, it’s a “How I got to be a photographer” interview. But knowing me to be me, meeting up with them got me thinking of how far I have gone since those college days and the amount of things that I know now that probably would be a gem to have if I knew back then.
Educating the young is a very important aspect of photography. Not only in the means of getting them into schools and holding a class, but to get them out and chase their dreams. How many of us have dreamt big dreams only to be extinguished in the classroom of, “no, you can’t do it that way…” I have my fair share, trust me on that.
And if you are nodding your head in unison, don’t despair just yet cos this is why I am writing this. The vast amount of knowledge we have should be shared, in ways that makes our youth in society aspire to be great. I use the word great like I would use the word to describe Einstein.
So how do we make a difference? How about putting some of your expertise to good use? Have a mentoring programme?
an interview and a starbucks coffee
So I was sitting there with these 3 kids right, and they were talking about the interview, the projects for their school and a lot more about their education. The first thing that I felt was, they weren’t exactly enthusiastic about the things that they did, in the sense that I am enthusiastic giving that interview. Now how can they be jaded when they just started? Something’s gotta be wrong somewhere.
What’s a deck of cards got to do with all this?
Magic tricks and a business card...
Well, I was talking about photography and this boy kept on playing with his deck of cards, and I was wondering what’s the deal with it, so he started showing me card tricks, like amazing magic card tricks and I was pretty impressed. He did it pretty well, and I asked him how long has he been at it. 1 year! So that’s it, if a guy takes a deck of cards wherever he goes and keeps on learning tricks and repeats it and keeps practicing, the improvement will be tremendous.
So who takes their camera wherever you go? So anyone who wants to excel in anything needs a certain amount of gumption, the passion to take their art wherever they go and have the enthusiasm to go for it, and that means having a camera along wherever they go?
So back to the point on enthusiasm. Why are these kids talking to me and looking jaded? I have this funny feeling that they need a sense of occasion to do things that they want to do. And I am talking about getting out there and actually doing it. How many times have you done things alone and wondered if you are doing it right? All those moments of second guessing? Now, how about us doing them a favour and taking them out and point them in the right direction? I sure needed that when I was their age… Mentoring, could be something great.
Here’s to Jason and Lyn!
There I am, photographer to the couple. When Jason approached me to do this for them, he didn’t know what he was getting cos he asked me to photograph his wedding dinner only. So there I was, cooking up plans and ways to photograph for them and came up with this approach where I will follow them through the whole process of the wedding.
Finally, after much prep work and getting the couple to see what I have planned, I met up with the couple two days back and they were buzzing with excitement. The occasion, choosing everything and decisions for their wedding dinner. It wasn’t an easy task to select things that came along such a great occasion, but here’s the photographs whilst they were doing that.
Lyn and Jason Ho
Somehow, weddings always give me good vibes and a proper reason to do more than I need to when it comes to photography. Where’s the fun in photographing a wedding dinner when I don’t really know the couple?
Lyn selects while Jason looks on...
Hence, I always made it a point to get to know them, and as time goes, it becomes a good way of getting better photos that makes sense. And a few new friends along the way.
Jason does his selection and pleased with himself now...
So Jason and Lyn, after a few minutes of me hanging around snapping away, gets comfy and down to business.
Weddings are always better if they both decide... naturally...
I do think they make a wonderful couple, and everytime I shoot a wedding, the photos always tells their love…
her gaze says it all...
As you can see, Jason and Lyn has it good… And tell you what, you’ll be following their wedding together with me…
and those rings, that's a story...
because I am blogging all about their wedding as it leads to the wedding day…
a laugh... a joyous occasion indeed...
and a journalistic wedding photography means you get to enjoy it all too…
decisions to be made...
so save this post, and come along for a wedding for the new year…
yes... that's a wrap...
Photographer for event: Wong Kin Leong
Date of Wedding: 1st Jan 2010
Btw, my previous wedding photography works are found here
New Entry by Jason, the groom. Read all about his emotions and thoughts all the way through the New Year wedding.
UPDATE 28/09/09
Here’s an update to the wedding… a fitting session today and here’s the photos without giving too much away of course…You guys will have to wait till the actual day to see them in full glory… so.. still in black and white, for now…
Lyn waits for her fitting session...
All the options and decisions..
preparations...
suit up...
Jason's looking fab in black...
Remember that Christmas Turkey u scoffed down??
hang in there now...
I really love the way you look...
splendid...
almost there... 2010 is coming along just right
next update: Wedding Day @ 1st Jan 2010
UPDATE 1/1/2010
So here we go! Wedding day. Are you ready for all the photos?
This is from the photoshoot for Jason and Lyn’s Portrait Display on Orchard Hotel’s entrance
Jason and Lyn's Portrait. Wedding Outdoor Shoot.
This made me smile... I love it...
Next is an interesting perspective shot, nearly broke my back for this. 😛
Jason and Lyn's Weird Perspective Wedding Outdoor
This is inspired by a lifestyle advert photoshoot
Lyn's Solo Wedding Shoot 1
Lyn's Solo Shoot
Preparation for a Wedding:
Check In @ The Fullerton, The Loft
Hectic beginning...
Let's get the team together...
the start of a union
getting last minute arrangements done...
smiles for a new year...
make up and hair...
looking great...
HAPPY!
hungry... don't think this is an advert... it really isn't...
the party's about to begin...
and the groom gets in on the act too..
food glorious...
a bridesmaid from Pri1...
still on the iPhone with last min arrangements...
to be continued….
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