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I like shooting thru' the M.F camera.... sigh... thinking of changing the Kiev 88 for the Hassy 500 CM....

Anyway, HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Nanie! :)

Labels: BnW, Canon 5Dmk2, Friends, Home, Images, Inspirations, Local, Photography, Pregnancy, Projects

Posted by ShutterBug at 13:58 | Permalink | Comments 6

The WPN workshop was successfully concluded that Friday night @ the scenic Hort Park's function room where we shared on the business viewpoint of wedding photography.

A very good exchange of ideas & queries although it was time-tight to try to impart the details of some of the very important aspects within 45 mins. But nevertheless, we raised an awareness for the participants that in business, you have to look more into the details than to skim along the surfaces in order to build and sustain the model till the desired end result.

Anyway enough rumbling from me. Many thanks to the WPN team, namely George, Yu Hsin, KC and the rest of the gang for the concerted effort in making our 1st workshop a general success!

Following are photos courtesy of Gilbert of 9 Frames, love the M8 :D -















I took a chance also to snap some quick photos here - Click to jump to FB album

Labels: Business, Images, Inspirations, Local, Photography, Projects, Thoughts, Wedding notes, WPN Photogs

Posted by ShutterBug at 20:38 | Permalink | Comments 0

Since last Friday's corporate shoot @ La Strada (part of Les Amis Group Singapore), I am quite besotted by the simple decor and the really comprehensive lunch menu which customers have a choice between a 2 course (SGD$ 30++) or 3 course (SGD$38++) lunch menu.

I want to have lunch here :D

Labels: Food, Images, Local, Projects, Thoughts

Posted by ShutterBug at 15:38 | Permalink | Comments 3

with ref. to my previous post here -


*note: previous code "RONLEE" is no longer in use so use this one instead!

Grab a gift for yourself, your baby and for your friends today! :)

Labels: Friends, Images, Projects, Thoughts

Posted by ShutterBug at 23:39 | Permalink | Comments 3

I'm getting pretty excited for 2008!

Finally got my arse working to change and upgrade my website. The EYEDEAS website will be undergoing a 180 degrees face-lift to include more of my work through the past years and the format will be a little different from what you see now!

Stay tuned to the official launch in end Jan 2008!

* ps: meantime, lets just chill out to the voice of Diana Krall which I have embedded into this blogspot template

Labels: Business, Projects, Thoughts

Posted by ShutterBug at 20:19 | Permalink | Comments 5

linked from Pond Musings | Smashing Magazine | Milk.dk

This is almost what I'm planning to set up for my desktop in 2008... but only difference... try 2x 20" Apple Displays :D


I need to get rid of my bulky 19" CRT moniter already. An Apple Cinematic Display (ACD) Dual moniter set up for PC and Mac will be great!

Labels: Inspirations, Projects, Thoughts

Posted by ShutterBug at 00:51 | Permalink | Comments 2

Su Ling of Laissezfairedesign has finally launched the Pupsik Baby pouch.
Check it out and give the baby pouch a try today!

:)


For you lucky readers of my blog, Su Ling of LaissezfaireDesign/ PupSik Studio has generously offered a 15% discount & free local shipping on the PupSik Baby pouch when you buy online at the website. Just type the voucher code 'ZTSL02' at the checkout! (valid till end Jan 2008 only)

Don't wait! Get one today! It makes a great gift for your baby or for your friends!

Here's WanSheng's personal testimony to this great product for his nephew, Julius.

Labels: Friends, Images, Projects, Thoughts

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Posted by ShutterBug at 05:42 | Permalink | Comments 3

I've always been inspired by Jen's polaroid shots of her daily life and her insights into her surroundings.

Since our event on 20th Oct, I have about 4 boxes of Instax mini left to burn and since I got hooked on shooting instax minis, I got myself a Cheki Instax Mini cam in Tokyo and some more polaroid film to play around.

I had a inspiration to shoot when I bought a Polaroid One (that uses the P600 cartridge) a year ago but it proved to be a little more expensive then. But now, I decided to go a little more experimental and within a cartridge of 10 shots, make the best out of it.

Sian thing is to do scanning.

but who knows what it will lead to? (",)

Labels: Inspirations, Local, Polaroids, Projects, Thoughts

Posted by ShutterBug at 23:59 | Permalink | Comments 1

just completed the actual shoot for Laissezfaire's baby sling product shoot today and with the combination of the emotional and the functional aspects, I think there's a wholesome photographic branding for this simple and yet versatile product.

Thank God for the wonderful weather today - the lighting around 4.30pm onwards is just incredible. Many thanks to WS for taking precious time off to help me in this shoot, couldn't achieve the effects without your help mate.

We also witnessed so many bridal shootings (about 5 couples) today in the botanics garden... man... poses quite hmmm... but the lighting should make the shots look good.

Here's a shot I like - commercial styled look but demonstrated how babies can learn by stimulation and interaction from the comfort and safety of the baby pouch with the parents.


Printed this shot along with another monotoned one from the test shoot on photographic paper... and I'm very happy with the overall shoot results :)

Labels: Images, Inspirations, Local, Photography, Projects, Thoughts

Posted by ShutterBug at 00:57 | Permalink | Comments 2

I went through some of the images taken yesterday and this particular one really struck me visually and emotionally.

decided to reduce contrast on this shot to make it look a little more film-ish coz despite its appearance, it tells a great story of parenthood and love.

Labels: Images, Inspirations, Local, Photography, Projects, Thoughts

Posted by ShutterBug at 18:35 | Permalink | Comments 6

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Posted by ShutterBug at 18:30 | Permalink | Comments 2

Even though it was a rather gloomy (and drizzly) late afternoon, I thank God for He has been very merciful to clear the skies for a good shoot with Laissezfaire's lifestyle product shots. Many thanks to my man, Ead, for taking time off to help me in this shoot too :)

Here's a shot of lil' Vera:

Pupsik (meaning 'Baby Doll' in Russian) Studio is the brainchild of Su Ling & Vitali Zagorodnova (husband & wife team), dealing with modern, chic, easy-to-use baby products while incorporating functionality in good design sense.

This particular shoot, we are focusing on the Pupsik Baby pouch carriers.

Some product details:

• Light weight & compact, it can be rolled up easily and placed in handbag.

• Hands-free design allowing multi-tasking.

• 3 carrying positions: Front, Hip and Cradle carry (for small babies)

• Made of 97% cotton, 3% spandex. Soft and smooth high quality velvety fabric with slight stretch and maximum comfort

• Babies feel safe and secure when carried in a pouch as it simulates the environment in the womb for newborns. Promotes bonding as baby can feel mother’s warmth and heartbeat.

• Safe. Triple stitched with strong upholstery thread.

• Additional features. (1) Light padding to protect babies legs. (2) Small pocket to keep diapers. (3) Toy buckle to hang toy, keys or detachable pocket.

• 5 solid colours (Pink, blue, turquoise, gray, khaki) that are easy to match different outfits (more design patterns will be out in future)

Currently, this product is not officially in the market yet but please do check back @ Pupsik Studio for more information of release :)

Labels: BnW, Images, Local, Photography, Projects

Posted by ShutterBug at 01:59 | Permalink | Comments 7

I was just tabulating my expenditures and dues this morning. This month seems to be my biggest cash outflow month (5 figure amount liao...) but in some ways, I'm glad that it is going to be worth it in the long run.

Besides investing in the branding of my photography business (stage 1 will be ready and out in about 1 month's time), recently Ms Clover and I have been eye-ing on a certain market investment and decided to devote 3 years of financial commitment to cultivating it so it's tighting the purse-strings and watching its growth! Of coz it comes with a whole lot of benefits but that's another story in near future. Have photos to show too!

Heheh.. in case you are wondering, it's not property investiture coz we find the market too unpredictable and volatile ;p

3 years.... 3 years....

Labels: Clover, Projects, Thoughts, Us

Posted by ShutterBug at 02:12 | Permalink | Comments 5

okie.. just throwing the ball out there... I want to do a mini-series of portraitures and since the euro funfair is around, I think it will make an excellent setting and backdrop for this mini series..

Just wondering if anyone wants to be my willing "victims"? It will most probably be next week (during the weekdays in the evenings). I will see if I can compile a series and will print a montage card out for all participating 'victims'.. hehehe...

It will also be a good time to get-together and chat also...

Criteria? - Just be yourself :)

if anyone's interested, just let me know via the blog comments column ya? :)

Labels: Local, Photography, Projects, RICOH GrD

Posted by ShutterBug at 16:47 | Permalink | Comments 9