After three packed days of back-to-back meetings in San Francisco, I found myself craving a little peace. So, I decided to treat myself to some photo therapy for the rest of my Thursday. I asked Chat GPT for advice on where to go, and Pier 39 was the top recommendation. With my trusty Fuji XS20 and...Read More
I didn’t plan much that day. Cupertino greeted me with a kind of quiet that wasn’t boring. Trees lined the roads like gentle guardians. The buildings stood with a quiet confidence, not shouting, just there, doing their thing. I captured what caught my eye. A shadow on a wall, a twist in a tree branch,...Read More
Strolling around Haji Lane after the rain on a Saturday morning during fasting day? Absolutely refreshing! But what made it even more exciting was getting a hands-on lesson in street photography from Fuji Film’s very own expert, Mindy Tan. Mindy is a Singaporean photographer famous for her storytelling-style street shots. Her work has been featured...Read More
Last Saturday, I went to the Indonesian Embassy in Singapore to celebrate Independence Day. It was a great day, and I was amazed by how excited everyone was, especially with all the Indonesian national costumes. The vibe was super festive and grand. I’m so glad I got to be there, hang out with friends, and...Read More
Last Friday night, I got invited to a listening party by Secret Signals. They were previewing the new album from the dream-pop lullabies band, Cigarettes After Sex, at Swee Lee. That band name is pretty provocative, right? The band’s third album, X’s, has 10 songs and sounds a lot like their previous ones. I love...Read More
Last month, I joined the Singapore Weekend Photographers for their regular photo walk event. The plan was to walk from Fort Canning MRT through Alkaff Bridge and end at Tiong Bahru. Although it rained, we managed to take some photos along the way. We ended the day with a nice coffee chat at Toby’s, and...Read More
Indonesian weddings are always extravagant. And I had the chance to capture a wedding ceremony for the first time. This is my first attempt at capturing a wedding ceremony. The sacred wedding of my nephew, Ivan, and his beloved, Gesti, was full of joy, modesty, and deep emotion. At one point, my eyes welled up...Read More
Fuji Film Singapore lent me their 27mm F2.8 lens to try out with my XS20 for street photography. I wandered around from Orchard Road to City Hall from noon till evening. I am still not sure if I want to keep the lens😝. Here are some selected photographs for you to enjoy.Read More
The Singapore Land Transport Authority invited everyone to check out the seven new MRT stations on the Thomson-East Coast Line. We hopped on the train Friday evening from our nearby station in Thomson and enjoyed the easy trip to the East Coast. Singapore’s transportation system is top-notch. You’ll notice the clear signs, easy access, and...Read More
