Alhamdulillah, recently I made it to the top three favorites in a photo challenge capturing the stories of Blok M. Here’s what the jury said: “As simple as a scene of a kid roller-skating with a mom or grandma by their side. It represents the vibe of ’80s/’90s teens passing on the roller-skating trend from...Read More
When was the last time I visited Blok M? Honestly, I can’t remember, but it’s definitely been way too long! Blok M was my favorite hangout spot during high school, which was over 20 years ago. I still have vivid memories of Pasar Melawai, where I bought my performance costume; Plaza Blok M, where I’d...Read More
Have you ever felt like you’re in a city that’s just waiting to hear your stories? That’s exactly how I felt when I arrived in Madinah. Madinah, known as the “City of the Prophet,” is where Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) established the first Muslim community after migrating from Makkah. I stayed at The...Read More
Even though I live in Singapore, I don’t always get the chance to visit the iconic Gardens by the Bay every year. But this time, I decided to check out the Cloud Forest and work on my observation skills through photography. Armed with my Fuji Film XS20, I chose the Reala Ace film simulation for...Read More
Singapore is known for its striking city architecture, seamlessly blending modernity with nature and tradition. But what if we revisited it from a different perspective? The Singapore Klick Photography community re-imagines the cityscapes using techniques like pushing exposure and slowing shutter speed. The result is a surreal, dreamlike vision, where futuristic buildings merge with sci-fi...Read More
The annual Jakarta Illustration and Creative Arts Fair (JICAF) returns this year with a bigger venue and a longer duration. Held at The Space, Senayan City, the event runs from September 19th to October 6th, 2024, featuring over 100 exhibitors. I visited during the opening week to check out the exhibition. I was overwhelmed by...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
