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A wide night view of the historic CHIJMES courtyard in Singapore featuring illuminated neoclassical arches, outdoor restaurant seating, and lush trees.

Unveiling Hidden Treasures: An Enchanting Evening at Chijmes Restaurant

By Sarah Teh - February 18, 2026

As night spills over the cloisters of CHIJMES, the bustle from Victoria Street fades to a hum and the architectural bones of the historic convent emerge, lit by warm lamps and candlelight. I arrive late, just as the last light fades, hunting for the perfect chijmes restaurant frame; one that balances cultural heritage conservation with…

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Exterior night view of the historic CHIJMES Hall in Singapore, featuring its illuminated Gothic Revival architecture, spire, and stained glass windows under a twilight sky.

CHIJMES Singapore: Photographing Heritage, Dining, and Architectural Icons

By Sarah Teh - February 12, 2026

When I first visited CHIJMES Singapore, I was immediately captivated by how seamlessly history and modern life blend here. I practically had to restrain myself from pointing my lens at everything my eyes land on. Nestled at the bustling intersection of Victoria Street, North Bridge Road, and Bras Basah Road, this national monument and historic…

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A silhouette of a street food chef working in a narrow, atmospheric kitchen filled with thick clouds of steam and warm industrial lighting.

Before the Rush: Capturing the Hidden Rhythms of Amoy Food Centre Photography

By Sarah Teh - February 4, 2026

Dawn at Amoy Street Food Centre is a collision of fluorescent lights and billows of steam. Against tiled grates, condensation slides down; hawkers prime their pepper bowl and swirl strands of sliced fish soup through scalding water. Within this storied food centre, every corridor concentrates urgency, flavor, and visual drama. Amoy food centre photography thrives…

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Exterior night view of the multi-story Amoy Street Food Centre in Singapore, featuring its distinct stepped-terrace architecture and illuminated open-air dining decks.

Amoy Street Food Centre Singapore: A Living Archive of Vanishing Culinary Techniques

By Sarah Teh - January 28, 2026

As the dinner rush subsides at Amoy Street Food Centre Singapore, the true choreography begins. Seasoned hawker stall owners move with precision honed over decades, their wok fire dancing in rhythms that predate Singapore’s modern skyline. Six Michelin Bib Gourmand stalls operate within this 1983-established food centre, transforming what began as a government cleanliness initiative…

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Low-angle view of the Fountain of Wealth in Suntec City, Singapore, illuminated at night with tall skyscrapers towering in the background.

A Photographer’s Reference to Suntec City Photography Studios

By Sarah Teh - January 21, 2026

The afternoon sun cuts through the glass canopy of Suntec City, illuminating the constant flow of shoppers and executives. In this polished world of commerce, a different kind of space exists—the photo studio. It is a controlled environment, a blank canvas waiting for a story. For a photographer or photography enthusiasts in Singapore, choosing the…

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Low angle night view of the Suntec City towers and Fountain of Wealth in Singapore, featuring long-exposure light trails from passing traffic.

Photo Studio in Suntec City: Studios, City Lights, and Crafted Moments

By Sarah Teh - January 14, 2026

The rain lets up, and Suntec City’s polished corridors gleam. Reflections of digital billboards shimmer on the tile floors, painting the landscape in electric blue and architectural gold. For the photographer, this part of Singapore is a world of contrasts—a space where crafted light meets the city’s pulse and every click of the shutter both…

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A close-up of a glowing filament lightbulb hanging against a rain-splattered window, with a blurry, bokeh view of a city street in the background.

Food in Joo Chiat After Midnight: Frames, Steam, and Streetlight

By Sarah Teh - December 31, 2025

Joo Chiat at midnight is a vibrant stretch of color and movement. I come here not to list “food in Joo Chiat” or catalog signatures, but to watch the neighborhood build its portrait as blue hour fades beneath streetlight and neon. Every face, bowl, reflection, and plume of steam becomes part of how “Joo Chiat…

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A moody urban street scene at twilight featuring colonial-style architecture and a car driving away with red taillights glowing against the blue sky.

Joo Chiat Road Food: Traces After Dark

By Sarah Teh - December 30, 2025

Opening: The Question, Reframed The search for joo chiat road food usually arrives with expectation. A food guide, a list, something mapped on Google Maps. This is not that. Joo Chiat Road runs 1.4 kilometres between Geylang Road and East Coast Road, a corridor of pre-war shophouses whose shutters lift and lower according to rhythms…

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Top-down view of a minimalist fine dining dish featuring seared protein with an artistic smear of green herb sauce and edible flowers on a matte black plate.

Plating Composition in Fine Dining: How Newly Starred Michelin Kitchens Compose a Plate

By Sarah Teh - December 24, 2025

In Singapore, the journey of a newly starred Michelin restaurant begins long before the first bite. Plating in fine dining is more than decoration; it is a carefully composed arrangement that reflects the chef’s vision, the dish’s flavours, and the dining experience as a whole. Chefs in these kitchens treat each plate as a story,…

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Close-up shot of a wine glass and a plated dish with vegetables and meat, set on a dark table in a dimly lit, upscale restaurant.

Low Light Dining Photography Singapore: A Practical Manual at Best 5-Star Restaurants

By Sarah Teh - December 17, 2025

In fine dining, light, pacing, and plating are as important as flavor. Singapore’s 5-star restaurants and dining establishments offer a sensory theatre where textures catch low light and service flows quietly. This guide helps you choose and book these experiences with a photographer’s eye, focusing on capturing the meal’s story discreetly and respectfully. It also…

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