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Izakayas Singapore: How to Capture Izakaya Food Under Warm, Low Light

By Sarah Teh - May 27, 2026

I was sitting at a cramped counter in Cuppage Plaza, surrounded by the incredible smell of binchotan charcoal and roasting chicken fat. The mood was perfect. The dim tungsten lamps cast a beautiful, moody glow over the dark wooden planks of the counter. But when I looked at my camera screen, my heart sank. My…

Geylang Food: Night Photography Adventure in Singapore’s Malay Quarter

By Sarah Teh - May 13, 2026

The humidity hits you the moment you step out onto the street at the end of the day, quickly followed by the sharp, intoxicating scent of charred garlic and sambal. Steam billows from a roaring wok, catching the green and pink glow of a nearby neon sign. A vendor expertly tosses noodles into the air,…

Tanjong Beach Club Singapore: Photographic Rhythm on Sand, Sea, and Night Service

By Sarah Teh - March 11, 2026

The sun stretches along Tanjong Beach, casting shifting gold onto the sand and across plush daybeds that define this corner of Singapore’s beach culture. This is golden hour at Tanjong Beach Club, often regarded as one of Singapore’s best beach destinations, where the world outside the city softens, welcoming guests who discover their own spot…

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…