Techniques
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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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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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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As the tropical sun dips below the horizon and the Lion City transforms into a glittering metropolis of neon and steel, savvy photographers know they’re about to witness the city at its most visually rich. Nowhere does this beauty come alive more than in Singapore’s growing scene of fusion restaurants, where each establishment is a…
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The kitchen closes. The last server clocks out, and the dining room succumbs to a deep, restful silence. As a photographer who specializes in capturing culinary scenes after dark, I’ve learned that the most profound moments don’t happen during the frantic pace of service. They unfold in the quiet hours that follow, when a chef…
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Most food photographers chase the light. They seek bright, airy scenes with soft, even illumination to make food look fresh and appealing. But after the sun goes down, or on a dark and moody day, a different kind of magic emerges. I’ve learned to stop chasing bright light and start embracing the darkness. The secret…
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There is a raw, untamed energy in a kitchen at full tilt. For those of us who practice food photography, the most captivating element is often the most dangerous: fire. A burst of flame from a wok or the steady burn of candles on a dining table is more than just part of the cooking…
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