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Paul entered the world of photography
when he was 15yrs old.
The opportunity presented itself when a friend needed a
back up photographer to cover an event. That marked the
beginning of a long-lasting love affair with the
photographic lens.
While studying at the Institute of Technical
Education (ITE), I held the onerous post of the
Vice-president of the Photography Club. My portfolio
included capturing momentous school events that were
then immortalised in our school magazines and
newsletters. This experience gave me much-treasured
insights into the different techniques of handling
cameras, the effects of photo-taking, the different
kinds of photographs that can be taken, such as
portraits, landscapes, night scenes, sports and focus
objects, from insects to flowers. |
ASSISTANT PHOTOGRAPHER as profession:
I have assisted in many studio shoots ranging from
products, to professional models and the spontaneous and
random walk-in customers. I have also assisted
photographers in their location shoots in places like
shopping centers, shop houses and furniture retail
shops, etc.
PHOTOGRAPHER:
My repertoire of works include shooting formal and
memorable events such as Dinner and Dances, Opening
ceremonies, Speeches, Seminars, Church baptisms &
confirmations, both Traditional Chinese and Church
weddings. I’ve also been at the helm of such events as
the official photographer for various magazine and
newsletter publications.
Besides photographing for school and church events, I
have also developed myself professionally. While working
full time with a photography studio, I conducted shoots
that have helped me to build a strong portfolio. I have
taken product and model shoots for magazines such as
Men’s Health, Singapore Women’s Weekly and Style. I was
also snapping away at a press conference for BioSkin,
whose new representative is Hong Kong actress, Michelle
Yip.
My other documentations include the The New Paper Big
Walk 2005, Mazda Motor Family Day at Botanical Gardens,
St Gabriel’s Secondary School’s Official Opening
Ceremony includes a few Central District Council (CDC)
projects and the recent President’s Star Challenge 2005,
Natas 2005, Singapore Waterfest 2006, Yoshinoya Menu,
School Magazine for St Nicholas Girls’, Yumin Primary,
Feng Shan Primary, Asean Summit 2007, Asean Inter-
Parliamentary Assembly 2008, Other Major clients are
TIMBERLAND, DSTA, MillionaireAsia, Wealth Magaizne,
Trinity Theological College, PICO ART, NTUC, BOBBIE
BROWN, La Mer, Samsung, WDA.
However, a personal favourite would have to be calls
I receive from couples, requesting I photograph their
ROM and wedding ceremonies held both in churches,
temples or outdoor venues. These definitely go down as
one of my favourite engagements because of all the
emotion, energy and adrenaline rush that make wedding
days the unforgettable events that they are. The
challenge to successfully capture a myriad of feelings
and motions in every single frame, knowing that the
couple is entrusting me with crystallizing a lifetime of
memories, is my greatest satisfaction.
18th November 2005
Paul is awarded the title of Licentiate (LMPA) in the
wedding category
This indicates the award of qualified member of the
Association. Applicants must show competence in their
chosen field of photography, show a thorough
understanding of camera techniques, lighting and
composition and ability to create merchantable quality
photography.
Master Photographers Association, www.thempa.com established in 1952 and with over 2000 members, the MPA
is the United Kingdom's only organisation for full time,
qualified and professional photographers. |
