Aug 28
Amidst the gloomy outlook over the past few days (being down with flu and all) I received some good news which cheered me up a little. I submitted 4 images for the International Photography Awards (IPA) a few months back, of which 2 of them received Honorable Mention! Obviously it is disappointing not to get the top prizes but considering there were nearly 15,000 submissions from 103 countries across the globe. Coming up against so many top photographers worldwide and appearing in the honorable mention list ain’t too shabby anymore if you ask me 
IPA is a sister-effort of the Lucie Foundation, where the top three winners are announced at the annual Lucie Awards gala ceremony. The Foundation’s mission is to honor master photographers, to discover new and emerging talent and to promote the appreciation of photography. Since 2003, IPA has had the privilege and opportunity to acknowledge and recognize contemporary photographers’ accomplishments in this specialized and highly visible competition. Visit www.photoawards.com for more details.
Here are the 2 shots that got into the Honorable Mention list.
Honorable Mention in People – Children category for the winning entry “Joy”
Honorable Mention in People – Wedding category for the winning entry “Unwavering Love”
Tagged with: Announcement • Awards • International Photography Award • Michael Chan • Ramblings of a Singapore Wedding Photographer • Wedding Photography
Jul 01
I have no idea if 1st July is an auspicious date or not, but I am sure that it is a wonderful day as we celebrate one of my closest and respected buddy joining our (healthily growing) stable of photographers under expressivelyjOhO. To more good times ahead! Cheers!
Tagged with: Ramblings of a Singapore Wedding Photographer
May 15
I’m back from Paris and right back at work again.
here’s a preview of my Paris exploration. more to come in the days ahead
Tagged with: Paris • Photography • Photos • Ramblings of a Singapore Wedding Photographer • Street • Streets & Candids • travel photography
May 07
I’m off to Paris for a week or so, for a short break and a photoshoot. Keep those mail coming in and if I don’t get back to you immediately, it’s only because I ain’t got no access to the internet. Will be sure to get back to you when I am back though! Seeya soon!
Tagged with: Michael Chan • Paris • Ramblings of a Singapore Wedding Photographer • travel
Mar 25
Great news for all photographers, DI Artists or designers out there!
Guy Gowan is coming back to Singapore for an encore of his amazing Seminar on digital imaging, manipulations and workflow. If you think you know all there is to know about photoshop and image manipulations, think again! Guy’s methodology and techniques will change how you look at images forever!
I missed his much raved session last year, and you bet your ass I am gonna be there this time round! Join me this April 5th and 6th for the mind blowing seminar.
For more info, click here
Feb 10
My wife and I have decided to embark on our 2nd honeymoon to Paris, in May 2010 & we would like to invite you lovebirds to walk down the streets of Old Paris with us, as we breathe in the romance and capture the charms of one of the most lovely city in the world.
We are offering a fantastic package for couples who wish to have their Bridal / Casual Portrait Sessions in the City of Lights. How fantastic you might ask? Well, let’s just say that, since we are going there with or without you, the photographer’s airfare is pretty much out of the equation. Sounds good? Well it is! haha
Do note though that slots are limited as we are taking up a maximum of 3 couples only at the end of our personal trip, with the photoshoot dates estimated to be between 15 – 18 May.
For those interested, drop me a MAIL immediately as we will be confirming our flights before the end of February.
Tagged with: Announcement • Bridal Shoot • Bridals • France • Overseas Bridal • Paris • Pre-Wedding • promotion • Ramblings of a Singapore Wedding Photographer • travel • Wedding Photography
Nov 06
I am back in SG and is very happy to announce that while I was away in Melbourne, I attained my associateship with MPA (Master Photographer Association), when a panel of esteemed judges passed the set of images which I had prepared beforehand.
Major bummer that I was unable to be there personally for the judging, but I have learnt lots throughout the preparation process, which should stand me in good stead.
Special thanks to Ryan Wong, William Ng, James Tan and Joho who gave me pointers here and there, which will benefit me to no end in the future.
Big thanks to all my couples,your love drives me on each day.
Thanks to every photographer out there who inspires me with their gorgeous works.
Lastly, thanks to my wifey, who had to endure many nights without me by her side due to my work and preparation for the grading, I love you dearie!
Tagged with: AMPA • Associate • Master Photographer Association • MPA
Oct 25
Dear All.
Joho and I will be away in Melbourne for a week or so. Do continue to send in those inquiries as we should still have internet access in the land down under. Have a great week ahead, and best of luck to all the guys going for MPA grading this year!
Tagged with: Announcement • Overseas Bridal
Oct 16
Some of my brides complained of lack of updates on my blog recently
and my reply was…
NO TIME! hahaha
Which is really the case now as I am swamped with work everyday.
On a sidenote, I am really looking forward to the Melbourne trip coming up end of the month, because I am extending my stay there after helping Joho with bridal photoshoots, and gonna rest there for a few days with my wife (my only real break for more than a year, after my planned hong kong trip back in august went up in smokes partly due to H1N1 and my delayed house reno).
Anyway, you can keep up with our updated works by becoming our Fan in facebook. And I usually posts some works there whenever i can as it’s a lil easier than updating my blog.
That’s not to say I will forget about my blog completely as I still see the blog as my main channel to communicate my thoughts and works, plus… I am a very sentimental guy so the blog is here to stay forever! hehe. Just bear with me through this few busier months alright
Anyway, here’s 3 shots from Jeff & Diana’s wedding yesterday. Thanks guys for having me at your wedding and although I ain’t gonna be able to touch on your photos until quite a bit later, hopefully the 3 shots can satisfy u for a while ya! haha… and Diana, rest well, drink more fluids and hope u recover soon
Tagged with: Actual Day Wedding • Jeff & Diana • Ramblings of a Singapore Wedding Photographer • Regent Hotel • singapore • Wedding Photography • wedding photojournalism • Weddings
Oct 02
Mid-autumn festival is always a joyous occasion, as families gather to enjoy mooncakes & pomelos while admiring the full moon.
Although I will not be able to spend the day with my family, I am still happy that I will be able to witness a wonderful couple, Jenny & Gerald’s wedding. And I am very sure we will have a smashing time! 
In conjunction with such a happy occasion, Jonathan and myself have come up with an exciting new promo, which I believe, will put a big smile on many soon to be bride and grooms.
That’s right, we are going to offer 15% OFF the total bill, for all new couples who sign up with us, for local weddings/bridals between now and 31st Dec 2010 (Terms & Conditions applies). This will be an ongoing offer until 2010 at least. But that’s not all! Enjoy an additional 5% OFF, if you sign up with us before 30 Nov 2009. So hurry and send us those inquiries, before all the hot dates are booked up.
Tagged with: expressivelyjoho • promotion • Ramblings of a Singapore Wedding Photographer • singapore • Wedding Photography • wedding photojournalism
