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HERITAGE • SEP 2023 KWAI CHAI HONG MIDAUTUMN 2023 INSTALLATION: Drama on the night of the dragon and the moon. My two midautumn lovebirds reunite for another themed shoot at Kwai Chai Hong, this time going all out for the martial arts set, against the backdrop of unrealitykai’s beautiful reimagination of the cultural themes surrounding the dragon and the full moon. Themed The Moonlit Dragon, this latest art installation starts 25 Aug and will go on until 8 Oct. Mark your calendars.
URBAN EXPLORING/ PORTRAITS • APR 2023 AFIQ IN SULTAN SALAHUDDIN ABDUL AZIZ MOSQUE Our Ramadhan/Raya themed shoot this year brought us to the famous Blue Mosque of Shah Alam. Completed in 1988, this beautiful piece of architecture has held the title of one of the prettiest mosque in the country, and I can clearly see why. The mosque is opened to public according to the visiting hours.
TRAVEL/PORTRAITS • SEP 2022 KHOK SALUNG FLOATING RAILWAY About a 3-hour drive away from Bangkok is perhaps Thailand’s most photogenic railway stretch. Floating above the water reservoir created by the Pasak Chonlasit Dam, this 18km-long stretch is giving us some really strong Ghibli vibes. In addition to the tracks, the site also features other cool photo and hangout spots on the vast plains of grassland below. The train only stops on the tracks for special journeys, as it will usually just zoom past quickly before you could get ready to pose, as with our case. We will be back!
URBAN EXPLORING/ PORTRAITS • OCT 2022 SUBANG JAYA The bustling commercial center of Subang Jaya has always been known for its food and other conveniences, but we challenged ourselves to uncover its photogenic side too this morning. That adventure brought us to Subang Ria Park, the SJCC Property Gallery, and a few pretty cafes and retail outlets nearby.
URBAN EXPLORING/ PORTRAITS • MAR 2021 No coverage of the Malaysian spring phenomenon is complete without some portraits, and I'm happy to have Vivi posing for me again, this time in her floral print yukata and traditional umbrella. Among the locations covered include Air Panas field and basketball court, Plaza Tol Gombak and Danau Kota flats.
URBAN EXPLORING/ PORTRAITS • FEB 2022 WAN YU Breaking the mould of your usual Chinese New Year-themed deco, this installation by Carlsberg over at REXKL is a fun reimagination of your usual routine during those cheerful relative and friend gatherings, from playing mahjong to downing beer over conservations about your first travel destinations once covid is over.
PORTRAITS/ URBAN EXPLORING • JAN 2021 CYRUS & VIVI TAN In addition to 1 Utama, KL East Mall decided that their Chinese New Year decorations, its first since the mall's opening, cannot be a hurried affair, and so commissioned for an elaborate set up to bring in some festive cheer. Two giant majestic peacock fishes perch at the oriental aquarium that welcomes visitors as their enter the Main Atrium. Remember to pose at the half-moon gates at both sides of the installation which give the best angle of the space.
PORTRAITS/ URBAN EXPLORING • NOV 2020 VIVI TAN IN Surrounded by conventional-looking apartments, the PV Park's european-inspired pavilion and maze garden stood out like a surreal dream. The locals may not think much of it, but with the right treatment this location can be a fun morning portrait spot.
SPACES/PORTRAITS • JAN 2021 A DAY IN SEREMBAN 2:
SPACES/ PORTRAITS • NOV 2020 ISAAC IN VERNAKULAR STORE Vernakular is half a watch retail store and half a cafe, and the people behind the cool interiors of this place had to make sure your experience in each is as distinct as the boundary that runs across the space. This playful separation sets the stage for some really fun visual illusion that is begging to be experienced.
SPACES/ PORTRAITS • SEP 2020 A DAY AT BSC is one of my most frequented malls in the city, and I'm glad to have been given the opportunity to document a day here in the company of two very fun talents, part of the collaboration with the mall on producing a series of lifestyle images for use on their social media platforms.
PORTRAITS/ URBAN EXPLORING • SEP 2020 Our next adventure with Owen Yap brought us to the historical city of Melaka. While I have lost count of the number of times I've been here, the evolving city has proven to still have the ability to keep us entertained as we uncovered new sights to shoot in, especially along the river.
PORTRAITS/ URBAN EXPLORING • SEP 2020 OWEN YAP It was one of the most gorgeous evening that I have witnessed locally, and I had the honour of spending that at this charming instagram spot in Melaka, in the company of Owen. The Klebang sand dunes shot to fame a few years ago, and by not being here sooner due to the scare of heatstroke, I have unfortunately lost the breathtaking sight of a vast stretch of sand dunes and nothing else. Nevertheless, the set of trees lining the edges now added an hint of tropical wilderness to contrast the setting. It's the perfect reason for the early-visitors to come explore again.
PORTRAITS/ URBAN EXPLORING • SEP 2020 In the underwater world of Aquaria, the predominantly blue hues are punctuated with red tones from my fotorgear pocket light, adding a tinge of highlights that sets the model apart from his surrounding. It's not an everyday thing to have the whole place to ourselves, so I had Tian Chad to thank for this opportunity.
URBAN EXPLORING/ PORTRAITS • AUG 2020 OWEN YAP The thriving fishing town of Kuala Sepetang, once known by its english name Port Weld, may have shaken off its earlier role as an important part in the tin mine production in nearby Taiping, but its tight-knit community is a treasure trove of charming local cultures and practices. In addition to fishing and its related industries, the huge expanse of mangrove forest surrounding the town helps support the charcoal production here, and gave the town another reason for tourists on a heritage trail hunt. Among other fun activities to do here include taking a boat ride out for dolphin watching, eagle-feeding and a visit to Kuala Sangga.
SPACES/ PORTRAITS • SEP 2020 The name of the cafe is a strong hint of what pretty things you'll find if you follow the hint well. This is the other cafe that captivated us during the last trip to Melaka. The sprawling two-floor space is charmingly styled with vintage memorabilia and greeneries, and a seemingly endless string of angles to pose in. Late morning on a weekday is the best time possible to visit for a care-free OOTD session.
URBAN EXPLORING/ PORTRAITS • JUN 2020 There's no better time to pull off the abandoned themepark theme that I've always wanted to do than now, when entertainment centers remain closed as we recover from covid19. So I grabbed Kev Chong over to I-City one beautiful evening. We couldn't have caught a more glorious day.
PORTRAITS/ URBAN EXPLORING • OCT 2019 KAI IN Must admit that I have never thought much of our national art gallery but oh gosh how wrong was I. The past weekday morning exploring its various interactive exhibits in the company of Kai was one of the most fun art gallery experiences that I have had in the recent months.
SPACES/ PORTRAITS • APR 2019 XJ & JOSHUA I could not wrap my head around what 2D really is. It's such a surreal place that I had to see it with my own eyes to believe it. And it's right here in KL, or Sunway to be exact. Like many beautiful spaces, this interior is best experienced in the company of some good models, and I don't think I'll find anyone better than XJ and Joshua for their funny antics and gorgeous chemistry.
WEDDINGS • JUL 2018 July was a packed month of assignments, and though only one of them was for weddings, it is definitely one of those that kept me coming back for more.
TRAVEL/ PORTRAITS • MAY 2018 REY & LORAINE: Among the few destinations that we covered, Santorini stood out as the most memorable one for both myself and for Rey and Loraine. The interplay of beautiful weather with charming architecture hit the perfect note as the couple went from one idyllic town to another, soaking in the charming Greek culture as we went along. I could spend a whole month here exploring each and every corner of this unforgettable island.
PORTRAITS • MAR 2018 From the elaborate cheese party spread, to the matching sets of attire and the visualisation of the styling and props, Fiona has everything planned out months ahead of the shoot. I had a really fun shoot that Friday morning and noon as we work alongside committed folks covering two locations to bring Fiona's visuals to life.
WEDDINGS • JAN 2018 SIAVASH & HUI LI This is technically a post-wedding portrait, as Si & Hui Li enjoyed their wedding ceremony shoot so much that they changed their minds about not doing a prewedding shoot. So about three weeks after the ceremony, we were back in the embrace of this beautiful island again, this time with me getting their full, undivided attention for some fun time posing against our chosen backdrops. I'm appreciative of the fact that the couple is into oldschool architecture as well, so the Rifle Range Flats became one of the key locations for the shoot. Glad that all the effort of venturing in old apartments for cool angles are paying off.
PORTRAITS • DEC 2017 Back in the embrace of my recent favourite portrait location in Kuala Lumpur, this time in the company of none other than Jordan Yeoh himself. The cold hard curves of the spiral structure may have been gradually forgotten by time, but in this weekend morning, they were the perfect complement to Jordan's ripped physique.
PORTRAITS • FEB 2017 PEOPLE 149: It was that dizzying, spiraling journey into oblivion that we all call love. YTL Hotel's latest pride and joy in KL, called Stripes Hotel, is our latest playground for this series of portraits.
PORTRAITS • SEP 2015 My love for Taman Bukit Pantai, or the fishy neighbourhood as I affectionately call it, started many years ago with the discovery of Baba Low and Sekeping Tenggiri. It's not easy to be hip with streets that are named after fishes, but when you have houses that are rebuilt with a strong sense of artsy progressive architecture style yet still marvellously staying true to its vintage roots, you get this really promising neighbourhood that continues to excite at every turn. Here's a few noteworthy gems of this taman that you may want to check out:
PORTRAITS • JAN 2010 THIS MORNING CIKGU A shoot over in the charming town of Sekinchan, with a theme set in the 70s, loosely revolving around a group of nerdy (but fashionista wannabes) students on a field trip out with their favourite teacher – this has got to be the most challenging yet fulfilling portrait shoot that I have embarked on so far. But thanks to all the passionate and talented people out there, with just over a week of planning and a long string of discussion thread in facebook, there really is nothing that we cannot achieve if we put our heads together. And I couldn't have done it without my truly inspiring fashion stylist Daniel Henry, who arrived at my place for the fitting session with two luggages-full of retro goodies, and who injected so much insights and ideas into the final conception of the shoot. And of course the shots wouldn't have turned out half as convincing without his charming Mini. :)
PORTRAITS • AUG 2015 RUDOLF CEZAR IN During my research in Instagram of exciting things to do in New York, I chanced upon Rudolf's profile and so my first portrait shoot over at this exciting, new playground in the West was arranged. Naturally, the backdrop will have to feature one of the top destination in my off-the-tourist-map to-go list - this really cool underground metro station on the Path line on 9th street, which did not disappoint! Rudolf also suggested the High Line Park to take advantage of a sunny summer afternoon, which we covered as well. The whole experience felt surreal, doing some that I'm so familiar with, yet in a very unfamiliar setting.
PORTRAITS • SEP 2014 CARMEN SARAH CHUNG IN "MEMORIES" In time for the upcoming release of her second music album, slated for this October, gospel singer Carmen Sarah Chung drops in for possibly my sixth portrait album to be shot in the charming labyrinthine landscape of Centrio. The good news is that I'm still finding angles and spots that I have not discovered yet, confirming my love for this gorgeous abode as perfectly justified.
WEDDINGS • MAY 2014 JON & CAMELIA IN The Andaman played host today to a magical beach wedding ceremony for the gorgeous couple Jon and Camelia. Joined by their family and friends who flew in from all over the world, it was indeed a day to remember, nevermind the looming rain that forced us to move indoors for the dinner, the perfect day is just made more memorable now.
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HERITAGE/ URBAN EXPLORING • OCT 2022 PANTAI MEK MAS This beautiful expanse of sand dunes at Pantai Mek Mas is giving us Ghibli vibes. It's been on my to-do list for awhile and am happy to arrive in the company of a sweet couple on a beautiful sunny and windy evening. The dunes may be what people come here for, but I thought the overgrown vegetation added a new level of surrealism to the place.
HERITAGE/STREET/PORTRAITS • JAN 2023 OLD MASTER Q We are reliving some seriously vivid childhood memories here, those long afternoons spent while accompanying our moms to the hair saloons. This comic was popular from the 1960s through 1980s, and there is no better backdrop to bring the character back to life than our favourite heritage city, Georgetown. Special thanks to my model Wei Jian, for braving the constant attention the entire morning to complete this shoot.
PORTRAITS • APR 2022 BHUMI LIFESTYLE It may be hard to believe that the space of an empty commercial lot could be this much fun to shoot, but when you fill it with the passionate team behind this yoga and pilates studio, the bare concrete backdrop became our canvas for some clean yet powerful images. This space is also blessed with a large outdoor area that overlooks the busy Bukit Bintang street below, extending our playground outwards for some variety.
PORTRAITS • MAR 2022 NOAH YAP I always feel that there are more ways to play with the architecture of Centrio. Thus this collaboration with Noah, a professional aerial dance performer in Malaysia, is perfect. His long, flowy strip of red silk is a perfect complement to the masculine, cold steel structure seen all over this development.
PORTRAITS/ URBAN EXPLORING • OCT 2020 ANGEL TAN It's been easily two years since my last portrait session here, and I'm glad to see Taman Weng Lock still holding up to the title of the most charming neighbourhood in KL. This round I'm accompanied by Angel Tan who wanted a set of photos to commemorate her 40th birthday. Among some of the cool spots to check out around here are Sekeping Tenggiri, Kurau Library, Kebun-kebun Bangsar, and the row of quaint fb outlets along Lorong Kurau.
PORTRAITS • JUL 2020 A SEASON FOR LOVE: Been such a long time since my last family portrait session. And I'm so glad I found time away from my commercial work to capture this set of memories for Rey and Loraine as they get ready to welcome their second child. There couldn't have been a better backdrop to all these heartwarming moments than Four Seasons Langkawi.
URBAN EXPLORING/ PORTRAITS • JUL 2020 JVENE Laman Perdana is most probably Perdana Botanical Park's most instagrammable spot. Completed in 2014 by GDP Architects, this canopy adopts a form that mimics its green surroundings, and is best admired on a sunny day when filtered light creates a mesmering pattern on the floor.
PORTRAITS/ URBAN EXPLORING • AUG 2019 SHIRLEY AT EURO FUN PARK A funfair like this is hard to come by nowadays, so I have Euro Fun Park to thank for giving me the opportunity to reminisce about my childhood and those carefree years of growing up. And of course no visits would be complete without the company of a model.
WEDDINGS • DEC 2018 CELEBRATING While I may have moved on to focus more on the commercial architectural and interior projects of late, it's still pretty fulfilling when a beautifully set up wedding day comes along, what more when famous Hong-Kong artists are in the guest list! This must be one of the most memorable wedding dinner coverage that I have done.
WEDDINGS • MAY 2018 JEFF & CARMEN: It was two years ago when I first heard of Frog Hill. Yet I have not had the chance to visit this hidden gem until Jeff and Carmen suggested it as one of their prewed locations. I couldn't have arranged a better model myself to shot against this breathtaking background. Truly thankful for the opportunity.
WEDDINGS • OCT 2017 JASON & CHIA CHI PREWEDDING After a few months of droning around shooting buildings and random objects, I finally got my first taste of using the Mavic Pro for my prewedding assignment. It was a scorching hot morning in Georgetown, and the wooden pier of Tan Jetty was not the easiest place to navigate. Thankfully the shots that we got made it all worth the effort.
PORTRAITS • MAY 2017 PEOPLE 153: Joel's coming of age with his turning 30 is now a visual story as we started in the colorful Haji Lanes before settling down to the warm elegance of The Warehouse Hotel, the sequence of which represents his journey of crossing over into the next phase of his life.
OTHERS • MAY 2017 Chef Andre Chiang was a hard man to catch, thus the experience of having him spent a few minutes plating a dish and then a few more for some posed shots gave me the rush not unlike my actual-day wedding engagements.
PORTRAITS • AUG 2016 PEOPLE 145: Collaboration with Message Boutique on their Autumn/Winter collection. Centrio has been the backdrop of way too many of my portraits but it's not everyday that I get to experience it in the presence of a sweet 16yo frolicking in its maze garden and hanging bridges.
WEDDINGS • APR 2016 KIMRANA IN Frolicking under the sakura blossoms on a cold late morning in April, perhaps a perfect compliment to the memories of the best garden wedding a girl could wish for. Kimrana held on well on her light purple dress despite the chilly weather. Well of course, the hot packs helped loads too.
PORTRAITS • NOV 2015 DEANNA YUSOFF IN It's a real honour to have the charming Deanna Yusoff herself join the line-up of the Heartpatrick People series in this small collection of shots done against the backdrop of HeartAbode at Centrio Pantai Hillpark, just fresh from yet another round of refurbishment.
WEDDINGS • JUL 2015 ALEX & DYI YEE IN So a year has passed since my last prewedding assignment in Melaka and this giggly, happy couple is all it takes to reignite another round of passionate recollection of the wonderful memories that I have had in one of my favourite heritage town in Malaysia. As we braved our way through the throngs of weekend crowd from the Stadthuys to Riverwalk to Jonker, I'm glad to note that, as development continues, the authorities does see to the strict conservation of heritage sites and surrounding area to maintain the charm of this UNESCO heritage site.
PORTRAITS • JUL 2015 Lee Sin is a self-proclaimed cafe rat, one of those hipster girls you see spotting the latest trendy wear, always seen with a vintage-styled mirrorless camera hung around their neck, and a latte next to them. She is simply one of those fresh young faces that you cannot say no to, and there certainly is no better backdrop for the shoot than her favourite cafes in town. Special thanks to Awesome Canteen and Prologue in Petaling Jaya for the opportunity to use your beautiful space.
WEDDINGS • DEC 2014 I can see why Indian weddings is everyone's favourite event, hectic and noisy yet colourful and elaborate, it's the kind of ceremony that I could not take my eyes off from. And I'm truly honoured to be the photographer covering this beautiful day for the sweet young couple Aravin and Hema, their antics perhaps as fun as the ceremony itself. Sri Sakthi Easwari Indian temple in Petaling Jaya was the setting for the morning event, followed by another similarly elaborate event in Seremban.
PORTRAITS • OCT 2015 Just a few weeks away from delivering her second bundle of joy, Erica the bubbly mummy is back to get a fresh set of pregnancy shots in our second assignment together, this time against the charming setting of Lake Gardens to take advantage of those giant rainforest trees around.
WEDDINGS • MAR 2012 BEN & JIN IN There was a time when all I wanted was for the chance to shoot at the mother of all quaint neighbourhoods, this living, thriving cacophony of bustling markets, chic cafes, narrow back alleys all playing to the laid-back tunes of yesteryears. And so to actually be roaming Georgetown's streets with an excited couple became rather surreal for a moment. Ben and Jin flew in from Singapore to experience the thriving heritage zone for themselves and left with buckets of beautiful memories. Perhaps one day you'll hear me proclaiming myself as a Penangite, we all can dream.
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HERITAGE/ PORTRAITS • AUG 2023 After a rather memorable show in Georgetown, Penang, our favourite childhood comic character is back, this time in the company of his oldtime beau Miss Chan. And there is no better place in Kuala Lumpur with such strong heritage atmosphere as Pudu.
SPACES/ PORTRAITS • MAR 2023 KYOYU LIVING SENIOR CARE Finally a retirement home done right. Taking a page from the simple living lifestyle concept, this charming space in a serene neighbourhood in Petaling Jaya was transformed from an crumpling bungalow in Seksyen 4. While it could definitely pass as a boutique homestay or cafe, the space was built to provide customers who are looking for a more refreshing experience when it comes to accommodation options for senior care.
SPACES/ PORTRAITS/ URBAN EXPLORING • FEB 2022 This repurposed oldschool cinema in the city's charming Chinatown district has seen a number of interesting set up in the past, and BookXcess' charming reintepretation of the space is perhaps the most exciting that I have seen. Multi-storey-high bookcases extended the space vertically as giants steps retained from the cinema hall completed the 3D maze. This fortress of a playground is just begging to be explored.
SPACES/ PORTRAITS • MAR 2021 AARON IN LICKY CHAN In between licks and clicks, the city’s latest ig playground teases our imagination, and they happen to also serve a cool selection of interesting ice cream flavors. Come on a sunny day for some extra magic at the quirky courtyard, and don't forget to check out the pretty backdoor too.
URBAN EXPLORING/ PORTRAITS • MAY 2021 NOEY IN The KLCC area may boast quite a few popular attractions within the vicinity of the Twin Towers, but this beautiful mosque has eluded me all these while, until this Ramadhan month, where I had the honour of marvelling at its architecture from a close distance, in the company of my friend Noey.
SPACES/ PORTRAITS • DEC 2020 The coolest property to emerge in town and there's no way I could stop myself from doing some portraits here. Nusmetro's Arte Mont Kiara is built for the gram and I could take a good few sessions just to cover all the spots. Pray that your session here is blessed by lots of sunlight.
PORTRAITS/ URBAN EXPLORING • NOV 2020 KEITH IN KEDAI KL Kedai is an artisanal marketplace that was carved out from a block over at MAHSA Avenue to create this airy, artsy space for a curated retail and lifestyle experience. This recent facelift gave the center court an even more interesting set of patterns and colors.
PORTRAITS/SPACES • SEP 2020 OWEN YAP Finally found the chance to check out this quaint cafe that has eluded me the last couple of visits to Melaka. Helmed by the passionate folk behind The Daily Fix, Sin See Tai boasts a cheerful, sunlit upper floor that is adorned with lots of greeneries and books, the perfect place to while a lazy afternoon away.
URBAN EXPLORING/ PORTRAITS • AUG 2020 OWEN YAP This is definitely one of the major highlights of our Kuala Sepetang trip. The town's line-up of charcoal factories boast a collection of some really wonderful photo opportunities, from the transportation of mangrove tree trunks through canals to the manufacturing process. Pray that you get a sunny morning because the sight of light rays filtering down from the roof alone will be worth the trip here.
URBAN EXPLORING/ PORTRAITS • JUL 2020 OWEN YAP Two weeks back to back shooting portraits at the same spot. Laman Perdana truly deserves this kinda attention. While we didn't get as lucky with the weather this round, I brought along the heartpatrick magic mirror to add in something more conceptual.
PORTRAITS/ URBAN EXPLORING • JUN 2020 CHENG YIH Who would have thought that a long, straight staircase off the side of a dam could be this photogenic, but that's how photography reinterprets spaces, and I'm glad I managed to pull along my Penang friend, Cheng Yih, to pose.
PORTRAITS/ URBAN EXPLORING • OCT 2019 KAI IN Our National Bank complex may be famous for its spiral staircase, which rightfully is one of the most grand-looking one around, but the museum and art gallery here house quite a few insta-worthy spots that should not be missed during the visit. I especially love the giant flipping newspaper installation that took up quite some of our time to milk dry all the fun ideas that came up.
WEDDINGS • MAY 2018 Penang may be my top wedding destination, but I could somehow always find new things to shoot here, and there are always all those fresh angles to try even for places that I have shot before. This time around I got to explore The Edison Georgetown for the first time, and revisited Pinang Peranakan Mansion and the charming area along Beach Street.
TRAVEL/ PORTRAITS • MAY 2018 This is it, the assignment from heaven that any portraits photographer would have dreamt about - accompanying a sweet loving couple on their holiday around Europe, and capturing them against the sweeping spring/summer landscapes. The whole experience was so surreal that I had to keep pinching myself throughout, never mind me being a huge lightbulb.
INTERIOR/ PORTRAITS • APR 2018 COLONY KLCC CO-WORKING SPACE Had a fun full-day shoot over at the beautifully appointed space of Colony KLCC, cycling between pure interior shots and portraits for 6 talents who did the part of tenants so effortlessly. This cosy space is definitely one that I would call my office if not for the fact that I'm still hopelessly in love with Centrio.
WEDDINGS • DEC 2017 A Persian-Chinese wedding set against the heritage backdrop of perhaps the most charming hotel in Georgetown - it just may not get more beautiful than this. While they may be working and living in Melbourne, Siavash and Hui Li decided to hold their big day in Penang close to where the bride's grandparents are. And so this memorable day was born.
WEDDINGS • DEC 2017 The wedding ceremony for Jason and Chia Chi was as fun and beautiful as any photographer could have asked for. I'm truly blessed to be given the opportunity to cover this important day for the lovely couple and their friends and family. This may even be the reason why I would want to ramp up my wedding assignments again in the new year after having spent most time doing architectural and interior stuff.
PORTRAITS/ HERITAGE • NOV 2017 PEOPLE 157: This album is pretty fated. If not for us being in Tangkak for an overnight trip and Ekku for being back in hometown that same weekend, we wouldn't have had the chance to meet up for this very last minute adhoc shoot in a charming old town. We have facebook to thank too for bringing us together of course. Been awhile since I last did such a spontaneous, carefree, lifestyle album, no preplanning, no frantic research, just going where my heart leads me. Kinda reminds me of how I started it all.
WEDDINGS • JUL 2017 LEE & WEI SHI PREWEDDING Not my bread and butter anymore, but still fun when I does it. Taking a little break from the architectural and interior assignments with a fun prewed outing for the lovely couple in most probably KL's top prewed destination that is our country's administrative capital.
PORTRAITS • AUG 2017 PEOPLE 155: My second collaboration with Message on their latest campaign brought us back to the studio for some clean shots with Malaysian model Maccy Lee.
WEDDINGS • SEP 2014 BEN & KAREN IN Client Ben and Karen made it a point to arrange for their family members and guests to be flown in from all over the country into Georgetown, Penang, to attend their marriage ceremony in the gorgeous embrace of Macalister Mansion, and I can certainly agree that it is well worth the effort. This beautiful mansion became the perfect setting for a set of sweet and emotionally-charged wedding memories, as we made our way from the charmingly appointed suites to the cellar, the den, and onwards to the white-washed dining room.
PORTRAITS • JUL 2013 JEFF LING IN There's an afternoon when watermelons are best enjoyed underwater. This theme is a marriage of my new-found passion in underwater portrait photography and my all-time favourite food fetish subject, one that started many years ago with watermelons. And so this bright red juicy fruit has made a comeback, this time against the blue hues of a pool bathed in midday sunlight. The result is a beautiful contrast of red and blue. :"> Special thanks to my absolutely cooperative model Jeff Ling for enduring the gulps after gulps of chlorine-soaked melon juice, all in the name of art.
PORTRAITS • AUG 2010 The collaboration with Doris, the stylist on a start-up to promote her collection of bridal accessories, brought us this beautiful set of photos. Jaclynn was the model of choice and I can certainly see why. She strutted, she ran, she posed, all in her fluffy white gown on a piping hot late morning in Putrajaya, without the slightest show of displeasure. We couldn't have landed ourselves someone better for the job.
WEDDINGS • FEB 2012 LOONG & MAY IN Back again in the warm embrace of charming Melaka (Malacca), this time in the company of Loong and May. Could the weather be any hotter? Yes! But will i ever get bored of this old town? Apparently no.
PORTRAITS • JUL 2012 Underwater portrait is all the craze now, and here's my interpretation of the magical world beneath with Priscilla. The first thing that we quickly realised was that, contrary to the claims of non-swimmers, it's actually really hard to sink downwards, and we were struggling to go lower in order to position ourselves into more interesting angles. We also only had two hours to complete the shoot, that's the narrow timeframe when the pool enjoyed the blessing of full sunlight before the shadows of the condo blocks set in. The only extra gear that I used to allow us to shoot underwater is this wonderful soft casing from Dicapac, bought online at a price that is just a small fraction of those impossibly-priced hard casing.
WEDDINGS • MAR 2013 KENNETH & BEEYONG IN A minute spent with Kenneth and Bee Yong and I already knew they would have nothing but an album of candid and care-free, slightly quirky shots. There's no room in their fun-loving hearts for pretentious poses. And so the theme for this prewed album, set against the familiar backdrop of their beloved hometown of Georgetown, Penang, is confirmed. This charming heritage neighbourhood simply refuses to bore. In fact with the gradual rise of arts establishments and tasteful f&b outlets, things are set to get even more exciting.
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PORTRAITS • NOV 2015 White works, especially when it is used as a clean backdrop to highlight the sunny cheerful smile of Peng Sheng on a sun-blessed afternoon.
PORTRAITS • SEP 2014 LIM POHYENG & GARFIELD LOW IN The Happy Mansion Apartment blocks in Seksyen 17 has been in my to-shoot list for awhile. Today I checked that off in the company of a sweet couple in this themed shoot done in commemoration of a recent heart-breaking event.
PORTRAITS • MAY 2014 An unsuspecting neighbour's adorable toddler became the target of Heartpatrick's attention on a boring afternoon at home.
PORTRAITS • MAR 2014 Kids! Shooting them is one-half pain, and one-half joy. These stills are in done conjunction with the TVC of a children milk powder brand, truly an experience that I absolutely enjoyed.
PORTRAITS • SEP 2013 BRYAN JOHN PAULOSE IN Officially the first portrait session in the labyrinthine maze that is HeartAbode v3, I have but merely touched the surface of this photography wonderland. Nevertheless the pace for more fun things to come has now been set. :">
PORTRAITS • OCT 2012 JONATHAN IN Contrary to those in the Klang Valley, reservoirs in Singapore are so much more accessible. After my very pleasant discovery of the Kranji reservoir in the previous visit, I'm now back for more at MacRitchie.
PORTRAITS • DEC 2010 This 62th portrait album is technically my first fully commercial assignment, shot in Dec 2010, for a new Malaysian-based singer, Athena Beh 马嘉轩, whose new mini album 配角 has just now been released on 9 March 2011. While most of my previous work has been pretty much independant, it's definitely an interesting experience to now collaborate with a team of art director and stylists who have as much interest and say in the theme and directon of an album as me. The Saturday morning weather wasn't exactly perfect, but I had fun! :)
PORTRAITS • JUL 2010 The Jalan Alor/ Tengkat Tongshin neighbourhood still hold a dear place in my heart after all the numerous shots that I have done there over the years, and today, yet again, it has become the backdrop of my latest portrait shoot for new-comer Wesley Yap. This young chap comes with loads of enthusiasm and passion that I'm glad to say match that of mine, would definitely look forward to working with him again!
PORTRAITS • APR 2011 This commissioned shoot for Weng brought me all the way to Singapore, back to the very gorgeous Henderson Waves structure of which my original visit was love-at-first-sight. And so I finally completed my year-long dream of doing a portrait shoot here. Done on a sunny, windy, Saturday morning, the weather could not be better, but nevertheless I guess I could have chosen a weekday instead, as it was an absolute nightmare trying to cut off from my shots the throngs of joggers and visitors who had come to admire this little wonder. And erm, please excuse the japanese characters. These are mainly used for illustration purposes. :P
WEDDINGS • JUL 2011 PATRICK & FIONA IN Heartpatrick does preweds at a beach resort, that's virtually unheard of, but when the elements are right I could try to put away my obsession with old-school heritage and learn to appreciate the sea and the sand too. ;) Patrick and Fiona play this sweet young couple who flew in all the way from Hong Kong into the charming embrace of Pulau Bintan, and against all odds (despite a contradictory weather forecast) we got a sunny day that continued to stay that way till sunset!
OTHERS • MAR 2014 HEARTPATRICK PUPPY PORTRAITS:可乐 Special thanks to Charles for entrusting Mum and I with his 4-month-old fur kid for a few days. We have enjoyed every single minute of the company of this sweet bundle of joy. Now the space below the spiral staircase where Ho Lok's puppy house was set up is now a permanent void, perhaps waiting to be filled up again by a more permanent new member of the family that we can finally call our own. :">
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PORTRAITS • DEC 2015 Two years since their first child, the Giles family introduces Elizabeth, the newest bundle of joy to join this cheeky, fun family.
PORTRAITS • NOV 2015 A little more than a year since the first portrait session, Akira is back for a fresh set of shots as we document her growing up years.
PORTRAITS • AUG 2012 BRYAN JOHN PAULOSE IN "MID.NOON" There was a time when the only portrait shoots I did were those done in the convenience of my humble abode, so much so that my buddies said they will puke if I ever publish another album shot at the Tamarind. Well, the last published album done here was in Dec 2010, so with our relatively short attentive span given all the distractions that is facebook, I'm sure it's a safe time now to sneak in another one, no? I promise I will try to get some fresh perspectives. And for sure a fresh model, at the very least.
PORTRAITS • SEP 2015 COLIN TANG IN Colin wanted a set of photos to commemorate his coming of age by, and thus the slipping on of the tux, though rare as an attire in Heartpatrick's lineup, is all but appropriate, especially so when set against the chic modern setting of the St Mary Residences.
PORTRAITS • MAR 2015 WESLEY & IVY HeartAbode v3.0 has not seen as much tickling and giggling as this fun-filled morning in March 2015.
WEDDINGS • DEC 2012 Looks like the month of December is another hectic one for me, with this second actual-day shoot schedule back to back with the first one.
PORTRAITS • JUL 2012 DESMOND WONG IN And so, a planned shoot at the dilapidated Neo Tiew housing estate turned muji-inspired sunset take-a-breather kinda relaxed theme instead - that's the unexpected twists life tend to bring with it sometimes. But in the case of this hurriedly-organised People 78 shoot, it's this kinda life's little surprises that become pleasantly memorable. Seriously, how can the combination of a keen setting sun, stretchy shadows, salty breeze, and a large body of glittery water go wrong. :)
PORTRAITS • JUL 2011 After having shot 67 grown-up (or semi grown-up) official models, Hearpatrick finally got to point his lenses at a newborn darling! The little one takes no order to pose, makes faces and expressions as he pleases and takes breaks as he feels appropriate, but the two-hour sessions was filled with quiet little oohs and aahs that made this shoot undeniably the most heart-warming one for as far as I remember. :">
PORTRAITS • JUN 2011 ADAM AND ERIKA IN Thank goodness for the 'fan mail' from Erika, for I've been waiting for my first official pregnancy portrait for quite awhile now. Didn't take me long to seal the deal, along with the rights to document Giles Junior's first few weeks out in this world. :) And finally the weather gave in to my cries for a strong morning sun. A beautiful day, and a lovely couple that took just ten minutes to warm up to the lens, what more could I have asked for.
WEDDINGS • MAR 2012 JOEY & CHIN LAY IN It was love at first sight, this curiously bare-looking building from afar speaks volumes about Sek San's philosophy, a space jealously guarded by a close circle of avid photographers, and accessible only to those who have mastered their ways around the protective guards. I'm glad I didn't have to kill to shoot here, thanks to my wonderful client for having gone through the pain of getting the approval from the management.
PORTRAITS • AUG 2009 The first album to be published in August 2009 is also *finally* my first female portrait album in a very very long time! Haha, after being fed all the persistent questions of why most of my models are strictly male, I now have the answer halleluyah. Further to the very successful collaboration the week before during her graduation portrait, I had the honour of shooting Vivien again in this fun outdoor portrait through the streets of Bukit Bintang and Imbi. Sporting a youthful, carefree yet often times sultry looks, Vivien is indeed a breeze to shoot. :)
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PORTRAITS • SEP 2010 September has indeed been pretty productive so far, with the publishing of my third album this month, with another extension of my female portrait series. Has the vicious cycle on male portraits been broken? I dunno, but it's indeed a refreshing experience shooting Vivien again after our very successful collaboration a year ago. She's just as natural in front of the camera, a breeze to capture indeed, and a sunny day just will never go wrong. :)
PORTRAITS • APR 2016 WILLIE CHAN IN On a quiet Thursday morning, I took a walk at the charming Rochor Center, this colorful set of HDB flats on its last few months of existence. The imminent demolition is slated for Sep 2016, bringing with it almost four decades of memory.
WEDDINGS • SEP 2010 After a ten-month break from taking on actual-day wedding assignments, I'm finally back! Have to admit that I do miss all the happy lovey-dovey emotions that are overflowing with so much abundance during this kind of joyous occasions. And this is definitely one of the main reasons why I still find myself waking up 5am in the morning and staying up shooting all the way till almost midnight everytime. Thanks Jo and Clare for your trust in me, and for all the wonderful people whom I have met along the way. :)
WEDDINGS • JUL 2014 RICHARD & VIVIEN IN Cut short my Bangkok trip to fly in to Singapore to cover this luncheon wedding reception for a small group of well-wishers who came together at Flutes at the National Museum, for the wedding reception of Richard and Vivien. But It was all worth it to be in the embrace of happy people whose memories of the blessed day will be forever sealed thank to this coverage.
PORTRAITS • MAR 2014 Never thought that this day will come, but it looks like I'm finally staring at the end of my double-digit running number for my people series. Can't help but retrace the journey so far, those wonderful models that I've met along the way, these are the beautiful people to whom I owe the deepest gratitude for giving me the opportunity to grow and to experiment. I guess I have always ponder what the future may bring, but regardless, the past seven years has been one hell of a joyride. Thank you all for your love and support. :">
PORTRAITS • DEC 2014 The foray into family portraits speeds up as I continue to charm families with the beautiful resort-like environment of HeartAbode v3 at Centrio Pantai Hillpark.
PORTRAITS • JUL 2014 Nine sounds like the number of pax in a group portrait project that is bordering on havoc but this gang works like a charm with the kind of chemistry only life-lo ng besties could identify with. I could do this again any day! :">
PORTRAITS • NOV 2014 A coincidental acquaintance with Mr Chueamueangphan brought us People 111, an adhoc shoot with no lengthy discussion on art direction or attire selection.
PORTRAITS • MAY 2014 The pleasant nostalgic warmth of The Majestic Hotel demands no less than an executive look of which Kempes pulled off effortlessly. Been awhile since I dress my model this way, but it's always refreshing to redo a set that is simple and clean.
PORTRAITS • JUN 2013 Apparently one of the harshest time of the day for a shoot but there really is no stopping anyone from making a hot bright mid noon work, as long as you set your heart to it. The world would definitely be a rather boring place is shots are only done during the golden hours.
PORTRAITS • OCT 2012 HEARTPATRICK & JIRIC IN The lobby of Lai Chun Yuen is charming enough to deserve a portrait shoot of its own, and on a quiet post-dinner weekend evening, a camwhore session can be surprisingly productive when in the right company. Thanks Jiric for this lovely shot, and please look out for your own too! :">
PORTRAITS • JUL 2011 My second collaboration with stylist Doris was a much-awaited event because I had fond memories of her attention to details, and the lovely accessories that she was able to cook up for the models. Done in about six hours or so, in the company of two fun videographers and my supportive photography kaki, this shoot saw us sweeping through the lobbies and corridors of Pullman Resort in search of the perfect spot to place model, dressed up as the hopeful bride who is out on a not-so-sunny day for a taste of love.
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