Author: Ethan Chua
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Evolving the Palette: The Art of Vegan Izakaya Styling and Shooting New Culinary Canvas
Picture yourself under the glowing lanterns of Tokyo, where the rhythmic hum of conversation fills a vegan restaurant’s cozy bar at dinner. Traditionally, izakaya in Japan have centered around the traditional Japanese meal of small meat and seafood dishes—a plate of fried chicken, skewered meats, or warming miso soup arriving one after another to share…
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That Time I Got Lost in Pulau Ubin: A Misadventure Captured in Singapore Images
There is a universal feeling every explorer dreads: the slow, sinking realization that you have absolutely no idea where you are. For me, that moment arrived under the dense canopy of Pulau Ubin, sweat dripping down my back, with nothing but the sound of buzzing insects and my own rapidly beating heart for company. My…
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Hawker Center Photography Tips: Camera Settings for Balancing Low Light and Movement
There’s nothing quite like the buzz of a Singaporean hawker center. From the rhythmic chopping coming from a stall to the vibrant display of signature dishes, these spaces are a feast for the senses—and an irresistible draw for any food photographer. Capturing mouth-watering food images in these bustling environments isn’t easy, though. The mixed lighting,…
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A Day in the Life of a Hawker: Singapore Photographs From Dawn Preparation to Evening Cleanup
The soul of Singapore is not found in its gleaming skyscrapers or luxury malls. As Eat Play Stay once said, it lives in the heart of its bustling hawker centers, a UNESCO-recognized cultural heritage. Here,amidst the symphony of sizzling woks and community chatter, generations of hawkers dedicate their lives to perfecting their craft. To truly…
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The Ultimate Camera for Singapore Travel Photography: 5 Options Compared
Singapore is a photographer’s dream, offering a stunning mix of contrasting visuals. We are always seeking to capture the perfect photo. Cameras are used in a wide range of applications, from travel and street photography to landscape and architectural shots. To do justice to this diversity, choosing the right travel camera is crucial. The perfect…
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Singapore Hidden Spots: Photography Spots Off the Tourist Trail
Every passionate photographer dreams of finding scenes and moments unseen by the average tourist, secret spots framed by morning light, alleyways alive with character, places that breathe with local energy yet often slip right past the crowds—even when they are hidden in plain sight. Beyond the famous Gardens by the Bay and Marina Bay Sands…
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Photographs of Singapore: Last Traditional Craftsmen’s Challenges and Rewards
The air in the workshop hung heavy with the scent of aged wood and lacquer. Dust motes danced in the single beam of light slicing through the dim interior, illuminating the face of an elderly man bent over a piece of teak. His hands, gnarled and stained from a lifetime of work, moved with a…
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The Art of Street Photography: Ethics and Approach in Singapore’s Busy Districts
Street photography is a unique art form where the city becomes both canvas and gallery. For many street photographers, the thrill lies in capturing urban landscapes, candid moments, and street portraits that reveal real life unfolding in Singapore’s bustling districts. Yet every street photograph also raises important questions about street photography ethics—how do we create…
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Vanishing Trades: Visual Documentation of Singapore Traditional Crafts and Craftspeople
As a photographer in Singapore, my journey has taken me through urban skylines and bustling markets, but nothing has drawn me in quite like the intricate world of Singapore traditional crafts. These art forms, rooted in our local culture, are slowly fading—victims of modernity and shifting priorities. Each time I raise my camera, I am…
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Sony Alpha Singapore Photography: Tested in Challenging Light
For photographers, investing in a new camera system is equal parts excitement and careful consideration. This is especially true in Singapore, where light conditions can be extreme and varied. I recently put the much-anticipated Sony Alpha through its paces in the Lion City, searching for the best combination of camera settings, lens choice, and shooting…
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