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Tag: low light

  • Singapore Photographs: The Art of Documenting Dying Trades

    I stumbled upon it by accident. I was chasing the golden hour light through the back alleys of Jalan Besar, camera in hand, when a rhythmic tapping sound drew me in. Peeking into a dimly lit workshop, I saw an elderly man meticulously carving intricate designs into a large wooden panel. The air was thick…

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    Ethan Chua
    Towering, vine-covered "Supertree" structures dominate the landscape of Gardens by the Bay in Singapore, connected by a curved aerial walkway. In the background, the iconic Marina Bay Sands hotel stands tall under a bright, sunny sky.

  • 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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    Ethan Chua
    This narrow, bustling Japanese alleyway is captured at night, filled with glowing paper lanterns, vibrant neon signs, and rows of parked bicycles.

  • 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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    Ethan Chua
    This image captures a brightly lit storefront, likely a hawker stall, advertising "Kampong Carrot Cake" with the Chinese name displayed prominently.

  • 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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    Ethan Chua
    A photo of two different kinds of DSLR cameras sitting on top of a wooden table equipped with different lenses.

  • 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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    Ethan Chua
    Close-up of an elderly craftsperson hand-carving an ornate wooden panel in a Singapore workshop, wood shavings catching the light.