CNY mission

30th Jan

The mission was simple: shot some CNY themed pics. So we got 2 models in "cheong sam", we gathered the team and arrived at the location by 8am.

The problem: There's practically no CNY spirit in Petaling Street. Other than some deco in front of the few shops and the faded lanterns hanging around; all we saw was fake Man U t-shirts, bootleg Rolex and knock-off LV. The usual stuff...









We practically closed down this road when we started doing wireless strobing. Thanks Kysham for the pointers...




We stumbled upon this temple along Jalan Tun HS Lee. The guards were happy to let us go in for a shoot...




By this time, the sun was high up and it was uncomfortable to walk around under the heat. So off we go Heritage Hotel to continue shooting..




There's this flight of stairs inside the hotel that captivates me. The sunlight came in from the roof and produces a streak of lights that illuminates the stairs nicely. We spent quite some time trying to get the look and feel we wanted.

With wireless flash from the upper left direction..


No flash, just available light..


Also using available light. PP for that nostalgic feel..

Bintang Walk

23rd Jan



Jalan Bukit Bintang..... probably the busiest street in Kuala Lumpur. Dubbed the Golden Triangle, it's an unique mix of different cultures and clashing personalities. On one end, you have the high-class hotels and chic new shopping malls while at the other end; you have budget hotels, massage parlours, run-down shops and street hustler promising you a good time..

It's a place where your senses are bombarded with images, brands and the illusions of a spectacular life..... provided you fall in line and succumb to the power of commercialism...


It's a street constantly in motion; the peoples, the cars, the invincible force of money & commerce..






Admist the hustle and bustle, there are thoese that opted to stay still..


"We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future." ~ Franklin D. Roosevelt.









Will they be the future of our nation?

Putrajaya... again

17th Jan

Another portrait session organize by a fellow Alpharian. This time, we had 4 girls as model and 8 photographers making it an evenly spread 2:1 ratio. Few locations were bounced around during planning but in the end, we decided for Putrajaya again as we can't think of a place large enough to accommodate our large group. 3 times in a month is really too much... no more Putrajaya for the next few months!!

@ Heritage

10th Jan

2nd weekend of the new year and I'm already doing my 3rd portrait session. This time we have 3 girls as our model and 5 photographers to split the load so it wasn't as hectic as the last shot. We choose to shoot at Heritage Hotel as we wanted to try some indoor shots.

Located at the KL KTM Station, the hotel itself is quite old and rundown but it's design and structure provides some interesting backdrop for our shots. For just RM50, we get to shot for 4 hours plus a room for the model to change.

All shots with Sony Alpha A700 + SAL16~105mm.

Getting ready. Seriously, the amount of accessories and gears the girls brought were enough for a day long shot...


Wireless flash from the top right for some harsh shadow effect..




Outside the hotel, I saw the puddle of water & had the idea for this shot.
My fav of the day..


I had her running towards me just as the train was approaching and zoom in, creating this zoom effect... I would like to try this again with her in a bridal gown... more drama!!


After time's up at Heritage, we decided to go to Fullhouse, Jln Yap Kwan Seng for lunch and continue shooting.

Studio Zaloon

9th Jan

If you are a Sony Alpha DSLR user and a frequent visitor to the community forum Alphanatics, there's no way that you have never heard of Studio Zaloon. Owned by the friendly Mr. Chin, this is the shop you go to if you're having trouble finding gears for your Alpha. I myself have lost count on how much of my salary was lost inside his shop. And to make things worse, Mr. Chin's fav quote is "This lens is very good!! Come try 1st, don't buy nevermind!!". You need to have one heck of a poison shield if you wanna avoid financial disaster...

And now Studio Zaloon has gone 1 step further by becoming the first Alpha Pro Shop. The idea of this Pro Shop is to have everything Alpha under 1 roof. Camera bodies, various lenses and accessories from Alpha line will be readily available in the shop for you to try and of coz..BUY!!

By 10am, Alpharians were already gathering at Pudu Plaza for the official opening..


Sneak peek inside the shop before it was opened..

Large print out were displayed inside the shop for customers to view the details up close. The Bravia LCD in the middle does not only plays Alpha promo videos; you can also plug in your camera through it's HDMI connection and view your pictures using the LCD.


Photo corner.....


Imagine this is your own personal dry box... Gearhead's wet dream come true!!


The poison chamber: Those with big wallets, impulsive buying behavior and weak self control, enter at your own risk. You have been warned.......


"Mine...Mine....It's all mine!!!"


"So you must get this lens in other to capture pics like this" Mr. Chin doing his thang...


Over 100++ Alpharians came down for the launch event.


Just in case you wanna drop by, here's the map and address..