Today is an exceptionally good day. With two big things brewing, work wise, I’m thrilled and all fired up to take the world by storm! (Ok, I’ve been watching too many movies!). It’s gonna be a very busy 2nd half of the year but I’m ready to take up the challenge and push myself the extra mile, or two, or three! And thanks to the moral support of Ming (who by the way, turned 1 year older last Saturday! Happy Birthday!!!), the FIFOTO team and my friends, it’s gonna be a GOOOOOOOOOOOD year! I can’t let the cat outta the bag as of now but it’s COMING SOON this 2010 (to a theater near you! Ok I really gotta stop this!)

Here’s a shoot I did last week for Ajmal perfumes, a new store at Pavilion. This luxury perfume brand caters to both the western and middle-eastern markets and what’s most interesting I found about the store was a lab setup for creating your own scents! Do check them out at Pavilion! I also had the pleasure of meeting, Ajmal the man himself during the shoot!

Congrats to Ajmal Perfumes!

There’s something about SF coffee, especially the one in KLCC. Good coffee and good food aside, the place is simply magical. Ok, I might be exxagerating but there is certainly something special about that place. Perhaps it’s the familiar faces that make the place warm and cozy. Yesterday, I saw four tables of people I know! First was Gale, general manager at Prada. I sat right behind her and we started chatting for a bit (she’s quitting Prada, boohooo!). Then, there’s this elderly lady from my yoga class, waiting patiently for her better half to arrive. I see her there at times with her husband who probably works nearby. Looking to my left, I noticed a fee familiar faces from Help Desk @ Exxon. And when I was about to leave, I bumped into another group of my ex-colleagues/friends from Exxon.

Gale mentioned she goes to SF coffee for some solitude, which I agree with her completely! And perhaps it’s the friendly people behind the counter who starts making my ice latte even before I can start ordering it, and knowing how I want my sandwich done and wrapped. I think that’s part and parcel of the “magic” that happens at SF coffee. (I swear I don’t have a share in the company!! It’s pure love for the food and ice latte!!)

Friday couldn’t come soon enough. It has been a hectic but productive week and I’m glad I’m easing myself into workaholic mode.  With only two more items on my TO DO list for the rest of the week, I’m looking forward to a chilled out weekend of no traveling nor crazy party plans and am super excited to kick start our FIFOTO 101 class this Sunday!

Here’s a project I took on a month back with Primeclass Landscaping for their portfolio. Inspired by their impressive portfolio of landscape and design, I was busy exploring a number of places in Cyberjaya and Mines Resort. Their extensive portfolio consisted of mostly commercial work such as Cyberview Lodge and Prima Avenue but also included some really interesting residential units. From the places I’ve visited and photographed, their signature style seems to be the patterned concrete walkways embedded in grass. My favorite of them all is their innovative and eco-friendly Vertical green walls where plants grow on a stainless steel planting modules, complete with an irrigation system! Different plants are grown on these modules to create patterns and not only are these walls used for aesthetic purposes, they are also environmentally friendly, providing insulation against heat and noise pollution! I would sooooooo love to have one of these green walls!

Have a great weekend everyone!!!

This is cool Verticalgreen system I was talking about… how pretty is that!

It has really been a while since I last updated a blog entry here as well as shoot. Mainly due to the fact I was away for a good half of 2009. Certainly does feels really good to be back! While the rest of the FIFOTO crew was out on their annual trip (I had to stay behind due to other commitments), I covered the Zinc location shoot.

Nice, big place with a sense of artistry I can’t quite explain. While shooting the space, I felt that there wasn’t a single angle that would make the space less than what it is..a work of art. Even the bright piece in front of the space makes a bold statement!

October was supposed to be a relatively quiet month, with event shoots and FIFOTO 101 classes every weekend. I was looking forward to catching up on all my TV series but it has turned out to be shoot frenzy! The team and I have been shooting almost every other day this month and apart from my Nike-inspired jogs in the park, I haven’t had any time to myself and honestly, I’m starting to miss my alone nights with Hank! Having said that, I’m totally happy immersing myself with work coz that means more shopping money for my upcoming Melbourne trip! =)

Last Sunday’s class was on LIGHT. We talked about soft vs hard light and its different characteristics. We talked about the different light sources and how we can manipulate them. We also had a practical session within the studio and everyone got to play with various lights and color gels!

The objective of this assignment was for students to demonstrate their understanding of light, its characteristics and how to use it creatively. If you thought last week’s assignment photos were good, you are going to be blown away by this set! Needless to say, I was blown away by each and every submission I received throughout the week. I am in AWE!!! Amazed by their lighting technique, mesmerized by their creativity! I feel inspired by their photos and now I understand the joy of teaching!!!

Here are the shots! (Pls note: no editing was allowed, these shots are straight out of camera!)

Please vote for your favorite photo, leave a comment and tell us why you like it!!!

Poll closes tomorrow (Sunday Oct 18) at 12pm!

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