I would be lying if I said I didn’t salivate when the dishes stared back at me as I looked through my viewfinder behind the lens. Yes, the food at Brotzeit looked delicious and if they weren’t mostly pork dishes, I’d say they probably tasted yummy too. Of course, I had to for-go trying what looked so yummy coz well for one, they were mostly pork (if you don’t know by now, no, I don’t eat pork and no, I’m no Muslim if you’re wondering!). Two, both mine, Jason’s and the Chef’s fingers were all over the dishes already so if you had seen us work the plates, I doubt you would have wanted some either! But, my job as a photographer isn’t to ensure the food tastes good, but to ensure it LOOKS good and that my photos create a physical slobbery reaction in your mouths! And I hope I managed to do so in these food shots for Brotzeit, a new German beer bar & restaurant at Mid Valley! Do drop by if you’re around the area! They have a great selection of premium beers and the food certainly looks delicious!

Hungry already? *wink*

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!