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The Absolut View

admin — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 09:12:07 +0000

One thing I absolutely love about my work is that it keeps me in the know, of all the happening parties, artsy events and exciting new launches. This time, I had the opportunity to shoot The View, a rooftop bar & lounge located on the top floor of G Tower. The view (hence, the name) is spectacular. From here, you enjoy a 180 degree view which starts from the heart of KLCC, the twin towers, and spans across Ampang. On a good day, the view beyond that, is magnificent as the cityscape ends with a mountainous landscape.

I made several trips to The View to shoot both the landscape and the Absolute Vodka/The View artist collaboration photos. The latter art project was an exciting one as I got to conceptualize photos that embodied our impression of an “Absolute View” with the 3 main elements consisting of Absolute Vodka, the View and the artist’s impression of a painted Absolute. The first photo, to compliment the underwater bottle painted by Cheng Yen Peng, I experimented with a lens filter and water to creat flare. The 2nd and my personal favorite, I light-painted (with the help of Hsien Ming and Nicholas and after many many tries) the “Electrifying” bottle painted by Faizal Suhif.

If you’re in the mood for a chillout night with friends and unique Absolut cocktails in a posh lounge with a fabulous view of the city, do check out The View at G-Tower! See you there!

I’m super stoked that my photos have been appearing on a number of print ads in magazines like Esquire, Timeout, Advertising and Marketing and Men’s UNO

And I’m even more excited about the fact the this ad below will be submitted for an advertising award!

Check out the behind the scenes video on how much fun we had light-painting!

Absolut View – Behind the Scenes from fifoto on Vimeo.

Greetings from the people behind the scene!

WPPM does KUCHING!

fiona — Sun, 01 May 2011 09:11:46 +0000

I’m stoked and honored to be joining top Photographers Jim Liaw, Patrick Low, Saiful Nang and Alvin Leong in the upcoming WPPM Conference in Kuching this coming weekend! And I cant’ wait to meet all your Sarawakian photographers! I’ll be speaking on Saturday, May 7 so see you there!

Are you in or are you out? To sign up, click HERE !!!

Mumm Champagne, anyone?

fiona — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 05:03:31 +0000

Check out this month’s issue of Harper’s Bazaar!

Harper’s Bazaar Nov 2010

fiona — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 15:06:39 +0000

Top 10 Female Wedding Photographers!

fiona — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 08:02:58 +0000

10 Girls. 10 Gowns. 10 DSLRs. 10 Long lenses. One would have imagined it to be a complete disaster, putting that entire combination together but thanks to Peter who amazingly enough pulled it off, we made it to the feature article of Faces, June issue! Also, a special mention to Patrick who made us feel at ease and provided us with the much-needed guidance on our poses!

It was my first time in a wedding gown and I certainly never would have expected putting on a gown without a ring on my finger. Maneuvering in a wedding gown is no easy task, what’s more posing and looking composed and pretty all at the same time. My perceptions of brides have completely changed 360 degrees. R-E-S-P-E-C-T! My utmost respect goes out to all my brides who have withstood the harsh and humid Malaysian heat, pose in high heels and look pretty for me! Trust me guys, it’s no easy feat!

The photoshoot was also a mini get-together for me and gave me a chance to finally catch up with the girls, Grace, Jenny & Anna who I haven’t seen in ages!

Get your copy of Faces today!

For all you couples out there… here’s your chance to win some awesome prices which include a 5-day, 4-night honeymoon to Monaco, which includes airfare, hotel stay and a helicopter ride around the state! Also up for grabs : a RM5000 diamond engagement ring, the loan of a Mazda 2 for a lucky couple’s wedding day, a 3-tier wedding cake and over RM1500 in dining vouchers!

Am stoked they used one of Victor & Niz’s photos for an ad page!

Grace of Stories

Me & FIFOTO!

Anna-Rina & Ning Liaw

Check out some Behind the Scenes shots here!

NOTE: Keep magazine receipt to be eligible to enter. The trip to Monaco is open to married couples and the diamond engagement ring contest is for people who want to propose. FACES is available at MPH, Borders and Popular bookstores. Closing date is 15 July 2010.

JUICE

fiona — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:53:16 +0000

June 2009. A tiny headliner reads: The limited edition Tiger Beer pays tribute to those who stand out.

It is always a pleasant surprise to find out that you’ve been recognized for your hard work and effort. So of course, when Brian called to inform me that I would be one of six individuals Tiger would like to highlight in their winners campaign, I was stoked! What’s more… it’s Tiger! one of my beers of choice!

Two days ago, I picked up the new issue of Juice, scanned through the pages, looking for the photo of me and Bam-Bam! I was disappointed to find that she was cropped out of the photo but nonetheless, feel privileged to be part of Tiger’s Winners campaign!

It is truly an honor to share the limelight with 5 other accomplished individuals in the local art scene – Joe Tribe, graffiti writer and owner of Tribe, Eric Wong, bassist for Indie-rock band OAG, Stooner Wong, edgy choreographer and renown personality in the Malaysian fashion runways, Stephen Lau, graphic designer and creator of Minor Player Studio and Phang Kuan Hoong, head copyrighter and musician.

I think what we all have in common is PASSION. Passion in doing what we love…

And at the risk of sounding too philosophical (well since I’m in DISSERTATION mode, I think I have a right to be!), I’d like to end this post with something I truly believe in…. that PASSION is the driving force of success…. Ok I think I better stop here, I’m starting to sound like a motivational speaker!

Back to my date with Mr-D!