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Zachari’s Monster Birthday Bash!

edwintan — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:34:01 +0000

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Shooting baby birthday party is fun too hahaha.. Zachari’s birthday party was well prepared by Ben and Emily with Little Monster theme. It was held at Canteen cafe , PJ Trade Center. Here we go on some of the highlights back in April last year.

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Celebrating 25,000 Likes on our Facebook Fan Page

edwintan — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:24:44 +0000

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Thanks for all your support and loves on our facebook fan page. It reach 25,000 LIKES today! TQ!

https://www.facebook.com/edwintcgfb

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Photo Mosaic Collage

edwintan — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:34:19 +0000

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It was printed on canvas with 30.5 x 72 inches showing all the company employee’s profile with more than 300 faces with KLCC panorama view in total 15,000 fragments/ images

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Annabelle = Ian + Lai Yeen

edwintan — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:03:58 +0000

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Our first meeting with buddy – Ian and Lai Yeen’s lovely daughter – Annabelle … cute cute little one…..and she likes me!! hahaha, hopefully our next visit she will recognize me lo hahahah.. some of my casual shooting during the last trip..

isnt she lovely?

lol thanks Ian for the yummy breakfast

Daddy wiping boo boo

little angel zzzz

Ian said he will do this on his next wedding assignment.. can ar Lai Yeen?

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26th Place for Photojournalism Category in the 2011 International LOUPE Open Awards

edwintan — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 03:05:57 +0000

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Great to know that my image captured in Rome Italy awarded with Silver award, 26th place on Top 50 placing images of the Photojournalism Category in the 2011 Open Awards for International LOUPE Awards

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WPPM Conference Sharing

edwintan — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 23:58:26 +0000

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See ya! my sharing will start from 8.30am , 26th June 2011….

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8 Awards from The 2011 International Loupe Awards

edwintan — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 02:05:52 +0000

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This is the first time I submit for LOUPE Awards which previously known as Aperture Awards with the result of One Silver Award and Seven Bronze Awards. It was a good experience and great feedback from the judges. It added to the collection on over 60 awards and achievement for the past 4 years in my photography path.

Will work for better images on the next entries

click here on other awards and achievement

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what is your expectation?

edwintan — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:46:11 +0000

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i just read one of my photographer buddy ‘s email from his client which she think photographers are the magician !
with his permission, let me share some of the points that brought up by the client:

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-Can touch up facial expression to look more refresh?
-Can make the door proportion?
-Can you use my husband’s face from image XXXX and my face from YYYY for the image on NNNN ?
-I like the image of XXXX but my eyes are closed, can you edit it ?
-for the reflection image, can you edit away all reflection and just leave one there?
-can you remove the car behind us? just focus on me and the pots will do
-can you edit our face expression to have more feel?
-Can edit the lighting? For sky, I don’t mind if you use fake backgrounds etc to make it pretty…
- Can edit these photos into close up photos that can be enlarged?
-Can edit my armpit ?
- Can remove the furniture around us? ..just focus on my face and ceiling lights

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even though he explain what “touch up” and “post process” mean during the meeting and discussion, he receive a full-page long list with such request.

As a professional wedding photographer, I am not sure if I can laugh about this or shall I feel sad ? I guess his client need illustrator , Photoshop expert (a photoshoper?? ) and not a photographer.

so, what is your expectation?

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Accredited Member of AIPP – Australian Institute of Professional Photography

edwintan — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 23:38:44 +0000

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After days of waiting on the assessment by AIPP, Australian Institute of Professional Photography, I am now been accepted as the accredited member of AIPP, the leading professional photography institute with history of more than 40years in the industry. It is a symbol of one’s professional ability & dedication to the photographic sector and community. In order to become members, submitted images were judged by assessment panel to ensure member achieve and maintain the expected level of craftsmanship.

Professional – Experience – Never Stop Learning

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Baby Portraiture Session

edwintan — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 07:33:15 +0000

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Baby Portraiture Session Sneak Preview

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Canon Introduces Groundbreaking Flagship Model – Canon EOS 1D X

edwintan — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 08:23:17 +0000

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As one of CPS (Canon Professional Services) members, I am honoured for the invitation on the event today to witness the momentous occasion for Canon groundbreaking flagship model – Canon EOS 1D X global launching including other part of the world like Japan at KL Convention Center.

This model is expected to be launching next year March/April according to Canon Malaysia Marketing and pricing will only be available in Feb itself. Initial estimation is around RM20k per unit.

So, what this baby can do?

Lets look at some of the specs highlighted:

12fps (14fps if pre-lock)

this is consider the fastest so far.. great for sport I guess and for wedding? hmmmm….

iso51200 (H1-102400, H2-204800)

this is a super WOW to us especially for low light condition ! we took an image with iso51200 and zoom in, no noise at all! great news for f4.0 lens now..

18.1MB
full frame
dual digit v processor
400k shutter cycles

yeah…. like what Mr. Teoh said, worry free on shutter clicking

61 points AF with 41 cross type points

finally, this feature will ensure accurate focusing and tracking !! a huge improvement compare to 5D Mark2

Smart focusing with colour and face tracking
customize buttons for user assignment

great feature which we could assign what function on those multiple function button and everything can be control just with one hand.. (not sure about my hand … hahhaa)
on the other hand, your friends or assistance might not be able to handle your camera since buttons are custom made to suit individual favour.

multiple exposure

a feature that Nikon users always proud of … now it is in Canon !

in-camera raw process
weight – 1.35kgs

compare to 5D Mark2 810g, 1D Mark IV 1.2kgs

It is really an interesting model and according to Canon Marketing Malaysia, this will be a different product line compare t o Canon EOS 1Ds Mark3 and 1D Mark 4… will this replace Canon 5D Mark2? will there be another cheaper version on 5D Mark3 coming soon? we shall wait and see.. however, during the launch, the feedback was so good that even some guests raised their hand and asking for pre-booking on this super model!

Jack is the first one from all the guest get hold of 1D X !

Wanna hear the super high speed shutter clicking sound?

Shutter Speed Canon EOS 1D x 14 fps from Edwin Tan on Vimeo.

During today Canon EOS 1D X launching, Mr Teoh live demo on the shutter speed

Shutter Speed Canon EOS 1D x 14 fps from Edwin Tan on Vimeo.

During today Canon EOS 1D X launching, Mr Teoh live demo on the shutter speed

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Kuan Yee’s Maternity Portraiture Session Sneak Preview

edwintan — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 01:51:01 +0000

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Knew Kuan Yee and Boon Teck since the day they approach me for Bali Prewedding assignment years ago… later with their Melbourne Prewedding and Actual Wedding Day photography session, we become friends hahaha, now finally I am shooting for her maternity / pregnancy portraiture session in our Vie Gallery.. It was fun! and they said now they felt so funny to ask them to do all the posing again hahahaha.. here we are, 3 images for sneak preview with make up artist Agnes Yip

special request on Kungfu session by Boon Teck

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Good-bye Starbucks, Welcome VIE GALLERY

edwintan — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:51:23 +0000

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I like to daydream a lot.. and having a gallery is one of my daydreams as well.

It was just like yesterday when I pick up my first DLSR (Canon 400d) at One Utama Shopping Mall for my family portrait usage. I still remember the day when I look at the master wedding photographer’s slideshow in the workshop which took my breath away and from there onward, I told myself, one day I wanna be able to capture the moments shoots just like my sifu. Since late year 2007, I would say that I am glad that I have chosen this path for my passion and in between, I also come to know a lot of my buddies and clients who are all now my friends. Beside I always dream of having my own studio or gallery , a place for me to display all my highlighted images and a place for me to meet up with clients and buddies for discussion rather than in Starbucks area. Thanks to my business partners, Nicholas Leong (Nicholas Leong Photography) and Sharon (The Weddingholics) who help to fulfill my little daydream.

In April 2011, we signed the rental agreement and started our plan on VIE Gallery. Over the past few months, we been working on design layout, purchasing furniture, printing albums and fine art prints display and our website and finally……….Let me introduce to you:

VIE GALLERY

Vie is the umbrella brand for the partnership between three very passionate parties on everything to do with wedding. Edwin Tan Photography, Nicholas Leong Photography and The Weddingholics aim to provide the very best to all couples.
Vie, French for lifetime, was chosen as the name because we believe that all weddings should last a lifetime. Our gallery is located at Centrio, a beautiful SOHO complex in Pantai Hillpark, that is fitting of our ideals and personalities.

Address: C-3-30, Centrio Pantai Hillpark, Level 3, Block C, No 1 Jalan Pantai Murni, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
GPS location: 3.107536, 101.665785 (+3° 6′ 27.13″, +101° 39′ 56.83″)

Our gallery officially opened on 7th Sept 2011 and after a month of preparation and getting ready, we invited our buddies, vendors and clients for the launching on 2nd Oct 2011. Once again, thank you to all the guests who travel as far as from Singapore, Penang and Kuantan and joined us on this special occasion and celebration and your gifts ! I hope you have enjoy the fun photo booth that we prepared too. For all who cant attend on that day itself, you are always welcome to drop-by our gallery over a coffee.

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We Shoot We Care – A.L.I.V.E.

edwintan — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:53:11 +0000

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A.L.I.V.E

” a group of non-profit, volunteer based passionate photographers and videographer who are motivated to make a different and would like to contribute back to local community by offering their photography and videography talent to shelter home. It’s not often that we have an opportunity come across our paths that allow us to use our talents and strengths to contribute to such a fantastic cause. We have recognized that our support will make a difference.”

Months ago, I initial the idea for using our photography skill on charity event and has been searching for the right charity organization and offering our help. Unfortunately, none of those major organizations response to my emails at all. Some of my buddies told me that there are too many red tape in between.. while I almost give up my ideas, one of my friends, Eugene manage to contact Ms Christine from Ti-Ratana who express that the children of their home are looking for portrait photos of themselves as part of their memories when they grow up. From there onwards, we have gather total 9 of us including photographers and videographer (Brendon Liew, Edwin Tan, Eddie Lee, Eugene Kok, Jack Tan, Kah Woon, Nicholas Leong, Phoebe Wong, Sean Lim) to come up with a series of events including our very first portraiture session with all the orphanage at Ti-Ratana. Same time, the event was also interviewed and reported by The Star News Paper as below. We would also like to express our appreciation to Canon Marketing Malaysia who are very kind to contribute and sponsoring printing and gift for the shelter home on our series of events.

After our first event with portraiture session, we also having photography workshop sharing (which is just over on 29th Sept) , bird-park outing and photo competition (2nd Oct) , calendar printing and exhibitions in the pipeline from now till end of the year for not only fund raising but spending our time with the children in Ti-Ratana

Do visit our page in facebook for latest update.

Source: The Star

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The quest to preserve memories for the unfortunate

By LEE MEI LI

star2@thestar.com.my

It began with a simple gesture to contribute to the community. Now nine shutterbugs are making it their personal quest – offering time and talent – to preserve memories for the unfortunate.

TEN, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two … one! Christine Alphonse’s voice floats effortlessly above the ruckus.

Her attempt to restore calm works – at once, the excited children scramble to take their seats, settling down to form a sea of wide-eyed innocence. Only seconds ago, a young lad was making his rounds drumming on a biscuit tin-box as giggling girls and boys played tag.The day is a special one for the children of the Ti-Ratana Welfare Society in Salak South Bahru, Kuala Lumpur. Alphonse, the shelter home’s PR and event executive, has just brought nine individuals to meet the children, and they are unlike any visitor Ti-Ratana has received over the years.

Big, big world out there: A picture of Sofia Kwok Fuen Chin, four, taken by mechanical engineering student Liew Iu Lung.

The child calls the Ti-Ratana Welfare Society in Salak South Baru, Kuala Lumpur, home.The group is, in a fact, a band of shutterbugs – professionals and hobbyists – who are here to do what they do best, and it’s not practice shots that they’re after. Equipped with DSLR cameras and bulky bags filled with interchangeable lenses, they’re here to capture a few thousand words with their cameras, and for no other reason than to give the children of Ti-Ratana a voice.The pro bono effort is led by professional wedding photographers Edwin Tan and Eugene Kok, who have been harbouring a passion to contribute to the community in a way that would make full use of their talents. The plan clicked into motion when the rest of their trigger-happy friends – civil engineer Chin Kah Woon, 32, businessman Jack Tan, 31, mechanical engineering student Liew Iu Lung, 22, PR consultant Nicholas Leong, 30, interior designer Phoebe Wong, 33, wedding photographer Sean Lim, 33, and videographer Eddie Lee, 39 – jumped on board. “In the beginning, we tried contacting a few of the bigger charity organisations but never got any response,” says Tan, 38, deputy general manager at a shipping company.“A lot of my friends didn’t think that my idea would pan out because of all the red tape. They thought it would be too troublesome to organise a team of photographers for something like this. So they told me to give up. I almost did actually, until Eugene shared the good news that Ti-Ratana had shown interest in our proposal,” he explains.

Make it good, buddy: A portrait of Devada Thoo Jin Ken, one, by wedding photographer Eugene Kok.

Apart from having a shelter for teenage mothers and the elderly, Ti-Ratana currently cares for over 240 children, some from as young as three months. To keep everything up and running, the centre spends about RM160,000 every month – an amount sourced solely through public donation.“From my own experience, earning RM3,000 is hard enough,” Kok, 26, opines. “With the pictures that we’ve taken, we plan to organise a photo exhibition at the end of the year to help raise funds for the shelter.”While the group’s primary objective is to share the plight of the underprivileged with the public, they also want to ensure that the children have individual portraits to call their own. Canon Marketing (M) Sdn Bhd was roped in for support, and they readily agreed to provide full sponsorship for the photo printouts.“We want to make sure that all of the children get a chance to have their photos taken. That is the least that we can do as photographers,” Kok explains.

We’re all right: Hoi Mei Sabrina, nine, taken by wedding photographer Edwin Tan.

Alphonse, 33, says: “A lot of people snap photos of the children when they visit, but the kids never get any to keep for themselves. Photos are essentially memories – when the children grow up, that’s the one thing that’ll give them a glimpse of the past.”

Capturing emotions

According to Kok, what was initially a simple gesture to contribute to society has turned into something more personal – now, it is about embarking on a quest to preserve memories for the unfortunate. The group has since created a non-profit Facebook page called A.L.I.V.E., which stands for Awareness, Love, Inspire, Vision and Empathy, to document their journey with this project.Nevertheless, Tan still has his doubts as to whether everything will turn out according to plan.

Back from school: By wedding photographer Edwin Tan.

“With weddings, we know what to expect; I’m seriously not sure what the outcome will be today. What keeps me inspired is the possibility that the children will look at the photos 20 to 30 years later and be reminded of their care-free years.”Having been a freelance photographer for over four years, Tan is aware of the challenges involved in organising an event of such magnitude, especially since the portrait session is only the first in a series of activities that the group has planned for Ti-Ratana.In the works is a two-day photography workshop catering especially to the young. The kids will get to learn how to work a digital compact camera and master the art of taking better photographs. After that, the participants will go on a field trip to the zoo to practise their newfound skills and engage in a friendly photography contest. If this workshop is successful, more will follow.Ti-Ratana’s co-founder, the Most Venerable Datuk K. Sri Dhammaratana, 63, believes that people know of Ti-Ratana, but aren’t aware of what is happening inside.

The photographers with the Most Venerable Datuk K. Sri Dhammaratana at the Ti-Ratana Welfare Society.“What these photographers are doing is essentially using their talent to give us a voice. And for this, we’re truly grateful. We’re happy enough that they’re willing to spend some time with us,” he says. The children, despite knowing nothing about the photo session beforehand, are far from being shy – many are open to posing sweetly for the camera, only to inquisitively utter, “Let me see what you’ve taken!” after every shot. Some, like 14-year-old Jennis Lai, are thrilled at the prospect of being professionally photographed for the very first time. “I feel like I’m going to be famous,” she jokes. Her close friend, 16-year-old Carmen Tan, is more reserved and admits to being “a little nervous.” “We’re not here to make up any stories,” Tan stresses. “We’re here to capture the truth and share with the world what stories these children have in store for us.”

Follow the photographers’ journey at facebook.com/ALIVE.Cause.

Lend a helping hand to the Ti-Ratana Welfare Society. Visit ti-ratana.org.my or call 03-7988 1818 / 2287 3800 for more information.

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Images Contribute to China Press for Subang Empire Explosion

edwintan — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:19:41 +0000

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The images I contribute to China Press on 28/9/2011

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