Why Photography?

Hey guys :)

If you have been reading this blog or if you know me, you would also know that I love photography :) and some of you have asked "why photography?"

Well, for me, it's because photos capture moments that we do not want to forget. Beautiful occasions such as weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, etc.

All these get-together celebrations always bring a warm fuzzy feeling with all that laughter and joy.

And that's why I love photography, I love it when a photo captures the moment perfectly.

When you can look back at a photo and remember exactly what was happening there.

And sometimes I find it abit of waste when beautiful occasions such as weddings don't have many pictures that are able to capture the moment.

Because it's moments like this that come only once in a lifetime, so they really should be captured well.

So anyways, when did I start photography? :)

Well, it started off when my second sister, Euodia got her SPM present after getting her flying colors results.

3.2 megapixel camera, people.

three point two.

I'll just let that sink in first.

So my sister started baking and took a few pictures of some of things she baked.

One day, she asked me to help her take a few pictures of this cookie she baked.

I was like "what? me?" cause I really had no clue in taking pictures. 

She introduced to me this feature called the "macro" feature. This creates the blurry background and the object is really close up.

Ever since then, I started taking pictures with this 3.2 digital camera cause I really liked the macro feature.

No edits and these were some flowers I found at my old neighbour's garden. Ya know, like just casually taking pictures of peoples' plants.

I was 14 years old when I begin taking pictures. That's also when I started becoming vainer, taking pictures of myself. Hahah.

This was taken with a Canon G12. It's a semi-dslr.

Took this at MBTS, Penang while coordinating my church junior youth retreat.

So I decided to post some of my favourite pictures on facebook and that's when my family begin realizing this new hobby of mine.

When I was 15, I asked my mom if I could get a DSLR because the 3.2 megapixel camera was no longer with me, my sister was then living in KL already.

My mom made a deal that I would get a DSLR once I give her straight As for PMR.

While waiting for PMR to come, I continued taking pictures with some of my friends' camera.

So one day, while I was on facebook, I decided to send a message to my mom's church friend, who is an AMAZING photographer.

Basically the message was about me asking him to look at some the pictures I have taken and give some comments so that I can improve 

This AMAZING ( I js had to repeat that) photographer was happy to help and gave a lot of constructive comments and asked that if I'm really into photography, that I should go to him weekly and learn up some stuff

I was about to pop the champagne and cue some fireworks I tell you.

So anyways, this photographer is Uncle Jonathan Kwok :) unfortunately, I had a few weekly classes before he and his family left for missions.

Before he left which was actually my PMR results, my mom decided to get me a Nikon D90.

Starting of 2011-2012, I took less photos due to my hectic school schedule. Holding the Christian Fellowship president title, floorball captain, cell group leader and worship leader in church, I barely had time to touch my camera.

But 2013 was a time for me to start taking pictures again :)

This picture was taken today :) Say hello my second nephew, Evan Ch'ng. Cheeky baby that puts a smile on your face without even trying.

I definitely hope to take more photos and my dream is to meet Jenny Sun one day :) am a huge fan of her works. Just love how you can feel the mood and atmosphere while looking at her pictures.  

If you can, do google her and you will know what I'm talking about ;)

Before I end this post, I wanna thank my mom and dad for granting this camera that helped me in pursuing my passion, I wouldn't be able to take any of these photos without the PMR present :)

Lastly and most importantly, thank You God for every opportunity to do what I love.

 Have a blessed Chinese New Year ahead, people! Don't forget to spend time with your precious loved ones cause that's always the beauty of festivities and celebrations.