Everyone needs a hobby to feel alive.
Do you have a hobby? Many years back while I was browsing on Friendster, I noticed many of my friends left the 'hobby' portion in their profile page blank. Initially, I thought perhaps they just want to remain private.
Recently, I met some of these friends and I asked what do they normally do during their free time. The first answer I got was "I do not have any free time". Even when I probe further like what do they do during the holidays - their answer would be "I stay at home".
Everyone lives till the day their eulogy is being read. Usually, the eulogy is delivered by the person closes to the decease. No managers would stand before everyone to give an eulogy of their subordinates in a manner like giving a work appraisal. Seldom anyone would mention the KPIs (Key Performance Index) that the deceased had achieved in that fiscal year. So in my opinion work/career is not the utmost importance to living a legacy for everyone to remember by.
I delivered a eulogy for my dad not too long ago and I realized that there would be nothing to say if I haven't mentioned my dad's passion for food, cars, love of family and his weekly 4D betting (love you, Pa).
Thus, it has left me thinking on what I would like to be remembered for if my days are up.
If you believe that you only live each day once, photography is the best tool to capture the everyday images. Memories are imprinted in our minds as images. A camera would be the very tool that you need to recall these memories.
I love photography because it allows me to create small personal memories for the person I am taking. That very photo is time stamped and belongs privately to that person.
To see more of my work, please drop by my webpage EdmundPhoto.com
Edmund
Monday, September 13, 2010
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Taking Great Kids Photography with Any Camera
Last night, I met up with a good friend of mine. His wife bought a DSLR just to take photos of their beloved daughter. He asked one of the most common question in Kids Photography - "What setting should I use?" Coincidentally, the greatest distraction to photography is fiddling with the settings while your child is waiting.
The easiest answer to give him was "Use the auto mode" but I guess he wanted me to share how I capture the moment that becomes a 'Great photo'.
Composition is the key element in any photography.
Here are some practical tips for you to use on any camera (point and shoot included) while taking a photo of your kid.
1. Get Down Low, Really Low
Most poorly compose photos for kids are taken while the photographer is standing tall. While kids are usually on the ground, what the camera capture is the top of the child's head and the child is smaller than anything else in the photo because of the angle. If you really have to, lie on your belly and shoot upwards. Make your kid as the subject and bigger than anything else in the pic.
2. Eyes, Eyes, Eyes
In any portraiture photography, focus on the eyes. A perfectly focused eyes makes a perfect photo.
3. Make It Fun use Props
How many of us tend to say "Baby, look here and smile" to get the kids' attention? Ok, I do that sometimes. This is probably not a good way to get the infant's attention because once they look over they get a loud shuttle click and a blinding flash. It is just not fun to pose for you. I like to interact with the infant by playing with them with a toy. Once they enjoy the company and amused by what you can do with the toy - it is the best time to whip out the camera and start snapping.
4. Review Your Photo
Babies are amazed by their own reflection. Ask any mothers, they would tell you that their baby enjoy looking at themselves in the mirror. After taking a set of photos, show them. Even kids will find it more interesting and fun to see the results of the photoshoot.
5. Lastly, Enjoy The Process
Smiling and laughing are infectious. Show your baby that you are enjoying taking their photo and they will respond.
www.edmundphoto.com
The easiest answer to give him was "Use the auto mode" but I guess he wanted me to share how I capture the moment that becomes a 'Great photo'.
Composition is the key element in any photography.
Here are some practical tips for you to use on any camera (point and shoot included) while taking a photo of your kid.
1. Get Down Low, Really Low
Most poorly compose photos for kids are taken while the photographer is standing tall. While kids are usually on the ground, what the camera capture is the top of the child's head and the child is smaller than anything else in the photo because of the angle. If you really have to, lie on your belly and shoot upwards. Make your kid as the subject and bigger than anything else in the pic.
2. Eyes, Eyes, Eyes
In any portraiture photography, focus on the eyes. A perfectly focused eyes makes a perfect photo.
3. Make It Fun use Props
How many of us tend to say "Baby, look here and smile" to get the kids' attention? Ok, I do that sometimes. This is probably not a good way to get the infant's attention because once they look over they get a loud shuttle click and a blinding flash. It is just not fun to pose for you. I like to interact with the infant by playing with them with a toy. Once they enjoy the company and amused by what you can do with the toy - it is the best time to whip out the camera and start snapping.
4. Review Your Photo
Babies are amazed by their own reflection. Ask any mothers, they would tell you that their baby enjoy looking at themselves in the mirror. After taking a set of photos, show them. Even kids will find it more interesting and fun to see the results of the photoshoot.
5. Lastly, Enjoy The Process
Smiling and laughing are infectious. Show your baby that you are enjoying taking their photo and they will respond.
www.edmundphoto.com
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
edmundphoto.com
Hi,
I have been really busy lately with my overseas assignments. It has been awhile since I last updated this blog.
I went to Australia for a family portrait shoot and took the opportunity to visit Sydney since it was my 1st time down under.
more importantly, i had launched my new website edmundphoto.com
this website is to show case what i have done for my photo assignments and a website for other people with the same passion.
do visit my website edmundphoto.com
ur com and mobile phone has to be flash friendly. Iphone? - no no
I have been really busy lately with my overseas assignments. It has been awhile since I last updated this blog.
I went to Australia for a family portrait shoot and took the opportunity to visit Sydney since it was my 1st time down under.
more importantly, i had launched my new website edmundphoto.com
this website is to show case what i have done for my photo assignments and a website for other people with the same passion.
do visit my website edmundphoto.com
ur com and mobile phone has to be flash friendly. Iphone? - no no
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Introduction
Hi, thanks for visiting my photo blog.
This blog is dedicated to my dad. My dad lead a life full of passion and love.
Why Aperture?
According to Wikipedia - Aperture is a hole or an opening through which light travels. In other words, it is an optical system that determines the amount of light that enters. Thus, creating depth, sharpness and brightness in a photograph.
This blog is to motivate me in times when my life is full of darkness and I need an APERTURE to see the situation in depth, sharpen my wisdom and perhaps shine more light into my life.
Have Fun!
Edmund Sim
This blog is dedicated to my dad. My dad lead a life full of passion and love.
Why Aperture?
According to Wikipedia - Aperture is a hole or an opening through which light travels. In other words, it is an optical system that determines the amount of light that enters. Thus, creating depth, sharpness and brightness in a photograph.
This blog is to motivate me in times when my life is full of darkness and I need an APERTURE to see the situation in depth, sharpen my wisdom and perhaps shine more light into my life.
Have Fun!
Edmund Sim
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