New Photos

I was on a photography outing with a few new students recently and took some photos near Chinatown. I am posting some of them here to share with everybody : ] All Photographs Copyright Ray Tan.

My Friend, My friend

My very good friend has the great (mis)fortune of being the subject of my first serious assignment after I bought the Canon 40D with Speedlite 580EX II. I will always remember Ray's words during EXPOSUREXPOSURE INTROSPECT course: "It's not the camera, but the eye for the decisive moment, that determines the greatness of the image."

Having said that, I must still say that a good flash with a good lens do go a long way in making your pictures better. This is my first attempt in using an external flash, and I must say that it's really challenging. As you can see, many of the pictures were not well exposed... and there are serious white-balance issues too...

Well, there is always another time and chance... for another assignment. All Photographs Copyright Tan Heng Yang.

EXPOSUREXPOSURE Photoworkshops

I have recently resumed teaching the EXPOSUREXPOSURE Photoworkshops after a half year break and it still feels wonderful to be able to share what I love with people who are equally passionate.

For an E- brochure of the photoworkshops, please email me at exposurexposure@raytan.org

Singapore International Photography Festival

The inaugural SIPF will be held from 3-31 October 2008. It is a photo fest that is the first of its kind in South East Asia. For more information, please visit www.sipf.sg

The Challenge

Well, this is my first post in any blog. I'm not too fond of any writing and I am definitely not into the habit of sharing my pictures.

I must say that Ray's lessons have been inspiring, but that has not prevented my inevitable slip into photographic hibernation. Fortunately, the chance to wake up from my winter slumber came in summer when I'd received an assignment to bring a group of students to take part in the New Zealand Genesis Energy Hillary Challenge.

The Genesis Energy Secondary Schools Hillary Challenge is the ultimate inter-school event in the heart of New Zealand bush. This is the first time a Singapore team is taking part in the awesome 5-day adventure competition. As team manager, I have the (mis)fortune to be the photographer as well.

It was a very exhausting experience for everyone (photographer included). The challenge of taking good pictures easily rivals the Challenge itself by virtue of the emotional toll. Skill, techniques, equipment. They are all essential ingredients that contribute to the greatness of pictures. But nothing beats the hard work of being with the subjects - going through similar experiences , sharing the emotions of the moment. All Photographs Copyright Tan Heng Yang.