Photo.Audio.Video

Photography project - Lian Villas

2013-12-05T03:41:00.000+08:00

I am proud to present you my property photo shoot I done for Saville.

Here's the link.

Here's my thought for this beautiful and amazing place.

This private property is definitely a good place to stay at if you like to have neighbor that is close to you. Facing in front is the swimming pool; it look really beautiful when night falls.

You feel so tired after a long hard day at work, after parking your car in the basement, which is in front of the unit. The thought of climbing up the stair to the bedroom is no longer a hassle! There's a lift in the unit! Heh, you need not to worry about carrying heavy things up to the room in future!

I love the area when I was doing the night shoot, the place is very quiet. With the sound of the water gushing down on the pool make my mind feel so relax. You can even do your gym while viewing the pool.

It is really a great place if you love such an environment.

Nevertheless, do enjoy the images I took as well.

Property photography

2013-10-22T15:36:00.000+08:00

Do you have the thought that property photography is easy?

The answer is easy: no.

You may be wondering why would I said that, isn't it just putting your camera on tripod, doing a long shutter speed? And... that's it!

Coordinating and communication is very important.

Before heading down for a photo shoot, it is always advisable for the photographer to go down on site to check out the entire area: whether if there's still touch up, defects or even the painting too. (Though you may do it via photoshop, it is always great to use lesser time during DI stage)

To do an outdoor shoot with the building, you can do it during afternoon and evening time. So that you are able to compare before deciding which image to give to your client.

As an ex project engineer before, I know that coordination is very important. Informing beforehand is a must to let both the client and the on site manager about your whereabouts on site. This is for safety purposes.

If there are workers moving within your frame, get the manager to inform them. It will better for them to go for a break.

Always rem to tell the workers to move their items away as well. This is give you less pain during the DI stage.

If the client gave you the instructions already, do walk around the specific area they want to get the good view/ composition. Call up to your client if there are some major issue not done yet as it may greatly affect your photo shoot day.

If there is a need to, try to communicate with the on site/ project manager on which date you will be doing the shoot. At least this will minimize misleading instruction. End of the day, you just have to inform your client on the date you will be there.

So as you see, this is just the first part before the photo shoot.

Next come to what you should bring.

Personally, I will bring 2-3 type of lenses, zoom, wide and fish eye. End of the day, I only use my prime wide angle lenses to do the shoot. It is wide enough to capture everything. If you have the tilt/ shift wide angle lenses, that will be even better! You will spend lesser time to the correct perspective view.

Do more homework and research via website. Be it you are doing for landed, condo, factory or any type of building, it is good to keep yourself updated for building photo shoot,

I am very happy to complete one major property photography recently, so I decided to share the thoughts with you.

If I am able to get hold of the advertising images, I will definitely post here to share as well.

HRDI handbook review

2013-09-13T12:08:00.002+08:00

HDRI handbook, which is highly recommended by one of the Facebook user in a group, is great for understanding the HDR and the panoramic shoot.

In order to understand more about individual HDR program, this is the book for you. Please refrain from getting this book on Kindle. Basically, it is nothing but just grey tone, even for the image.

If you are using on Kindle Fire, good for you.

The author of this book, Christian Bloch, literally provide all the information that you need to know. There are steps to follow in order to achieve that look. Overall, it depend on individual liking towards the program.

Since I already had Photomatix, I literally skipped pages after pages.

For this book, the author also tells you about panoramic shoot, setting up, nodal point and what kinda lenses to use.

This is the book that you should get if you are so interested in HDR panoramic.

It contain what I had blogged before, but with more details.

Get this book in your nearby book store, or download it to your kindle fire now. It is a book that you should not miss it at all.

Invitation to Cityblis, the media center for independent designer and fashion updates

2013-08-16T11:36:00.001+08:00

Thank you CityBlis for inviting me as a blogger to their site.

This is an interesting media center whereby you can find a lot of independent designers and fashion updates.

I would love to talk to these designers because of my work related - being a photographer. I have always wanted to do a light hearted fashion photo shoot or even video.

If you are a good designer that want to showcase your work, or a model who wanted to gain more experience, feel free dropping me a message. Calling out to models who are in Singapore or Malaysia.

Rather, if you have any idea for a photo shoot, come to my email. I will also put up a video to share throughout as well.

Appreciated.

Panoramic talk #2

2013-08-07T15:30:00.000+08:00

Let's continue from panoramic talk #1

A good rig is a must to do a nice and beautiful 360 view. As there are many such head in the market, do take your time searching for it.

So, what is Nadir and Zenith.

A picture worth the thousand of words.

This is Nadir (facing down)

Camera lense facing down is known as nadir.
Photo credit: Nodal Ninja

This is Zenith (Facing down - left)


Left: camera lense facing up - Zenith. Photo credit: red door vr

This is nadir adapter


Nadir adapter Photo credit: Nodal Ninja

If you have realise something. I can shoot zenith without any tripod in my view, how about nadir?!

The tripod is right in the frame, how do I remove that?

Yes, you can do that by using content aware on Adobe Photo shop! That's awesome, right?! But... not entirely correctly! If you are using on grass, cement floor with no lining or pattern, you are safe!

If there are patterns on floor, you will be scratching your head seriously.

Look for on Youtube video
He teaches a lot - framing, photo taking and calibrating to your nodal point.

You may want to check out his website as well.

So, now let's get back to nadir adapter. How does it actually work?

It is very simple, and I can assure you!

All you need to do is loosen the screw below, push the entire top head till the end (showing in the photo - nadir adapter)

Then, loosen the turning knob on the nadir adapter, move the entire top head (see photo below)

After loosing the turning knob, you move the head 180 degree. It is very sturdy

See? That is so simple! But this is not the end yet.

Remember you are on nadir view, seeing the tripod? Now with the nadir adapter, you will not see any tripod blocking you anymore! (just a little bit)

Wait! Hang on first before you go on and try it out.

When you are shooting nadir, you need to shoot at the exact spot where your lense is initially pointing to. If the floor have a star design while your tripod is on it, you need to shoot that star without the tripod - the same spot again.

Now, all you need to do is move the tripod backwards. You need to be certain where the lense is pointing initially, then ensure the lense is pointing at about the same point while moving the tripod.

Here's some photo in case you are going crazy and having headache!

Nadir adapter
Photo credit: Nodal Ninja

What is what I am trying to explain. Looking at the image (the bottom tripod), that is the initial point. The top tripod in the image is using the adapter, trying to get back the same position so that it stitch well in the program.

Look at how they do it - tuck in the tripod, and how they position it.

It is wiser to have the leg spread out as seen in the image because, if one of the leg is open fully or so, you will get the tripod merging together.

But that is the not the scariest part since we can DI on photo shop or using content awareness.

The only headache I often have is the shadow. Tons of DI to be done because of that.

Here's another illustration for better understanding:

Photo credit: Nodal Ninja Forum

All thanks to Nodal Ninja who had this nadir adapter. It helps a lot when doing nadir shoot.

When you have done enough of 360 view panoramic, you will tend to get more of your own idea. How to solve individual issue, what cause the main problem when doing pano.

I will be glad to share my thoughts with you.

Thanks for supporting my blog.

Panoramic talk #1

2013-06-24T23:40:00.004+08:00

Rig I used for panoramic

Panoramic is one of the most interesting photography in my humble opinion.

It is most suitable for landscape photography which allow to cover from extreme left to the right. Other than being a landscape, it can be turn into a 360 x 180 sphere, which allow you to make it as a virtual reality, commonly used for residential, commercial agents and interior designer firm.

Now, it had evolved to retail stores, operation room, restaurant and many more.

It had been created for people who had not been to the location before, and yet wanted to see the place badly.

There you are, a virtual tour.

Now, before I get into this VT (virtual tour, I named that in short form) there are a lot of rules and standard to follow while taking a shot. (it depend on what rig you are on, you may require more than 6 shots for each panoramic view)

The most common rig that people know is: Nodal Ninja.

When you get into the site, you will be confused and not knowing what to get first.

Unless you know your work well, and wanted to get into Google business, you should be getting the Google setup rig.

If not, just follow what I am using now. Of course, I can answer your question if you require any of those.

Right now, I am only concentrating on the introduction for the rig.

The rig I am using is Nodal Ninja 4, known as NN4, with a RD16 and a EZ-leveler II.

EZ Leveler II

Nadir adapter

NN4 Package

There os another way to get it ship to Singapore. Either order from them in US, or from KL, Malaysia. (easy, huh?)

But considering that I need the stitching program, PT GUI, I decided to get it from Nodal Ninja official site as they did include the software as a package.

I had been using this rig with my trusted Canon 5D2 and a Samyang 14mm lense. Given the light weight of the camera, NN4 is more than enough. There's no need for the ultimate series, unless you feel like getting it.

The next thing you may want to get is the EZ leveler and the nadir adapter.

EZ leveler II is meant for you to adjust the balance by turning the 3 blue beauitful knobs. The adjustment is so precise that you can get it balance within seconds. Unless you are using ball head triod, you may want to go without this, but you need to be skillful on that.

I hate giving myself pressure and need to get things done within seconds, hence the must equipment.

Next, nadir adapter. This is also another must to get item. If you do not know what is nadir, it is actually preferring to 'bottom'. (I will explain more in detail in the next post, I will skip for now)

For zenith, it is referring to top. So, if you are reading via forum or group online and they were referring about nadir and zenith, you will totally understand what it meant now.

I had been using this rig for the past 6 months and get it on my shoulder through air con, harsh sunlight and rain, it is still working well. I have no regret getting this beast, seriously.

I will talk more on my next post regarding the usage of nadir adapter, lenses and set up.

Adobe Lightroom 5 is here!

2013-06-10T21:31:00.001+08:00

I am fascinated and excited about the new Adobe Lightroom 5 after watching the video here.

It is going to save me a lot of times and it is what I am really hoping for! The upright straighten tool!

I had been a great user to Capture One Pro 6 trial before I ended up with Adobe Creative Cloud. I kept thinking, when will Adobe is going to give us that straighten tool? And there it is!

The Lightroom 5 is here for all of us!

The marvelous tool can be bought individually or via Creative Cloud. Now, that is the wise choice for being a Creative Cloud user, I do not need to worry about the upgrades from individual software, with this, I get it anytime and free (of course via subcription!)

All thanks to internet information, I was literally blogging this while trying to update my Adobe apps manager! Viola! I saw the word installation, and hoping whether if I can get the LR5 (it claimed that it will be release on Tuesday, so I just gamble anyway.)

And, after installation, I saw the upgrade to LR5! Yes, it is going to be a happy happy day!

Welcome to Adobe Lightroom 5!
Hello there!

I'm going to do some trial shoot (my usual shoot) and give my opinion on the new tools!

For those who are on Creative Cloud, get to LR5 now!

Google Drive now for file sharing

2013-05-07T10:11:00.000+08:00

I had been a loyal dropbox user since they started out years ago.

It had been one of the most powerful syncing tool ever. I can access the files anywhere, anytime, even on my phone now.

Having your own stuff stored in dropbox give you lots of convenience sake, because you can access it even the computer is shut off; so long as the file had been uploaded.

I do not need to worry even I am using either Mac or Window computer. With the program installed, you still be able to access it without transferring using hard disk.

You can even share to public for downloading of files too! This is great when you do not have your own ftp site.

Or rather, you can put them up at yousendit.com or westransfer.com

I personally prefer WeTransfer because of the slink design, wonderful image or video on the background.

But, there's limitation of timeline to be stored in the site for people to download it.

Now for Google Drive, as read from Engadget, they finally allow sharing as well!

So this is as if you have another Dropbox in your computer. Right click and send out the files, that's all and it is very simple to use.

If you require more space from Google Drive, you may need to purchase it here.

I do not think they work the same way as Dropbox, whereby you earn more space from inviting more users. I cannot remember how much space you will be given when you first sign up, but there are couple of ways to get free space in mb. This is what I found over at ehow.com and dropbox

I have 50gb from my dropbox, and 5gb from Google Drive.

It will be great if you can store the same files in two different location, or, maybe you can put document in Google Drive and the rest in dropbox, whichever you deem fit.

I am happy that both of the applications allow sharing of files to public now.

As quoted:" Google says it's "rolling out over the next few days." Hold tight!"

This is sure going to be interesting.... to know later on.

Why I prefer Photomatrix HDR

2013-05-03T13:07:00.002+08:00

One of the project I was commissioned require HDR merging. Hence, after some trials, I decided which to get.

There are quite a lot of HDR programs if you really do some searching via internet.

One of the most popular will be photomatrix.

Nik software , is one of the coolest program I had tried recently.

I used these software and did some comparison. To my shocking, as shown below, there is a bad burnt out from Nik HDR Efx, but the brightness and tone seem very nice to me.

Considering the post processing part, I will face a lot of difficulties if I were to DI that burnt area. I work as a full time photographer, I simply do not like to spend too much time doing just one area (this is just one minor area that I am showing you)

Hence, I decided to go for Photomatrix instead. The color temperature and tone can be adjusted using Adobe Photoshop.

My HDR does not end at 3 exposure. Instead, I use 10 ev in order to get the details out from the image.

Currently, my project is related with 360 view panoramic, aka virtual tour. So, there are quite a number of stitching I need to do, but before even starting on that, I need to merge the 10 ev exposure first.

For my panoramic setting, which I will do a full details later, I have a total of 14 points of 10 ev each to merge first. Yes, 140 images for just one location.

In comparison of the speed for these two software, Photomatrix win by thousand times.

All I need to do is just the initial set up -

Import 10 images in, do the setting that I want to achieve, then save the preset.

Next, I will go for batch processing of processing photos under Batch Bracketed Photos

Remember I told you that I have a total of 10 ev for each view? Yes, just tell Photomatrix the exact location, select 10 images at a time

Remember to select the preset you had saved at the start.

As shown below, follow the numbering and you will be ok.

Once the images start to run, you can simply go have a short nap, read your novel with a cup of nice coffee, or even go out! It will take ages to get it done automatically for you.

Bear in mind, I have thousands images to merge! That's why it take hours.
But, it is a lot faster than using Nik.

I open Nik software via Adobe Bridge to Photoshop. I have to import 10 images at one time, get the preset done, then I save it. During the processing duration, I can wait till I literally fall asleep. I do not know whether if there's batch processing for Nik, but I gave up trying.

Now, this is not efficient for me.

That's why I find batch processing is very important to most projects! Especially when you have a lot to do and time is very crucial.

I am glad that Photomatrix work perfectly fine for me.

Discount coupon to search for

Oh yes, before I forget. Remember to check out for discount coupon when you want to purchase photo matrix. A little bit of research does helps.

Photomatrix purchase site

Here's some of it I found online for you, remember to check whether it is valid before purchasing it!

Please read the link given in this blog. I do not hold any responsibilities if you purchase wrongly.

Stuck in Customs - Code: STUCKINCUSTOMS
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Captain Kimo - Code: CAPTAIN KIMO
HDRIT - Code: HDRIT

Have fun with the program and shoot more! =)

My favorite audio post production: soundworks collection

2013-04-24T16:42:00.000+08:00

Soundworks collection, had always been one of my favorite sound design/ production company ever. They had done quite a lot of beautiful sound piece in this movie industry.

I started noticing them when I first saw their introduction: Inception. I am amazed by the sound they designed, captured and mix them together. It is all about layer after layer, tweaking after tweaking to get the correct sound.

It is not easy to be a sound designer because you have to think, go deep into it so that you can get the unique sound for certain icon (human or equipment)

One thing for sure, I really love the mixing deck they have in the studio.

Pretty much jaw drop when they are doing the surround panning sound in this video (near the end)

I love the ceiling array speakers. How cool it will be if you can install that at home.

Dolby Atmos, a new revolutionary approach to sound.

Why I want to be a photographer

2013-04-22T23:51:00.001+08:00

I guess this image had been circulating around the social network like a speed of light.

End of the day, is this what you really want. It is just like a merry go round. People come, people go; starting up and leave.

There are a lot of people inspired to be what they really want. But, does that work it out?

Yes, BitRebels pointed out something very truthful, you may want to read them up.

What is the main reason that a person want to quit their daily job and be a photographer. Instead of asking or waiting for others to answer you, let me tell you mine first.

Why I want to be as well...

The day I stepped in the studio, looking at all the fanciful lighting, workflow, team and space, I told myself, I will be a photographer one day. That is what a common people really think of.

I ponder with that thoughts. Day by day, month by month, year by year.

I moved from one job to another. I love what I am doing. All the audio, video, encoding and images, it bring me a smile on my face.

A job that did not give me self esteem, getting no where and no appreciation, it means I need to leave.

By then, I decided to be a photographer. I can accept anything that fall hard on me, because I learn through tough experience, especially dealing with people. I am glad. It helps on my photography career.

Since the day I transformed to be a photographer. I said to myself:
I am no ordinary photographer. I will do something different from others which is not common at all.

By a fall of luck, I am fortunate to deal with something really different apart from wedding, models and couple shoot.

I love exploring, from audio to video. I know what are things to look out for, although not the professional level, but good enough for the end products.

As the image shown. You are not just a photographer, but a businessman. You deal with lots of email, coordination, and business as well.

In short, you are a boss, coordinator, office boy, sales and marketing personnel.

Think business. Whichever that can helps you to generate more income.

You are no hobbyist. There's no need to produce top notch quality work when earning peanuts. Give what the client want, unless a top up is shown black and white.

Always send in quotation for approval for every job before commencing, even though you are serving the same client. Client will be shock on the bill. You must make sure the client sign it or send you an email for a GO ahead; even they urgently need for the image, you need to stand firm and wait for the approval. This is all about protecting yourself.

Do not trust verbal, it hurts. Been there, done that. I am foolish, but I learn.

Committing to photography business percentage is higher than you go out shoot. Editing after editing, email after email, you will spend most of the time on that. Get used to it.

Even though there are a lot of things I need to look after, I am still very happy with what I am doing.

All thanks to my family, wife and kids.... I love ya, thanks for supporting me.

Like I said, I am not just an ordinary photographer, but a businessman.

How about a Photo-trepreneur for me?

Image: Fotospeeds

Adobe Creative Cloud user

2013-04-20T23:27:00.000+08:00

I am truly happy to be one of the subscriber to Adobe Creative Cloud now.

This got to be one of my happiest moment in my life, having said that the cloud conclude Master Collections. Isn't that the greatest thing ever?

As many know about me, a photographer, audio person and the video editor. This cloud is the one for me.

Creative Suite may make you pay more

In the past for all the CS version, it is either you get the website or the production set, if you need all of them, well, the best bet is Master Collection. But wait... there might be some of the programs that you may not know how to use at all!

Not to forget, the high price. And the upgrades from version to version, it may cost up to 4K if you are using either one of the package.

For Adobe Cloud, you are talking about the different thing!

All you need is to subscribe annually, the price now till end of April 2013 is USD600. I am not sure about the final cost after the promotion ends. But I hearsay it is going to be a thousand plus! Let's hope that there's discount for the current cloud users.

One license for different user at one time

You are allow to let other user to use the software on different computer too! Yes, same license without adding any seats on it. All you need to do is to revoke the current user online, then invite the other user via email.

If you need to add more people in, you may also add seats; your retailer will contact you later on.

For me, since I am working alone, I will have no use for this stage. I was told that I can also install the program on my Mac too! But, you are NOT allow to use the program or online simultaneously. Once Adobe found out, the software system will be locked and have a good day answering question.

I am very happy to see Lightroom once again after my trial on CaptureOne Pro end.

Updates

I attended the seminar by Adobe last month at Ritz Carlton.

According to the Adobe team, they claimed that they can only release the new version once there is a significant changes. For cloud now, they can constantly send out updates whenever there is a need to.

There's an interesting program call Adobe Application Manager, it will determine which software require you to install the updates. Make a habit, try to launch it every few days to check.

Seeing all these apps in my computer now, made me smile. The chances of using the other apps is very low, but if you are interested, you can even go to the program Help portion and look for some tutorial guide.

Or rather, Youtube helps.

Cloud

Best yet, you can also store your file in the cloud. Especially when you need to go to client place at the very last min; found out you forgotten the laptop on hand. With cloud, you can login on Adobe Cloud site and retrieve the files you stored.

Take a deep breathe, if you understand how dropbox work, this almost a tap on your finger.

It is endless when you keep thinking on the good side. I am very happy that I approached Pic and Pixel Singapore Pte. Ltd. for inquiry before the seminar. Thanks Milan for the explanation.

The promotion for Adobe Creative Cloud is going to end soon. You have few days to get it!

PPP dermatology laser clinic coffeetable book

2013-04-15T12:22:00.001+08:00

I am please to present you my latest work for a coffetable book for PPP laser clinic by Dr Goh Seng Heng.

The planning for this photo shoot is pretty rush and took half a day to accomplish it for day 1.

It wasn't a simple job because of some lighting issue, and it is nearly impossible to bring your strobe light in a small tiny room. Moreover, the room is always pack with their customers.

Be thankful that Canon camera is able to take up low noise at high ISO.

I also bring my small video light for the shoot. This is very useful and handy if you do not intend to use any strobe light or so.

Furthermore, this video light is not heavy and very affordable as well.

This assignment were taken in 2 days, and 1 day in my house for the product shoot.

The main focus for the shoot is the facial, skin and the equipment used in the clinic - Dermatology.

All thanks I am a self trained wedding photographer, this photo shoot make it a lot easier for me. Last minute changes, changes of weird lighting, and journalistic style photo shoot.

Do get yourself involved with event photography first. I believe this will help you a lot when environment kept changing.

All images are copyrighted to pboong photography and PPP laser clinic

More things to come real soon

2013-04-09T01:41:00.002+08:00

It had been a long time since I last blog here.

Yes, I am still very active on my photography career. I had did quite a few projects which you might be interested to know. Right now, everything will remain as classified. Bear with me, I cannot reveal anything until it had been launch.

Recently, I had been playing with my Nano stabiliser, yes, it is a video equipment which I had bought sometimes ago from Amazon. Apparently, that is not the best solution, but if you are looking for the cheaper version, and wanted to save more cost, this is the one for you.

But, I will rather go for steadicam HD2000Pro.

I had shot for my grandfather during Qing Ming Festival, which is like the dead new year. It will be my first ever short film. I am looking forward to it, hoping everything will be nice and touchy, I hope.

There are couple of things which I am planning to share with you, not just as a photographer, but audio and video. Let's learn together.

Stay tuned for more real soon.

Trust me, it will be more!

This mogopod worth the money

2013-02-14T17:06:00.001+08:00

I was browsing over my reader feed and saw this great product by Carry Spreed. They live up their reputation - speed.

For photography, everything must be sturdy and steady while you handheld the camera, with a tripod or mono pod beside you, that is your best partner!

Having said that, extending the leg is another headache if you are using tripod. Lot of time will be wasted. How about monopod do the job?

Yes, it will.
But, the extending of leg will cause you some time tho.

For this... I am amazed by this mogopod by carry speed.

It allow you to do upside down recording too.

When extending the leg, all you require is just 1 twist! Yes, you see it right, just ONE time. You get to any height you wanted, close it swiftly and move on to another location.

Isn't that great!

You check out more from the video on how the system works. It win me totally! I am so wanted to get it!

Downside:
Only for USA domestic buyer!

Images and video courtesy by Carry Speed

All thanks to OliviaTech feeds. I am glad to share with you readers.

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Photoshoot - Friend's Forever

2013-02-14T16:31:00.000+08:00

It is a wonderful thing that your client know what they want.

In this case, my job is absolutely easy and less stressful. The only main focus I require is finding the location.

Sourcing for location is not an easy task. You got to make sure that the client feel comfortable with the surrounding. Having too many people around, it make them feel uncomfortable. Hence, lesser will make them go wild.

Always remember, the first few shots are always down to the drain because they are not warm up yet. Do your best, get the shot, but don't tired them out.

For friend's forever theme, this client of mine, cherished their friendship for years. So they decided to engage me as their photographer, to remember it forever.

At the same time, one of them had just graduated and wanted to take a photo of her in the gown.

Friends consists of fun, lovingly, laughter and cherish.

Making sure they must enjoy the whole photo shoot session to bring out their happiness. This is really tough, but yet very challenging.

I am glad that this photo shoot session is well worth.

If you are interested with life style photo shoot, be it your graduation, family or anything other things... Email now: boon [at] pboong [dot] com

Subject: Friend's Forever Shoot!
(Above email subject is the discount coupon code of 10% off for a 45min session)!

Spread around!

Boon

Photoshoot - Graduation

2013-02-13T14:42:00.000+08:00

Graduation photo shoot is one of the most relaxing job of all. You do not require to run, drive to ensure you are faster than the wedding couples and fearing that someone will block your view.

But in this photoshoot, you need ensure of strangers coming by.

There will be a lot of people walking past you, looking at your subjects and try to take a quick snap of it! After all, it is a fun job, so let it be. So long as no one is coming to disturb you.

Graduation photos must have its typical style.

1. Posing in front of your school campus
2. Posing in front of your school name
3. Posing when you are looking high up

These are the three which I did a research via internet, and it is very important.

Commanding not 1 but few friends together can be tough too. But, when they get into the mood, chances of getting nice images is a plus point!

Ensure that the subject don't feel embarrass, making sure they feel comfortable, tell them what they need to do - natural look is a lot better than acting type, most importantly: FUN!

If you are interested in getting graduation or friends photoshoot, email me at boon [at] pboong [dot] com

Subject: Friend's Forever Shoot!
(Above email subject is the discount coupon code of 10% off for a 45min session)

Singapore Monster Beat - Beats and Soul

2013-02-05T13:04:00.003+08:00

Fancy nice headphone or earphone by your ear?

Not only they sound good, they also match well with your dressing too. The letters B or S, does look gorgeous when they see them from far. Even without looking by the side, the color and the shape already tell you which brand was it.

There are a lot of range that you can choose from. Consumer or Prosumer.

As being an audio lover, I personally preferred much higher end of headphone - Studio headphone.

The reason being is because of the flat frequency response; I always wanted to hear the original mix without enhancing of certain frequency.

But for Beats and Soul, fret not, they will suit you to every need. Do not buy because of its brand, but the sound quality.

If you are worry whether you are going to buy a genuine headphone, you may want to visit this site:
Singapore Monster Beats

FYI, this is an OEM set, which does not come with distributor warranty, but seller is giving 1 week own warranty for any purchase of the products.

All items are straight from US.

If you do not have time to get this beast, you may ask for delivery!

Alternatively, you may collect it at Toa Payoh MRT.

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Audio set for field recording

2013-02-02T00:28:00.001+08:00

Knowing audio is easy, but to understand them technically is not going to be an easy task.

Being an audio producer for 7 years for inflight entertainment, I have to deal with songs been embedded with copyrights protection, recording and editing of audio.

There are a lot of audio programs in the market you can choose from. The most commonly heard will be Avid Protools.

To cut short, this is my take.

Protools - great for audio editing and post production work.
Cubase - great for midi, music composing.
Logic Pro - great for midi, music composing.
Samplitude - great for audio editing and burn on fly.

For your information, I am a big fan of Cubase and Protools.

Here's my past work to make your ear feel bad.

I had always wanted to deal with audio, even when I became a full time photographer. So, I decided to get my knowledge and think of a way.

Finally, I decided.

I shall record the dialogue between the Justice of Peace and the wedding couples during their vow!

To prepare for that, I bought Tascam DR40 handheld recorder. In fact, I got it at a real deal because of staff discount. I was in the company who are the main distributor of Tascam products.

I like the product to be light and easy to handle; another handheld product you can look at is Zoom H4N.

Let's not forget the shot gun mic; this is for JP only, because there's only one person.

For the couples, I use a condenser Audio Technica 2035 mic. This is a good mic because it is able to pick up their talking despite moving around. I did not set the low cut because everything will be too soft, especially when outdoor is very crucial.

To prevent any loss of audio, or anything that hit on the mic, I still have my Tascam built-in mic. The mic had been set to Stereo instead of X-Y axis. So both L and R mic are able to pick up from the parties.

Of course, having said that, there are a lot of work to be done during editing stage - not going to be easy for sure.

That is how my set up work for ROM.

- Boon

Benny & Joan

2013-01-26T00:42:00.000+08:00

For couple, Benny and Joan, their wedding is one of the simplest I had shot. They do not require lots of sisters or brothers to be present during gate crashing, just their own sister and brother! Is that cool to have your sibling doing the talk and been played?

This is how close the sisters and brothers can be, going through thick and thin together.

Thanks for the introduction, cousin Samantha. I am truly happy that the couple love the images so much; not to forget the photo montage as well!

This time, I am not doing just the photo alone, but with the audio recorded when the couple are making their vows to each other during solemnization.

It is not difficult to do that, all you need is a good mic and the audio recorder. You must visualise what you want for the final result before commencing. It is not too easy nor hard after all, its all about the brain.

If you read About Me, you will know that I used to be in audio field, so the audio editing and enhancing of audio is not an issue for me

Presenting you:

Benny and Joan

Updates:
Video embedded, do enjoy the montage.

Actual Day - Benny & Joan from Boon Ong on Vimeo.

Sean & Rebecca

2013-01-14T15:57:00.000+08:00

Wedding photography is unlike taking photos in a studio, because there's no plan at all. What a photographer need to do; follow with the flow.

Wherever the couple are standing, talking, sitting.... you must not let your eye out of them. because each minute and second are crucial.

Do not get yourself tempted on food and drinks, don't worry, you get to rest later on. Work come first.

Look around you, the area and the items. If it is simple, try play around if you can capture with that. Personally, I really like balloon, they can be a good props too! Inspiration came from one of the site I seen before. Remember, always look at other photographer works, this is the way you learn.

For Sean and Rebecca, I did the same thing. I must say I am lucky to have balloon as prop! This is something I really wanted to do it.

Not to forget, although sun is hot that day, it is a beautiful ROM by the seaside.

Congrats Sean and Rebecca.

Boon.

Wilson & Lucretia

2013-01-13T22:15:00.003+08:00

I was very happy to be call up for this job.

Lucretia the bride; also my ex schoolmate, whom I seldom talk to, approached me for wedding journalistic photography. Indeed, I was on cloud nine, partly because not only I can get to meet up with her, also my ex schoolmate from my school as well.

Despite having official photographer by her side, she wanted behind the scene to be captured.

Photography is not just about capturing human expression, the end result with the color processed play a part as well. That's why, I had did some color mood for Wilson and Lucretia.

Not only they were very happy with the result; I am delighted to received good compliments as well!

Thanks for approaching me to capture your greatest moment.

Love,
Boon

Andrew & Claudia

2013-01-08T15:30:00.003+08:00

After Benny's wedding, here we have Andrew and Claudia!

Thanks for the recommendation, pboong photography is happy to see the same old gang again. This time round, I am less tense than before.

This group of men knew each other since their days in NPCC, and best yet, they are all officers. Of course, they have their own working life too.

There's some sorta talking style when you are in uniform group, but I have no difficulties understanding them after all, because I was once in the uniform group before entering army.

It is always interesting to walk around the house as if you are staying there, looking not just at the bride, but the family members too. Some are busying talking on phone, putting on make up, checking each other out or.. etc...

That is the moment you captured them - photo journalistic.

Behind all wedding lies a story, it depend on how I want to show it.

Hope you like the images,
Boon - pboong photography

Denjz & Eunice

2013-01-07T17:41:00.000+08:00

Meeting the couple who love exercising and dancing are extremely fun. Not only they have wicked and creative ideas, they even made their wedding banquet like an event which involved the guests as well! Everyone have their fun and get involved with it too.

I really need to applaud to my friend, the groom, who gave a big surprise by singing a song to his beautiful wife.

This is so touching and romantic.

Last but not least, both Denjz and Eunice are the dance instructor.

Quek See Meng & Yang Terk Sing

2013-01-07T17:26:00.001+08:00

David, a wonderful make up artist, whom I knew him via studio photo shoot for model, recommended me this job for his friend, who is having her ROM at Ritz Carlton.

Since 2008 till date, I would to say that I really enjoy taking photos in the hotel room.

The reason is simple, there are a lot of movements, talking and actions between each other. That, is the moment to capture it.

Enjoy the images.

Thank you.