tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257277766204697467Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:24:19 +0000http://www.christophersam.com/noreply@blogger.com (Christopher Sam)Blogger196125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257277766204697467.post-6558131036177553648Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:39:00 +00002010-01-25T21:39:15.177+08:00photographymonashThis is the new Sunway/Monash hostel that they are building right next to the existing campus. Haven’t seen the place for four months so I’m not sure how its like now. Hopefully it’ll be complete sooner than later, cuz its getting crowded over at the current hostel. Not that I live there, but that’s the usual complaint from everyone. That and their stuff keeps walking away.   http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/christophersam/~3/pnnOkXPpe30/constructin.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christopher Sam)0http://www.christophersam.com/2010/01/constructin.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257277766204697467.post-372865582442062291Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:52:00 +00002010-01-17T08:52:24.598+08:00photographymotoringThis car belonged to the nicest guy that came to the office that day. If only all rich people were like him. This is the kind of role model kids need these days – keepin’ it real. Like my colleague says, “they have their noses so high in the air, most of them would drown if it rained”. Anyways, back to the car…                           http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/christophersam/~3/AOYQ1OZOOek/nissan-gt-r.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christopher Sam)1http://www.christophersam.com/2010/01/nissan-gt-r.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257277766204697467.post-7634650447382382881Mon, 04 Jan 2010 04:51:00 +00002010-01-04T12:51:59.072+08:00opinions1. My family – My parents are awesome and so are my siblings. No doubt the house can be quite a stressful place at times, but rarely does anyone go to bed angry. We always seem to get over things fast. I also appreciate all my extended family members – both sides. Meeting up is a regular affair and special occasions just means more food =)   2. Rachel Tan – For enduring the storms and enjoying http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/christophersam/~3/bQT9PTRIiBY/thank-you-2009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christopher Sam)0http://www.christophersam.com/2010/01/thank-you-2009.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257277766204697467.post-3309194846498551895Tue, 29 Dec 2009 04:31:00 +00002009-12-29T12:31:34.844+08:00opinionsmotoringThe are many many sad truths about the automotive industry in Malaysia. One of them is that as good as cars may be, some will never be popular and will never be flying out of showrooms. Reasons attaining to this include poor brand reception, high maintenance (servicing and parts) cost. Below are just a few cars which are available in Malaysian showrooms but sadly will never gain the sales they http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/christophersam/~3/sA6hAHXSkSc/minority-report.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christopher Sam)1http://www.christophersam.com/2009/12/minority-report.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257277766204697467.post-3531470521844361163Wed, 16 Dec 2009 23:33:00 +00002009-12-17T09:34:05.705+08:00photographychurchProbably one of the best five days of my life thus far, not because of anything else but God who was able to do His work within me. I received so much revelation during camp regarding many areas of my life, and I feel like 2010 is gonna be an awesome year. There will still be challenges along the way, but I feel like I can see clearer now (cue song!) There were many surprises that cropped up http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/christophersam/~3/jnyxQTXFtCM/yldp-2009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christopher Sam)0http://www.christophersam.com/2009/12/yldp-2009.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257277766204697467.post-2776217485651951878Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:57:00 +00002009-12-03T16:57:37.792+08:00photographymotoring    For full album on Facebook, click here. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/christophersam/~3/HdbODtICyHM/another-day-in-office.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christopher Sam)0http://www.christophersam.com/2009/12/another-day-in-office.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257277766204697467.post-5232452576548218618Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:21:00 +00002009-11-07T13:21:47.785+08:00opinionsPraise God for all that has happened over the past month. I was crazy trying to juggle everything from TCS to exams. But I know He was there the whole time. Its about trusting God, ya’ll. He does not disappoint, even when things seem to be going bad, His plan and will is perfect.   Anyways, I start work on next week @ Meguiar's Show Car Detailing Centre @ Jalan Templer. Gonna be  an awesome http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/christophersam/~3/VUwPd1RGAQA/month-to-give-thanks-about.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christopher Sam)2http://www.christophersam.com/2009/11/month-to-give-thanks-about.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257277766204697467.post-921760156948954618Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:44:00 +00002009-10-24T07:48:41.214+08:00photographymusicPreparations underway for TCS’ biggest show yet… Tickets for Two From Galilee still available here. Someone did comment after watching us that “you’re seriously undercharging”. So this is probably the biggest bargain of the year – better than a 2-for-1 offer at Zara… See you at the show =) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/christophersam/~3/LJ-ouCtilp0/sneak-peak.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christopher Sam)0http://www.christophersam.com/2009/10/sneak-peak.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257277766204697467.post-7387734431885071389Sun, 18 Oct 2009 07:03:00 +00002009-10-18T15:03:36.727+08:00photographyRule of Thirds by Darren Rowse of DPS Perhaps the most well know principle of photographic composition is the ‘Rule of Thirds‘. It’s one of the first things that budding digital photographers learn about in classes on photography and rightly so as it is the basis for well balanced and interesting shots. I will say right up front however that rules are meant to be broken and ignoring this http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/christophersam/~3/BFccM7OaEeY/rule-of-thirds.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christopher Sam)0http://www.christophersam.com/2009/10/rule-of-thirds.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257277766204697467.post-612409753800461786Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:58:00 +00002009-10-17T10:52:39.199+08:00photographymotoringAs usual, Ah Heng a.k.a Bugger was taking the shots. Always a privilege to see him at work and learn. I had a few shots put into October’s issue too for this shoot, so yay me! He just opened up his new studio, B&D Studioworks. a Modern Boutique Studio located within the Klang Valley, we provide a complete set up to capture stunning glamour portraiture and fashion shoots - you are the artistshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/christophersam/~3/4FGsw7V3eZU/tgmgenting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christopher Sam)0http://www.christophersam.com/2009/10/tgmgenting.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257277766204697467.post-8000749999630204518Fri, 02 Oct 2009 02:38:00 +00002009-10-02T10:38:30.709+08:00photographymonash   *BONUS* ANDREW EMO  http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/christophersam/~3/iyOyHsjm9Cs/gosh-these-guys-dont-stop-posing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christopher Sam)0http://www.christophersam.com/2009/10/gosh-these-guys-dont-stop-posing.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257277766204697467.post-1424963746485685946Sat, 26 Sep 2009 18:44:00 +00002009-09-27T02:44:28.891+08:00photographymonash Always take the opportunity to experiment =)   This time, with lighting!     http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/christophersam/~3/fmn4sD8KKwE/and-rest-of-it.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christopher Sam)0http://www.christophersam.com/2009/09/and-rest-of-it.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257277766204697467.post-8280740285455661063Thu, 24 Sep 2009 02:10:00 +00002009-09-27T02:18:57.783+08:00photographymonashgatheringsfood   Click here for all the pictures on Facebook http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/christophersam/~3/XwTxqRh2m8w/monash-cf-food-hunt.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christopher Sam)0http://www.christophersam.com/2009/09/monash-cf-food-hunt.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257277766204697467.post-4302052278728650486Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:11:00 +00002009-09-18T16:25:18.562+08:00music http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/christophersam/~3/qwFvqu-SKyc/two-from-galilee.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christopher Sam)0http://www.christophersam.com/2009/09/two-from-galilee.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257277766204697467.post-6634439120033976672Fri, 04 Sep 2009 06:06:00 +00002009-09-07T11:37:02.029+08:00cool stuffphotographymotoringOver the past few months, I have had a sudden interest in car detailing. Guys like Darren Chang do an amazing job making cars look their best. Had the privilege to meet him that day and talk to him a while. Also an Sony shooter I might add. Haha… Anyways, since I was free this morning, I thought I’d work on the Beemer. My new toy…A Black & Decker KP600. Get yours at Ace Hardware. Car http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/christophersam/~3/yzUoaaSRKvY/my-new-hobby-p.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christopher Sam)0http://www.christophersam.com/2009/09/my-new-hobby-p.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257277766204697467.post-3696142372012369849Sat, 29 Aug 2009 09:37:00 +00002009-08-29T17:39:08.215+08:00photographymonash  The guys who planned this whole thing (Jenna & Friends) were going bonkers for weeks fasting, praying and planning. Personally I think it paid off. We even managed to break even =) I must say those that finally did attend on Saturday were an awesome bunch. Rarely do you find people so willing and participative. It was a success. Praise God!           Full 30 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/christophersam/~3/hBqPFyVX220/30-hour-famine.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christopher Sam)0http://www.christophersam.com/2009/08/30-hour-famine.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257277766204697467.post-5762363011797469192Sun, 16 Aug 2009 06:57:00 +00002009-08-16T15:00:18.255+08:00photographyI subscribe to DPS because they have awesome articles, all nicely separated into three categories; Photography Tips & Tutorials, Post Production & Cameras + Equipment. To subscribe to them yourself, click here.   Here’s one that would answer a lot of questions people have been asking me of late…   Article by Darren Rowse of Digital Photography School What goes through your mind in the momentshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/christophersam/~3/CTlh9Hndte8/10-questions-to-ask-when-taking-digital.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christopher Sam)0http://www.christophersam.com/2009/08/10-questions-to-ask-when-taking-digital.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257277766204697467.post-5833156091908166970Wed, 12 Aug 2009 03:46:00 +00002009-08-12T12:57:32.752+08:00opinionsNormally, when we talk about a church, organisation, club, institution or just a bunch of friends, its almost always in bad light. It usually starts with an “I don’t like…” or “I can’t stand…” or “Why must…”. Here’s a challenge to anyone who is reading this. Start giving thanks for once for something. I’m not asking you to see the world half full, but to really appreciate the good things in lifehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/christophersam/~3/ZIJg_R9wziI/giving-thanks-for-once.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christopher Sam)0http://www.christophersam.com/2009/08/giving-thanks-for-once.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257277766204697467.post-873771825599412789Fri, 07 Aug 2009 18:31:00 +00002009-08-09T09:27:49.015+08:00photographymonashRecently got a job shooting for Sunway University College. Here were some of the test shots I did beforehand. This post is dedicated to the awesome models who bared with me throughout the day – my friends and the random IT guy from the library… I guess it was fun as it was right after our exams, except for Jo Khoo who you can see was still hard at work for her final paper, but made a good “studyhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/christophersam/~3/lao8TcpouOQ/pretty-people.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christopher Sam)0http://www.christophersam.com/2009/08/pretty-people.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257277766204697467.post-8953356017269754845Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:05:00 +00002009-08-09T09:28:42.151+08:00photographymonashLong overdue post and a bit outdated, but still in the mood to share some photos.         http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/christophersam/~3/j2KKgEqKdhc/few-favourites-from-camp.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christopher Sam)0http://www.christophersam.com/2009/08/few-favourites-from-camp.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257277766204697467.post-8800566529535860083Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:01:00 +00002009-08-09T09:28:42.151+08:00photographychurchmonash More coming soon… http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/christophersam/~3/gqTflQKGRWE/monash-cf-camp-2009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christopher Sam)0http://www.christophersam.com/2009/07/monash-cf-camp-2009.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257277766204697467.post-112786120854603232Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:24:00 +00002009-07-07T09:24:28.399+08:00cool stuffLets say one day you need to buy me a present buy you can’t figure out what to get me. Here’s something….     They actually made a plush toy for the What The Duck comics. Its uber-comel! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/christophersam/~3/VQEG1jSyzKY/what-duck.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christopher Sam)0http://www.christophersam.com/2009/07/what-duck.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257277766204697467.post-1059063611977331176Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:01:00 +00002009-07-02T16:25:26.096+08:00photography    http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/christophersam/~3/HKomAShFvz0/max-dog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christopher Sam)3http://www.christophersam.com/2009/07/max-dog.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257277766204697467.post-1363840989111590344Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:06:00 +00002009-06-29T17:06:51.980+08:00books    To be honest, going through this book was hard. There was so much to chew on. There were passages I had to read over a few times to even understand the immaculate grammar. My friend once said that you’d have to pick this one up a few times throughout your lifetime to fully comprehend what the author was saying. C.S. Lewis was famous for using very clever examples and metaphors to bring http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/christophersam/~3/hIVQdMY3Gpo/book-summary-mere-christianity.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christopher Sam)0http://www.christophersam.com/2009/06/book-summary-mere-christianity.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257277766204697467.post-6261845260497036170Sun, 21 Jun 2009 10:51:00 +00002009-08-09T09:28:42.152+08:00photographymonashView Full Album View Full Album http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/christophersam/~3/DIBIhZ_azi4/monash-cf-photos-from-s109.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christopher Sam)0http://www.christophersam.com/2009/06/monash-cf-photos-from-s109.html