Annual stock take

After quitting my job, I finally have time to tidy up my place and do the annual stock take. Since I usually use digital camera for shooting jobs, I seldom use my film cameras in recent months. But now as I will have more time to go wandering around, there will be more chances for my film cameras and films to expose under the sunshine again. In the meantime, let's give them a show time here!

The Shot

My recent favourite TV show is no doubt "The Shot" which is shown on Pearl at 8:30pm every sunday night. It is about 10 amateur photographers who compete for the chance to make their dream come true and become the next fashion photographer. Every week they will be given challenges and tasks to test their talent, skills and qualities to start his/her own professional career. Their shots will be reviewed by a professional panel who will eliminate the weakest shooter every week until the winner of the show is crowned after 2 month's competition. It is very real life as their individual weaknesses are gradually exposed in the course like: you will see them accusing other team members and using different excuses to protect themselves.

What I get most from the show is the lesson that no matter how good the technique a photographer possess, what's more important is his/her ability to cater for client's needs and cooperate well with other team members. I will bear this in mind and just like all the contestants: "WILL NEVER GIVE UP!"

little thing magazine

I came across a lovely magazine  - little thing - in Kubrick months ago. It presents themed special feature to analyse interesting fashion topic and introduce famous or unknown fashion stylists and designers. It is published in China yet its vision is very global-wised. I absolutely love their styling and delicate fashion sense. What also makes me want to recommend it to you is their beautiful photos and wonderful themes which is unique in each issue.  Although it is a magazine for young female, I find it very inspiring for someone like me who work in an industry which mainly caters for the female needs!

Kodak Ektar 100

I have bought a few rolls of Kodak Ektar 100 135 film last week and I have heard from others that this film is offering the finest and smoothest grain. The photos really look so good with high contrast, vivid colors and fine details. I highly recommend using this negative film to take portraits as you can see from below photos the skin tone is very natural and nice. This set is taken with my favourite Nikon FM2 with 50mm/1.9 Retina lens.

Date: June 21, 2009
Venue: harbor City