MICHAEL JACKSON 1958-2009
RIP
Another day has gone
I’m still all alone
How could this be
You’re not here with me
You never said goodbye
Someone tell me why
Did you have to go
And leave my world so cold
Everyday I sit and ask myself
How did love slip away
Something whispers in my ear and says
That you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though you’re far away
I am here to stay
Signature Photographers introduces and welcomes yet another industry stalwart as it’s newest member. A visionary that shares many common ideas and passion, Saiful Nang is a household name when it comes to wedding photography.
A qualified visual communication specialist, Saiful possesses a degree in Film studies. However, his passion in Wedding Photography has led to down a different path. A firm believer that all success stories are driven primarily by passion, Saiful attributes the same to his mastering the art of capturing moments for weddings. And he firmly believes that it is this same passion that has seen him being appointed as the Official wedding Photographer for the Brunei Darussalam Royal Family, as well as numerous local celebrities’ weddings.
Now an International name to wedding photography, Saiful also developed and annually conducts the groundbreaking and widely successful photography workshop, PhotoCamp.
I am proud to share with you the winning photo of the Treasures of the Rainforests Photography Challenge and Conference 2009 that were held in Batang Ai recently. The winner is Edwin Tan, a professional photographer from Kuala Lumpur. His winning image completed the theme, Culture, Nature and Adventure.
All 8 judges, comprising of professional photographers, agreed that Edwin’s shot was an outright winner!
Congratulations Edwin!
and it appeared in the Newspaper as well…
News Release from Signature Photographers - “We are proud to announce that we now have amongst us, Alvin Leong, a photographer who shares in our passion and vision. Alvin, a Certified Master Photographer from the Masters Photographer Association, United Kingdom, MPA, a member of AIPP (Australian Institute of Professional Photography), WIPM (World Institute of Photographic Masters) and has been in the wedding photography industry for over 8 years.
In addition, Alvin is also the first in Malaysia to have started a Photography School. An initiative in collaboration with Open University Malaysia, the school is known as Alvin Leong Academy of Photography.
We are proud and honored to have the opportunity to work with a talented photographer such as Alvin, and look forward to pushing forward with Signature Photographers goals and aims with you walking along side us. Welcome, Alvin Leong!”
Here you go, some images taken from the talk at Swinburne University of Technology by my photographer, David Ng. David is one of our latest Team Member joining our CW by alvin leong photographers.
Can’t remember what I said that made me so happy…. 
The up and coming - Breeze Magazine whom I had honour to shoot and manage to bring them in to this Photography Talk in Swinburne University.. Thank you - Ronald Lim for this..
Thank you - Canon Marketing Malaysia, who authorised me to talk about their EOS System, not only I had the good fortune to talk about their system, they also brought in several awesome lenses and camera bodies for the students to try out.. the entire cabinet!!!
One of the models from Breeze Magazine, Jacq.. This shot was taken by one of my CW alvin leong photographers - David Ng
After the photography talk, I did some instructing on shooting at the models, share some of the do’s and dont’s to all the photographers there..
and yes! the group photo.. some of the participants left after the model shoot… thus, this is a “limited version” of the group photo..
To see more of the images please “copy and paste” the link below on your browser or click on the Facebook® the link;
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Enjoy!
I am humbled to be invited to a talk again in Swinburne University of Technology for the students about Photography. Swinburne University of Technology being one of the Top Australian Universities, pride itself for quality education! In my talk, I shared about my experience, my career and how I got started in Photography. I conducted several talk at Swinburne University before and the turnout for yesterday was by far the biggest. Well done to all the committees of Photomedia and Design Club for putting all these together! You all have worked very hard to make this event run so smoothly.
In my talk, I mentioned about the 1st Photography School in Malaysia, Alvin Leong Academy of Photography in collaboration with Open University Malaysia, School of Lifelong Learning (OUM-SOLL). I discussed about lifelong learning, and shared with the students that one of the advantages in taking our OUM-SOLL, Diploma in Photography programme, one will be given the opportunity to work as an intern for a couple of months at our Alvin Leong Photography in Kuching or The Professional Gallery in Kuala Lumpur.
Beside all this, its an honour to be given the opportunity to be the speaker to introduce the Canon EOS system, which was authorised by Canon Malaysia to all the students. I shared on a few models, namely, the EOS 1000D, EOS 450D, the new EOS 500D, EOS 50D and the new EOS 5D Mark 2. I spoke about the difference between the DIGIC 3 processor and the DIGIC 4 which can be found in the new EOS 5D Mark 2. I also discussed briefly on the new Anti-static dust removal technologies, the IS and the L lenses. Beside the EOS talk, students were also given the chance to try on some of the new lenses and the EOS DSLR cameras. It was definitely a beneficial experience for all the students to try out on all these equipments that were brought in by Canon. I noticed a few lecturers also came in to try out the cameras as well..
To add more spice into the event, the appearance of 6 awesome models from Breeze Magazine. The were Benjamin, Firdaus, Royce, Effa, Jacqueline and Aprilia.. Students had the chance to photograph the professional models, and one of the students jokingly told me that he has never seen so many DSLR before! haha…
I will post more photos soon!
The Professional Gallery - The Official Launch Times
Due to the overwhelming response in the short time that we’ve posted the post on the official launch of The Professional Gallery, we would like to announce that the official launch date of the 10th of May 2009 is strictly for couples-to-be only.
We will advise the date for all else, including industry partners etc at a later date. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
The Professional Gallery
Popular wedding photographer, Patrick Low, today announced the official launch date of The Professional Gallery for the 10th of May, 2009. The Gallery, which is a project that has been in the works in recent months, showcases the photographic art and craft of a collective of award winning and renowned wedding photographers, namely, Patrick Low, Edwin Tan, Fui Yau Yap, Joel Poon (all of Exes Studio), Jason Victor (of Jason Victor Photography) and Alvin Leong (of Alvin Leong Photography).
In addition, it also provides for truly professional back-end services with dedicated client liaison, operations and production departments all strung together in an efficient workflow system designed to ensure quality production of finished products within the promised time frames – something that today’s sophisticated brides and grooms to be have come to expect.
The end result of the combination of these elements would translate into the best of both worlds for couples to be in that they get to choose from a variety of professional photographers, as well as get true professional servicing in terms of delivery, client liaison and quality production. This would give them peace of mind in knowing that the amongst other things, delivery time is now no longer left in the hands of the photographers as these artists are often bogged down with heavy shoot schedules which in many cases within the industry has resulted in long delays. There are also plans for the introduction of professional make-up and hair styling artists into the gallery in the near future to complement the existing collective of professional photographers.
The Professional Gallery is located at Suite J-8-12, No.2, Jalan Solaris, Solaris Mont’ Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur and couples-to-be are invited to the official launch on the 10th of May 2009 where there will be a special launch promotion awaiting couples who attend. During the launch, The entire team of The Professional Gallery will be on hand to provide consultation into their art and craft, as well as the services on offer at the gallery.
For more details, please contact William Lee at +6 012 313 5969 or +6 03 6204 0010.
Alternatively, couples can e-mail The Professional Gallery at info@exes-studio.com.
The Professional Gallery - The Official Launch Dates and Times
The official launch times and dates for the Professional Gallery are as follows:
1. For general public and press (to-be-wed couples) is on the 10th of May 2009, between 12pm to 5pm.
2. For industry partners is on the 11th of May 2009 betwen 3pm to 6pm.
The Professional Gallery
Suite J-8-12
No 2 Jalan Solaris
Solaris Mont’ Kiara
50480 KUALA LUMPUR
It started from a long distance phone call at 4pm, from Rosy. My staff told me that it was from UK. Rosy and Stephen are both working in UK for years now and they have heard about me from one of their friends. Rosy is from Perth and Stephen is from Adelaide. They have decided to have their wedding to be held in Adelaide. Adelaide with a population of 1.2 million people is the 5th largest city in Australia. Christopher my assistant and I flew in from Singapore to Adelaide for this beautiful event.
Their wedding was held in a very nice chapel, St Joseph Chapel and Convent, in Adelaide, South Australia. It was a cool day and the weather was just too perfect for a wedding. Congratulations, Rosy and Stephen!
Would like to share with you all some of the shots for the wedding..
This shot was taken in Rosy’s hotel, Hyatt Regency, situated in North Terrace overlooking the River Torrens.. When I saw the light from the glass panel, it was simply perfect for this shot.
The shot below was taken just before the bride, Rosy was leaving for the Ceremony.. shot with my 50mm f1.4 lens.
The groom, Stephen and the boys..
Here the bride arrives in a 1961 white Jaguar.. I love the classic bridal car and Rosy’s expression..
I love the beautiful smile..
at the ceremonial blessing in St Joseph Chapel..
the Bvlgari rings…
a moment well preserved.. I love the glass reflections and the laughter..
This shot was done in one of the most prestigious Uni in Australia, University of Adelaide..
The old boys boarding school, St Peter’s College, awesome building, awesome Jaguar and awesome couple!
there you go, boys will be boys..
doing the haka..
shot with natural lighting and the tungsten light from above. I purposely add a bit of monochromatic noise to give it some feel of ‘film’
“fly me to the moon” - Frank Sinatra, that song was stuck in my head when I did this shot!
This shot was taken in Grenfell Street, right in the city..
and the bridal party..
Congratulations Rosy and Stephen, you are just awesome!
