Stepping Into The Unknown

.280209. MOS randomz

It's a Friday night/Saturday morning and Euphoria (Ministry Of Sound) is having Jungle Jerry as their guest DJ tonight. Zouk KL on the other hand is having DJ Sinden (UK) and Lapsap for the Adidas House Party. I think everyone has gone down to Zouk and I'm pretty sure is jam packed at the entrance of it. Owh well, there wasn't as much crowd as I would have expect in MOS though. Quite an unusual sight to have there. Was a litte too tired and decided to skip Zouk KL and head home to rest. Tomorrow will be another long homey day!!

Had some lousy shots to share while randomly shooting around on a boring night...


*who knows where you'll reach at the turning point.. LOL*


*first time trying out a not so cool bokeh shot.. LOL*


*that's my colleague TJ showing iloveyou sign language.. silhouette of course*

There's so many things running in my mind now and I really wish I can achieve all that's in it =) When days does not come by too easily, it is when you have to react differently to what you are probably not ready. Sleepzz..

Shoot In "M"

.260209. Shooting with Manual mode

I was browsing through my folders of photos just then before one of it struck me to come up with this random thoughts I have in mind.

I have been shooting with a DSLR for a year now and I must admit that I still have a lot of catching up to do. Carrying a DSLR camera doesn't make one a pro or it does not mean he/she is good. Niether do I.

It was back then during my internship in a web solution company that I found my passion and interest in photography which eventually led me to blogging. Then, I did not know how far I would and could go but here I am today still blogging and ever loving to shoot. I was contemplating whether to buy a point-and-shoot compact camera or a digital-single-lens-reflex camera then before my roommate (Brian, a semipro photographer then) gave me his 2 cents worth upon my dilemma.

I made my decision on a Nikon d40. I did not regret. At all.

When I finally got hold of my new camera then, Brian thought me the basics. Shutter speed. Aperture. ISO. The list goes on... The only thing that I remember him saying clearly is SHOOT ALL THE WAY WITH "M" (Manual mode). I thank him for that or else I would have never learned to fast. So effectively.


*the best way to learn how to shoot*

Honestly, the key and the most important way to learn shoot is really to shoot in manual mode. You have to play around with the ISO, shutter speed and aperture as much as you would want to. When shooting a lot is what you have done, practise makes perfect will then make sense to you. You will be able to get results you want. The feel of every single photo that you desire to get. Oh well, that's my 2 cents worth on shooting in "M".

WIP Is Closed (for now)

.200209. Work In Progress @ Bangsar Shopping Complex

If have not already know, Work In Progress Cafe/Bar in BSC is a sister company of Souled Out in Hartamas and 7atenine in Ascott Hotel. Last Friday, I was invited to shoot for their closing down revamp party and many of their loyal regulars were also invited for a free flow of food and drinks. And of course, that night was really about free flow of beer and MACALLAN whiskey. The highlight of that "Rob the House" themed party was the auction of WIP's furniture and also the full of fond memories' JUKEBOX which eventually reached RM 16,000 of the final bid.

The co-owner of WIP Fred and Michelle promised a whole new exciting concept restaurant and bar that is yet to be named. Apparently, there would be a "naming" contest up on line soon. If you are a fan of WIP, SOULED OUT or even 7ATENINE, you wouldn't want to miss a chance to win a dining session in the brand new restaurant coming up after the revamp. Stay tuned for the details though.

WIP is tentatively closed from now and when it's reopened, I'll let you all know again... Till then, here are some photos that I took that night...


*cautions tape all over the place*


*get ready to leave this behind for a whole new concept*


*temporarily closed for revamp and reno*


*part of their wine storage*


*some of their regulars penning their messages all over the walls of WIP*


*even the glasses are written with wishes and thanks*


*beautiful sight even on a simple object*


*capturing the moments before it's long gone*


*the new lightings may not be the same again*


*this is a super random shot when i was walking past it*


*a gentlemen bought this jukebox for RM16k... amazing*

Am already looking forward to the new revamp of WIP. Perhaps it's called "Work Completed" when's it's finally ready.. LOL

Random Shots

.220209. Random shots @ III Lounge, Asian Heritage Row

Yesterday, or rather this early morning, I was chilling with Josh and TJ in III Lounge. Chit chat quite a bit and after a while we start playing with our camera of course. Learned some new modes about the camera and some new techniques of playing around with the camera. Thanks TJ!! +D

Here's some random shots that I took last night. Nothing spectacular. Just some really random stuffs...


*waiting for the laser light to shoot LOL*


*seriousl nothing better to do shot*


*something you can do with your shutter speed... virtual frame up*


*i like the curtain though.. LOL*

That's all from my random shots. A part of my random lights art 5.

Taylors College Valentines Dinner

.140209. Valentines Dinner @ Taylors College PJ Campus

Continuing from my bloggers meet up yesterday, I went for a meeting with my church YA people at Ps Lee Choo's house before heading to Taylors College for their Valentines Special Night!! It was an event organised entirely by the students of Hotel Management!! Even the cooks, waiter and waitresses, bar tenders, Emcee and performers are the students themselves. I must say that I was really impressed with what they have came up with!! It was brilliant!! *applause*

That night, the dinner was served fine dine style and as their photographer (thanks to Sandra who invited me), it was a privelege to be served as well!! LOL What kind of fine dine dinner that offers the photographers food as well!! (As in sitting together with them for the fine dine!!) haha.. Of course, I knew one of the organisers as well!!

Here are some photos that I took that night, decos, food, emcee, magician and more...


*nicely done menu given to all guests that night*


*registeration counter with a cute kitty couple*


*decos by the entrance*


*one of the 2 lucky guys who became cupid that night*


*official make up product that night?? LOL*


*i stormed into the cooking area!! hoping to grab some food first*


*emcee kicking off the dinner!! apparently there was some technical..LOL*


*the students themselves doing the practical*


*hired magician to entertain the guests.. apparently he's from taylors as well*


*applause!! great job guys!! and girls...*

Applause to the organising committee for a fantastic job well done!! +D Keep up the good work and all the best!!

That was my part 3 of 4 on my Valentines Day and of course, last but not least, I was in Zouk KL for the "Big Love" Valentines Night event!! =D

I’m Going Kame Hame Ha with Dragonball Evolution

.140209. Nuffnang Movie Screening: Dragonball Evolution

I believe most of us who are cartoon or anime lovers, or even those who enjoy reading comics when they were young would know or at least heard of the comic called Dragonball!! When I was young I did not really read or watched the anime before though. I only managed to watched it last year when I came across a "half price best buy" for a few selected anime DVD's in a video store in Sunway Pyramid. I bought all 3 sets of Dragonball, Dragonball Z and Dragonball GT!!

Imagine, I only get to watched Dragonball when I'm like 23?? LOL!! +D It's never too late though!! I seriously enjoyed it alot and I boil through the night till morning. I was kind of excited when I heard the movie Dragonball is coming out soon. Yet again, Nuffnang is having a movie screening for it and of course it would be one of those I wouldn't want to miss.


*kame hame ma taken using light source from handphone with very very low shutter speed!! lens flare with PS to add some effect!*

Above is a picture I've taken in Putrajaya using low shutter speed to perform my "Kame Hame Ha" using the light from my handphone!! Of course, the "kame hame ha" lines were drawn using the handphone light (and very low shutter speed on the camera) and with the help of my friend, he created quite a noob and doesn't seem powerful "kame hame ha". Just to add some effects to it, I added in some lens flare using PS to bring in some ummphh to it!! LOL

For those of you who have yet to watched Dragonball, the anime!! Go get a set of it and enjoy!! =D

Owh by the way, HAPPY VALENTINES DAY to all!! =D

*for more information, click on the image below!!*

Zouk Panorama

.100209. DJ Irwan (Netherlands) @ Zouk KL

Yesterday, I went to Zouk KL and I thought of trying panorama and some random shots and here is what I got...


*first ever panorama shot... not too bad la... will be better next time*


*chinese new year just over and the moon not so round d... but caught it between the clouds above klcc*


*the dj spinning table is ready to use!! anyone up for it?? LOL*


*dj irwan featured in yesterday's hang out night*

Chinese New Year updates on the way!! =D

Anyone up for the RM 14.20 siu yuk rice (roast pork) already?? haha

Chinese Tea Set

.300109. Chinese Tea Set

Just a random thought. Was wondering if any of us does enjoy chinese tea at home?? =)


*chinese tea to keep you awake through the night sessions during CNY*

I prefer "Heong Pin" above all other tea though!! LOL

Enjoy the rest of the chinese new year!! It's only 6 days left....

Chinese Tradition

.270109. Chinese New Year Day #2

2nd day of Chinese New Year is rather predictable though. Relatives (mom's side). Went to my popo's house to meet up with my cousins and uncle aunties. My 2nd uncle and auntie prepared nasi lemak (again) for lunch!! At night, we had dinner together @ Hei Loi Tang Restaurant in Seri Kembangan/Serdang.


*chinese new year is also about cny cookies!!*


*the fun of lou sang is to lou until the whole table is filled with the yee sang*


*i love eating rice the chinese way*

Later that night, I finally got some Chinese New Year feel when I met up with my primary school mate friends at Happy Garden for some fun CNY "activities".

There goes my day #2. Damn fast....

Random Lights Art 4

.170109. Loft 'Upstairs' Relaunch @ Asian Heritage Row

Was in Loft KL 'Upstairs' relaunch. As usual, I'll shoot some photos there and random lights art is a must!! LOL =D

*happening ppl partying at happening club*

*just another random lights art*

Yesterday was rather normal as I was in church for worship duty. Before that, I was in Mid Valley with Alice and Denise for lunch @ Delicious before I eventually shoot a lion dance performance at centre court. Goshen cell members had baby dedication yesterday in church as well.

More photos soon... *still trying to get used to my new toy*

Photoshooting Day

.160109. First Photoshoot with D300 @ Sepang + LoftKL

Just came home from photoshoot @ Sepang International Circuit this morning and will be shooting another event @ Loft KL Asian Heritage Row later. Am trying to get use to my new D300!! At the mean time, here's a shot I took with 300mm f2.8 VR nikon lens!! =D

*tele shot from above eyeing the evo 7 on the road along federal highway!!*

Have finally decided that I might be selling off my Nikon D40. Package is (18-55mm f3.5-5.6 kit lens + 1 new bag + tripod + 2 2G memory card + 2 original EL9 nikon batteries + 1 wide and micro converter). Price has yet to be confirmed though =D Anyone?? So far, 2 person interested!!

Tribute To My Camera

.150109. Nikon D300 - Welcome Home

The old has gone (but not forgotten), the new has come. It's almost unbelievable and it was a split second dream for me when firstI got my hands on my new Nikon D300 just hours ago. Finally, that dream of mine came true and went home with me was my highly anticipated camera that I bought from YL Camera shop in Pudu Plaza.

My old nikon d40 has been serving me superbly well for the past 10 months when I first picked up photography back in March 08' and it's time to move a step higher. The desire to go further and the requirement of a better quality photo prompted me to get a new body and blessings from heaven came at the perfect timing. And I mean REAL perfect timing!! =D That's how I got my new D300.

Anyway, just a tribute to my old faithful d40 that has been with me for the past 10 months, I'll just post up abit of my photos that I've taken with it high and low and across the ocean!! =D

*lady bird shot at my popo's tombstone*

*first hp light shot at pavilion*

*mount kinabalu dawn shot on the way to low's peak*

*leaving labuan international airport*

*fishing with dad at kelong you, johor*

*friend's brother wedding @ overseas restaurant cake shot*

*nicholas teo shot at myfm concert @ genting*

*christmas deco lights taken in eurodeli*

*balloon + star + spotlight shot during great eastern dinner @ mandarin oriental*

*kl photoshoot with cincauhangus*

*3rd random lights art taken in barsonic @ zouk kl*

*tree misty shot @ permaisuri lake garden*

*the typo error waterlily shot taken @ lake garden's orchid farm*

Here's my new toy!! =D

*checking the goods @ yl camera*

*when my dream came true... =D*

*ignore my noob settings... hahah gimme time to get use to it*

Yeay!! That's all for now!! Coming up real soon will be the potrait shots of the malaysian dreamgirl's successful candidates!! =D Remember to check them out @ http://malaysiandreamgirl.tv/blog