My View on Mobile Photography in 2023

It is difficult not to overstate the impact that mobile devices have on photography in general. Gone are the days when the casual tourist would whip out a compact camera for the usual holiday snaps. It its place, our phones have become the “de facto” camera for just about anything on the go, and conventional …

A Visual Approach to Storytelling?

I am pleased to announce the launching of a new series of short-form documentary pieces: Picture Stories. I am deeply passionate about my travels and experiences abroad, so I make it my focus (no pun intended) to capture from these lands, far and near, pictures of treasured memories and moments long gone. The centrepiece of …

Capturing Healing Moments: The Therapeutic Benefits of Photography

From providing an avenue for self-expression to promoting mindfulness and fostering emotional well-being, the act of capturing images can be a powerful tool for healing and personal growth. Photography as a creative endeavor is often celebrated for its ability to capture and freeze precious moments in time. Beyond its artistic and creative aspects, what is …

Preserving Memories: Why Prints Still Matter

In an age dominated by smartphones and digital imaging, it has become easier than ever to capture precious moments. With this convenience, oftentimes the countless photos that we snap are consigned to the virtual abyss of our devices and cloud storage, and are unlikely to be seen again. It must be noted however, that there …

Backing-up with Rsync and Robocopy

Disclaimer: With great power comes great responsibility –improper use of rsync and robocopy may result in irreversible data-loss. If working on your OS X terminal or Windows command prompt takes you too far out of your comfort zone, then you may be better off with a tried and tested off-the-shelf solution. Face it – there …

iPhoneography – Part 2

I decided to take some nice picture of Kuching, and spent the evening scouting around for a nice vantage point that overlooks the Sarawak River, and older parts of Kuching city. In my previous posting, I mentioned that the iPhone has come to be regarded as a ‘serious photographic tool’. By ‘serious’, I didn’t imply …