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International Photography Awards 2023, Honorable Mention – Radiating Light, 2019

by Lionel LamHappenings, Photography September 26, 2023September 26, 2023No Comments

The winners have finally been announced! I am absolutely thrilled to announce that my work Radiating Light, 2019 which was previously picked by the jury for review (and at the time awarded the Professional IPA 2023 Official Selection), has now made it past the jury and is now awarded the Professional IPA 2023 Honorable Mention under the “Architecture, Interior” category. …

Upcoming Projects for the Year

by Lionel LamHappenings, Photography September 15, 2023September 15, 2023No Comments

Dear readers, I am excited to inform you that there will be a number of interesting projects lined up for the rest of the year. I had been quite occupied with research and making the necessary arrangements for what I hope will be one of my more ambitious photography projects. Stay tuned for more updates …

Picture Stories – Guardians of the Noodle Shop

by Lionel LamPhotography, Picture Stories September 3, 2023September 4, 2023No Comments

Guardians of the Noodle Shop Chinatown, Yaorawat Road, Bangkok, Thailand, 2018 The Story Behind I took this picture in 2018 while walking the streets of Bangkok, on my way to Chinatown, when I noticed this little dog and its feline companion keeping a watchful eye on passersby in front of what appears to be a …

International Photography Awards – Professional IPA 2023

by Lionel LamHappenings, Photography September 2, 2023September 2, 2023No Comments

I am pleased to announce that two of my works – “Castelo de Sao Jorge, 2020” and “Radiating Light, 2019” have been awarded the Professional IPA 2023 Official Selection (Special-Travel / Wanderlust), and Professional IPA 2023 Official Selection (Architecture-Interior) respectively from the prestigious International Photography Awards. More information about my awards and accolades can be found here.

Experimenting with Instant Photography

by Lionel LamInstant Photography, Photography, Thoughts and Musings August 20, 2023August 23, 2023No Comments

In a previous article, I briefly discussed why analog photography is seeing somewhat of a resurgence among the younger crowd. The allure of analog photography may be due to both the aesthetics of the resulting images, as well as the anticipation (or excitement!) of not knowing how your images will turn out. After some deliberation, I …

The Mobile Eye – 12 August 2023

by Lionel LamiPhoneography, Mobile Photography, Photography, The Mobile Eye August 12, 2023August 12, 2023No Comments

Central Business District, Singapore This was taken with my iPhone 12 Pro earlier in the day after a morning bike commute to the city. It was taken from the same viewpoint as a this picture taken back in June 2023. I get it. It is a clichéd shot. A touristy one, and a photo that will not …

The Mobile Eye – 06 August 2023

by Lionel LamiPhoneography, Mobile Photography, Photography, The Mobile Eye August 6, 2023August 6, 2023No Comments

Block 860, Yishun, Singapore Shot with my iPhone 12 Pro in ProRAW and post-processed in Lightroom Mobile. One of the many colourful residential blocks in Yishun, Singapore. Note the flags that are hanging from the windows – another 3 days to National Day as the nation celebrates 58 years of independence. About The Mobile Eye …

The Mobile Eye – 05 August 2023

by Lionel LamiPhoneography, Mobile Photography, Photography, The Mobile Eye August 5, 2023August 6, 2023No Comments

Esplanade Station Tunnel, Singapore Esplanade Station Tunnel, Singapore. This photo was captured with my iPhone 12 Pro during my commute to the city on the Circle (Yellow) Line. Shot in ProRAW, and post-processed in Lightroom Mobile. About The Mobile Eye The Mobile Eye is a series dedicated to the wonders and conveniences of having the ultimate …

Does Timing and Luck Matter in Photography?

by Lionel LamPhotography, Thoughts and Musings August 4, 2023August 4, 2023No Comments

As photographers, we are constantly on the prowl for that decisive moment. But like most things in life, I believe that there is an element of “luck” – or to put it simply, circumstances that can affect how our photos turn out to be. For example, it is not always possible to predict the weather or lighting conditions …

One-Step Photography in the Digital Age

by Lionel LamPhotography, Thoughts and Musings July 17, 2023July 17, 2023No Comments

“One-step photography” was a concept introduced by the inventor of the Polaroid Land Camera, Edwin H. Land. During a 1947 meeting of the Optical Society of America in New York, he demonstrated how it was possible to produce a fully-developed portrait of himself in just under a minute – a feat of engineering in those …