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Canon & Nikon working together in Nikonian Academy ?
To be frank, i was kinda skeptical attending their function especially with the crazy-ass fanboyisme on what brand of cameras being used but i was proven WRONG !
The people running this place are really passionate about photography and are willing to teach just about anyone.
I met Ken (foodpoi.com) who is one of the trainers there and so happened a Canon user, lol. He was happy enough share tips on how to shoot.
That’s what i wrote regarding ‘Nikonian Academy’s 2000th forum member celebration’ in facebook more than a month back and i am now finally writing about it -_-!
Backlog backlog backlog.
Anyway let me start all over again.
I got to know about Nikonian Academy thru Evie at first via facebook. I was sent the links to check it out but i never paid much attention simply because the name itself would definitely put Canon users like me at risk of being on the otherside of the fence. One fine afternoon, Aaron actually told me that there’s this function in Nikonian Academy in Kota Damansara and asked me to check it out. I was pretty confident that Aaron knew i didn’t have the slightest interest till he told me that they are opened to all and there so many other brand users there.
After registering at their forum and filling in the necessary details to attend the party, i finally met up with Aaron, Daniel, David and Alvin. Upon registering my name, i met Ken and it was him who convinced me that i wasn’t walking into the lion’s den, rofl.
They were all there to teach photography to anyone who is interested regardless of brands.
I have been to a few photography forums and it’s kinda annoying when replies are like, Canon is better, No nikon is better, etc. So after having a long chat with Ken, he said it’s different over here and then he finally told me that he himself is a Canon user, lol.
After having dinner, we headed upstairs where we were given access to their studio. That’s where Angelyn and Nicole were kind enough to pose for all of us. Ken then insisted that i unleash the beast, i mean my Canon 400D rofl.
“Your el-cheapo 50mm lens will do”
“Seriously ? I have a straight f/2.8 lens but if 50mm is all i need then wokie dokie”
This was actually my first ever so called fashion shoot under supervision. Malaysian Dream Girls were basically amateur shots cause i was assigned to write articles most of the time. I was really excited to be honest.
Why?
1st: I was getting tips for free (typical Penangite)
2nd: I always believed my 50mm lens could be maximized but i just didn’t know how
3rd: I was in a proper studio with 2 models !
From there on i just snapped snapped snapped all the way …
*pictures all way down and all shot using 50mm*
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Malaysian Dream Girl Finale – Camwhoring session
Tonight is the night ! It doesn’t matter what supporter you are but Champions League Finals are here and it’s between ManUtd and Barcelona ! I am a big fan of Man United and i also do follow Barcelona over in Spanish League. So hope to watch an entertaining match !
This will be the final entry on Malaysian Dream Girl and it’s about time that i continue with my Cambodia trip and a few more drafted entries. The finale was held at the Curve, Damansara. I was accompanied by a troop of Shouters, hahaha and if you have no idea what shouters mean, i will explain it later on.
There’s Angeline, Jess, Steven, Daniel, Aaron and William who suddenly appeared out of thin air.
Upon reaching there, Andrew said he and i were asked to be the O.P.
“What is O.P ? @.@”
“Official Photographer ler”
“My photos not nice ler, no zoom lens also”
“Ok then u stand there and take photo”
So i stood at one place to snap and to be frank, barely any of the models looked towards me, lol. So i took more of the crowd instead.
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The Chronicles of Cambodia 2: The dark side of Phnom Penh
I was expecting to wake up to the sound of my alarm but instead i had the privilege of waking up to the sound of karaoke duet from a nearby marriage ceremony. I just lied there listening for the next ten minutes until it was my turn to wash up. I then briefly packed my bags as we would be rushing to catch the bus for Siem Reap once we are back from the Killing Fields.
We then went to the girl’s lair just to find out they haven’t got ready. Wasn’t a big surprise though, lolololol.
We all then rushed down to catch the van to the Toul Sleng museum but stumbled upon the wedding that i mentioned earlier. We came down in time for the bridegroom and his ‘rombongan’ to bring gifts for the bride. I think the folks were suprised to see so many photographers as they walked to the bride’s place. LOL.
We all then jumped into the van and off we went.
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Straws and more straws
Was going through my collection of photos last night and realized i have quite a number of pictures of people drinking out of a straw 
So i thought of putting up an entry just for these few lucky souls, hahaha. Here’s a few that i manage to take recently 
S.Win – She had the straw in her mouth the whole time
Wendy – Thinking of kangaroos and koala bears …. and probably America’s Next Top Model. Does that ring a bell ?
Kev – at first he was reluctant to have his shot taken. So i waited for him to take a sip
May Ling and her coconut at Jogoya
Mr. Porkeroo aka Shao Xiong – i am gonna storm Australia, make sure your house has a place for me
Sae Wei – Congrats, ahem ahem Give a wild guess who is the person in front of her ?
Ralph aka Ketiak – multitasking, drink in one hand and phone in the other
… and finally …. me
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