So that's what PR does to you - for me at least it gets me all obsessed about a brand you once had no clue about.
Huawei introduced me to Smartphone photography. Before that smartphone photography was merely for vain selfies, groupfies, OOTDs, gatherings, and social updates.
#Vchromed (pronounced Vee-Chromed, like Past tense for Chrome) started after a photography workshop we then hosted for consumers - and I then had the opportunity to meet and learn from Aqmal Hadi Shapee (Instagram handle: Morpheuse) and the rest is just history.
My first for @Vchromed; I decided to call this one Baby Steps, marking my first attempt in photography.
Location: KLCC
I remember walking into the Leica store that day for the workshop feeling obnoxious about life. But things changed in 30mins. That’s exactly how long it took – and then I became an overnight shutterbug.
Intermission: Please for the love of God - I am not claiming myself to be a professional, I am a shutterbug. I use a Smartphone to take photos. And I am here to share about a hobby - I am not undermining the professionals or the pundits.
Many often told me: 'why black and white la, things look better in color. Those days no color lens so they had no choice' - Thanks. I honestly had no idea.
See, the thing, like most people I don't see monochrome photography as a technical limitation - It's my creative choice.
This whole 'limitations' that you claim - 'propels' me to see things differently. Monochrome images are not 'Throwbacks' or 'timeless' or whatever -
I look at it as an emotion, a connection towards a face, act, or place - a subject without the 'distraction' of colour. Isn't that what life should be raw and undivided?
See What I mean? 'Distraction'
But in this case, who else deserves all the attention on Thaipusam eve?
Location: Batu Caves
With Zero colour - it's purely about the connection that we are looking for in almost everything we are exposed to. The light plays its part - fair and square.
Chatuchak Market, it started raining when I was in the midst of shopping.
God's call probably to reminded me about my bank balance.
Location: Bangkok
Hindu Rituals that usually starts at 4 am and take hours to finish.
And the only way to stay awake for lunch...
Location: Ipoh
Whatever you see on that Instagram handle – is something I got connected with and something that made my soul smirk a little.
My dad and his 'me time' with the newspaper.
His 'need' for newspapers amuses me every time.
Location: KLIA 2
My mom spending some quiet time alone with Shirdi Sai, praying for the family
Location: Penang
My sister who was sick but slaying it in my mom's saree
Location: Johor Bahru
My famous best friend who's always my muse. Also, me occasionally taking advantage of him for organic likes/engagement. But the emotions in this one - one of my favorites.
Location: Ipoh
Thanks for keeping me sane and connected to the world, I’ll take you everywhere I go and I hope you continue to inspire the small pool of followers you have earned over the last 365 days.
Also - please follow me on Instagram? – I am not the best, but as friends – I could use some support once in awhile.
And oh! Speak soon.
Love,
V
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