Celebration of
Photography

About Nick Ut

Huynh Cong Ut was born in Long An, Vietnam (then part of French Indochina) on March 29, 1951. Soon after his beloved brother Huynh Thanh My was killed covering the Vietnam War for Associated Press (AP) in 1965, Ut jointed the prestigious news gathering agency.

Known professionally as Nick Ut, he covered the war in Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. He won both the Pulitzer Prize for Spot News Photography and the World Press Photo of the Year for his June 8, 1972 photo "The Terror of War," depicting children fleeing from a napalm bombing on their village of Trang Bang. Kim Phuc, the naked 9-year-old girl in the photograph became the face of all that was wrong with the war. Ut took her and several other wounded children to a hospital. If not for his actions, Kim would have died. They remain friends to this day. Ut himself was wounded three times during the war.

On March 29, 2017, he retired from AP after 51 years with the company, allowing himself to refocus his energies on his love of documenting cultures and the natural world, creating his own assignments and distributing his work through Getty Images. He continues to teach workshops, do speaking engagements and have his work featured in exhibitions.

In 1975 as Saigon was about to fall to North Vietnamese and Viet Cong troops, Ut left Vietnam, eventually being relocated in Japan for Associated Press. Two years later he was transferred to Los Angeles where he continued to work for AP. During that time he covered wild fires, riots, earthquakes, the O.J. Simpson case, Hollywood celebrities, the Olympics and the Pope’s visit to the City of Angels.

In 2012, on the 40th anniversary of his Pulitzer Prize-winning photo, Ut became the third person inducted into the Leica Hall of Fame for his contributions to photojournalism.

About Rosalynn Tay

For a span of six years, Rosalynn travelled around the world to capture mesmerizing images of people, cultures, and landscapes. In the interim, she spent a year at Spéos-International Photography School in Paris specializing in fashion photography under the tutelage of Dominique Issermann.

Of late, inspired by the painterly presented in nature, she turns her unique blend of intuition, observation, and curiosity towards Photo Art: Nature is the palette from which she draws her colours. Akin to the stroke of a brush, she paints with the camera.

About Adele Chan

Adele Chan is an Editor, Author and Photographer based in Singapore, and a Leica M ambassador. She specialises in portrait photography and uses the Leica M system to capture her pictures. You can see her works on Instagram @adele__chan.

About Alwyn Chong

Alwyn is a Singaporean multi-hyphenated photographer with a penchant for travel photography. Through his photographs, he’s able to capture moments around him candidly, without constraints, and to express his emotions and share his view of the world as a simple witness. He most recently showcased his 2016 expedition to Makgadikgadi, Botswana at Leica Marina Bay Sands, with the photos documenting his experience of the history and complexity of one of Africa’s largest inland deltas through visuals. His day job sees him as the Managing Director at Luxasia and Jollibee Malaysia, where he handles the growth of the retail business across various markets, meeting and interacting with people from all walks of life.

Check out Alwyn’s photography on Instagram @alwyn.chong.

About KC Eng

KC is a self-taught Singaporean Photographer, with over 15 years of experience. He spent his formative years in Singapore and was trained in Electronics Computer Engineering before embarking on his first career as Radar Specialist with The Republic of Singapore Air Force.

KC remembered vividly, the moment when he knew what he truly wanted to do - it was the close of an ordinary workday when he caught the sun setting against the background of fighter jets, and he has been chasing light and shadows since he launched his full-time commercial photography career in 2003, and strives in his work to portray the juxtaposition of light, shadows, geometry and time.

He is fascinated with observing people, expressions, moods, atmosphere, and places - and to capture these moments in time. He believes in unveiling intricate emotions, capturing candid smiles and evoking an all-round, memorable experience for you and your loved ones. Lots of couples, friends and families have come knocking on his door, looking for him to help celebrate momentous occasions or to simply document everyday moments they never want to forget.

Leica Celebration Of Photography is the Maison’s largest photography affair to date in the region. It anchors on Leica’s roots in capturing compelling stories and pays homage to the world of Arts & Culture through photography across all walks of life, amateur or professional.

You are cordially invited to join us as we commemorate the Past, Present and Future of photography. Be enchanted with the iconic imagery captured by Pulitzer winner and varied storytelling genres from local photography enthusiasts, along with a series of experiential activities that intrigue and immerse your senses.

Note:

• Registration for this event is applicable for entry into the event venue and exhibition areas only and does not guarantee a slot for the activities (workshops & talks) within the event space. You are required to register for the activities separately to avoid disappointment as there are limited slots available for each activity. Click here for more information about the activities.

Participants may bring along their own negatives and utilise our darkroom facilities to develop and print their film photographs at a cost of SGD$50.

And no, you are not alone. Our instructor, Nanda, will be there to assist should you need a helping hand!

Note: Participants are allowed up to 2 hours in the darkroom. Slots are limited, so book your slot at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

Participants may bring along their own negatives and utilise our darkroom facilities to develop and print their film photographs at a cost of SGD$50.

And no, you are not alone. Our instructor, Nanda, will be there to assist should you need a helping hand!

Note: Participants are allowed up to 2 hours in the darkroom. Slots are limited, so book your slot at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

It is more than just about the opera, the performers and the props involved. It is the incorporeal embodiment of tradition that we must treasure today, fading as it will with time’s arrow. It is also an emblem of the altruistic spirit of dedicating oneself wholeheartedly to something without expecting much materially in return. Join KC Eng as he takes you through the behind-the-scenes of the Chinese opera, shot by Red Photos.

About the Photographer

KC Eng (@kc.eng)

Leica SL2 Ambassador & Instructor

Many years ago – after my national service - I decided to see the world through the camera lens. This bridge between science and art, brings both worlds to a common denominator in my search for a unified vision in time, space and structure. For now, I write story chapters in visual language where prose and poetry require no transcription.

My trusty Leica facilitates the 'taking', whilst I do the 'giving', to transform and transcend ordinary reality, bringing subjective order into objective chaos. In a domain undictated by formula, I turn to myself with my conscience speaking, writing and singing in the language of light and time.

Leica Celebration Of Photography is the Maison’s largest photography affair to date in the region. It anchors on Leica’s roots in capturing compelling stories and pays homage to the world of Arts & Culture through photography across all walks of life, amateur or professional.

You are cordially invited to join us as we commemorate the Past, Present and Future of photography. Be enchanted with the iconic imagery captured by Pulitzer winner and varied storytelling genres from local photography enthusiasts, along with a series of experiential activities that intrigue and immerse your senses.

Note:

• Registration for this event is applicable for entry into the event venue and exhibition areas only and does not guarantee a slot for the activities (workshops & talks) within the event space. You are required to register for the activities separately to avoid disappointment as there are limited slots available for each activity. Click here for more information about the activities.

Participants may bring along their own negatives and utilise our darkroom facilities to develop and print their film photographs at a cost of SGD$50.

And no, you are not alone. Our instructor, Nanda, will be there to assist should you need a helping hand!

Note: Participants are allowed up to 2 hours in the darkroom. Slots are limited, so book your slot at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

Participants may bring along their own negatives and utilise our darkroom facilities to develop and print their film photographs at a cost of SGD$50.

And no, you are not alone. Our instructor, Nanda, will be there to assist should you need a helping hand!

Note: Participants are allowed up to 2 hours in the darkroom. Slots are limited, so book your slot at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

"Moments in Time" is a series that focuses on that moment that a dancer(s) is frozen in time. It is a collaboration with ballet dancers where they express themselves through movements outside their usual choreography, that are not usually seen on the stage. That beautiful moment in time where their emotions are expressed though their dance. To photograph these Artist(s) is to understand the years of training, discipline and hard work to be able to do what they do beautifully. It is no wonder why dancers are photographed by so many.

"Moments in Time" attempts at diving into the dancers' psyche, discovering that every dancer is a unique individual, unique body types, unique rhythm, unique styles and unique personalities. Allowing them to be themselves as artistes once the constraints of formal choreography is broken. This series of photos allows me to capture them through my eyes and camera in these tiny splice of time. As a photographer, it is about An Artist photographing another Artist(s).

About the Photographer

Chris Soo (@chrissooimages)

Chris Soo is a commercial and editorial photographer based in Singapore. He moved from Oklahoma City and spent time in Dallas to the sunny shores of Singapore. He has been involved in photography for more than 20 years. Starting with 35mm film, he was a school photographer, photographing portraits, events, and celebration. He transitioned to digital during his stay in Oklahoma and Texas, photographing portraits, fashion, and boudoir. He loves photographing architecture, interiors, Fashion, People and Food.

Leica Celebration Of Photography is the Maison’s largest photography affair to date in the region. It anchors on Leica’s roots in capturing compelling stories and pays homage to the world of Arts & Culture through photography across all walks of life, amateur or professional.

You are cordially invited to join us as we commemorate the Past, Present and Future of photography. Be enchanted with the iconic imagery captured by Pulitzer winner and varied storytelling genres from local photography enthusiasts, along with a series of experiential activities that intrigue and immerse your senses.

Note:

• Registration for this event is applicable for entry into the event venue and exhibition areas only and does not guarantee a slot for the activities (workshops & talks) within the event space. You are required to register for the activities separately to avoid disappointment as there are limited slots available for each activity. Click here for more information about the activities.

Participants may bring along their own negatives and utilise our darkroom facilities to develop and print their film photographs at a cost of SGD$50.

And no, you are not alone. Our instructor, Nanda, will be there to assist should you need a helping hand!

Note: Participants are allowed up to 2 hours in the darkroom. Slots are limited, so book your slot at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

Participants may bring along their own negatives and utilise our darkroom facilities to develop and print their film photographs at a cost of SGD$50.

And no, you are not alone. Our instructor, Nanda, will be there to assist should you need a helping hand!

Note: Participants are allowed up to 2 hours in the darkroom. Slots are limited, so book your slot at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

In solitude I find my soul. Everything becomes beautiful. My best photo has been done in solitude. It has the calming effect.

Join Rosalynn Tay as she shares more about her travel photography and inspirations.

About the Photographer

Rosalynn Tay

For a span of six years, Rosalynn travelled around the world to capture mesmerizing images of people, cultures, and landscapes. In the interim, she spent a year at Spéos-International Photography School in Paris specializing in fashion photography under the tutelage of Dominique Issermann.

Of late, inspired by the painterly presented in nature, she turns her unique blend of intuition, observation, and curiosity towards Photo Art: Nature is the palette from which she draws her colours. Akin to the stroke of a brush, she paints with the camera.

Leica Celebration Of Photography is the Maison’s largest photography affair to date in the region. It anchors on Leica’s roots in capturing compelling stories and pays homage to the world of Arts & Culture through photography across all walks of life, amateur or professional.

You are cordially invited to join us as we commemorate the Past, Present and Future of photography. Be enchanted with the iconic imagery captured by Pulitzer winner and varied storytelling genres from local photography enthusiasts, along with a series of experiential activities that intrigue and immerse your senses.

Note:

• Registration for this event is applicable for entry into the event venue and exhibition areas only and does not guarantee a slot for the activities (workshops & talks) within the event space. You are required to register for the activities separately to avoid disappointment as there are limited slots available for each activity. Click here for more information about the activities.

Participants may bring along their own negatives and utilise our darkroom facilities to develop and print their film photographs at a cost of SGD$50.

And no, you are not alone. Our instructor, Nanda, will be there to assist should you need a helping hand!

Note: Participants are allowed up to 2 hours in the darkroom. Slots are limited, so book your slot at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

Participants may bring along their own negatives and utilise our darkroom facilities to develop and print their film photographs at a cost of SGD$50.

And no, you are not alone. Our instructor, Nanda, will be there to assist should you need a helping hand!

Note: Participants are allowed up to 2 hours in the darkroom. Slots are limited, so book your slot at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

Andrew is no stranger in capturing macro photography especially in food and watches. In this workshop, he will demonstrate his techniques and showing his unique style through Leica camera.

About the Instructors

Andrew Lum

An award-winning composer and music producer for over 30 years, Andrew Lum’s serendipitous love for photography began about 10 years ago after being coaxed by a group of friends who were Leica evangelist.

Today, notoriously known for wearing his Leica everywhere he goes, Andrew is passionate about capturing people, emotions and moment through his lens. When he forayed into cocktail mixology a while back, he began to see the close connection between sound, sight and taste – thus the creation of a cocktail bar in a curated sound space with cinematic lighting as well as photo gallery.

Join Alwyn Chong & Adele Chan as they explore the legacy of Zouk and the stories of individuals who have each led extraordinary lives.

About the Photographers

Alwyn Chong (@alwyn.chong)

Alwyn Chong is a born and bred Singaporean multi-hyphenated photographer with a penchance for travel photography. His love for Africa brought him across Botswana where the photographs he took provided documentation of his experience not only of the landscape, wildlife and local communities but also the bonds forged with the people on the trip. Travel photography has enabled him to capture the world around him candidly, without contraints, and to express his emotions and share his view of the world as a simple witness.

Adele Chan (@adele__chan)

A Leica Ambassador, Editor, Author and Photographer based in Singapore, with close to 20 years of experience in the media industry, Adele is currently the Editor-In-Chief of NYLON SINGAPORE, and has also written, photographed and published three books, Editing Beauty I, II and III. She gained international recognition with a number of her works tagged as the Leica Master Shot by the Leica Fotografie International Gallery.

Join us to learn more about Singapore's maritime history as we cycle to photograph and explore historic sites along the Southern Coast.

Participants are required to bring their own bikes and cameras for this session.

About the Instructor

David Teo (@david5stones)

David Teo is a self-taught street and documentary photographer based in Singapore and a Leica user since 2002 when he bought his first Leica M6, and has had the privilege of holding two solo exhibitions in 2012 and 2015 on Tokyo Dreaming, an extensive body of work about life on the streets of Japan. He picked up cycling since 2020 during the Covid period and has since blended the two interests together, taking his photography to even more places on two wheels.

Leica Celebration Of Photography is the Maison’s largest photography affair to date in the region. It anchors on Leica’s roots in capturing compelling stories and pays homage to the world of Arts & Culture through photography across all walks of life, amateur or professional.

You are cordially invited to join us as we commemorate the Past, Present and Future of photography. Be enchanted with the iconic imagery captured by Pulitzer winner and varied storytelling genres from local photography enthusiasts, along with a series of experiential activities that intrigue and immerse your senses.

Note:

• Registration for this event is applicable for entry into the event venue and exhibition areas only and does not guarantee a slot for the activities (workshops & talks) within the event space. You are required to register for the activities separately to avoid disappointment as there are limited slots available for each activity. Click here for more information about the activities.

This basic darkroom and film processing workshop aims to help you get started on hand-processing and printing of the B&W film. Participants are encouraged to bring along their negatives for this workshop.

Topics covered include:

Developing

• Loading of film into reel and tank
• Mixing of chemicals and optimum temperatures
• Hands-on processing

Printing

• Preparing the enlarger for printing (setting up easel and lens)
• Loading and focusing the negative on the enlarger for printing
• Making and reading test strips
• Making the final print
• Adjusting contrast and local adjustments (burning and dodging)

Workshop Cost:

SGD$250 for a 5-hours session.

About the Instructor

Nandakumar (@grumpy_oldman_)

Having worked in a darkroom for around 20 years, Nanda has done almost all of his personal projects on film. The slow process of planning, shooting and making prints in the darkroom is still his preferred way of image making. His interest in photography stems from a curiosity about how people interact with their environments.

Learn how to digitize your negatives and slides using your Leica SL2.

Film is not dead. To transcend the organic and beautiful colours of film onto the digital plane, we scan our images. Using SL2 as a scanner we can now digitise our films in hi-resolution, fast and dust-free.

What you will learn:

• Setup for film scanning
• SL2 or SL2s tethering
• Understanding film
• Edit film in Lightroom

Participants are encouraged to bring their own negatives for this workshop.

About the Instructors

KC Eng (@kc.eng)

Leica SL2 Ambassador & Instructor

Many years ago – after my national service - I decided to see the world through the camera lens. This bridge between science and art, brings both worlds to a common denominator in my search for a unified vision in time, space and structure. For now, I write story chapters in visual language where prose and poetry require no transcription.

My trusty Leica facilitates the 'taking', whilst I do the 'giving', to transform and transcend ordinary reality, bringing subjective order into objective chaos. In a domain undictated by formula, I turn to myself with my conscience speaking, writing and singing in the language of light and time.

Join José Jeuland as he shares his documentary and travel experience, and how he immersed with the people and landscape he have photographed.

About the Photographer

José Jeuland (@josejeuland)

A firm believer in chasing his passion, José Jeuland embarked on an atypical journey. He first started his career as a professional triathlete at the age of 25, where he took part in international competitions. This life of globe-trotting during his triathlete days kick-started José’s professional photography journey and an appetite for documenting lesser-known cultures worldwide. His social-relational skills, his curious and benevolent gaze on the world led him to form invaluable connections with people from diverse walks of life.

José’s First Independent Documentary Project: Landing in Jeju Island for a trail running race in 2016, José made use of this opportunity to pursue photography. The Haenyeo Women Divers of Jeju Island inspired him to produce and curate a successful photography exhibition which was widely featured in various international publications. These portraits were also showcased on stage during the iconic Irish rock band U2’s concert in Seoul, where they shared a tribute dedicated to powerful women in Korean history.

His craft is largely dominated by portraits of human beings, of all conditions, cultures, and ages. His wealth of experiences has honed in him a highly creative vision, a sensory acuity of rare intensity, and a keen perception of everyday moments and emotions. With a distinct style of having subjects look straight into the lens, his photographs compel audiences to feel a direct connection and strong emotions, almost as if the subjects have been brought to life. He also always seeks to objectively portray his subjects with equality and accuracy, instead of casting subjective judgment on his subjects.

José was born and raised in Brittany, France, before moving to the United States of America. Since 2016, he got married and moved to Singapore, where he now manages COCO Creative Studio. At the studio, he ventures into the fields of commercial photography and video directing, working tirelessly to ensure the quality of his photography and print photographs. Furthering his love for sharing the world through his lenses, he also conducts photography workshops to develop the potential of creative minds.

Leica Celebration Of Photography is the Maison’s largest photography affair to date in the region. It anchors on Leica’s roots in capturing compelling stories and pays homage to the world of Arts & Culture through photography across all walks of life, amateur or professional.

You are cordially invited to join us as we commemorate the Past, Present and Future of photography. Be enchanted with the iconic imagery captured by Pulitzer winner and varied storytelling genres from local photography enthusiasts, along with a series of experiential activities that intrigue and immerse your senses.

Note:

• Registration for this event is applicable for entry into the event venue and exhibition areas only and does not guarantee a slot for the activities (workshops & talks) within the event space. You are required to register for the activities separately to avoid disappointment as there are limited slots available for each activity. Click here for more information about the activities.

This basic darkroom and film processing workshop aims to help you get started on hand-processing and printing of the B&W film. Participants are encouraged to bring along their negatives for this workshop.

Topics covered include:

Developing

• Loading of film into reel and tank
• Mixing of chemicals and optimum temperatures
• Hands-on processing

Printing

• Preparing the enlarger for printing (setting up easel and lens)
• Loading and focusing the negative on the enlarger for printing
• Making and reading test strips
• Making the final print
• Adjusting contrast and local adjustments (burning and dodging)

Workshop Cost:

SGD$250 for a 5-hours session.

About the Instructor

Nandakumar (@grumpy_oldman_)

Having worked in a darkroom for around 20 years, Nanda has done almost all of his personal projects on film. The slow process of planning, shooting and making prints in the darkroom is still his preferred way of image making. His interest in photography stems from a curiosity about how people interact with their environments.

Join local renown Wedding Photographer Bobby Kiran Yeo (@bobbykiranyeo) and Videographer Jialiang (@freyafilmsjialiang) as they share what it takes to be a wedding photographer and videographer, and what they do on a day-to-day basis at work.

Workshop Outline:

• Wedding Day Photography and Videography

1. Equipment used
2. Planning (from meeting couples to wedding day)
3. Actual shoot day (including how they get that desired shot, and photo storytelling)

• Destination Pre-wedding Photography and Videography

1. Equipment used
2. Planning (from meeting couples to wedding day)
3. Pre-wedding shoot

• Photo Editing
• Demo Photoshoot

About the Instructors

Bobby Kiran Yeo (@bobbykiranyeo)

Eleven years ago, Bobby Kiran Yeo discovered a passion for wedding photography. Today he covered a number of celebrities’ weddings and is among the most noteworthy representatives in Singapore of this genre.

The friendly young photographer and his Leica SL2-S regularly travel to distant lands, searching for special locations with a romantic flair. There he captures the unique light and atmosphere to find the perfect setting for his wedding photography.

"Sometimes in order to experience the magic of scenery, the magic of the couple’s bond or the magic of the moment, I put down my camera and take it all in. That silent moment then takes over and helps me create the perfect shot."

He believes in unveiling intricate emotions, capturing candid smiles and evoking an all-round, memorable experience for you and your loved ones. Lots of couples, friends and families have come knocking on his door, looking for him to help celebrate momentous occasions or to simply document everyday moments they never want to forget.

Zhu Jialiang (@freyafilmsjialiang)

"A picture speaks a thousand words, however I believe videos are able to tell a story that no words can describe."

As the founder of Freyafilms, Jialiang has collectively over 12 years of experience in weddings and pre-wedding Cinematography. As a seasoned traveler, he has filmed pre-weddings in locations such as Hokkaido, Venice, Paris, Switzerland and Iceland. Defying conventions, Jialiang has filmed weddings in unique locations such as a castle in Florence, Italy and even Blenheim Palace,a UNESCO world heritage site in London. With a true passion for the art of cinematography, he holds a belief in capturing emotions with motion. Through the use of Cinéma vérité coupled with the mastery of Leica SL system, Jialiang is able to document intimate moments with natural emotions.