Archive for July 2013

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Biography of Raymond Chua

Mr Raymond Chua Seng-Chye, began his interest in photography during his school days in the 70's. However, it was only from 1979 that he really began actively winning awards and getting recognition for his works, both in the local and international arena.

As of today, Mr Raymond Chua has held many solo exhibitions of his works in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur), East Malaysia (Sabah), China (Guizhou); including one locally themed stage photography titled "Dance Impression" held in conjunction with the Singapore Dance Festival in 1987.

With Mr Raymond Chua's experience as Chairman of the SAFRA Photographic Club for two terms from 1991/92 and 1992/93, he is currently the technical advisor to various prestigious photographic societies including Singapore Colour Photographic Society, SAFRA Photographic Club, Macpherson CC Photographic Club, Kampong Glam CC Photography Club, Johore Photographer Alliance and the Photographic Society of Johore, Malaysia.

Believing in promoting photography arts, Mr Raymond Chua has contributed as a judge to both local and international photographic competitions. His current contributions include expanding his field in nature, travel and digital photography through talks and workshops.

Hoping to add to his list of contributions as well as to ensure fair judgement of the winners of the upcoming Singapore Young Photographers Convention 2013, the SYPC committee has recruited Mr Raymond Chua to help judge the winning pics for our convention.

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As a fashion and advertising photographer, UKay has worked on a wide range of projects with international fashion brands, magazines, and clients from all over Asia and Europe, such as Guerlain Paris, Chanel, Loewe, Burberry, Harpers Bazaar, Prestige, and SingaporeBrides amongst others. His corporate clients include Singapore Parliament House, Ministry of Manpower, NTUC, Accor Hotels, Meritus Hotels and Resorts, and Macau Tourism Board.

The Singapore Young Photographers Convention committee is proud to host the multi-award winning Singapore Master Photographer of 2008 with his wide array of experience with famous clients such as Espirit, Fuji Film, Razer Gaming and Chanel as the second of our three key judges in the convention coming up in August.

More information on Mr Ukay Cheung can be found on his site

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With more than 30 years of experience in both indoor and outdoor photography, Mr David Tan is now working a dream job at the Singapore Zoological Garden as a wildlife photographer

The SAFRA Photographer of the year 1996 overall winner has had his works exhibited at prestigious exhibitions locally and internationally such as the 1998 SAFRA photo exhibition themed "Alternative" held at the Singapore Art Museum and the Italian UGO MULAS Photography Museum photo exhibition.

Given the honour to be appointed as the principal photographer for the book, “Birds seen at the Istana”, commissioned by then-President of the Republic of Singapore, Mr. S.R. Nathan, Mr David Tan shares his valuable experience as a guest speaker at the Singapore Art Museum, various photography clubs, community clubs, National Parks and schools island wide.

Mr David Tan has worked with various local organizations including the National Parks Board, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, SPH Magazine, The Yomiuri Shimbun, NTUC Media Co-operative, National University of Singapore, and the Singapore Science Centre to carry out assignments.

With Mr David Tan's photos having been made popular in books, calendars and other educational materials, we have chosen him as one of our three key judges for the Singapore Young Photographers Convention.

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