About the Fotogelafer

Welcome to Fotogelafer.com. I am Wan Cheng Huat AKA the Fotogelafer. Here is a short write up about how photography came into my life.

All my life, I can say that I have always been attuned with art. When I was much younger, I loved to draw. How did I know that? Well, I never could stop picking up a pen or a pencil to start imprinting what I saw. Drawing became a part of my life. As years pass me by, I soon realized that my ‘addiction’ actually soothes me, my feelings, my emotions and most of all my soul.

When I turned 16, I decided to join my school’s photography club and loved it almost instantly. Photography, in many ways, was and still is similar with drawing; instead of capturing images with my pen or pencil, I am now able to capture them with my camera.

I was overwhelmed with enthusiasm and learnt all I could from wherever I could. I remember reading through all the Reader's Digest I could get to obtain photography tips which were usually the advertisements of Kodak or Canon or Fujifilm. At that time, it was my only source where I could learn about shutter speed, aperture settings and how to play around to get my intended effects. Even now, after over 10 years, I still keep those files which still have those Reader's Digest pages.

I could remember the moment when I first picked up a camera; I knew that there was no turning back. Cameras and films were my new tools to express my new found identity.

But as time pass, technology became more advance and soon enough photography became digital. Only after 10 years, I finally abandon film photography; as it became more and more expensive and obsolete. However, I will cherish all those negatives which are now lying in my dry box. Nothing can replace them.

Enjoy my photographs.

Monday, December 7, 2009

05.11.2009 - Wedding Dinner - Andrew & Shirleen

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Lead Photographer: Wan Cheng Huat
Assistant: Toh Yit Ming

Date: December 05, 2009
Congratulations again to the lovely couple, Andrew and Shirleen.

We had a great time covering the wedding dinner.
Location: Pearl International Hotel, Old Klang Road, Malaysia

Friday, December 4, 2009

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Saturday, November 21, 2009

14.11.09 - Fotogelafer Photo Outing - Malacca

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This is the first outing organised by Fotogelafer Dot Com. A total of 6 fotogelafers including me enjoyed a lovely weekend walk around our historical town of Malacca. I can say that this outing really opened our eyes to look at Malacca differently. We saw many things which we never realised before.

We shared many experiences between one another, learning from each other on how to capture certain shots. It was a fun filled day despites a few unfortunate happening.

Fotogelafer 1st Photo Outing - Malacca
Location: Malacca, Malaysia

02.08.2009 - Jenny & Nam Piew Pre Wedding II (Casual Session)(Behind The Scenes)

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Nov 07, 2009 - Jenny Tan & Nam Piew Pre Wedding II (Casual Session) behind the scenes. The location was really nice, but too bad its private. We didn't know that upon reaching there.

02.08.2009 - Jenny & Nam Piew Pre Wedding II (Casual Session)

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Nov 07, 2009 - Jenny Tan & Nam Piew Pre Wedding II (Casual Session)

Had a hard time shoot. The security guards there were very efficient in their work which means a really hard time for us.

Location: Sentul Park, Kuala Lumpur

ROM - Chua Boon Aik & Chan Wai Leng

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ROM - Chua Boon Aik & Chan Wai Leng November 08, 2009.

Congratulation to the lovely couple
Location: Buddhist Maha Vihara, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Wild Asia Responsible Tourism Award 2009 - El Nido Resorts

For El Nido Resorts, Philippine.


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Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Wedding - Seong Heng & Sheryn

Seong Heng & Sheryn wedding dinner photographs.

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Thursday, October 29, 2009

Wild Asia Responsible Tourism Award 2009

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Photographer for the Wild Asia Responsible Tourism Award 2009.

"Wild Asia's Responsible Tourism Awards aims to support the creation of sustainable destinations in Asia. The only tourism awards of its kind in Asia, we believe that we need to reward, share and inspire change from within the travel industry. Learn more about the awards and how you can be part of this unique initiative" - Responsible Tourism Initiative

Date: October 28, 2009
Location: Hotel Istana, KL

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

St. Mary's Cathedral, Kuala Lumpur

Photographs of St. Mary's Cathedral, Kuala Lumpur. Photographs were shot during Heritage Trail Photography Competition held on October 18, 2009.

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Sunday, October 11, 2009

Canon Photomarathon 2009


Canon Photomarathon 2009.

More to come in a short while.

Sunday, October 4, 2009

USAF Thunderbirds in Malaysia

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My favourite shot of the event.

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US Air Force Thunderbirds in Malaysia

Date: October 03, 2009
Location: TUDM Subang, Malaysia

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

19.09.09 - Happy 80th Birthday to You

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Birthday Celebration

Date: September 19, 2009
Location: Bukit Jalil Golf Resort, Malaysia

Happy 80th Birthday to you :D

Friday, September 18, 2009

Friendship Portrait - Janice & Fennie

Travel - Batu Caves

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Travel Outing

Date: August 30, 2009
Location: Batu Caves, KL

Funeral Procession - Late Madam Lai Yong Yin

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Official photographer for the funeral procession

Date: September 08-12, 2009
Location: Bangsar, KL

Facebook.Com Album Sharing Function

Today marks the day, Fotogelafer.Com will fully utilize the functions of Facebook.com. For a start, Fotogelafer.Com is on Facebook.Com now. You can search us with "Fotogelafer Dot Com".

We are now integrating the album function provided by Facebook.Com. Instead of loading the photographs here on Blogspot.Com, we are now using Facebook.Com. Now you will be able to view the entire album with ease.

Just click on the first specially linked photograph of each posting from now on, and it will direct you to our albums.

Enjoy this new function. Do let us know if its good or bad.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

MOSPHA OSH Award 2009 Ceremony Photographs For Tanjung Mahsuri

MOSPHA OSH Award 2009 Ceremony Photographs For Tanjung Mahsuri Sdn Bhd. Click on the photographs to enlarge and save photographs.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

08.08.09-10.08.09 - Penang Photo Outing

I was in Penang for a revisit. It was quite some time back when I was there roaming the streets. I had Janice and her friend Fannie to accompany me.
This was taken at Anson Road, Penang Island. The food court is situated next to The One Academy Penang Branch. Google that and you will find this place. We had breakfast here. Dim sum from Zim Sum. The food was not bad. It has been too long since my last dim sum breakfast. Back here in PJ, no more 'kaki' for my Sunday breakfast sessions.
Anyway, I was facing the open kitchen and could not resist to capture the atmosphere.

Anyway, we continued our journey to Kek Lok Si. One of the must visit heritage sites of Penang. The main entrance is free but do take note that there are some places in Kek Lok Si which requires some entrance fees, it is just a nominal entrance fee which is charge for the maintenance and restoration of this heritage site.
I have been to this place more than 5 times and still I love shooting here. The pagoda of Kek Lok Si which is visible from quite far away.
I just wished I had more time to just roam around and shoot.



(More photos to come)

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Fotogelafer Got Published! Part 1

This is my first work which got selected to be published. Though SJ Echo may be just a community bulletin, I am very happy as it was circulated with the News Straits Times. Just in case, you guys do not know which photo, I will tell ya :D Its the one on the top left of the newspaper spread. You can view the original shot from here.

However, I am quite disappointed that my name was not mentioned. Well I guess, the name 'fotogelafer' was not acceptable. Probably I will have to submit my REAL name next time.

Cheers.

Monday, August 3, 2009

02.08.2009 - Piew and Jenny Pre Wedding Test Photoshoot

First time shooting a pre-wedding photography. It was a test session to scout for nice locations. Had a great time with the cute couple, Piew and Jenny. Not forgetting, Yik Hoe and Kian Ming for tagging along and having a great time shooting together. Thanks. Could not have done this without you all.


A bit of outdoor and casual shots. The couple having fun on the roof. Too bad for the haze, if not it would have been a splendid scene.


I forgotten Miss Loong Sook Foong for the tips she gave me the day before and making me focus on the shoot :D A very big thank you

Do comment and critique as much. I want to learn and need to learn from what ever I did wrong.


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Photographer: Wan Cheng Huat
Camera: Canon 50D + Canon 50mm f1.4 + Canon 10-22mm
Location: The Heritage Station Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
Taken On: August 02, 2009
Edits: All shots were not edited (except changing it to B&W and putting in the fake vignetting)

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

19.09.2009 - Malaysian Super GT

Finally I have time to go throught the photos I shot during the Super GT practice round. Here are some of my humble shots.