I am a fotogelafer | Malaysia | Singapore | Hong Kong | Thailand: 08.08.09-10.08.09

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.

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.