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.

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
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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.
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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
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