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, November 22, 2010

FAQs

What does our investment include?
Mainly you will get 2 crazy and trigger-happy photographers, DVDs filled captured memories (1000-1200 photographs) and a 3-5 minute slideshow. Sometimes, you may just get a little bit more than the above.

What gears do you guys have in your bags?
Tuck nicely in our bags are Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF 24-70mm f/2.8, EF 50mm f/1.4, EF 70-200mm f/2.8 and Nikon D700 with exactly the same set of lenses from the Nikkor range. Not forgetting our Speedlite 580 EX II and Nikon SB800 flashes. Both cameras are from the full frame category.

Do you provide hardcopy prints?
No, we do not provide prints to our clients but we do have contacts to do prints depending on the request.

For the slideshow of the morning session which is to be shown during dinner, can I use my own music?
Most definitely yes, we encourage our clients to choose their special music as this way the slideshow becomes a little more sentimental. We will do our to create a slideshow which will blend in with the music; however we have to keep in mind, that not every song will be able to portray the right moment nicely. Well of course if that happens, we will let you know when it just doesn’t have that ‘oomph’.

How long before we get our digital copies?
On average, 2-3 weeks. However if we are not able to deliver on time, we will notify our clients and ask for some time extension.

Does FDC accept outstation or oversea jobs?
Yes, of course we do. However to keep things simple, we normally let the clients handle our transportation, accommodation and food during the whole course of the shoot.

How do we go about with booking FDC dates?
We will take a 30% deposit upon confirm dates; otherwise, our dates are on first come first serve basis. Make them payable to 'FOTOGELAFER DOT COM'.

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