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.

Saturday, January 22, 2011

New 2011 Adjusted Price

There have been some adjustments to the old rates, just some minor errors and to further clarify the estimated time of service. Many have inquired on this, so I guess I should update the rates accordingly.


ALL OUR RATES HAVE NO HIDDEN COSTS ATTACHED.

New Rates
Locations IN the Klang Valley, our new rates effective February 1, 2011 are as below:

RM1,000 for half day (approximately 6 hours).
RM1,800 for full day (approximately 18 hours).

Locations OUTSIDE the Klang Valley (Peninsular), our new rates effective January 1st, 2011 are as below:

RM1,600 for half day (approximately 6 hours).
RM2,400 for full day (approximately 18 hours).

For the package info, please view our FAQ on the main page.


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Old Rates


Locations IN the Klang Valley, our new rates effective December 31, 2010 are as below:

RM600 for half day (4 hours).
RM1,200 for full day (8 hours).

Locations OUTSIDE the Klang Valley (Peninsular), our new rates effective December 31, 2010 are as below:

RM900 for half day (4 hours).
RM1,500 for full day (8 hours).

For quotes on other locations, please feel free to contact us.


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There will be no prints, unless stated otherwise, however you will get wonderful, professional grade photographs.

Please contact us to inquire more about the terms and conditions of the packages mentioned above.

Alvin can be contacted at wanchenghuat@gmail.com or (+6017 3939372)

:: Optional
- We accept outstation and even oversea trips; with condition that the food, traveling and accommodation cost are covered by the client side.
- No album to be included. However, album can be arranged upon request.

Rabbit Coming, Tiger Going

Its already middle of January. The end of the Tiger year is bring some last minute fortune. Quite exhausted with covering 4 events and 2 side projects for Wediogelafer Dot Com but all is still good.

Emails have been pouring in from all over asking for FDC packages. Its looks a good sign for this year. Really hoping to secure more bookings before the Chinese new year. Bookings are always good. The clients and potentials are also a friendly bunch. Another bonus is that I just realised that I was able to make quite a number of good friends from these friendly bunch of people. We can never go wrong with making more friends.

Anyway, today will be one of the rare Saturdays I can sit back and enjoy a nice regular Chocolate Ice Blended at Coffee Bean. Cheers to that :)

Monday, January 17, 2011

What a way to start the 2011 fotogelafer year. 13th January 2011, I was at Malacca shooting for MSD Annual Dinner and Dance. Shooting pirates and pareos. Lovely hotel to be at; wish I more time to wander around but by the time I was done, it was almost 12am. Had to make my way back that night itself.
And on the 14th January 2011, I was surrounded by wizards, warlocks, witches and magical elements of Hogwart. I was covering for Kraft Foods Dinner and Dance. It was one of the more magical D&D I have attended. Very nice way for me to start the 2011.