My unintentional models - A personal study on human poses

(Victoria Street, 2015)

Was initially an album on Facebook of people I shot on the street using the Canon 300mm L lens. Later on to be added with more photos I took using the Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 lens. I found the posture of this man (that I shot at Victoria Market) had a certain style about him, so I thought I'd share it here. More can be viewed over on my Facebook album here

Best wishes,

E

Dance like someone's watching.

(Bourke Street, 2012)

Not just your meer-kat.

"You put your left foot in..."

The rare, white meerkat.

(Adelaide Zoo, 2014)

A very red panda.

(Adelaide Zoo, 2014)

I wish I could have one. 

Free Comic Book Day 2014

Taken at my only trusted local, Classic Comics Melbourne. Scored two sketches from local artists. Free comics. Great day. 

The cool taxi driver (Kuala Lumpur , 2013)

A sad moment. This photograph was taken in May last year, when me and my friend (Michael Raj) were photographing around Pavilion Shopping Mall, Kuala Lumpur.  

This taxi driver was waiting for passengers beside us and we were amused how he kept himself cool from the sun. After some small talk, he agreed to be photographed, under one condition - that he be photographed with his new sunnies! (That's an Oakley Holbrook, mind you) 

I later gave my card to him and he said his wife will email me to get the photo.

A few days ago I got an email from the wife. And when I asked how he was, his wife told me that the Uncle had passed away last year (in December) after suffering a heart attack while waiting for passengers. And she had been looking (and finally found) my card so that she could get this photograph for the family. 

The funny thing about this photograph was that I had already deleted all of the photos I took on that day, except this one. I guess I was waiting for the wife to email me. Just wished it was under different circumstances.

Rest in peace Uncle Thomas Chia. Keep rocking the sunnies in heaven.

Elyas.

The Right To Brand by Yasmin Merican

The Right to Brand launch video

The Right to Brand is a newly launched branding book by Yasmin Merican, South East Asia's first female brand strategist. Now nicknamed "the black book of branding", it examines various case studies in Malaysia,  and how some brands evolve into the powerhouses that they are today (I shan't say more - just buy it!). A brilliantly crafted book that cannot be compared to the brilliance of its content. And coming from an advertising background, I honestly recommend this. I just wished I had this when I did my Masters. Hahaha.

Enough honest plugging - the reason for promoting this book is due to the fact that I had the honour of photographing the author's photograph (at the back of the cover) and subsequently event itself, and would like to share with you some of them. Truly honoured to have worked on this project. 

For more information regarding the book and author, please visit www.trax.com.my. Online purchases can be made via PayPal. If you are in Malaysia however, it is available in all good bookstores (MPH, Times, Borders and Kinokuniya)

See you next post!

Best, 

E.

Book photo of author. (2012)

 Promotional photograph for book. (Kuala Lumpur, 2013)

Photographs from the book launch at Sime Darby Convention Centre (Kuala Lumpur, 2013)

Datin Yasmin Merican, author of The Right to Brand.

Portrait - The Kuey Teow (flat noodles) Aunty

Keep Calm and Smile. (Kelana Jaya, 2013) - All rights reserved. 

Am back in Kuala Lumpur for the 13th General Election. And what an election it was. At the end of the bickering day, one side had to win and one had to concede (much to the amusement of the urban community  of the nation). The following day I had fried char key teow (flat) noodles for lunch at this famous stall nearby. This lady has been selling it since I was a little boy, and it still tastes the same! As I was enjoying my plate of goodness, she took the seat across me, sat down, lit a cigarette while waiting for her next order. 

I had to photograph her in her element, and even managed to get a toothless smile from her. I guess what I am trying to say in the end is that despite the electoral result, what Malaysians have to do is to keep calm, smile, and carry on. Because that is who we are as a nation. 

God bless, 

E. 

The loyal sons of the city. (The Kuala Lumpur Ultras/Cityboys)

KLFA v Pos Malaysia (KLFA Stadium, 2013) Full time score: 0-3

Match day (KLFA Stadium, 2013)

 Always there. Week in, week out.

Some leave work early, and some cut class.

 Cheering their team on...

 ...to be heard...

 ...to be proud.

 Sometimes it doesn't always go to plan.

 But they still keep on going.

 Making use of whatever tools they have

 And making it their own.

 Rest assured, no matter what the result (we lost that day), the flag will still keep on flying.

 These are KL's finest - 

 The KL Ultras. (KLFA Stadium, 2013)

Extra (from the twp.ortraits series)

The returning city son. (Cheras, 2013)