tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13116146.post113172465148101033..comments2023-07-18T19:00:45.580+08:00Comments on Pond Musings: Walking a tightrope in SingaporeHenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00591254417252607541noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13116146.post-1131955012274879422005-11-14T15:56:00.000+08:002005-11-14T15:56:00.000+08:00Some 16 years ago, i had a work colleague who was ...Some 16 years ago, i had a work colleague who was moonlighting as a professional photograher, doing (no prize for guessing)the wedding circuit.<BR/><BR/>At that time, I was just starting to play around quite seriously photography. So when I was approached to cover a company event, i was surprised that the moonlighter was not asked. On enquiry, i was told that some found the moonlighter's work as "sharp, bright pictures" but lacking "concept, design, emotional impact of vision". They wanted me to capture the mood of the occassion, and other emotive aspects. I was just learning the basics of photography that time.<BR/><BR/>The moonlighter went on to give up a stable job to become a full-time photographer- i presume quite successfully- doing weddings and corporate work.<BR/><BR/>That episode taught me one main lesson about making a living from photography in Singapore :<BR/>anyone with a camera can pass off as a pro - whether you are a moonlighter or a beginner hobbyist.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com