For almost 10 years now, I have been relying on my IKEA Galant desk. It’s a decent desk, but I realize my gear over the years are getting heavier and heavier. With a pair of EIZO ColorEdge monitors (a CG2730 and a CG279X), and a Wacom Cintiq Pro 24″, all mounted on arms clamped to…
The A-MEZ-ING Live Show 033: Nicholas Lee
ONLINE EVENT: Follow www.twitch.tv/the_art_of_mezame to be notified when we go live with NICHOLAS LEE on the 20th of June 2020 at 5pm (+8:00 GMT)! Episode Special!Since it’s my birthday month, I have decided to make this episode in support of The Love Kuching Project. All tips and shards collected so far via my Razer TipStream…
The A-MEZ-ING Live Show 032: Sebastian Tan of Shooting Gallery Asia
ONLINE EVENT: Follow www.twitch.tv/the_art_of_mezame to be notified when we go live with SEBASTIAN TAN of SHOOTING GALLERY ASIA on the 16th of June 2020 at 8pm (+8:00 GMT)! About the Speaker:SEBASTIAN TAN who entered the market as a fresh-eyed art student soon became a much sought after photographer and director. He has been known to…
The A-MEZ-ING Live Show 031: Mezame’s Live-Stream Setup
ONLINE EVENT: Follow www.twitch.tv/the_art_of_mezame to be notified when we go live with MEZAME on the 13th of June 2020 at 5pm (+8:00 GMT)! For this upcoming episode of my photography talk show, I’ll be talking about how I do my live-streams. Feel free to ask me anything with regards to my live-stream show! Yes, this…
The A-MEZ-ING Live Show 030: Benjamin Von Wong
VIRTUAL EVENT: Follow www.twitch.tv/the_art_of_mezame to be notified when we go live with VON WONG on the 9th of June 2020 at 8pm (+8:00 GMT)! For this upcoming episode of my photography talk show, I’ll be hosting photographer VON WONG from CANADA. SPECIAL: Here’s your chance to win a 1-year subscription to a SmugMug Pro account…
The A-MEZ-ING Live Show 029: Renee Robyn
VIRTUAL EVENT: Follow www.twitch.tv/the_art_of_mezame to be notified when we go live with Capture One Ambassador and professional photographer RENEE ROBYN on the 6th of June 2020 at 5pm (+8:00 GMT)! For this upcoming episode of my photography talk show, I’ll be hosting photographer RENEE ROBYN from CANADA. SPECIAL: Here’s your chance to win a 1-year…
The A-MEZ-ING Live Show 028: Shavonne Wong
Happening this coming 2nd June 2020 at 8pm (+8:00 GMT), I’ll be hosting Singaporean fashion photographer Shavonne Wong on The A-MEZ-ING Live Show. VIRTUAL EVENT: Follow www.twitch.tv/the_art_of_mezame to be notified when we go live with SHAVONNE WONG on the 2nd of June 2020 at 8pm (+8:00 GMT)! For this upcoming episode of my photography talk…
Oh man! Sorry for the lack of updates, Team!
I have been so busy setting up my live-streams and juggling that with work and backlog that I completely had no time to update my blog. I apologize for the lack of updates 🙁
The A-MEZ-ING Live Show 018: An Evening with Azmi Athni
Hi Team! Make a date with The A-MEZ-ING Live Show on the 8th May 2020. We will be having freelance photojournalist Azmi Athni from Singapore. Azmi recently took captivating images of what went on while the rest of Singapore was asleep.
Special Episode! The A-MEZ-ING Live Show Episode 020: An Evening with Commercial Photographer Sails Chong
Make a date with The A-MEZ-ING Live Show on the 12th May 2020 at 8pm (+8:00 GMT). We will be having commercial photographer Sails Chong join us to share about his thought process and technical knowledge on the Phase One gear that he uses to create his epic images.
The A-MEZ-ING Live Show Episode 017: An Evening with Commercial Photographer Kenneth Wong
Hi Team! Make a date with The A-MEZ-ING Live Show on the 5th May 2020. We will be having commercial photographer Kenneth Wong from Singapore join us in a sharing session on what life is like as a commercial photographer. Date: 5th May 2020Time: 8:00pm (+8:00 GMT)Live-stream Venue: Twitch (streaming at 1440p) or Facebook (streaming at 720p)Admission is FREE! KENNETH WONG…
The A-MEZ-ING Live Show
A case of forced evolution? Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, I moved my photography workshops and talks to my Twitch channel! I live-stream thrice a week.
EIZO ColorEdge CS2740: The elegant 4K monitor for every creator!
I had the chance to try out a demo unit of the EIZO ColorEdge CS 2740 for a bit. This 4K monitor is every bit the dream display device for every creator out there. Find out what I have to say about it here in this vlog review episode: Image Gallery: Some key features that…
Achievement Unlocked!: EIZO Southeast Asia Ambassador appointment
Hi Team! I have good news to share with you. I am proud and happy to announce I have been conferred the title of EIZO Southeast Asia Ambassador as of 23rd September 2019! It is an honour to be given this title by a leading trusted global brand in the world of professional colour management. Onward, and…
What You See Is What You Get: Next Level Photography Workflow with Broncolor Lighting, Capture One software and EIZO ColorEdge monitors
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – I gotta say I love Malaysia. The food, the sights in the city, the people. All fantastic! Maybe this is why I have been coming back again and again to run more talks, sharing sessions and workshops on something I truly am passionate for – photography!
Private Capture One Basics Workshop with D’Loven Group
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Hot on the heels of boothing at Kuala Lumpur Photography Festical (KLPF), I held a Private Capture One Basics Workshop for the D’Loven group at the invitation of their team leader Tengku Azri, better known as T.A., a well-known portrait photographer in Malaysia.
Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival (2019)
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – From the 23rd to 25th August 2019, I went along with the team from Broncolor Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. to participate in boothing for Broncolor lights, Phase One digital medium format cameras, EIZO ColorEdge hardware-calibrated monitors and Capture One Pro software at the VIVA Expo Hall.
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Tips & Tricks Thursday: Black & White in Capture One
Today’s #TipsAndTricksThursday is all about making basic black & white images using only Capture One Pro 12 – the preferred way for tethered photography or batch processing with a very powerful and intuitive digital assets management system.
Life in Macro: A Toy Photography Workshop (Basic Edition) at library@orchard
On 3rd August, 13 participants joined a mini-toy photography workshop run by myself as part of the ongoing Pro Photography series with Library at Orchard.
Shooting 5 images just to get one shot right
When it comes to toy photography, I want a sharp image throughout. The problem with toy photography though is that the toys tend to be smaller, and even if I work with a smaller aperture such as f/16, I will still get bokeh or soft focus on the farthest edge.
ShootKL Aftermath: The Light Side of People
THE LIGHT SIDE OF PEOPLE was our first ever workshop in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, at Broncolor Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.’s studio located at Empire Damansara.
Earth is closed today. Get lost, Squidward!
So I had this idea of portraying myself as a futurist, intent on setting trends, challenging the norms when it comes to photography and future-proofing my equipment for work.
What better way then than to portray myself as Tony Stark from Avengers: Infinity War, surrounded by my Broncolor lights shot with my Sony A7RII?
Review: HOLGA DIGITAL
A friend got me a HOLGA DIGITAL. I took it for a quick spin when I got home but spent the first hour or so trying to figure out how the bloody hell do I even shoot with it.
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Turn to THE LIGHT SIDE of the Force!
Following the success of our workshop in Singapore, we are bringing our basic lighting for portrait photography workshop to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia!
THE VLOG 005: Calibrating the EIZO ColorEdge CG2730 in 5 Easy Steps
In this vlog episode, I share my issues with colours in photography and how to calibrate an EIZO ColorEdge CG2730 hardware calibration LCD monitor.
The Art of Mezame: THE VLOG
Hi all, I decided to start vlogging again but it won’t be a regular thing – just once in a while, I’ll post something up if there’s something exciting that I could not put in words and just feel like showing you. Let me know what you think of this intro in the comments below!…
3 Quick Tips for a Good Photography Portfolio
As a photographer, we need to be as real as we can get when it comes to what we put in our portfolios. Here are 3 quick tips for a good photography portfolio.
Speeding up my retouching workflow with the Retouching Toolkit
Recently, I added the Retouching Toolkit to my arsenal of plugins/extensions in Adobe Photoshop CC 2019. The latest version, 3.1, has a new addon that makes setting up for complex retouching on photos an easy task.
Photography Tip of the Day: Storing Softboxes
If you own a home studio and are space-starved, chances are you will have issues with storage for your softboxes. You can always opt to dismantle them and keep them but that would be a hassle. Here’s what you can do. If you have a curtain, the standard curtain rails and some S-hooks can be…
The Endgame: The Quest for the Perfect Print
There are neither superheroes nor mad titans and definitely nothing to avenge but here I am, happy to talk about the endgame when it comes to photography. In this post, I will talk about the importance of print in photography and my personal workflow. I will also share my thoughts on the importance of colours…
Are Brands Important?
When it comes to gear, are brands important? Maybe. Some would argue “skills>gear”. But I will say this: The right stuff gets you there quicker. You can always drive from point A to point B, and cheap prices can be a welcome, but getting somewhere faster is always a priority. This was from a quick…
Save up to USD$110 on Capture One Pro 12 for Fujifilm and Sony!
Enjoy this nice special for Capture One Pro 12 – SAVE 50% for Fujifilm and Sony versions! This offer expires 30th April 2019. I also run workshops/tutorials on basics of this popular raw image converter that allows for seamless tethering as well as retouching in the studio for photoshoots. Feel free to reach out to me at…
Save on Capture One Pro 12!
Save USD$29.90 off Capture One Pro 12 (full version) by following these steps with my discount code (expires 24 March 2019): 1. Go to https://captureone.sjv.io/c/1303363/551650/8798 2. Choose Capture One Pro 12 Perpetual License 3. Click on BUY NOW 4. Click on Enter Promotional Code (see picture) 5. Enter the code C1MEZAME (see picture)6. Click on Apply…
The Art of Mezame Academy: LIGHT IT UP!
A total of 19 participants* came for our LIGHT IT UP! Basic Lighting for Portrait Photography Workshop held at Luminos on the 16th March 2019. This is the first time that The Art of Mezame and Emily Fliptography got together to collaborate on a photography workshop together. * One of our participants had to go…
LIGHT IT UP! Basic Lighting for Portrait Photography Workshop
The Art of Mezame & Emily Fliptography present:LIGHT IT UP! Basic Lighting for Portrait Photography Workshop, a workshop designed for photographers who are new to studio lighting for portrait photography. 10 March 2019 | 1330 – 1800 at Luminos Tickets are available at SGD$85.00 each. To sign up and for more details, go to https://bit.ly/2DVgGUF Seats are limited. Register now…
Cosy Workstation!
I love editing and retouching in comfort, so I am willing to go get quality gear to help me with that. The truth is, I am beginning to feel my age and I recognise the importance of a good posture and a healthy working environment. Here’s a tour of my home studio and work station….
Sessions: Ada Wong (Rainer)
Here’s a throwback to a shoot we did a while back with Rainer as Ada Wong from Resident Evil (Darkside Chronicles). Seems like with the Remake being released, Resident Evil 2 is once again all the… rage now. This series was given the Infinite Color Panel color-grading treatment and underwent the Capture One 12 engine where I…
SAVE USD$69.00 on Capture One 12 Perpetual Including Film Styles (Fujifilm)
If you shoot with a Fujifilm camera including the GFX series, here is your chance to get a copy of Capture One 12 Perpetual including Film Styles (Fujifilm)! You even get the Film Styles so you can hit the ground running with your photography, without worrying about paying monthly subscription fees, and make a savings of…
EVOLUTION: From cosplay photographer to commercial photographer (part 3/3)
Woo! Finally, Part 3 of this series! Just a quick recap, this series is made with the aspiring photographer in mind who wishes to make the switch from being a hobbyist to becoming a professional photographer who takes on commercial works. Go here for Part 1 of this series. Go here for Part 2 of…
EVOLUTION: From cosplay photographer to commercial photographer (part 2/3)
Onwards to Part 2 of this series! Just a quick recap, this series is made with the aspiring photographer in mind who wishes to make the switch from being a hobbyist to becoming a professional photographer who takes on commercial works. Go here for Part 1 of this series. Go here for Part 3 of…
EVOLUTION: From cosplay photographer to commercial photographer (part 1/3)
As some of you guys know, I have made the transition from being a hobbyist cosplay photographer to a commercial photographer. However, I still keep true to the spirit of The Art of Mezame by planning and executing conceptual commercial photoshoots with corporate clients and couples who want to have a unique fantasy pre-wedding photoshoot….
Save up to USD$210 off Capture One Pro 11!
Model: Rea | Makeup: Hana L. Makeup Artistry | Assistant: Racife | Shot on the Sony A7RII tethered to Capture One Pro 11 Heya guys! I have great news to share. I am now a Capture One affiliate. What this means is that you can now enjoy 10% off your next purchase * from the Phase One…
“See the World through my Eyes”
I am happy to announce I’ll be working closely with EIZO APAC to explore colour management in photography. I am happy to include the CG2730 monitor in my workflow now. To me, it’s a worthy investment! Find out why here. I am also happy to announce I am officially a Capture One Pro affiliate now….
New Showreel Released!
Heya guys! I have released The Art of Mezame’s photography showreel chronicling some of my personal favourite works from 2012 up to 2018. I am also slowly shifting my focus from cosplay photography to fine art portrait photography. In the meantime, do enjoy the video!
Kindred Spirits: The Journey
Valentine’s Day post! It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything here. My apologies! I’ve been busy with work, and I’ve been experimenting with various social media channels to get my work out. I have been trying out Instagram and Twitter since Facebook pages is pretty much a dead zone now. Follow me on Twitter…
WE GOT MARRIED!
#MIZMEZWEDDING2016: An Unexpected Journey to Azeroth and Middle-Earth Mizdesert and I are finally married! In 2015, I proposed to her in front of 2500 audience members during Lindsey Stirling‘s concert in Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands. It was featured in Berita Harian (Singapore) too! After 4 year of dating, we tied the knot in a quiet solemnization…
New Year’s Post! Behind-the-Scenes: Revenge of the Nephalem
Happy New Year’s Day, folks! Today marks the arrival of 2017 here in Singapore, and also, in the U.S. where it’s still the 31st December 2016, the 20th anniversary of the day we stepped into the world of Sanctuary in the Diablo universe by Blizzard. In time for both the arrival of the New Year and…
Tripping the Lightning fantastic!
Pre-production A while back, Eujin Goh from Broncolor Singapore approached me and asked if I would like to collaborate using some Broncolor gear in a conceptual photoshoot that I could hammer out. I jumped at the chance and was thrilled to know that I would be using some of Broncolor’s latest tech – the Siros…
Star Wars, Stars and Fire in Malacca
Recently, I had the chance to tag along with some photographers and explorers to head out to Pantai Klebang situated in Malacca, Malaysia. We departed from Tuas Checkpoint after breakfast in Jurong West, Singapore.(near Pioneer MRT station). The amazing thing about this place is that it resembles a desert. Headed by Yusof Noor, we made our way…
Death Star Run @ Funan DigitaLife Mall
Funan DigitaLife Mall will be undergoing a 3 year long hiatus to rediscover itself as the go-to mall for all your IT gadget/photography needs. The management is currently holding a toy photography competition and the prize looks very interesting! I’ve decided to join for the fun of it. Since we’re still experiencing the Star Wars fever, I’ve…
12 Percent of a Plan: A Little Surprise for Ollie
We did something really special for Ollie, a huge fan of James Gunn‘s film Guardians of the Galaxy, who is based in Australia! Ollie originally wanted our CG Artist friend Cecil (he helped work on the CG effects in our Star-Lord cosplay photoshoot) sketch Peter Quill aka Star-Lord for him but we thought, “Why not go…
Star Wars: Adrian & Adeline
Long post ahead! How It All Began A couple of years ago, when The Art of Mezame was still a fledgling little group of photography enthusiasts, we had the opportunity to shoot THE LAST TWO OF US – a zombie-themed pre-wedding photo series for our clients who really were a pair of fans of The…