in the 8 days, i spent $0, apart from the $14 i spent on cab on one day.
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we started off as strangers.
really strangers for me.
I went alone, in search of the MAS Building. unknown to me, i was just infront of the MAS Building, when i asked a stranger, "Hey sir, where is the MAS Building?"
In that building, i tried to get in, not knowing of the sercuity measures. There, i met Gabriel, assuming we're there for the same reason. we chatted in the lift as we went to the 24th storey, and then i realised that he was from TP too!
I sat beside him, and Serena was there. Joan came in soon, and there, i made 3 new friends, all from TP! Jini was beside me and followed by Jason.
That very day, Jason left an impression on me, as he asked alot of questions. In addition, he wore 'office clothes' for the meeting. So it was like, this is it- for me.
On the next, we had a tour around Suntec.
Was alittle stunned, by the super-changed surroundings.
we were still strangers.
then soon, the final meeting, 3 days before the meeting started. it was held at the NYAA HQ, where it took me 2.5hrs to get there from sch. a 1.5 hr bus journey, 45min walking around aimlessly, and finally, a hopeless 15min cum $10 taxi journey.
we unwillingly tapped our camera, listened to our advisors. and there, i realised how inadequate i was as a photographer as i listened to willy speak.
f/2.8 70-200 22-125...
and when someone asked what's my camera model, i had to check my hp for the msg that wilson (owneer of the camera) gave. what more- "what kind of lens?"
OKS. so this is it.
Day 1.
we all thought that we're already on schedule. we brought what's needed, or rather, more than needed.
we met our Photo Booth, and tested the lightings..
we went to the planary hall, and kenneth and i got intereviewed by the chinese press. the photographer is fun! (:
and the next day, we had our famous moment.
joan, gab, serena, liji, gary and i went to simlim to get stuff and had our dinner.
after that, gary and i went around esplanade, clark quay and all around to get shots.
then DAY 2.
i wasn't on schedule, only a few of them were.. heard abt the MOS shoots. haha. was hilarious, hearing their experiences.
meanwhile, i lost my hp, ipod and was stress abt it, afraid that NYAA might call any moment.
soon. DAY 3.
reached at 7am together with Felix, and waited till 8.35am.
my first assignmet- Mr. Wolf's press conference at 11am.
there were so many press photogs, and all hungry for gd shots. i was afraid. so i stood behind with gary's wide lens, (still not kknowing what's its potential) and took wide shots. when i had enough confidence, i borrowed gary's 70-200 to take portrait shots. jini was there as well.
admist all the hustle and bustle, i told myself- so this is IMF photography for me.
we also got our room that day, with much care from Celine from the JS.
#48-210
and made some re-arrangents..
ahaha. and food supplies were smuggled in, at the expense of Willy's and Meisy, our OIC and gang. and it was $50 over, mind u. haha.
and, not forgetting nicholas chee's lesson on aparture. i still rmbr that the lighting for the room was at ISO 800, F4.0. haha.
and today, i witness my first PROTEST!"NO VOICE" ahha.
Day 4.
our very first photos were up!! super delighted la. that pride, that joy, all voiced down to that contact sheet being viewed by delegates, and of course, not forgetting the touch screen computers..
it was one of the most hectic days, whereby 6 events ran concurrently.
we're now more or less familiar with the protocols, and more friendships were made.
i did a
seminar at ballrm 1, 11am,
seminar ballrm 2, 3pm
and welcome reception, 6.15pm.
the welcome reception was the first time i had to interact with the delegates to take a grp shot. i was at an advantage as compared to weiyu. haha. it was really a fun time. i was really nervous as it was about interaction with ppl of greater and higher authorities. i learnt alot in terms of PR and also in terms of how i carry myself, as a photographer, for NYAA.
Day 5
8.30am- New Frontiers in the Private Sector in Development: suntech theatre.
12.20pm- PROTEST.
2.30pm- Business essay award ceremony
7pm- Chairman's recpetion
all my shots were done with serena! haha.
G6 was born! (originally, G stands for Governors. in this term, it stands for Girls!) haha.
tingting, leying, serena, joan and meisy!
this 'policical' group was formed randomly. hahaha. coz, rarely, u see girls in the room. however, it was this special moment that only the 5 of us, all girls, we in the room. so we decided to take a grp shot, b4 being INTRUDED by aloysius. HAHA.
i also witnesss my 2nd PROTEST! whoo-hooo. was fun, squeezing with the photogs, press, reporters, whatever u call them and all.
at noon..
the reception nite was just terrible for me.
delegates needed nice happy posed-grp shots. and i blew it.
raymond, yuexin, andass,jason, kenneth and gary(thru the phone! pro sia) all tried to save me. but, the flash was too harsh and the lightings were too inconsistant. so yea. it was like battlefield for me, smiling at the delegates, as well as keeping my composure.
after the reception, the group went to the photobooth while gary and i headed back to the office to photoshop.
on the way up, i broke down la literally. abit shocked at myself, and i guess i shocked gary as well as aloy, who was in the room as well.
they saved some of my shots using photoshop. till 11pm plus, then knocked off with willy and gang. rreally apreciate them.
and also, it was then i realised, photography is really a big part of my life, apart from all my sports and commitments.
took some emo shots b4 i went home. for abt half an hour. (scrooll down for more of those, emo shots).
Day 6
did events from 11am-5pm straight.
11am- presentation by african governors
2pm- small states forum
2pm- FATA Develpt plan.
was quite tiring, and my astigmatism was gettind bad. couldn't walk home straight. haha.
at nite, supposedly to have an event esplande, but in the end,
G5 was born, using esplande as our studio n had a scrumptous dinner at Gluttons Bay.
check out the photos man.
hah.
serena and meisy. i duno what IMF would be w/o them.
the 5 of us, self shot with SLR. pro not?
Day 7
it was then that we realise that our days are numbered.
its sad ok.
but on this day, was fun again. chasing after SM for gd shots, being pushed by this press photog, seeing the media in action and all.
and then.
FIREWORKS. my first very unsuccessful attempt using BULB. haha. was too smoky, some shots very overexposed.
and example. and this is like my 'best shot' of fireworks. HAHAH. yes. i'm still learning. hahaha.
meisy and gary had great shots. if possible, i'll try posting the video up, taken by melvin for his gf... with his 6280 nokia phone. was great. 7mins plus of fireworks. not very common.
then after that.. went back to the office to pack and all..
then went to city hall basement.. the esplande that side whereby ppl do breakdancing there.
coz NO ONE was there. the bg was perfect. haha. so gary and i took alot of shots. haha.
Day 8
it was the last day of IMF. so there were alot of stupid shots gg around. haha. but i love those. hahah. and in addition, it was my birthday, and i was really pleasently surprise by the grp. (read the posts below...)
ok. let the pics do the talking..
i like this shot!
at the planary grp shots, with aloy, yuexin, kenneth and melvin.
haha. can't escape the lenses huh! well. ppl stil owe me more shots! hahaha. jsut wait and see..
haha. i'll nv forget this moment.
meet my bro kenneth.
the press centre!!. where lies my food supplies. 10am and 3pm 'breaks', gd enough to be my meals. oh man.
press centre's COFFEE and TEA. its our booster.
i sure miss IMF.
this is so banned in IMF.
i am wanted. HAHA. DA 'PRESS'
due to press harassment, my bodyguard, melvin mah was hired.
the formal grp shoot.. not all were present though.
meet willy. naturally tall. (:
he's the one managing. guiding, teaching, helping us. (: haha.
IMF has officially ended.
but our journey dun just stop here.
a pic speaks a thousand words.
what more a collection of photos from different angles?
we still have our camp and thank you dinner.
IMF has indeed been a learning experience. i've been exposed to the business world, the protocols and critics. my photography skills have also taken a leap, thanks to my fellow photogs. almost every moment, they talk photography. and from there, i learn. smths, when i do wanna take breaks from photogs.. they still talk abt it, and i still listen. hahaha. so, i keep learning and learning.
i've really learnt alot.
my want for a SLR has become a need, if ever i persue photography in the future.
i'm now looking into photo journalism/ journalism/ media or videography, if ever i'm able to study those.
i'll try to make the best out of my marketing years and i hope it'll be useful..
the time now is 3.59am. ahha. having some probs with posting the many photos. well,
thank u all for walking this journey with me.
thank u mr. james soh, ms aileen, celine, gary, melvin, jason, meisy, raymond, kenneth, willy, cheeyong, nicholas chee, leying, serena, gabriel, andass, joan, jianmin, aloy, yvonne, constantine, jenny!, and the list still goes on on on..
and lastly, mr wilson tan who gave me this opportunity.
AFTERMATH..
A homesick bunch of photogs.
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