ShootFest Day 2

Now that ShootFest is over, I can finally take some time off to relax. :) Overall, the feedback that we have been getting is incredible. I am so pleased that the event went so well and that so many benefited from the sessions. I am extremely grateful to all the people who have volunteered their time and effort to make ShootFest a success. It would not have been possible if it weren’t for these people.

1. Jon Low - Thanks for helping out from day 1 (from the time we had this ShootFest idea), for doing the website design and also contributing ideas. Your energy and enthusiasm for working on new ideas really excites me too!

2. Zach Chin - I appreciate your support in coming up with ideas during our meetings. I love your Crazy booth idea.. it certainly brought people together! In your own quiet way, you have been so crucial to the running of ShootFest.

3. Mark Leo - You’ve always had that ‘Let’s go!’ enthusiasm whenever there’s a fun idea about photography. I really admire your giving heart and ability to connect to others. Thanks for running around and doing all the behind the scenes stuff for ShootFest.

4. Mun Tzin & Mun Keat - Thanks for preparing the food stuff and helping to make sure that there is constantly hot water for the participants to have coffee/tea. Usually work that is unseen, but extremely important. You guys rock!

5. Andy Chin - In your humble way, you offer to help in whatever capacity you can. Thank you for coming for our ShootFest meetings, and for doing things like moving chairs, tables, bean bags and for giving out t-shirts on both days. :)

6. Kee Sitt - Thanks for coordinating all the videographers. I know it was a challenge gathering people but you gave your best. I appreciate your support very very much!

7. Sharon Koo - Thank you for doing all the recordings while the speakers are talking. Your role is really important too! Love you sister!

8. Ian Chong - For being the crazy comedian who makes everyone laugh. You definitely make my day whenever you are around. Thanks for handling the registration on that day so well. In the time that I have known you, you have become a very dear friend to Alex and myself.

9. Johan Sopiee - Wow you are like a gummy bear bouncing here and everywhere! Always excited to do things and always willing to help! Appreciate it!

10. Raymond, Nick, Yung Yaw, Kaz, Dee, Weng Yap, Joseph Siew and many others that I have not mentioned - Thanks for coming for the ShootFest meetings!! Love all of your ideas. I am grateful for the many different ways you have contributed towards making ShootFest a success.

11. Alex Auyong - Though you were not there at ShootFest, you contributed to an important aspect of it: The logo design!! It was a hit! Thanks ya!

12. To all the speakers - Thanks for contributing your time and for spending sleepless nights preparing slides for Shootfest. (or was it just one night, the day before Shootfest?). Your honest sharing has inspired many. I am glad to be in the company of such amazing people like you! Looking forward to many more events and get togethers like this one!

13. Finally, Alex - Thank you for believing in me and for encouraging me to do things that I wouldn’t normally do myself. At times when I am stressed, you hold my hand and say it can be done. I love the way you are an inspiration to so many! There was a reason I married you! :)

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Fiona doing her presentation
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A cool session led by Ian about “Turning Pro”

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Adrian Pui dying to ask a question

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Kaz obviously enjoying herself

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Our cool t-shirt tag line, contributed by Zach Chin

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Mark doing his presentation. He’s great at presenting stuff. His Powerpoint Karaoke session was hilarious!

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Mun Keat and Yung Yaw

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Alex on helping artists to discover their unfound riches

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Kevin Lau teaching on audio for video

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Some semi-retarded Supermans that attended ShootFest on their day off

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Johan and Jon Low

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Zach Chin inspiring others with his photos

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Kee Sitt faithfully recording the sessions

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Despite her nervousness, Jenny Sun did an amazing job sharing about branding. You should do sessions like this more often!

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Ian reminding everyone to “Think Yout-side the box”

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  • zachchin June 13th, 2009

    Thanks for Alex and Grace for making this come true and with all the support you can get from the rest of the gang - it was simply awesome and i can’t wait for the next one to come by. sorry if i did not help out much with the preparations and things.

  • Jon June 12th, 2009

    Jenny, felt the love :) thankew.. hehe..

    Yout guys rawk. Yout guys p@wn. Shootfest was an excuse, a good excuse to hang out with great people like you all. I can’t remember how I got involve, but I am glad I did.

    Grace & Alex, thank you for being great inspiration.

    Eeyern, you’ve gotta have a class on how to Stand Up. I’ll sign up.

  • Grace Tan June 11th, 2009

    Wow there’s so much love going around here it feels like a hippy event.

  • Mark Leo June 11th, 2009

    Yes we all love each and everyone here because we love to drive each other……….

    NUTS that is with hilarious jokes and funny comments :P

    I learned so much as well at Shootfest especially from all the speakers and even those who didn’t speak. Everyone’s enthusiasm was contagious and Shootfest has really really really renewed my zeal for photography.

    Ok I got to go and shoot more.

  • Kee June 11th, 2009

    Thank you Thank you! You guys deserved all the LOVE :) Looking forward to more exciting projects!

  • andychin June 11th, 2009

    You know we all love you guys! :)

  • Jenny Sun June 11th, 2009

    I second and triple second (ok that didnt make sense, but u get the idea! hehe), what Ian said. The industry needs more people like you and Alex. Know that you have my whole hearted support for your individual career endeavours as well as anything like this in the future! :D Much love! and I look forward to more makan sessions with the two of you soon!! :D To everyone else, I really LOVED (and I mean that from the bottom of my heart) meeting every single one of you. Your heart, drive, and passion is so encouraging… it only makes me love all of you more!! :D

  • Ian June 11th, 2009

    Thanks for Alex and your hospitality. We need more people like the both of you around.

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