World of Karsoon

Aaron & Regina (Actual Day)

2010-06-01T11:07:00.006+08:00

They are just not my customers but very closed friends to me, espcially Aaron. Knowing him for many years now, he was one of the guys who always doesnt believe in tieing him up the knots but look at him now, he finally had found his true love and we are all very happy for him!

Congrats to both Aaron & Regina!

Photography by: Karsoon

Megan's Full Month

2010-01-04T15:39:00.004+08:00

What a good year to start -its our dear Me Gan Gan is 1 month old on New Year Day 01-01-2010. We got busy early in the morning to bath the baby and to milk her so that she is all ready to say hello to all the uncles and aunties. ;-)

The guests started to roll in around noon and buffet came in just about right too. We had the buffet all setup at the ground floor and have Megan and mum upstairs at the unit. We think thats very good idea to seperate the 80+ guests that afternoon.

We were considered very lucky to have nice weather that afternoon despite that the rainy seasons now. Clara/Jimmy & Gee Loon were our last guests whom came around 430pm to have their late lunch and that was when the rain started pouring.

Guests left around 5pm+ and in laws left around 6pm and thats when both me and Aiai can get a good rest after a long day. We had some left overs from the buffet and started packing our stuff for round two at JB/Batu Pahat.

Surprisingly the traffic was smooth flowing that night when we entered to the checkpoints. Took us half an hour to reached JB home and that was also Megan's first time back to Ah Gong and Ah Ma's house. Everyone was all standing at the main door welcoming the princess.

Was really too tired to do anything much. Had a chat with Ow Pa and then dozed off like a pig. Leaving Aiai to milk Megan at night ;-)

Saturday afternoon, Eddie & Nelly came by and we left for Kampong around 4.30pm. Ow Pa & Ma went off before us as they wanna buy some fish. We had a nice drive to Renggit too and Megan definitely enjoy the Audi ride. Slept the whole journey and so is Edison (Eddie's 2nd son).

After resting awhile at Renggit for awhile, we set off to the Ocean Restuarant, Batu Pahat around 7ish and we had 2 tables in the VIP room. The food was good but not as good as expected (wished to have more fish). Nevertheless, the focus that night was Megan, right? Not the food.

After the dinner, we took Ow Di's car and back to JB like almost 1am.

Happiness and closing 2009

2009-12-21T10:42:00.003+08:00

Dear friends,

I havent been updating my blog recently due to many reasons. But before you say 'dont give me another lame excuse coz you are just being lazy' but please hear me out!

Sometime last year in Dec, I blogged myself and set a couple of goals for me in my life.
1. To setup a cafe or a dessert shop for my Aiai
2. To have our first baby in year 2009
and we did it! We achieved our goals and we are proud to blog it. Of coz, there are some other stuff which came along which really made us very very happy!

Our #1 Happiness

Megan born in 1Dec2009 at Thomson Medical Center in the morning. Weighing slightly more than 2.7kg and discharged from the hospital together with Mum right ater 2 nights. She is currently on breast feeding and growing pretty fast day after day. Megan, our precious will be 1 month old this New Year day.

Our #2 Happiness

Aiai & her partner set up their first fusion desert shop, My Desert House, located at one of the most busiest neighbour malls - AMK Hub in July. The shop has more than 35 sitting capacity and serving their customers more than 40 items, ranging from desserts, fruit blends, meals such as curry chicken and braised chicken rice.

Our #3 Happiness

After 4months of waiting. I collected my new Audi A5 2T Quattro this September (a birthday present for myself). Its the most fantastic car I ever own. Running 211hp with 350nm which is a beast underneth the bonnet. The car handles like a gem especially in rain. This is my 3rd Audi after owning the TT coupe and the A4 cabriolet.

My other happiness

Karspa and Karsoon Photgraphy are both doing well in 2009 and had established quite a fair bit of customers. I would like to thank to all my friends for all the support throught the year and hope many good working relationships with you for many more good years to come.

Of coz, I guess the most importantly will be all of my family members and my dear friends are all happy and in their pinkest health. That will be the most valuable gift of all.

With 2009 ending soon and a brand new year coming. I would like to wish all my friends a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

The Summer Collection

2009-10-27T16:25:00.001+08:00

Feel free to browse the pictures. Its one of my best, by far.

SJI Homecoming Dinner

2009-10-24T19:00:00.000+08:00

It has been a long 22years since I even stepped back into my secondary school - St Joseph's Institution. The last time I even went back to the school was to collect my O level result and yes, it was that long.

Thanks to Cary for informing me about the gathering of the old boys, else I will never know get to know all my old school frens again. I was one of the helpers for the photography that dinner gathering and hellboy, I got a prime lot, just right infront of the school. Even Principal, Dr Koh, greeted me at the hallway and brought me to the multi-purpose hall.

Met many old friends that evening and thanks to Facebook, my frens count just hit additional 20+

[more pictures here]

Vincen . Janice Wedding

2009-09-27T11:35:00.002+08:00

Got to know these couple from a friend's wedding bridemate. Like all the weddings which I have done, the couples eventually all turned out to be my good friends. Vincen will also be getting his new Audi A3. Here are just some of the pictures I took for their AD.

[More pictures here]

B Road Drive - Tanjung Sedili, Johor

2009-09-05T06:01:00.004+08:00

Our official B-road drive to Tanjung Sedili by Audi Club Singapore.

6am in the morning to gather at 2nd link petrol kiosk is really no joke. Luckily I wasnt the one driving. I co-pilot in Jon's A4 but that doesnt mean I can relac during this trip, I was the event photograper.

14 Audi cars for this drive was a good record set for ACS. Including, Q7, RS4, TT, S/A3s, A4s and a few A6s.

More pictures [here]

Its September and its coming...

2009-09-01T11:18:00.000+08:00

Peter Neely, My Boss!

2009-08-29T16:10:00.000+08:00

Our Number One man in the Company, Peter Neely. Did a snap shot for him for his coming article - Whitford WANT.

Alison's House Warming

2009-08-29T11:22:00.002+08:00

A really nice gathering and mini party at Potong Pasar new house of Simon & Alison. Thanks for the invitation guys! Our new hang out place for boardgames & DVD movies!

The Launch of Audi Club Singapore

2009-08-23T10:10:00.001+08:00

The day has finally come. After more than 1 yr of planning and setting up this club, the party was throw to the members to welcome them and as well as to annouce to all that we have this first official Audi Club not just in Singapore, but the whole of Asia (after US and Europe) and we made it!

With the current members count, we have more than 100 members on board already and the numbers are growing each day! What an archievement!

Visit us at http://www.audiclubsg.com/ and experience the whole new driving experience!

National Day's EOS

2009-08-16T16:56:00.001+08:00

What will you get if you put a full white kitted Caractere bodykit EOS with another chilli red hot Mov.It brakes & AEZ Forged 19" wheeled EOS together?

This is what you get!

Run Fat Pig Run - Bay Run

2009-08-15T08:49:00.001+08:00

I hate running.. I just hate it. I never like to jog! But for the very first time, I am taking up the Safra Run this year and there are some colleagues who took part as well. I was there early (being the first time there) and looking at tons of people, all sort of people there. I met up with Auntie Catherine first and then we met Lawrence & gf, LeeLee and Young Catherine. We ran together and I was jogging and walking through out and it was really tough to have your own pace because there would be always someone blocking you right infront.

Anyway, so proud of myself. I completed the 6km run and so were my rest of the colleagues. After the run, I drove them to Holland V for the famous mee hoon!

Oh boy... my whole body is aching so much now. ;-(

Audi Club (Singapore) is opening ...

2009-08-12T12:10:00.005+08:00

http://www.audiclubsg.com

The FIRST AND ONLY officially sanctioned Audi Club in Asia (outside of Europe and the Americas).

Although officially sanctioned by Audi AG in 2009, Audi Club (Singapore) was formed as wholly independent club that is focused on bringing Audi drivers in Singapore a new level of Audi ownership experience.

VAGSG Mega GTG - 2009's edition

2009-08-02T17:42:00.000+08:00

It was the time again for VAGSG where they called all the members in the forum to meet and gather at one common spot to miggle and talk about anything under the sun. But this time, something was different. They had a carboot sales for the very first time.

I took the opportunity to sell some Zaino products and as well to get some customers to our Karspa grooming centre. It was really a fun event as the turnout was great and it was a record breaker for VAGSG - 150 cars !!!!!

Just wanna bite that thang off !!! hahaa

I handsome or not?

My super model for my carboot sales

The products I sold - Zaino, the best carshow shine for all times

Me doing the demo on Doug's A4

Yeah baby! Mitshibishi rocks!

* So long VAGSG ....

this will be my last mega GTG for this lovely forum ... I will be gone to a better Club.

Piercing & Tatoo - Let there be Art!

2009-07-21T09:57:00.002+08:00

Have been seeing more and more friends doing Tatoo and Piercing and mind you, I am not talking about piercing ears or bellybutton, but at the tongue! WTF! *Ouch*

Some people just called it - ART!

Clara Chia at My Dessert House

2009-07-02T19:48:00.002+08:00

It was our pleasure to invite Ms Clara Chia to My Dessert House and we are very certain she really enjoy our Mango Pomelo Sago.

Solemnisation of Jeff & Sylvia

2009-06-21T16:00:00.002+08:00

Jeff has always been one of my best buddies in the A4 Cabrio gang and here he is now, saying his vow with his beloved wife, Sylvia! Here are some pictures I helped to take during their Solemnisation at Four Seasons hotel. Congrats Jeff & Sylvia!

[More] pictures

Wedding of Jovann & Rachel

2009-06-06T13:50:00.002+08:00

It was a hot Saturday afternoon and at 2pm sharp, the church bell strikes. Jovann & Rachel walked down the red carpet of Wesley Church.....

[More] pictures of the beautiful bride, Rachel & Jovann the hunk.

Fitness Factory

2009-05-06T08:38:00.002+08:00

A friend got me into helping these group of fun loving muscular folks to do some profile & group pictures so that they can use them for their upcoming website project. I had a great fun working together with them.

Both Joan & Augustine are no stranger to many of us as they won many awards and titles in Singapore as well as Asia.

For those who wanna build more "meat", come Fitness Factory

[More pictures here]

National University of Singapore

2009-04-25T19:20:00.002+08:00

Everyone asked me why I went NUS and took all these building pictures? Am I from NUS? No way mann.. I am not a smart alex lah! I dont think I can even qualify for the most shitty course there.

Just happened a good friend asked me to shoot some buildings in NUS for her project and I agreed to help her.
So, here are some building shots which I took during the magic hour.

[More pictures here]

Wedding of Ben & Cecilia

2009-03-21T21:50:00.002+08:00

Congrats to both Ben & Cecilia whom had tied the knot on 3-2-1 Go! It was such a happy occusion! Knew Ben for about 5-6yrs ago when we always hang around for Dinner&Movir marathon either in Rosewood or James' house. We used to do roller blading on Sundays at East Coast Park. He is also the one who always bring me out for nice food in HK as and when I go there for business trip.

[More pictures here]

Wedding of Calvin & Yiki

2009-03-14T22:59:00.000+08:00

As some of us got to know him by the nick 'Sillygoose' since his Passat dayz in Vagsg. Known Calvin for many years back and we used to hang out at the kopi & prata outlets during our 'cheong' days. His lovely wife, Yiki, used to be a SQ gal but now, she is a happy tai tai!

Here are some pictures which I helped them to take during their wedding banquet at Grand Mercure Roxy Hotel.

Congrats to Mr & Mrs Sillygoose!

Wedding of Delong & Bee Kim

2009-02-28T07:45:00.003+08:00

Congrats to both Delong & BeeKim for their wedding day on 28 Feb 2009. I had known Delong since my day1 voluntary work in Silra Home. Bee Kim joined Joygathering after a year or 2 later. That was how they got to know each other in the home. During the event, we covered tea ceremonies at both homes, and St Teresa Church, as well as their Church wedding.

Result Announced

2009-02-25T07:48:00.003+08:00

My "Hello Singapore, Lets Chingay" picture has been standing strong for the past few days. Listed #1 all the way throughout until that evening before closing date, it slided to #2, letting "People with Confetti" standing #1 throughout.
Aiai & myself called all our family members, relatives & friends to vote and getting all our friends to mobilise their friends on line to cast a vote as well but miracle didnt happen. Mid night striked, and my picture stood still at #2.
A little bit of disappointment as I wanted so much to win the first prize. This is my first time taking part in the official national photo competition and I wanted this so much so that it will be a good recognition for my photography career.
Nevertheless, here are the people that I really want to thank from my bottom of my heart:

My beloved Aiai - she has been so supportive from the start till the end. If not because of Aiai, this award will never come near.
- She came up with the idea of going to Chingay since we have never been one.
- She was waving all the times to the performancers so that I will have the eye-to-eye contact for my photos.
- She also suggested to send a few pictures to Xin.sg for the photo competition when she first heard it over the Channel 8 news.
- She helped me to QC and selected 10 pics for submittion. Out of the 10 pics, 8 of them for selected by the sponsors for public voting.
- She had been sms/email/facebook/msn to all her families, relatives & friends to support my pictures and lastly,
- she grap her notebook down to our lobby and search for free wifi to do last minute voting.
Aiai, tho it was only a kiss and a thank you to you last night but all you have done, touches my heart and deep in my soul. Thank you & I love you.

I also want to thank my Ow Pa who also had helped me so much by mobilising his JB & KL clans. After his calls, my picture did went up to #1, but stayed for awhile and it slided to #2. Nevertheless, Ow Pa, thank you thank you thank you for the final boost.
Of coz, Ow Di & Ow Mei whom had been helping me by msn & calling their friends to keep clicking on the vote buttom on my picture. Thanks di & mei.

My dear Su-Yee from KL. Thanks sis. My sis & bro in laws! Thank you all.
And my dear Daddy, whom had clicked over 100 times on the picture. Wow...

Lastly, to all my friends out there, you know who you are.... regardings my buddies, VAGSG/VAGMY friends, SGR gals, Facebook/MSN friends, colleagues, etc... BIG THANK YOU TO YOU ALL !!!!!

Here are some funny statements which I wanna shared with you during this voting season:

Chris: I voted for people with confetti and wonderland. nice.
Linus: voted! and revoted and revoted... total 10 votes from me... haha! all the best... need a convoy to sunway pyramid??
Meow Meow: Lelong mann!
Meow Meow, again: nearly click wrong place...
Eddie: Next time tell me earlier. I will show you the "online voting strategy"
Eddie, again: bro, just go to a few Internet Cafe - get the dudes and dudettes to click for ya!
Jan: i bribe my little bro: "i loan u my pc, u just keep on clicking the vote button every minute" =P
Choon Hong: Ha .. have not look into the source code. Maybe can cheat .. do a endless HTTP Post ... ;)
Ow Pa: 我已经出动所有新山和吉隆坡的总动员 !!!!

This episode I learnt alot about kinship & friendship! How everyone has been out there supporting me. Its really priceless! Cant get #1, No worries! Try harder next time!

Chingay Photo Competition

2009-02-19T08:13:00.003+08:00

As you all know I was at the Chingay night shooting some pictures and just out of fun, I submitted 10 pictures to the Xin.sg for the photo contest. 8 out of 10 pictures got selected by the sponsors for voting. I was so happy when I saw my pictures in the voting page.

On 18 Feb, my Chingay picture is already standing No1 against all other 180 pictures and many others of my pictures are also ranking top 10 right now.

Please continue to vote for me, cast some votes on my pictures. The closing date is coming Tues, 24 Feb. Hopefully, I can get into the top 3 and walk away a return ticket to KL! ;-)

Vote the pictures here : http://www.xin.sg/photo2009/list_photo.html

与神共游

2009-02-15T20:20:00.001+08:00

This is proberly the most happening festival I even attended - 游神 in Johor Bahru. It happens every 21st day of the Lunar New Year and Ow Di invited me to go with him, for the very first time. The event started 7pm and last till 2am. According to the morning papers, more than 300,000 Chinese took part in the event, either came to witness this grand event, if not, to participate in the festival.

Together with 古龙, Ow Di, Aiai & me, we walked from the 古庙 to City Square which was about 8km and with my 3.5kg of equipment and a pair of slippers, its really no joke. When we reached City Square, saw Ow Pa leading the City Square clan and keep shouting "世界第一 " to the performers! What a night!

Here are some pictures of the festival, Enjoy.

2009-02-15T12:10:00.000+08:00

For the very first time, its my first time holding a M16... oppsss.. I meant, a shortgun and firing at objects! Yep, thanks to Eddie, who organized this Trap outing for us. About 10 of us (including some Eddie's frens whom we had not met). Shooting was fun but kinda expensive game. 1 round costed me $65. But its worth trying for the first time.

Ouch! Did I even mention I got 'blue-black' on my right shoulder muscle after the game? ;-)

Wedding of Hong Guan & Vanessa

2009-02-14T16:25:00.000+08:00

Congratulations to Hong Guan & Vanessa. It has been a pleasure working together with you guys and thank you for letting me to share this special moment with you.

Have a blessed wedding and wish you Happy ever after!

Zaino DIY Workshop

2009-02-08T08:09:00.000+08:00

Yep! I did it again! Giving lessons to forum members on how to DIY their cars using Zaino products - the easy and professional way! 16 members attended my lessons and they all walked away with the product knowledge plus the essential ways on Zaino DIY.

Club July & My Aiai little bday party

2009-02-03T20:28:00.002+08:00

I had this honour to shoot this lovely Bistro called Club July, located at the back of Bishan Sports Complex. The lady boss, Freda, needs some pictures for their upcoming website and these pictures will be used. Thanks to Aaron meow meow for recommending us to this cozy corner where its a nice place to chill out with some friends for cold beer, fresh cakes, a game of pool or even karaoke! They specialised in western and local food and hey, they do Zi Chai too and please insist on their beef stirred with young ginger & onions. Thats my favourite!

Here are some cute pics took that evening when we had little celebration for Aiai. Yep, its early but it was also a surprise one for her.

Zaino DIY Workshop

2009-02-03T15:15:00.005+08:00

Oh Ya, its here again! I will be conducting free workshop this coming Sunday - 8 Feb 2009 for those who are keen to learn how to do a good & proper job on DIY his own car.
The workshop will cover all the Zaino basic and essential products to DIY your car, mainly the Z-AIO, Z2-Pro, Z5-Pro (with ZFX), Z6, Z8 and of coz, the latest product Z-CS from ZainoBros.

It will be a 3hr of interactive session, watching me doing the full 3 system coating process on a demo car and also you and other attendees can ask me any questions regards to Zaino or auto detailing related questions and I will try my very best to answer all the questions. If not, you know you can always email me at kar@soon.com

So, why not spend this fruitful moment with me and my fellow team at Karspa Pte Ltd, 115 Enuos Ave 3 this coming Sunday at 9am. Breakfast buffet & light refreshment will also be provided at the workshop. We looking forward to see you there.

To register, please email to info@karspa.com.sg
stating your name and contact number.

Best regards,
Karspa Team

Chingay gay!

2009-01-31T20:45:00.001+08:00

For the very first time, me and Aiai, caught the act of Chingay parade. With a few good friends, we managed to squeeze ourselves through the human packs and stood right infront of the road barriers. 3hrs of action pack from the more than 4000 performers & 13 floats, this year say to be the best of its kind! Among all, my favourite was the China No1 Fire Dragon which lots of fire sparks was used during the show. *Respect*

My back was hell painful after the event which all those standing and bending forward to take close up pictures (thanks to my non-zoomable prime lens).

[More pictures here]

Questions about Wedding Photography

2009-01-19T14:09:00.002+08:00

This was the first time I was called to meet up with the clients to review my work and portfolio in person. Past deals, it has been just phone calls, emails or just a causal meet up and usually the clients will sign up for my package. But this one is a little special. Not only they requested to meet me in person, but also my partner, Videographer. They wanted to see our past work and also got to know us better in person.

So, during the meet up, they browsed through my work and then they asked me some questions which I think its really good as they know exactally what they want for their AD photographers. I reckon those are good questions and thus I put them here as FAQ in case if I got asked again, I can simply point them to this link here. ;-)

The couple: what make you different from the rest of the AD photographer.
Me: Photography is an Art and its rather subjective. Its also what you are paying me for.

The couple: do I get thousands of pictures by the end of the day?
Me: my series do tell a story but I do not promise I will be able to deliver thousands of pictures by the end of the event. Quality pictures yes, but not quantity.

The couple: dont you give further discount?
Me: My rates might not be the best out in the market but my rates are certainly prices within market rates. I am confidenced to price my package for quality & trust.

The couple: do you speak Hokkien? My old folks at home only speak Hokkien and some Teochew.
Me: I am a Hokkien and I work as a volunteer in Silra Home. To handle old folks during my work is just a part of the parcel of my service. To be comfortable with me with you (the clients) and the rest of your guests are my priority.

The couple: do you advice the procedures on the tea ceremony?
Me: I will always advice the procedures specially on the tea ceremonies to the newly wedded couples but if the elderly have their own preference, we will leave it to them to take charge.

The couple: why do you think your 2 photographer backup system is better than 1?
Me: With Karsoon Photography, you only pay 1 photographer for the price of 2 photographers. By saying that, me and my partner work hand in hand to cover THE moment as much as we can so to complete the day of your dream. With 2 photographers, we also ensure we can assign ourselves in 2 different locations such as bride and groom's house, hotel room and receipt/front desk area, etc. With just only 1 photographer, you can only pray he doesnt get sick or nothing happens to him. 2 is always better than 1.

Email me if you have any queries and I will be most happy to answer them.

Just when you need these pictures

2009-01-16T12:17:00.002+08:00

and good old friend Anthony sent me these and asked

"Bro, is this your next ride?"

When you know you are aging...

2009-01-16T12:10:00.003+08:00

Gracefully, i meant.

I have my Audi roadmap all pathed.

Me, this 2009 is 38. I will get my S5 in 2010.

2010 - 2015 - S5

2016 - 2020 - A7 Cabriolet

But how does A7 sedan looks like?

Imagine the pictures below with 2 dr and no roof ... Audi A7 Cabriolet.

Silra Home - CNY 2009 Celebration

2009-01-10T11:11:00.000+08:00

Red red red !!! You see red everywhere during our Chinese new year celebration at Silra Home this year. Yeah, we were putting our new Joygathering crew polo on the day to spice up this joyful event. This year, we prepared 8 plates of Yushen, lots of games (oh, I love the God of Fortune costums competition), food, performances and of coz, Lion dance. We had a good turnout for this year. Thanks to all the volunteers/performers/Lion dance group/caterier who had put their time and effort for this event.

[More pictures here]

Xmas Gathering @ Rosewood

2008-12-24T20:34:00.000+08:00

Buddies celebrating Xmas at Rosewood. Dinner, lots of deserts (log cakes & icecream), movie and followed by our favourite board game - Pictionary.

Wishing everyone - Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year !

Hello Pak Hing

2008-12-20T19:58:00.000+08:00

It has been a long time since Pak Hing last visited us in Singapore. So, since he is here in Singapore this weekend, we die die got to set up a dinner gathering for him and his family! His 'SPECIAL' kid was here with us too. Simply love the kid.

Dinner at Jumbo Seafood - Riverkey Point

Audi A6 Launch

2008-12-19T20:40:00.000+08:00

Yet another exciting launch by Premium Auto - The new facelift Audi A6. Venue at Oosh, Dempsey Road.

Wedding of WeiMeng & Caroline

2008-11-16T13:32:00.000+08:00

Congratulations to WeiMeng & Caroline. Some say they are the Vagsg version of Christopher Lee and Fann Wong. ;-)

New Pub Photoshoot

2008-11-12T09:57:00.004+08:00

I was called to shoot a new pub by Octopus Group - one of the largest pub chain in Singapore. With very extra ordinary taste of deco and setup, the pub will definetely draw crowds. I cant show the pictures in public as the pub will be officially launched through the media and thus, no pictures from me except a teaser to post in my blog.

Wedding of Simon & Alison

2008-10-27T11:22:00.000+08:00

One of my best friends' wedding - Alison & Simon! Its really so heartwarming seeing you & Simon walking down the Church alley and tieing the knots! Congrats to both of you

[More pictures here]

Fun at Hyatt

2008-10-26T21:00:00.001+08:00

This is what I called 'Bo Liao'. 6 of us having so much fun in the hotel room. Just let your imagination run wild, what did we do?! ;-)

Ex-Samling Gathering

2008-10-24T20:27:00.002+08:00

It has been awhile we catch up with one another back in 2005. Lynn came out with the idea and I just blast the sms to everyone and here are some of the replies from the other ex colleagues:

Royce: "In Japan"

(which he really was. Forgiven)

Jodie: "Overseas"

(we all very doubtful of that, kekkeke. History proven)

Cyril: "I am busy. I will call you back"

(in the end, he never call back...)

Anyway, we had a GREAT EVENING at Vivocity!

Zaino this baby

2008-10-19T07:53:00.000+08:00

Lawrence just got his A170 on Friday and first thing he does was to give his baby a good Zaino coat. So, he came over to my place and got me to give his new car a good spa treatment. ;-)

Simply love the color. Just imagine if thats a Audi S5. Kekekeee..

Michael . Joanne

2008-10-18T07:48:00.004+08:00

Just did a wedding shoot for these beautiful couple last weekend. Congrats to Michael & Joanne! You guys are awesome. Hope to catch up with you guys soon and thanks for the lovely lunch!

[More pictures here]

"If I can start a business, so can you"

2008-10-14T21:06:00.002+08:00

I was invited to give a short presentation to some of the graduates from Wealth Academy #13 by Arthur Low. He, too, was graduated from WA #13 and since he is the leader of his group, he would very much want me to share my experiences of how I venture into my business after attending my WA #7 which was 1 year ago in Nov 07.

So, last night at Arthur's function room in his Condo, together with 14 other group members, I presented the 2 passion of my life - Audi/Zaino & Photography. With that, I started Karsoon Photography & Karspa Pte Ltd. If I can start a business, you can too.

Video clip for the TT Gathering

2008-10-12T11:04:00.003+08:00

Here is the video clip nicely done up by the organizer, Robert Seah. Do enjoy!

Audi TT & R8 Photoshoot

2008-10-12T10:37:00.001+08:00

Sunday morning, more than 20 TTs & R8s were gathering at the Terminal One for a grand gathering, organized by the event guru, Robert Seah. Its his first GTG which he organized in VAGSG but nothing will stop this seasoned event guru for putting all the TTs & R8s in place for a good photoshoot. I was glad that I make it for the event and thanks to Robert, Sharon of Audi Spore for putting it up for all the drivers.

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Permas Go Kart

2008-10-11T10:29:00.000+08:00

Havent done go karting for a long long time. The last time we did karting was about 3yrs ago at KL track. This time, we have a small group (Audi Cab Club) with Sis and friend, 4 cars drove to Permas to have some fun!

It was rainning quite badly when we reached there but good thing was we had a game of 15mins of karting, with rain coats. How nice! We got all our clothes wet but the fun of karting and drifting just made us wanna do another round. Too bad, the rain was pouring quite badly after our game and in the end, we decided to give up. Poor Eddie (JB) din even have a taste of the kart and we all drove back. The mudding roads will definetely make us think twice of coming back again! ;-)

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Liquid Kitchen Photoshoot

2008-10-06T20:16:00.000+08:00

I was asked to shoot both outlets of Liquid Kitchen on Monday evening for Bukit Timah & Serangoo Garden (coincidentally we just had our chillout session with the Mickey mouse couple last Saturday). Got to rush home and grap my equipment and then drove down to Bukit Timah at meet the client.

Here are some pictures. The best part is the food photography! Where we got to eat every dish that I shot. Kekeke.. that was my yummy dinner that night.

Are you hungry now? ;-)

When xiao didi meet da jiejie!

2008-10-02T19:03:00.002+08:00

When my Kab is parked next to a Red Hotz RS4 Cab, you tend to see how $hit my car is. *sigh*
That only show 1 thing... ITS F**KING TIME TO UPGRADE !!!!!!!!!!!!

Formula One - The Night Race

2008-09-27T21:54:00.000+08:00

For the very first time in GP Racing, Singapore has its honour to host one of the world most spectacular Formula One racing at night and its all happening on 26, 27 and 28 Sept. Being the not so F1 fan, I never bother to finish a single race on TV before but this time, I just wanna be part of the history to experience it live, up close at the tracks!

Thank you, Eddie for inviting both me and Aiai to the qualifying race on Sat night to have a taste of what F1 race is all about! We were sitting at the Bay Grand together with Eddie and his Lenovo colleagues, all of them were holding the portal TV set and we even got 1 for that evening.

It was packed with people all around. We did not even bother to drive and once we got out from City Hall MRT, we already could feel the excitment by hearing all those Vrooming sound by those monster V12 engines.

We had a great night at the Bay and guess what!? I managed to bring my 400mm lens into the park and I passed through the security! Ha!

ESN Carnival 2008

2008-09-27T11:05:00.000+08:00

Great job, everyone for making the ESN Carnival a fruitful day for the elderly from various old folks' homes.

Here is a group pic of Silra Home residents & volunteers

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Wedding of Philip & Edna

2008-09-25T19:26:00.003+08:00

Got to meet Edna at one of the Starhub Customer Wine Tasting a few months back and thank Edna for assigning me as her wedding photographer for her Wedding Banquet this Friday. Congrats to both Philip & Edna!

Pictures are all ready!

A bundle of joy!

2008-09-25T18:28:00.001+08:00

This September is a good month. Not just my Birthday and the big event Formula 1 in Singapore, but our dear Lydia had also just gave birth to a new baby girl yesterday at Thomson Medical, 2pm. Weighing 1.98kg and yet still as chubby as a sweet little thing. I got to see her first thing I touched down in Singapore from my GuangZhou flight yesterday.

Congrats to Mike & Lydia!

My 37th Birthday!

2008-09-20T16:47:00.000+08:00

How time flies, its my birthday again! Thank you so much to my dearest Aiai for planning the dinner for me and yes, I got heaps of Bday wishes, cards & presents from all my beloved friends and families. Thank you everyone and I love you too.

Here is the group pic we took at Jumbo @ Dempsey.

Getting my new Porsche!

2008-09-17T19:02:00.001+08:00

Yeah Right! Its a Porsche, alright but not the car, the glasses. Being to serveral visits to my regular spec shops and never got the chance to find the glasses I like. But yesterday, just out of the impromtu visit at Manchester Eyewear at Woodsgrove and Jacky started to carry all the latest eyewear from Porsche Design series. I was like WOW, ok, stepped right in and started to try all the model. Finally, I got these with super slim transition lens. Price? Cheap! Frame $280, Lens $350

Southern Ridges Sunday Walk

2008-09-14T09:08:00.001+08:00

Its a group formed by Vagsg / Whitford / Joygathering but spearheaded by CK, our friend but blur tour leader. *LOL* About 20 of us gathered at McDonald's Habourfront and we set of around 830am to the Mt Faber. Those killer steps up Mt Faber already killing me softly and we had people like Aaron, VeronHo who can jumped up the stairs like their muscles were made from KW coilcovers! Hahaha..

We set of together but once we reach the first rest top at the top of Mt Faber, our group split into 2 groups - Convoy A (with high power turbos) and Convoy B (NA cars which takes alot of CC but no power). ;-)

No prize for guessing which group I was in but anyway, I was so into taking pictures using my new prime lens and teaching HUGGS & our new Indian friend on how to take pictures using "M". In the end, we became the Lost Group!

The Henderson Waves was so beautifully structured. We spent quite some time enjoying the senary and finally we arrived at Hort Park, a garden filled with beautiful flowers with green house effect.

A total of 9km (or maybe longer which the ache in my legs can tell) walk, really take a great workout for the day. We all had a great fun day. Thanks to the organizer and thanks to those friends who had came to join in the fun! Good on ya!

The Group Picture of Convoy 2

Someone said I damn handsome worr.... *pui*

Pictures taken by HUGGS

Moving to Mac World

2008-09-12T15:07:00.001+08:00

I remember when I was 8, my first mac computer was AppleII. That was my first computer which OwMa bought for me. I was then so addicted to the games (Galaxy? shooting spacecrafts) and I still remember those text based and acsi codes but after 30years, I am going to buy my first Mac, iMac. Amazing how many people had convinced me to get a Mac and took me that long to get a Mac. Should I also get an iPhone to go witht it? See, its a chain reaction! Ha!

I had placed my payment and just counting down on the days for it to arrive. Hopefully I will be able to get my hands on this beautiful Mac before my Birthday. Take it a treat for myself then! ;-)

Thanks Buddy Jonz for all the help!

Vivien Birthday Celebration

2008-09-07T19:26:00.000+08:00

Celebrating Viv's 37th Birthday at Brios

IRC Mega Gathering (10yr Anniversary)

2008-09-05T19:05:00.002+08:00

IRC Mega Gathering

After 10 long years, I decided to hold a mega gathering like what I often used to get everyone to dine at the Victoria Street, Water Chicken (WC, we called it). The idea was generated when both myself and Capricorn were having our dinner at Causeway Point and suddenly we though of having everyone to come and make merry. Too bad, the co-organizer, Cap, due to her company event, she couldnt make it but hey, look at the crowd that turn up.

Dinner at Sketches, Bugis Junction

Sitted (L - R): Warm / Dolphines / Meekat / Sweetsmile

Standing (L - R): Dorlee / Lady in red (with baby) / Aquarius (with baby) / Mushu / Beannies / Snoop

Standing Far (L - R): LIR's Partner / Drywit / GI Joe & Partner

Missing in the photo: Karsoon & AndyWee

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Cabrio Dine Out - Sept 08

2008-09-03T19:20:00.003+08:00

Audi A4 Cabriolet Night Out

Everyone turned up for our cozy little dinner gathering last night, including Deck & Monique, Macd and our new friend, Jean (Daniel's partner).

After the dinner, we took off to Vivo city for some carpark shooting. Would love to drive around town with our topless cars but the weather was bad. Anyway, we did have fun!

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Kids are kids

2008-08-30T11:23:00.001+08:00

Spent my last weekend at JB. My nephew, Glenn, loves fishes so much and keep pastering me and Aiai to bring him out to catch some guppies at the drainage nearby.

Being the nice uncle and aunt, of couse, we took him out and at the same time, to take some pictures.

Here is one I like.

Fun with Photoshoot

2008-08-26T11:57:00.002+08:00

Just one of those boring Mondays......

Fire up, Korea!

2008-08-23T21:05:00.001+08:00

It was a wet wet evening and yet, thousands of people still dont mind getting themselve wet at the Marina Bay to watch this once a yearly event - Singapore Fireworks Festival. Thanks to Tien An whom helped me to get 100 tickets (50 for my colleagues and 50 for my VAGSG friends).

6ish, Aaron, mei and myself already there but we did not sit at our numbered seats. Instead, we went all the way up to the highest ground where the spotlights were, grap a good spot and watched the pre-fireworks performances (Yawnn...zzzzz). Only till the last performance, I was still deciding to withdraw my tripod out from the bag. Only took 2 mins to setup my tripod and my remote cable and attached it to the camera and waiting for the first fireup.

The whole show took about 20mins but nothing compare to the China fireworks which we watched last year. Aiai, you din miss much lah! ;-)

Didnt bother to take much due to the rain and the smoke. So, one picture to show ;-)
Till then, we see you next year!

New S4 Brakes

2008-08-20T23:47:00.000+08:00

When I say STOP, you better STOP!

Silra Home - Getai 2008

2008-08-16T14:56:00.002+08:00

Another big 3 cheers to Joygathering for the successful event turnout last weekend - Getai. More than 8 performances by Silra home volunteers, nurses, Bright Hill & All Siants, we managed to make the old folks good memories which they will not forget. Not forgetting all the food food, prizes bidding, games & the balloons. Its tough job for everyone but its all worth it.

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Kuantan Road Trip 2008

2008-08-08T10:09:00.001+08:00

3D2N of a joint-club event by both Vagsg & Vagmy, we hit Kijal town on the 8/8/08 departing 4am at Petronas 2nd link. After meeting the rest of the Vagmy team at KL, we drove another 7hrs to Anawa Kijal, a golf & spa resort.

Here is the photo slideshow

http://www.karsoon.com/kuantan.html

Hungry Ghost Month

2008-08-05T09:27:00.002+08:00

The Hell Gate has opened and the hungry ghosts are out! Whitford staff was doing the offering to the hungry ghosts at our common warehouse corridor and end of it, each one of us take a goodie bag home.

During lunch, we also had our famous 'Chef Herbert' to perpare us the nice yummy roast chicken and pork.

Move With Audi

2008-07-31T14:29:00.000+08:00

Premium Automobiles officially moved from their interim showroom back to Leng Kee Road and this time, its twice the times (2 stories) bigger than the previous one. With Mark & Hadi did the Ribbon Cutting ceremony in the early afternoon, followed by VIP invitation together with the press and media, we also had the chance to walk down the red carpet to witness this grand opening!

Congrats to Audi Singapore & Premium Automobiles!

A little pat on my shoudler

2008-07-30T13:47:00.003+08:00

This may sound like a small deal to many but this is definetely a GREAT deal to me. Its my first cheque which I received from my first coporate event photoshoot after I had setup "Karsoon Photography' about a month ago.

Its time to have a pat on my own shoulder and work towards a great venture out there! Soon, it will be my next few thousands and who knows, it will be $2,000,000!

*Can someone clap me?! Stop dreaming, Jason!*

Dinner with Audi Management

2008-07-29T21:18:00.000+08:00

We just had our regular dinner with the Audi Singapore staff. Dinner was set at the Tradewinds Bar at Hollandse Club. Great food and great company! Here is another picture to share.

Buddy got an B8

2008-07-29T17:14:00.000+08:00

Congrats to Jonz whom just collected his brand new Audi A4. This is his 2nd A4 and he is digging it! The 'Ambitous' edition really came with lots of nice specs such as the S-line kits, seats, trimming and of coz, the Audi signature, the daytime running lights. Sweet !!!!

The stock take days

2008-07-29T08:02:00.000+08:00

After 2 days of hard work for the stock take team, these guys had completed the half yearly stock take event in the company and thats something to cheer for!

Well done, guys!

Wedding of Linus & Jolene

2008-07-26T09:59:00.000+08:00

Congratulations to Linus & Jolene on your wedding day! It was also one of the hottest wedding convoy I ever attended. 10 VW Golf driving in a line from Bakit Batok to Orchard, how cool can that it. Not to mention those mega horns when arriving at the Regent Hotel. Blasting!

Wedding of Max & Felicia

2008-07-20T09:27:00.001+08:00

Congrats to both Max & Felicia. A lovely couple who got to know each other and started their romance story at Audi Service Centre - Premium Automobiles Ubi. Audi not just make good cars, but also produce blissful marriages!
During this event, its also my first time using prime lens 85mm. Good grief! One hell of a super lens! Thats really Poison! That lens will cost me S$3,500! How many more wedding do I need to fund this lens!? ;-(

Anyway, this week will be busy editing this series. But for now, just enjoy this picture. The elegant Felicia.

Autospritze Grand Opening

2008-07-19T12:12:00.002+08:00

It has been a busy busy weekend for me. Done a Zaino on Edwin's B7 and yet got to rush down to 115 Eunos Ave3 to do the photoshoot for their grand opening. Congratulations, Bro Dennis. You made it big this time! I am proud of you! May your business grow and grow and grow!

The new workshop is huge, clean and maintained by skillful, friendly technicans.

And of coz, our guest - Mediacorp Star, who I have no idea whats his name! Muhahaha.. but does it really matter? ;-)

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Livia Condo - Ow Mei, you finally made it

2008-07-18T11:42:00.002+08:00

Its always one of ow mei's dream to own a property of herself and Tuesday, it was so impromtu and both of us decided to just go and take a look at Livia condo at Pasir Ris after our work. And so, we went. Once we stepped into the showroom, we were welcome by a very friendly agent, Danny, who showed us at the scaled-down model and then brought us to see the various showrooms which they offered.

Mei wanted a 2bedroom + a study room and the only available unit left. Everything has been all sold out during the first week of their soft launch. According to Danny, City Developments Ltd (CDL) has about $650 psf for the initial batch of units. 80 percent of the 320 units released for the soft launch have already been sold.

After the first visit, Mei had been troubled about the decision. I asked her to get Ow Pa and Ow Ma to come down and let them see if it will be a deal for her or not.

On 2nd day visit, 4 of us came down again to Livia and decided was decided very quickly when Ow Pa said, go for it. We took the cheque book and signed!

Congrats, mei !!!!! Finally your first home!!!

The search goes on..

2008-07-12T11:48:00.001+08:00

Its my 2nd week looking for landed property. Its tough and really not easy to find something which we really like and fall within my budget. I guess tho the property has soften but yet they still able to fetch high value.

Preferred area now Upper Thomson area & Serangoo Garden. Here is one which I went to see this morning. Nice area with big area space. Pity that the owner is asking 1.5M. The search goes go...

Front Porch

Back Yard

Jiangmen Gals wanna have some fun, too!

2008-07-10T11:43:00.000+08:00

This is my colleagues from the Account Department, Whitford Jiangmen. After seeing what I had done for the Purchasing Department in Whitford Singapore, these gals want to have some fun too with my wide angle lens.

Rosewood Unit for lease!

2008-07-04T12:18:00.000+08:00

This beautiful decor 3+1 bedroom unit is for lease. Showroom condition and fully furnished with high quality home applicances & furnishing taking up total area space of 110 square meter with planter space.

Dining room

Living room with home theater surround system + 70" projector screen

Master bedroom

Study room

Guest room / 2nd bed room

3rd Company - Coming up!

2008-06-24T14:20:00.003+08:00

Just when I am having fun with my ZainoDIY & Karsoon Photography, my 3rd company is coming up! Yep, this company will consist of 2 other business partners whom share the same passion as me though we specialise in different fields.

We are proud to present you - J²M Photography House where we will be containing portfolio such as Portraits, Events (Weddings inclusive), Automotives as well as Product shots. I shouldnt state too much on our new company. Just eagerly waiting for our new website to be launched!
Ladies & Gentlemen, please keep your fingers crossed! ETA date: End July 2008

Have you even lost your Blackberry?

2008-06-21T17:04:00.001+08:00

This is just as bad as lossing your notebook. And I am so careless that I left both my wallet and my BB on the top of my car roof and just drove off from my driveway. My neighbour (7th floor, same block) can actually took my BB and did not even bother to call any of my house members to inform that he got my BB nor return my BB to the guard. I had to cancel my line and disable all my office emails for the BB functions.

Spent almost 1 full day at Starhub @ Plaza Sing to get my new sim and also got a new N95 (8G) for aiai.

Got home and wanted to get to check the CCTV from the guard house but in the end, met the uncle who "took" (more like STEAL) my BB and I stopped and asked him if he has found my BB on the floor. He then gave me lame excuse saying that he got to know I stayed in block 1 and also found out my unit # from my personal info in the BB which he wanted to pass it to me. Just that he just got back from M'sia. If thats the case, why did he freaking bloody turn off my phone when I tried to call my number for many times? I can see so much greed and dishonesty in his eyes. He then passed it back to me with a smile.

Anyway, big lesson learnt today!

Kab is on sale, again!

2008-06-19T14:32:00.002+08:00

It has been about a month since I re-post my car ads for sale, again! I had this buyer cum friend KenXXXX who called the deal off for some super lame excuse (kept telling me I will buy, i will buy, confirmed!!!!!) and I also lost one potential deal. Anyway, its so easy to see someone's true self and also a lesson learnt! *TAKE THAT DAMN DEPOSIT !!!!*

Here, my Kab is now on sale again... for the record, you cant find a better condition Audi Cabriolet than this.

Everything goes - S$129,000

See here for more details:

http://www.sgcarmart.com/main/info-20uVSjGs-1000.html

The Launch of Karsoon Photography

2008-06-18T13:35:00.004+08:00

The long awaiting website is finally launched! Had spent almost 2-3months to get it up. Now, its officially up and running. It consists of some of my recent work for wedding and also an event I helped out during the Audi R8 launch at Crossroads cafe.

Please click on the picture to access to my new humble website! Thanks for visiting!

Need photography service? Think of Karsoon. ;-)

Durian Durian at Rengit

2008-06-14T13:16:00.002+08:00

That would be my 4th year organizing Durian trip for my family & my buddies. This year, I only invited a handful of my VAGSG friends to join in the fun!

I got everyone to gather at Petronas 2nd Link at 10am but due to the bad traffic jam at Tuas checkpoint, we only managed to gather everyone at the meetup point at 11:30am.

After that, Rengit, here we come.

1st pit stop was at Chik Ayam where I settled everybody down at the restuarant while I went to check on the durian status and get our tour-guide, Uncle Alan, ready for our mini kampong tour.

First sight-seeing location will be the coffee warehouse where all the coffee seeds are stacked and stored. These huge containers are ready to export the coffee seeds to the distributors.

We also gathered everyone to have a group picture including the workers & Uncle Alan's family.

Next in the lineup, Uncle Alan brought us to his coconut farm where everyone had a taste of the fresh coconut juice right from the planation. This comes just right for everyone where it was so freaking hot outside at the farm.

Next, we also visited the coffee factory where we got to see how the coffee seeds were fried and toasted at high pressed machines and also the packing process. The finished product? Its just taste so good.

Claudine posing free ads for Dagan Coffee at her best!

Finally, what everyone has been waiting for - Durian !!!!! Kampong durian, the durian that you never say NO! Even for Ting, who doesnt love durian was enjoying her share.

Finally, all thanks to Uncle Alan for his hospitality and his good tour experience, we had a wonderful Kampong trip at Rengit and everyone got their thumbs up of appreciation!

Karsoon Photography Website - WIP

2008-06-13T18:02:00.004+08:00

Hello World! Yes, I am so excited about my new developed website. Yep, its still under WIP (work in progress) but hopefully it will be able to completed by end of the week, else, early next week! Just for you, the curious you, you can simply click on the link below to have the first glance. Please also give me your 2c feedback. Thank you!

www.Karsoon.com

Fun with Photoshoot with Kab

2008-06-08T09:45:00.000+08:00

Last lazy Sunday morning, Marcus & myself went to Gillman Village & Labrador Park to take some pictures for Kab! It has been awhile I pamper my dear Kab to take some really good pictures and Marcus is really good with these. Here are a couple of shots Marcus did for me.

Villa Bali @ Gillman Village

Renee, if you are reading this, you sure know where I get this inspiration from, right? ;-)

Rice Dumpling Festival @ Silra Home

2008-06-07T15:10:00.000+08:00

Its our rice-dumpling festival at Silra Home again. The work started as early as 10am where the volunteers gathered the experts (aunties of dumplings) to the kitchen to wrap up these nice and yummy dumplings for the old folks. These 'sweet' dumplings are my favourite. It goes well with the kaya.
Look mum! QC Failed! Rice leakage!
Volunteers helping out with the rice-dumpling and ready to distribute them to the old folks.

The regular volunteers!

Would you say NO to these? ;-)

Wedding of Adrian & Renee

2008-06-06T09:02:00.000+08:00

Perhaps one of the coolest venue for wedding I ever had. Out of the normal hotel ballrooms, Adrian & Renee had their big day at the Villa Seafood Galleria @ Labrador Park. For the very first time, I also got my very own personal wedding photographer assistant, Christine, to help me along the way.

It was a full day wedding on 06.06 started from 9am till 11pm. We were luckily to have a nice perfect weather for the day. I have never see Renee so happy and beautiful like today. Wishing you both a very happy & blissful wedding!

- Jason

I need something to spice up my Monday

2008-06-02T16:09:00.002+08:00

Its Monday again and I really need something to cheer me up....

Thanks TSCTSC for the picture he took in Bangkok.

Happy Birthday, Ros

2008-05-29T21:45:00.002+08:00

Early morning got a pm from Daphne asking me to be the photographer for their surprise party for Ros later today. Ya, its Rossie's bday and Daphne & Gang all geared up for it. They got her presents, cakes and a mega big bday card. Dont ask me what I put in the card, ok, coz I dont know what I was writting also. Kekekee..

Anyway, Ros, if you are reading this, Happy Birthday to you once more and wish you have all your wishes come true!

Karsoon Photography

2008-05-28T15:50:00.001+08:00

Its coming.... get ready!

Motivational Speech for Whitford

2008-05-27T11:18:00.000+08:00

This is a no surprise to me when Peter, my MD, knows that I had a series of beautiful pictures when I returned from my Finland Audi Driving Experience this early April and he told me to give a presentation about my Finland trip to all the Whitford employees and motivate them by telling them whatever things you do, do it with passion and you will be awarded one of these days.

So, this morning, with a 30+ slides of what VAGSG is all about and of coz, with the musical slideshow which Alex has done for us, the whole presentation was delivered with a "Wow" factor. I even received some private messages from my fellow colleagues that the presentation was very well done. Thank you, folks! Here are some pictures taken by Herbert Tan, our company photographer, ;-)

Its also quite scrary if you look somehow similar to your boss, ah! kekee

Mac Ritchie Walk

2008-05-24T11:45:00.001+08:00

Its school holiday once again and being the good uncle, I brought Val and Glenn to some good nature walk at Mac Ritchie trail. It was hot in the morning but we did enjoy the walk.

My first commercial shooting

2008-05-14T21:36:00.000+08:00

I was invited by Elaine, the director of Octopus Holdings to shoot one of their latest pub - Darts The Way @ Kampong Bahru. Here are some pictures I took. Hopefully to do more of commercial shootings as its really a good money business.

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Audi Driving Experience - the special edition

2008-05-13T10:48:00.001+08:00

With the rest of all the Finland gang, Audi invited all of us for a special Audi Driving Experience event which was unlike the rest. We had the photo presentation specially done up by our main photographer for the group, which was simply brilliant! Love all the pictures he took. Next, of coz, got a speech by Reinhold & Uwe and some briefing by Uwe before the drive.

We took the different models, 1.8T, 2.7TDi for a few spins and then we had a fun race. Quickest and More Precise will win!

The track was filled with turns, corners and cones. Once you knock one down, 2sec off your record. Sounds easy? Wait till you have your chance to drive on the track. But hey, it was all for fun and after the drive, we had some nice fingering food for lunch.

Shortly after our lunch, everyone was waiting eagerly for the results & award giving. Not surprising - Alex got the 1st award (a beautiful Audi golf bag) with the quickest time - 1.01 min. followed by Audibum (yep yep, I invited him for the event and he better win himself something back) - 1.02 min and I came in 3rd - 1.05 min

now, this Audi sports bag just come handy for my coming road trip to KL this long weekend. Yepeee !

Thanks Jon for these beautiful picture taken! More pictures can be seen at VAGSG forum.

Audi Driving Experience

2008-05-10T17:00:00.002+08:00

No no.. this time aint Finland! Its in SINGAPORE!!!!

With S$2million of investment in this new Audi A4 launch event, how bad can the event gets, right?

5pm sharp, Rodney, Ally, Terence & his Indonesian friend, Aaron, aiai and myself arrived at Changi Exhibition Centre with convoy. We went to register our names (of coz, I did not get to drive as I had enough of the quattro poisoning session at Finland) at the front desk and then followed by an impressive presentation by Jordi and 4 live Audi cars spinning around showcasing the features of the new A4.

After a quick briefing from each of the instructors, accordingly to your color team, the test drive began! Thats what everyone had been waiting for.

The session divided into 3 parts - Spinning in the 3.2quattro driven by the instructor, test drive the 1.8T with the sales executive, lastly, the dymantic drive in the 2.7TDI. These will give those drivers a really good feel of how the new Audi A4 can do.

I really love the last part - The Quattro Demo, a drag race of a Benz S-class with the Audi4 running across a platform of metal plates with lots of oil on top of it. And guess who is the winner?

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