CHINATOWN PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

Explore the route less taken in bustling Chinatown to level up your street, architecture and night photography.

Duration

4 Hours

(4.30pm - 8.30pm)

Any Day Subject To Availability

Fee

$360.00 per person

Private one-on-one workshop

If you are a group of 2 persons or more, check in with us for a discount.

Meeting Location

Outram Park MRT Station

Route

Outram - Bukit Pasoh - Cantonement - Keong Saik

In this workshop, you’ll explore the vibrant Chinatown precinct, rich in history and culture. You’ll learn essential photography techniques to capture this unique environment, focusing on composition, lighting, and both street and architectural photography during the day and at night. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a portfolio of images showcasing your artistic vision and the captivating story of Chinatown’s evolution from its historical roots to its modern landscape.

Stroll along streets that were once home to clan houses of early Chinese immigrants and vices such as brothels, gambling, and opium dens. Some clan houses are still here, filled with several decades of history. These streets feature some of Singapore’s most stunning shophouses, constructed in the early 1900s, showcasing a mix of Art Deco styles and Chinese, Malay, and European designs.

Walking along the five-foot way allows you to photograph the distinctive decorative features and finishes. You will also come across one of Singapore’s oldest residential estates, offering insights into the local way of life.

Head up to a high vantage point to capture the city from a bird's eye view at sunset. Return to the streets to photograph those rows of colourful shophouses that come to life at night, making architectural photography particularly engaging in low light.

What Is Covered In This Workshop

How to capture the essence of Chinatown, from street scenes to architecture
Learn the essentials of travel photography
Learn techniques of low light photography, including long exposure in various lighting from sunset to night
Identify and work with the camera settings to enhance your photography qualities
Explore hidden gems to capture historical and modern architecture and landmarks in Chinatown’s precincts that were developed between the 1820s and 1920s
Photograph at ground level to elevated viewpoints for a stunning 360-degree view of Singapore to create a unique perspective of the city

By The End Of The Workshop

You will know how to apply the basics of streets, architecture and low light photography
You will gain knowledge in identifying subjects and places from new perspectives to make your visual storytelling exciting and memorable
You will know how to photograph in a variety of light situations, including challenging ones, using your in-camera settings
You can capture fascinating images throughout the day, especially at night, using long exposure techniques to create such as light trails on roads and interesting light bursts to add mesmerising effects to architecture and street scenes
Ultimately, you are improving your photography portfolio with more subjects.

What Do You Need For The Workshop

Your camera (DSLR, mirrorless or any digital camera)
Wide-angle lens with hood. If you have any other lenses that you want to try out, please feel free to bring them.
Few fully charged battery
Memory cards
Tripod
Remote trigger or download your camera app to your smartphone to use as a trigger
Drinking water
Wear comfortable clothing.
Wear comfortable walking shoes or sandals