http://willisliu.multiply.com/ WELCOME to my Pad!! Please enjoy your stay here and feel free to browse around. <P>&nbsp;I started out as a photographer really young as a child when I got my first plastic toy rangefinder that cost about $10 which came together with square-cubelike disposable flash. Without any knowledge of photography rules and skills, I ventured out into the world and started shooting, ready to capture the world in a click. Photography came in and out of my life, but I always had a camera nearby within reach, be it just for the casual moment or for a vacation or with family members. My joys were to capture anything that is curiously pleasing and interesting to my eyes. It is funny how photography seem to pop right back into my life when you have left it somewhere behind, remembering how often I landed myself in the darkroom on many occasions out of the blue. Of course then it was when I stayed in the US for many years that the hobby became somewhat serious when I bought my first SLR camera. I went on photowalks any free time I had to capture the essence of the people and the city around me, photographing shapes, buildings and colors and sometimes black and white as well. I also started collecting a lot of antique cameras that are vastly available in the US, which started me on a quest for the perfect film, slides and toning. To date, I am still shooting and have re-discovered photography in a different form. Being exposed to the vast colourful fashion scene in the US and thanks to a few photographer friends over here, I have ventured into fashion &amp; lifestyle photography. A fashion enthusiast myself for many years, it seems inevitable that the fashion vibes and my photography merges. This is currently taking up most of my time and keeping me very busy. As always, I cannot escape photography and will look forward to reaching new heights ahead. <P>&nbsp;I am currently constantly looking for talents and definitely welcome any creative partnerships with publications, agencies, models, creative stylist, makeup artist, hairstylist and DI artist/retouchers. Please feel free to contact me at <B>willisliu@hotmail.com</B><BR><BR>I am intrigued by outrageous ideas, and like to do things different from everyone else, of course, it is also important to know what is trendy and new out there. I like to feel free to create, gives me satisfaction when a vision can be brought to life. I like to follow no rules in my pursuit of photography, only to try something exciting and new. So much to learn and so much to give at the same time. Photography is so subjective, something that is relevant now might not be relevant in the future. What appeals to one might not appeal to another. However, the goal is still to capture that few great fleeting-moment images which can be called timeless. Capture the moment or capture what you feel or like. For me, photography, to hold a camera to create an image, is to shoot with your heart, what feels right within, and follow thru till the end. <BR><BR>&nbsp; <P>&nbsp; <CENTER>&nbsp; <DIV style="WIDTH: 480px; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><embed src='http://w241.photobucket.com/pbwidget.swf?pbwurl=http://w241.photobucket.com/albums/ff224/willisliu/dd474731.pbw' width='480' height='360' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' wmode='transparent' allowscriptaccess='never'><A href="http://i241.photobucket.com/redirect/album?action=slideshow&amp;landing=/slideshows&amp;type=3" target=_blank><IMG style="BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px; FLOAT: left; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px" src="http://pic.photobucket.com/slideshows/btn.gif"></A><A href="http://s241.photobucket.com/albums/ff224/willisliu/?action=view&amp;current=dd474731.pbw" target=_blank><IMG style="BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px; FLOAT: left; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px" src="http://pic.photobucket.com/slideshows/btn_viewallimages.gif"></A></DIV></CENTER> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:48:35 -0000 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 10:06:12 -0000 http://images.willisliu.multiply.com/logo http://willisliu.multiply.com/ 100 100 After a nice lunch at Clark Quay, went on a casual walkabout shoot with a new talent/face, Ivy. An experienced model in her country, and upcoming DJ. Very easy to work with and to guide along. Thanks to Luke also for coming along to assist despite the hot weather and timing..... All rights http://willisliu.multiply.com/photos/album/46/Ivy Sun, 16 Nov 2008 10:06:12 -0000 Went with some photographers from alphadslr.com to Sentosa for some fun in the sun. Model: Karen L. All rights http://willisliu.multiply.com/photos/album/45/Karen_L. Sun, 19 Oct 2008 12:02:22 -0000 Just having some fun creating anime....CG. Model: Nicole Y All rights http://willisliu.multiply.com/photos/album/44/ANIME_nicole_Y Sun, 19 Oct 2008 08:11:04 -0000 Daphanie, a nice and charming gal, potential new face and talent. Thanks to Ming for inviting and Terry for introducing. Shots taken at Grand Opening of TOMO Hokkaido Sushi Restaurant, M hotel. Taken with Voigtlander 125mm f2,5 APO Lanthar, existing light. All rights reserved. http://willisliu.multiply.com/photos/album/43/Daphanie Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:30:54 -0000 Part of a workshop session that I conducted for my fellow forumers at alphadslr.com -- This was taken during the model shoot session. Model: Rachel T. MUA: Patricia C. All rights reserved. http://willisliu.multiply.com/photos/album/42/Rachel_T. Tue, 7 Oct 2008 16:51:55 -0000 I was very pleased to meet this wonderful lady Novia. Thanks to Simon for inviting me over for his shoot. As it was Simon's own private shoot in the studio, I didn't attempt to take any photos except for these random existing light shots just for fun. Makeup artist was Joey Khoe. All rights http://willisliu.multiply.com/photos/album/41/Novia Tue, 19 Aug 2008 02:35:44 -0000 One of the nice saturday afternoon that I decided to bring Autumn out for a test shoot at her request for "something different"....hhaha! Concept and styling by me. Anyway we had a nice time with a few other photographers in the set as well. It was just playful afternoon to relax .... I like to thank Peter for assisting, and Dyana for coming even when it was her birthday!! Model: Autumn Makeup artist: Dyana Miswan All rights reserved. http://willisliu.multiply.com/photos/album/40/Autumn_ Sun, 3 Aug 2008 05:07:21 -0000 Studio shoot on Saturday 17th May 2008. Wanted to try new hair concept and white lipstick and eye shadow, having tried black and yellow before....hmm...what's next? Model: Belinda Soon Makeup: Candy Low All rights reserved. http://willisliu.multiply.com/photos/album/39/Chic_Belinda Thu, 22 May 2008 11:32:58 -0000 Studio shoot in collaboration with makeup artist Candy Low. Part of the series of shoots done during the beginning of this year. Styling and concept by me. Also playing with different color lipsticks, lighting setup and toning. All rights http://willisliu.multiply.com/photos/album/38/Sindy Sat, 10 May 2008 16:25:18 -0000 Taken with color negative film during the studio shoot with Cordelia a while ago. Only managed to get this developed few days ago. More to come.... Film: Konica Minolta http://willisliu.multiply.com/photos/album/37/Cordelia Tue, 6 May 2008 03:20:59 -0000 Shot mainly in studio. Part of a series of work with Pro makeup artist Candy Low. Wardrobe, concept and styling by me. As she came highly recommended with more than 20 years of experience, I was curious to explore and to see if Candy was able to add value in the overall process and production. Clearly proficient in her art, she is also a great help during the process of the shoot, extremely attentive to details expected of her...sometimes to the point of getting into my shot...haha! Definitely one of better makeup artists on my list. Good job! Candy.....will see what magic you can inject into my future shoots. Joleen, also a upcoming talent with great features I see having much potential...if properly mentored, can excel in the ad-media or showbiz industry. Check back for more shoots updates.... All rights http://willisliu.multiply.com/photos/album/36/Joleen_Multi-faceted Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:40:37 -0000 Miss Asean 2007. http://willisliu.multiply.com/photos/album/35/Tinah Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:12:39 -0000 Thanks to Frankie for making all the arrangements on this shoot. This shoot is shot at location and feature Claire from France, and Fine from Germany. Makeup is done by Claire herself, a pro makeup artist by profession. All rights reserved. http://willisliu.multiply.com/photos/album/34/Claire_and_Fine Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:50:41 -0000 Did some high fashion shots for Ti Nah at her request. Some photos shot in studio and some at location. Wanted to try some creative styling and concept in my mind, so...here it is. Model: Ti Nah, Miss Asean 2007 Makeup: Candy Low Also lot of thanks to the great help by assistants in the shoots, Koh and Ronnie. Excellent work by Candy as always. Very detailed-oriented and attentive help during shoots as well. Will add more photos when I can.... All rights http://willisliu.multiply.com/photos/album/31/Fashionable_Ti_Nah Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:43:57 -0000 Shoot done at a friend's apartment with studio setup. However, eventually decided to shoot some with ambient lighting. The model was fantastic, Fine. Made shooting a lot easier and fun. Makeup artist was excellent as well. Thanks to Frankie and Hart for making the arrangements. Model: Fine Makeup: Polo All rights reserved. http://willisliu.multiply.com/photos/album/30/Casual_Studio_Shoot_with_Fine Tue, 18 Mar 2008 10:57:04 -0000 This series was meant to experiment with different studio lighting setup, and to play with light and shadow. Also to create different looks from the same shoot. The theme was Fur. So I created it..just for the shoot, including the leg warmers that is used by dancers..in this case..fashionably fur also. Black strings used to secure and tie around. Color of fur when I chose it turns out to be "honey" color. The black outfit is just another variation to this. Shot on 27th Jan at EMPI - 38 Kandahar Street. Great thanks to the talents, without which these photos would not have been possible: Model: Cordelia Makeup artist: Diana Miswan Photo and studio assistant: Peter Will be updating more photos as time goes... http://willisliu.multiply.com/photos/album/27/Studio_Shoot_Cordelia Fri, 8 Feb 2008 15:15:11 -0000 Black and white close-up styling, focusing on details on face, including texture, shine and http://willisliu.multiply.com/photos/album/25/BW_Face Tue, 8 Jan 2008 18:33:54 -0000 New studio opening at EMPI - 38 Kandahar Street Operated by Julian W. http://willisliu.multiply.com/photos/album/23/Casual_Studio_Shoot Thu, 3 Jan 2008 05:37:05 -0000 http://willisliu.multiply.com/music/item/15/New_Music_8 Wed, 26 Dec 2007 17:50:34 -0000 Christmas Day 2007, Location: Tatsuo Japanese Restaurant at http://willisliu.multiply.com/photos/album/22/Kimono_Fashion_Joleen Wed, 26 Dec 2007 07:12:41 -0000 Shot at Location Dec 8th 2007. Raffles the Plaza Hotel - Currently renamed Fairmont Hotel. INK lounge. Thanks to Julian W. Photography for use of studio lights and management of the hotel for use of location. http://willisliu.multiply.com/photos/album/21/Mannequin_theme_Winnie_H. Sat, 15 Dec 2007 03:09:08 -0000