Wilson Wong

Name:	Wilson Wong
Location:	Singapore Singapore 820647
Contact:	91502799 http://fotologue.jp/wilzworkz http://www.flickr.com/photos/wilzworkz/collections Send Wilson Wong a message

Additional Info:	Summary 36 Year Old Wilson is an avid photographer who provides photography and creative services. He has helped or manage photography clubs such as Monash Photography Club, Pasir Ris Elias CC NTU Alumni Club & Singapore Photography Interest Network (Facebook based). His works are selected for Young NTUC Calendar, Eye The City and Nikon Club Editor’s Choice. The Early Years: Pre 1998 Wilson’s first foray into photography was through the introduction of a Canon rangefinder camera and it slowly build upon the knowledge when Canon first introduces the first consumer film SLR the EOS500. His love in photography is further strengthened when he led a group of photographers to cover Hostel events through his stay in Nanyang Technological University Business Experience in Imaging Technology: 1998-2002 After graduating with a degree in Business, he was involved in marketing of photo printing technology and services in start-ups dealing with chemical based printers and slowly sees the introduction of digital camera to the masses. His involvement in IT firms also allows him understand the IT resources needed to have a fulfilling photography experience Prior to furthering studies in Australia, he started selling Fujifilm digital cameras at bazaar markets at tertiary institutions such as Universities and Polytechnics and have conducted free introduction to digital photography. He was then approached by The Straits Times to write IT product review articles including photography equipment such as DSLRs and Compact Cameras. The Australia Years: 2002-2005 Looking to further his knowledge in the application of IT, he embarked on a Masters program in Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. During his stint there, he became the pioneer member of the Monash Photography Club and act as its consultant and also the in-house trainer for basic digital photography classes. Wilson is also involved in organizing trips to various parts of Melbourne to allow the club members to hone their skills. The club is so successful that it has become the second largest student group after the University’s student union over at Caulfield campus. Not a small feat considering that they are operating only for a year. The legacy has even survived that the club is still in existence after 5 years, serving the student population with classes, outings and competition. The club’s website: http://www.monashphotographyclub.com/ Current History: 2005-2010 Upon returning the Singapore, Wilson again embarked on writing for The Straits Times, giving critical reviews of cameras and other IT peripheral that came along. Some of the recent cameras that has been tested include the Olympus E Series DSLR, Nikon and Canon Compact Cameras, the Panasonic Lumix LX-3 and the Sony Alpha 700 with Carl Zeiss lens among others. Some of the stories can be found here: Lumix LX-3: http://www.asiaone.com/Digital/Reviews/Story/A1Story20080906-86144.html Sony Alpha 700: http://www.asiaone.com/Digital/Reviews/Story/A1Story20071129-38939.html Panasonic Camcorder: http://www.asiaone.com/Digital/Reviews/Story/A1Story20080402-57628.html Continuing His Love of Sharing Knowledge After getting questions from friends and family alike on what cameras to get, Wilson decided that there is a place to give simple instructions to people who just got their first digital camera. With more features in a camera comes greater confusion in how to utilise their compact cameras that delivers better results. Hence he applied to become a trainer with the People’s Association, a grassroots organization, giving lessons to residents in Singapore’s housing estates. After a year of teaching, he realized that conducting a training course would not keep the interests of participants alive for long and hence the idea of bringing all the people into individual clubs and to provide opportunities to practice their skills. Starting of Photography Clubs+ Helping Out with Niche Photography Events With the support of the grassroots leaders of the community, Wilson sets up photography clubs at some housing estates around Singapore using the experience he has accumulated while in Australia. At this moment in time, the following clubs has been set up to cater to members of the community. - Pasir Ris Elias Photography Club: http://groups.to/pasir.ris.elias.photographers - Senja Cashew Photography Club: http://www.facebook.com/senja.cashew.photography.club - NTU Alumni Club: http://groups.to/ntualumniphotographers - Singapore Photography Interest Network: http://groups.to/SPIN Sample of activities organized for the photography groups: - Coverage of Youth Olympic Games Torch Running Event - Various Street Photography (Old parts of Singapore town) - Events photography (Singapore Arts Festival) - Nature Photography (Migratory Bird Reserve) - Classes (Basic DSLR course, Compact Camera Course, Introduction to Studio/Flash) - Black and White themed photography (Eye the City Project) Apart from helping out, Wilson volunteered as a critique/facilitator with the Eye the City Organising Committee. Eye The City is a non-profit organization that aims to capture the images of Singapore on the last day of the year and present the photos in monochrome in a compilation book. The photos are also on exhibition tours in Singapore and also around the ASEAN region. Motivating Photographers: The Birth of ‘Travel Thru’ The Lens’ Program Travel Thru’ The Lens is actually an initiative to bring photographers on a journey of self discovery, to grow deeper in love with the hobby of photography and to help merge people’s love of travel and photography. The main aim is to educate photographers about the environment, the people, the culture and the beauty of other countries and have a deeper appreciation of what the God created world has to offer. Hence the objectives of “Travel Thru’ The Lens”: • Learn photography through actual on-site instruction allowing participants to fully understand how a photographer should consider the environment, shooting condition and focus on bringing out the beauty of the place • To further allow seasoned photographers to hone their skills • To build relationship during the trip and sharing their love of photography through mentorship, critique of photos and give tips for improvement • Have a greater understanding and appreciation of the place they are visiting and reflect upon how blessed we are in a country like Singapore • To understand that the environment we visit in particular and the world at large is something to be cherished and protected The feedback from the Nepal trip has so far being very encouraging so much so there are returning members going for the nature photography trip to Tasik Kenyir in August. For Online Galleries please visit: http://fotologue.jp/wilzworkz or http://www.flickr.com/photos/wilzworkz/collections
Fees:	S$ 150.00 Singapore Dollars Per Hour
Specialisms:	Commercial Photography, Events / Functions, Portrait Photography, Wedding Photography, Videography, Video Production