Magazine Giveaway #1

Hi all, I'm really apologetic about this late giveaway which I've promised months back. As I've mentioned previously, these are my favorite magazines that provided me with some of the knowledge I know now, and they have really interesting photo challenges/ DIY projects for you to try on your own. Some of these magazines even include Photoshop tutorial, which I'm sure is what most of us are hankering after. Please do not mind that the magazines aren't new issues and are pretty backdated, but the technical skills and all that they teach will never go out of fashion. I still do flip the magazines stash every now and then for inspiration (:

However, this first giveaway will only consist of 2 magazines above which will be mailed out to two readers only. I still need more time to sort through my collection ( major issue with parting with my belongings) and jotting down whatever I still do need in them, and I only managed to pick out these two as of now.

How to win an issue? All you have to do is to:
1) Leave me with your real name and email ( I do not really check on my readers, but I feel that at the very least you should let me know of your real identity and be honest).
2) Let me know when did you start reading Smittenpixels and how did you chance/ know about this space.
3) What keeps you reading and what would you like to see more often.

It's that easy! I'd pick 2 of the comments that catches my attention the most. Winners will be notified by email and I'd require your address by then. No worries, no other terms and conditions attached. I just feel that since I don't really read through them much anymore, I should share them with people who are really nice and keen to learn.

I hope it helps y'all as much as it helped me! Note: Submission ends 19th September 2012.

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Biyi and Nigel

Nigel and Biyi's big day was the first wedding assignment I took on to pursue my dreams and it's all thanks to my wonderful best friend, Tinglei, who has been ever so encouraging and motivating. I was really nervous but I'm glad it went pretty well, and the shots are not tooooo bad for a start. It began with gatecrashing, followed by wedding reception at The White Rabbit. I've been wanting to dine there for the longest time, and never did I expect that my first visit would be to photograph for a wedding. Something major screwed up but I'll not go into that, but I can sum it up as a really expensive lesson learnt. I'll be taking my second wedding tomorrow. Fingers, toes and eyes crossed for a smooth one tomorrow.

(:

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Fee's 21st

To set the context, prior to my 21st, I had no intention for any sort of celebration or parties etc except for a simple day out on the actual day itself. Having been to USS twice, I still spent my actual day there because D hasn't been there before and I thought I couldn't possibly ever be bored of it but boy, was I wrong. Cylon is probably the one and only ride I would never tire of (but then again I might be speaking a little too early).



We had my birthday dinner at The Rise @ MBS, and it was pre-planned by the folks. There's nothing more I could ask for than a hearty meal as such. I'm a huge fan of buffets/ seafood/ sashimi etc (:




My very first plate ^_^



Crrrrrabs!





The Rise was kind enough to spring a tiny birthday cake for me after our meal (:


Rise Buffet Restaurant
10 Bayfront Avenue Tower 2,
Lobby Level Marina Bay Sands Hotel Singapore
Tel: +65 6688 5525

I'd say the sashimi and all were pretty fresh on the day of our visit, and there was an array of desserts but my family and I concluded that it's not the best buffet we've had in terms of price and variety. After having tried so many buffet places, the one that is most value for money, but perhaps compromising on ambiance, would be Vienna (located at United Square). It's not too bad for the selection it provides and Do check it out (:

In this post, I'm trying to do a little something different and I hope I'll be able to add in a little something into each post every now and then whenever possible just for the fun of it.

Have a good week ahead.

xx

Catwalkclose; Style Nouveau

Wardrobe: Catwalkclose
Model: Si Ting

Hello all, hope y'all are enjoying your September so far! My holidays has been pretty full on which explains my 7-day-hiatus, and sad to say, it has ended. This is by far, my most fulfilling one ever (and one that I've obtained the least amount of sleep in my life). But busy is the new happy, so I shall not grumble. Redang was crazily beautiful on a whole new level, winning Phuket hands down for its beach experience albeit "boring" (in comparison to Phuket) in terms of zero partying but beer + good live band + sea breeze was all that I needed. Not forgetting the fact that I stuffed myself silly with the food there *cringe*. Can't wait to share more about it!

Oh, by the way this was an outdoor shoot with CWC for their Style Nouveau collection approximately a month ago and it was my first time working with them, and Si Ting is sooo gorgeous, I can't stop feasting my eyes on her ^_^ I really like the second lookbook that I shot for them much more but I've yet to be done with the pictures so this should suffice for now. I promise more regular updates now that I'm back.

Thank you for reading, guys! And if there's anything, you may reach me via the comment box or my email- fiona.sng@hotmail.com ^^

xx

Convocation

A recent convocation shoot for  a bunch of NTU good friends who went through it all together (:

I'm a little tired out from everything that's happening this holiday but I'm grateful to have met awesome people along the way and changed my mindset a little towards things. I've been hitting the gym regularly and I can really feel my body toning up and my health improving. 3 more days to my long awaited get away (then again, every getaway is long awaited to me) for a real proper break since I haven't had a rest day ever since holidays started.

Have fun at school while I skip my first week to enjoy my holiday! :D

xx