Experience: 8 years
We are proud to have interviewed photographer, Kelvin Lim. Read on for a glimpse of his world.
Something About Kelvin
I am a run-of-the-mill Singaporean who graduated with an IT degree. After spending 7 years of my career in the IT industry, I decided to make a career switch to pursue my creative hunger. There’s also this inclination to always want to be different.
How Did He Get Started?
The decision came to me naturally 6 years ago, although I had no prior experience in photography, I’m fortunate to be blessed with a creative flair. The desire to fully exploit my artistic potential consumed me and I am still hungry for more. I am very lucky to have met a few very influential people whom had provided their generous guidance – without them I won’t be where I am now in my artistic career.
Working Style
I simply be myself! I believe clients can feel the passion I have for my “job”, and that I am truly enjoying myself. I guide them through every step of the way. I also try to connect with them, to understand how they feel during the shoot and also treat each client as a unique individual and a friend. I believe all these help them to trust me, and eventually make them feel natural and relaxed throughout the shoot – this formula has always helped to produce great pictures.
What Inspires Him?
I’m inspired by people – how beautiful and different each individual are. When I meet someone, could be anyone, I can always feel something I like about them, and I love to capture that. I love the challenge of bringing out the best in people.
Philosophy in Work and Life
Life is like a painting, the paintbrush is in our own hands. In my last days, I would like to hold up my own painting and say to myself – it’s beautiful.
Unique Photography Experience
It has to be my private sessions (nude or semi-nude photography). It takes a lot for a person to remove their clothes in front of the camera for nude or semi-nude photography session. At the end of every shoot, I’ll always have clients telling me how comfortable they are during the shoot and how much they enjoyed the experience. It’s a very special feeling to be trusted.
Being their photographer is my greatest privilege.
What do you want to see more of in wedding photography?
I hope to see more photographers taking a bigger step forward, and rise to the international stage. We have very promising talents; some are now doing very well locally. A very common problem is that the focus seems to shift to getting more customers rather than creating even better images to rival world class photographers in order to tackle the bread and butter issue. Our prices, professionalism and respect for intellectual property are still behind the world best, hopefully we can improve on that.
One Thing a Client Should Know about Choosing Her Photographer Is…
What really sets a great photographer apart from a good one is the ability to deliver great results in every assignment. A great photographer must be able to create the standard required by the wedding couple. A few good images or a couple of album do not make a good photographer.
An ExtraOrdinary Bride is…
A bride who knows what she wants.
His Definition of an ExtraOrdinary Wedding?
A wedding created out of love. It can be the most extravagant, unique, meticulous, or it the most simple and down-to-earth, but what connects everything together is love.
