It was also LiveStudios first ever MyStamps job. Not only were the introduction of the stamps a successful and overwhelming response for LiveStudios, more importantly, it brought back the nostalgic feelings from the past, 70years ago, the day that Mr Chia and Mrs Chia tied the knot. 70 years down the road, everything else had changed, but the beauty of the love the couple shared remained evidently present till this very day.

Family, Friends, School Mates, and Neighbours turned up to congratulate the couple.

The host of the night giving his welcome speech.

The host of the night took the time out to research and find this bottle of wine and newspaper article that was manufactured and published during the year that Mr and Mrs Chia got married.

Cutting their 70th Wedding Anniversary Cake.

Liane & Joanne. Grand-daughters of Mr and Mrs Chia

LiveStudios first MyStamps job received an overwhelming response from the guests.

LiveStudios would like to thank all our clients for the support give to us over the years. Here’s wishing everyone a Happy Lunar New Year.

Our CEO and chief photographer, Willy Foo, was interviewed by The New Paper as one of the nominees for the 2009 Martell’s Rising Personality Award. As we were thrilled and happy for his nomination, we were also happy to be involved in the Martell events that are on-going currently. The Martell Award is an annual effort to give recognition to 10 talents who are on the path of success and rising above. Voters will also be rewarded with exclusive prizes from Martell for their effort in giving support. To find out more, visit http://www.martell.com.sg. Here is the full write-up of the interview, titled Sharing Stories With His Lens, featured on page 27 of The New Paper on 18 Jan 2009:

We often forget who was behind the camera when we look at a beautiful picture. However, Willy Foo is one photographer who deserves all the credit he gets. Not only is the 33-year old an award-winning photographer, his effort in promoting his passion in Singapore is commendable. He regularly judges photography and conducts workshops for budding photographers. We find out what the man behind the lens is like.

Q: What makes a good photograph?

A: A good photograph should evoke an emotion or carry a message. It could be sharing a grandmother’s joy of playing with her grandson or stimulating a thought        about preserving the beauty of nature.

Q: What makes a good photographer?

A: Other than being technically capable, a good photographer needs to communicate with both the subject of the photo and the viewer who looks at it.

Q: What is your most memorable photoshoot?

A: It was a shoot in a nature reserve in Seychelles, on an island called Cousin Island. There are thousands of birds on this little island and I took more good photos in that one hour than I ever did in my past four years of natue photography.

Q: Who is the most famous personality you’ve shot – and any secrets to share about him?

A: The one that probably struck me the most was Jackie Chan. I’ve shot him on two occasions and he’s always very friendly, with no airs at all. a very likeable person indeed.

Q: Do you like being photographed?

A: While I’m more comfortable being behind the camera, I know better than to shy away from the camera when people is pointing at me because people who sun the camera almost always spoil a potentially nice shot.

Q: There’s a rising popularity in photography among the youth here – how do you feel about that?

A: It’s fantastic that more people are picking up photography. It’s an easily accessible hobby and does not need to be expensive. I’ve started a “Singapore Photographers” group on facebok and currently have about 2,300 members. We have weekly contests, monthly gatherings and a very active community who’s there to learn and share in the spirit of helping each other.

Q: Who motivates you? Who inspires you?

A: Al Reis and Jack Trout, who wrote the infamous 22 Imutable Laws of Marketing. The book was published in 1993 but the concepts are still applicable today.

Q: What does the future hold for you?

A: I am planning to expand my range of services and I’m also starting to conduct courses for photography.

Q: What is your favorite genre of photography?

A: I would say travel photography. You are in a different environment and everything is new. You get fresh inspiration and you start to see things differently as well.

Q: What does it mean to be a Rising Personality, and what’s the best way to drink your Martell Cognac?

A: Its an affirmation that I’m on the right track and that I should’nt rest on my laurels. Try Martell with green tea. Its a pleasant mix.

Here’s a condensed scan to put them together. Click on it to see the full article.

The article describes how Live Photography was conceived in 2003 when had to lug around a notebook in a haversack to physically wire my camera to transfer the image. (I was in a suit and the notebook heating up in the haversack makes it hot & tiring). It also talks about out digital guestbook which featured the photo in Opening of B-One at The Singapore Marriott.

Here’s a translated portion:

WiFi, modern technology used to broaden base in Facebook
An article by Wu Qing Kang

Wireless network present unlimited business opportunities

Besides the popular Facebook, WiFi is gaining ground rapidly in the past two years, bringing along enormous commercial opportunities. Creator and Photographer Willy Foo taps on his IT background and hence started LiveStudios.

Also a Facebook-er, Willy is the perpetual photographer for many local social events. His unique selling point is using WiFi to showcase the newly taken photos onto the big screen live on stage. WiFi also allows immediate print-outs of these images into customized wallet-sized photocards for guests as memory keepsakes.

A Computer Science graduate from National University of Singapore, Willy has been exploring the opportunities of wireless network. His technical expertise may have made him the very first high-tech photographer in local social scenes.

Recalling the start-up process, he commented, “I began research on wireless connection in 2003. Besides my camera, I had to lug around a notebook in a haversack to physically wire my camera to transfer the image. It’s really cumbersome. However with the advancement of wireless technology, I can now use WiFi to do it all efficiently, with negligible delay.”

Besides customizing the photocards with company logos, Willy also combines Facebook and Web 2.0 to create a “Live Album” as a online digital album. Event guests also get to sign off and doodle on their selection of album photos (”Digital Guestboook”, as shown in photo in article), and even download these images to their phones and other devices. These value-added services give Willy an advantaged edge over competitors and are separately charged.

 An online version of the article can be found at http://it.zaobao.com/pages9/commerce071228.shtml

Interestingly, she came across a quote where minister Lim Swee Say said
“What impressed me was not the technology, what impressed me I tell you frankly.
I’ve never looked so handsome in my life”

When she asked “Did he really say this?” I showed her a video on our PSP which he talked about our services during the SISEU 25th Anniversary and we took a photo of him showing his photo on stage.

That night, it looked like almost half the ballroom came out to have their photos taken..

The reporter happened to be meeting Minister Lim the next morning and said she would mention this video, and how she had enjoyed his candid humour.

 
Back & Front of NUS Law Faculty 50th Anniversary Dinner

   
Back & Front of Photocard for Tag Heuer / Mercedes Benz / Johnnie Walker

  
Customised Wedding Photocards

LiveStudios Standard Card Back