I took Photojournalism as a module in my final year as a Mass Communication student, and my lecturer recommended me for an internship at The Straits Times as a photojournalist. Things snowballed from there!

The fashion industry as a whole has fascinated me since I was a young girl, and it just so happens that photography is the medium that I communicate my ideas best in.

I’ve described it as youthful, dreamy and feminine in the past, but I’ve noticed that my style is slowly shifting away from that. While I love constructing sets and props to complete the story presented in my photos, I like photos where the model looks comfortable and natural, even if the scenario is completely fantastical and unbelievable.

It’s great that times have changed, and female photographers are no longer a rare find in the industry. While the difference between a photograph taken by a female and male photographer may not be discernible, it’s interesting to experience and observe the difference in how a male and female photographer would approach the same subject matter – especially when it’s sensual in nature (think lingerie or nude shoots). In an era where we’re constantly exposed to all forms of “sexy” media, showing a female’s perspective of sexuality through her lens could help promote a balanced perception of what counts as sexy for young girls (and boys too).

We can do it!!!

This changes all the time – as of this moment, I’d love to photograph Warpaint for a fashion editorial or campaign.

I’m doing an extended stay in Los Angeles in April – I’m excited to find out what’s ahead too!

Considering my love for kitschy and colourful things, I’m sure it’s inevitable that I have… I can’t help but love things that are so bad it’s good.