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Photoessay: Seeing "Wimmelbild" in George Town, Penang
“Seeing Wimmelbild” in George Town is about noticing dense, layered moments where every corner of the frame carries meaning. In George Town’s lively streets, this approach turns everyday scenes into rich compositions filled with sub-moments and visual depth. This excerpt explores how resolution, structure, and an anchor subject help transform busy environments into intentional wimmelbild photographs.

yzhensiang
Nov 262 min read


Photoessay: White Wash Project 2
The White Wash Project continues to document the rapid whitening of George Town’s heritage buildings, revealing how colour is being stripped away in the name of modernization and commercial appeal. This essay highlights the growing loss of identity, the impact of standardization, and the few examples where careful restoration still protects the city’s original character.

yzhensiang
Nov 254 min read


Photoessay: Tokina 28-70mm f/2.8 ATX Pro SV Review at Aspen Vision City Penang
Testing the tokina 28-70mm at Aspen Vision City turned into a full photoessay exploring this legacy zoom on the Canon R5. I share how I discovered the lens, its history, why it still makes sense for video work today, and my real-world findings on image quality, usability, and C-Log3 exposure behavior. A unique blend of hands-on impressions, sample visuals, and surprising discoveries.

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Nov 144 min read


Photoessay: Ephemeral Temples
Ephemeral Temples is a photo project documenting the temporary prayer tents that appear across George Town, Penang, during the Hungry Ghost Festival. These makeshift structures transform roadsides and alleys into sacred spaces to honour the King of Hades and wandering spirits. The series captures how faith endures through impermanence and how Penang’s multi-racial harmony allows such traditions to flourish.

yzhensiang
Oct 271 min read


Behind the Scenes: Perhentian Island Photography Journey for a National Photo and Video Campaign for an International Brand.
My recent assignment took me to Perhentian Island for the first time, just before the monsoon season. The trip was a mix of logistics, light packing challenges, and quiet reflection at the airport. Amid the rush, I was reminded how composition often comes from subconscious observation — isolating frames from endless possibilities. This Perhentian Island photography journey was both a creative and personal reminder of why remote assignments are always worth it.

yzhensiang
Oct 253 min read


Photoessay: Gurney Bay, Penang.
A morning photoessay exploring Gurney Bay Penang, a luxurious waterfront park launched in 2024. Despite its clean design, I struggled with the flat, minimal space and lack of depth. With my Canon 5DSR and TS-E 45mm, I experimented with tilt-shift techniques, framing the waning crescent moon and Venus at dawn. This shoot reminded me how quickly light and clouds shift, and how even quiet places can teach you something new.

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Oct 253 min read


Behind the Scenes: IVF Advanced Protocol and Embryology Innovation
Photography often brings me behind the scenes of places I never imagined, and this time it led me into the world of IVF advanced protocol and embryology innovation. I had the honor of documenting a visit from Dr. Marcos Meseguer of Spain and Dr. Robert Fischer of Germany. It was a privilege to witness world-class expertise in such a specialized field and to capture the atmosphere where science and innovation intersect.

yzhensiang
Sep 261 min read


Photoessay: Shadows and Light in George Town Morning.
I wandered through a George Town morning starting at 6 a.m., when the streets were still wrapped in shadows and faint light. From trishaw silhouettes and a cat’s unbothered stare to glowing shoplots, market rush, quiet prayers, and a massive mango tree, each frame revealed a city slowly waking up. This photoessay isn’t about dramatic scenes but about the delicate play between shadow, light, and Penang’s layered history.

yzhensiang
Sep 171 min read


Published Work: Micron Technology Corporate Photography - Sustainability Report 2025
Proud to share my corporate photography for Micron Technology, commissioned through W3RK Agency, now published in their Sustainability Report 2025. Spanning five days, the project covered exteriors, workplace culture, diversity, career benefits, sign language, and sustainability. Each image was created to reflect Micron’s high-end branding while telling authentic stories of people, spaces, and values that define the company.

yzhensiang
Sep 171 min read


Photoessay: Esplanade Penang Reflections
The newly refurbished Esplanade Penang has quickly become my favourite hangout spot. What makes it special isn’t just the upgrades but how nature has been preserved and seamlessly integrated with the surrounding heritage architecture. In this photoessay, I capture why I believe it’s the most well-preserved part of Penang. I’ve also created a captioned POV-style video under my 1 Minute Behind the Lens series, sharing my thought process during the shoot.

yzhensiang
Sep 92 min read


Published Work: Lifestyle Photography for The Millen Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
I’m proud to share that my image is now published on the Millen Hotel website. Thank you to the client for trusting me with the creative direction and lifestyle hospitality photography. This project was about more than capturing spaces—it was about promoting the hotel’s “see & feel” culture, artist artworks, sustainability efforts, suites, and history. Lifestyle hospitality photography creates visuals that let guests experience the story even before they arrive.

yzhensiang
Sep 92 min read


Photoessay: Morning Walk Reflections
I’ve decided to bring back my “what a morning” photoessay—a simple practice of capturing fragments from a morning walk. From an uncle glued to his phone to an old car fading into a textured wall, from trees overtaking rooftops to aunties locked in timeless conversations, each frame reveals quiet truths. A morning walk is never just exercise—it’s a reminder to notice the small, ironic, and poetic details around us.

yzhensiang
Sep 92 min read


Photoessay: Fort Cornwallis Restoration Efforts in Penang
The Fort Cornwallis restoration is bringing new life to one of Penang’s most iconic landmarks. Through my photo essay, I capture the careful heritage work being done on the fort’s walls, gates, and historic spaces. It’s inspiring to witness how conservation can preserve not just architecture but also the stories and culture behind it. I can’t wait to see Fort Cornwallis fully restored and reopened, a heritage site where both locals and visitors can reconnect with history.

yzhensiang
Aug 191 min read


Documenting Progress Across Land and Sea: A Visual Journey of Penang's Monopole Transmission Project (2022–2025)
A long-term photography series documenting Penang Monopole Transmission Project and the quiet transformation it brought across sea and land.

yzhensiang
Apr 103 min read


Photoessay: Forgotten Tram Tracks, the Hidden History Beneath Penang Road in Front of the George Hotel
Beneath Penang Road lies a hidden history—tram tracks unearthed in 2004, revealing a forgotten past of George Town’s transport system.

yzhensiang
Mar 201 min read


Photoessay: White Wash Project
Restored heritage buildings in George Town are often painted white. But should preservation mean erasing their original colours?

yzhensiang
Mar 53 min read


Photoessay: Seeing George Town Using the Rollei-HFT 135mm F/2.8 Sonnar Lens Paired With Fujifilm GFX50s.
Seeing George Town with a new set of eyes by slowing down with Fujifilm GFX50s and Rollei-HFT 135mm F/2.8 Sonnar 1972 vintage lens.

yzhensiang
Mar 42 min read


Photoessay: Nostalgic Scenes From the Past.
Major scenes in Penang from the past that are no longer the same today as a result of major construction. In frame Dec 2022 and April 2014.

yzhensiang
Feb 271 min read


Photoessay: Embracing Shadow
I guess now I like the idea of how shadow throws an image into ambiguity. You see it but you don't.

yzhensiang
Feb 151 min read


Photoessay: Atypical Observation in Hong Kong
Atypical Observation in Hong Kong shot with Leica CL and Canon 5D IV and post processed with the latest technique.

yzhensiang
Feb 131 min read
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