Triumph presents Justin Yap, Jimmy Lin & Ken Wong at M-IFW 2007
You might remember I went to M-IFW a while ago, I posted one set TIAMO (Sylvia Lim) Presents Jonathan Cheng at M-IFW 2007 and promptly forgot I had stayed for another show after that.
The favourite of photographers, Triumph presents Justin Yap, Jimmy Lin & Ken Wong.
Somehow Triumph shows always tend to be the most heavily popular by photographers, I wonder why that is..perhaps it's indicative of the quality of their models? Or it's just something else. Due to that there's always a lot of heads, lenses and flashes popping into your frame, which makes it even harder.
This show was even harder technically speaking than the previous as the main lights were off and it was pretty dim, I had to bust out the flash for some fill. I tried shooting with the 85mm f/1.8 without flash, but it just wasn't happening.
I would have loved to catch Carven Ong a couple over the weekend, but I was busy on that day.
They started out with minimal clothing right away - always a good sign 
I blame the cropped foot on using a prime lens..
Shooting with the 85mm did give fantastic depth of field though.
The models were definitely a class above what I've seen in Malaysia normally.
After that was some stuff from Sloggi, which you couldn't see as all the models were wearing boxes..no not boxers - BOXES!
Following on was some kinda sporty, casual theme with the lingerie integrated somehow.
There were all kinds of accessories like inflatable rubber ducks, raincoats, balloons and vinyl umbrellas.
Big hats were definitely in too.
The last set was a bit more kinky, black and red, lacy and more dressy.
Accidental Strobist
And that was the end of Triumph at M-IFW 2007, that's all I shot - maybe I'll do more next year if I win the lottery and get a 70-200mm f/2.8 VR!
Goodbye!
You can see the full set here:
7 commentsTIAMO (Sylvia Lim) Presents Jonathan Cheng at M-IFW 2007
So my first time shooting catwalk actually, I've always considered it but never really tried before. I thought it might be tough as I don't have a f/2.8 telephoto lens as I'm using the cheapo 70-300mm VR (f/4.5-5.6). I love the lens, but I guess I have to get the 70-200mm f/2.8 VR lens one day - weighs a tonne and costs a bomb *sigh*.
I went to M-IFW 2007 on the opening day in the afternoon to shoot TIAMO (brainchild of Sylvia Lim) Presents Jonathan Cheng, and then Triumph after that.
Designs by Jonathan Cheng and accessories/jewelery by TIAMO.
It was a pretty interesting experience, the lights had a tend to blow the highlights and the background was fairly dark - so getting decent subject separation wasn't too hard. I couldn't get a good spot in the middle at the front though as the platform was quite crowded.
The angle I got wasn't too bad though as it meant I could get the model and the brand in 
It was a very subdued collection, mostly black with a bit of white and grey, heavy black eye makeup and solemn expressions.
Sincere Conquest of Time - Watch Exhibition in Malaysia
A while back I went to a watch exhibition to get poisoned with the purchase of more things I really can't afford! You can find some more info about it here.
Conquest of Time was held at KL Convention Center by Sincere (The watch specialist?!).
First up we had a talk by some dude from Switzerland about some really freaking expensive watches and how they are made (specialist stuff like tourbillon, chronograph and perpetual calendar...These are terms watch geeks are intimate with).
