THE NARCISSIST A photography exhibition by Norm YipIn an unplanned and unexpected photography session, a series of erotic and seductive photographs were realized in the course of less than an hour. A mirror was used an unlikely prop, as it conjured up the creative energy in the youth I call ‘The Narcissist’. A selection of 12 finely crafted images was the result, to w...Read more
Hi Everyone, I just finished Volume 3 of BEAUX Magazine. ‘Self Indulgence’ issue featuring the photography of Timmothy Lee, Jeff Ip, Samson Poon, Victoria Del La Torres, Max To and Norm Yip. Andre Cooray interviews David LeChapelle on his new art. Go to http://beauxmagazine.com/index.php/2011/07/beaux-june-2011-volume-3-the-self-indulgence-issue/ and download on the image. (Can'...Read more
Hi All, BEAUX magazine, Volume 2 went live just a few weeks ago and I'm just getting around to posting it here on Alivenotdead! It's an online fashion and lifestyle magazine for men and women. In it, I interview Edward Gunawan and Andri Cung, co-directors for their short film Payung Merah (Red Umbrella), which debuted at the Hong Kong Film Festival in March. We also have an exclusive interview with rapper extraodinaire MC Jin. Please download the magazine by going to this link: Read more
Today, I had the opportunity to photograph Sean Li, one of the main actors from the movie Permanent Residence. The first hour or so was me just shooting headshots of him, something I had in mind when I first met him in person. Then later on I moved onto shooting more fashion-sexy images. It all turned out fine, but my strobe kept on misbehaving during the set. Nevertheless, I was happy get some good shots in. I'll show some of the image here once I get around to editing and post production. Thanks Sean for allowing me to shoot you. Le...Read more
Here is new idea that I dreamed up one late night at my studio. It's Photojam!. I hope some of you guys and gals will take up on a session or two or more.
Here it is:
PHOTOJAM! fun freestyle photography workshop Photojam! is a fun photography session open to everyone who has a penchant for camera work. Every week aspiring photographers gather to practice their art, exch...Read more
Last weekend I attended a free lecture at the Hasselblad Masters of Photography exhibition that was entitled "Commercial photography from a fine-art point of view". An extremely well-attended audience turned up, perhaps of about 150 or so. The speaker was a member of the HKIPP, a well respected association in Hong Kong known for it's scrutiny of members portfolios, but with a lenient requirement on educational background on the topic of photography. Commercial photography is it...Read more
THE FACEBY NORM YIPA relaxed 5-week portrait photography class. Learn what you need to know to shoot compelling studio portraits under the guidance of Norm Yip, known for his fine art images of the Asian male.
CLASS DATES
Fridays: May 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19. 7 - 10pm
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THE NUDEBY NORM YIPA 4-hour photography workshop on photographing the human nude, under the guidance of Norm Yip. learn about lighting, texture, form, line, abstraction, and more.
3 WORKSHOP DATES
Saturdays, May 16, 23, 29; 2 - 6pm.
WORKSHOP FEE
HK$800/date
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S8 Magazine's Volume Zero issue will soon be available in Hong Kong. This edition will be available for free at specific locations (which will be announced very soon). Please also join the Facebook Page, which I have set up here as well at:
Never in my dreams as a little child did I ever think I would come to live, work and play in Hong Kong. Born in Canada to Chinese parents, I moved here in 1994