That part is kind of interesting, but I will get to that
later. In the meantime, I had a shoot today for the Condo Development. I didn’t know what to expect going into the
day, other than my Geri and I were working together. We met up at the train
station and went on our way to the first shooting location. My awesome sense of
direction sent us the wrong way to start with, smooth, real smooth.
Upon arrival the photographer was outside having a smoke and
a few people were waiting for us so we could all get started. Hair and make up
for me first. I had my hair swung up and puffy, I don’t know exactly how to
describe hair. Had an awesome chat with the stylists and especially the makeup
artist as she had the most awesome shirt ever. For all you Mo-bros and
Mo-sistas check it out. The craziest part is that no one in Singapore even
knows about Movember. She was pretty stolked when I told her about the event.
Right after my styling was all done they said I look younger
than my pictures. Maybe I should have some stubble. Great, I hadn’t shaved
since I arrived (only trimmed) and I was asked to be clean-shaven for my
arrival. I let them know that I photograph older than I look in person. I
snapped a quick shot of our visual guide for the first scene. I was in a purple
shirt, dark suit and white aviator type glasses. My goal was to look cool. And
in the background I was to have a beautiful woman looking sexy, sophisticated
and charming. That’s where Geri came in. She was awesome to work with yesterday,
as she was a familiar face and someone to talk to. Today she was equally great
and we managed to work well on camera together as well. I haven’t worked with a
ton of women in the same shot, but she is one of the better for sure. Something
between the ears, which can sometimes be missing in models.
The location was pretty cool as well. It was a café or
restaurant kind of place. The venue specialized in chocolates, cookies and
other delicassen (no duck lard though).
Here are a few pictures. I read all the ingredients and to no surprise
all white flour and butter. I guess I could have bought a meringue. How boring
though. As I began to get hungry, Geri whipped out a bag of baby carrots. They
were awesome.
After finishing at the café, 4 of us hopped into a cab for
our next destination, the condos. I cannot for the life of me remember where we
were in the city, but the houses were built on the edge of a nature reserve.
When I looked out the window of the cab, I thought I saw a stray cat. But upon
second glance I realized it was a monkey, and not just one, maybe 20. I was
unable to get a picture though. L
. Notice the fence around the building, which is not to prevent crime, there is
basically none here. Rather that fence is to keep the monkeys from stealing
stuff from people. Apparently you should not walk around with groceries in that
area, as monkey will mug you.
Arriving at the condo around noon, we had lunch. It was
chicken rice. Notice a theme? I think chicken rice is just simple and everyone
seems to enjoy it. Today was 100x better than yesterday though. Although, I
could always use more chili sauce. Next shot, in “my Porsche”.
They dressed me in a white linen polo and some khaki slacks;
Geri sat in the passenger seat in a white dress, hair blowing in the wind.
The Porsche unfortunately was parked and it was a silver boxster. I realized at
that moment that these cars looked cheap. The interior was plain. I felt a
little like the guys on Top Gear as Geri and I disregarded the cheap interior
of the car. It made it rather easy though to be smiling while in the car as we
laughed consistently for an hour, at that and other things.
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| Thanks Aska for posting on FB while I was still writing |
I had some time off until my next series of shots, so I picked up my book. Yes! I actually remembered my book. Grabbing a blanket as a pillow, I lay on the hardwood reading. I maintain that I was reading the entire time, but Geri swears she woke me up when it was my turn to shoot again.
This last shot was where things get interesting. I put on
the khaki pants again and a sweater/button shirt. It was actually one piece but
looked like 2. Something from Giordano here. Way to warm for this environment,
but totally could see myself wearing it back in Canada. We did a few test shots with me in a chair playing
with a R/C Helicopter controller. The pictures were taken at profile. And then
who shows up, my “son” and his mother. His mother was very kind and let me know
he just woke up from a nap. Today marked my first day working with kids. 
To start I had to earn his trust. This was a challenge to
start with, so I had him teach me how to play a game on the iPad. I asked for a
high 5, nothing. Eventually I managed to get him closer to position. My next
task was more difficult; I had to get him to go form iPad to R/C controller.
Tough luck eh? But one of the gentlemen assisting picked up the actual
helicopter and held it. We powered everything up and had my son “flying the
helicopter”. Basically the guy held it
and moved it up and down for us. It was great because my “son” learned how the
left moves it up and down and speeds it up. He began to trust me; I managed to
get both hands on the controller with him. This action really gave me an
ability to steer both mine and his body movement in front of the camera to get
us in a better position. Certainly no posing was going on here. I think we both
started to have fun.
That helicopter adventure with my son wrapped up the day for
me. While waiting around earlier I
discovered proper etiquette when receiving business cards.
TIP: You accept a business card with both hands. Upon
receiving you study the card.
I met a woman who is vice president for a number of resorts
in Asia, actually for 2 or 3 major ones in Bali, a destination I would like to
possibly go over the holidays/ if I have a few days off. I asked her if I could
exchange work (photo-shoot) for accommodations, and she had replied that she
has done that before.
My day was over. On my walk to the bus, I really wanted to
snap a picture of the monkeys. Unfortunately there were none to be seen. I must
find my way back to that area again some other time.
I made my way to Clementi Mall via bus with plan to head to
home from the MRT station there. Of course curiosity got the better of me and I
checked out the mall. I want to go back there when I have more cash. After
misplacing 2 t-shirts, I am running a little short on shirts. The store didn’t
take credit or debit, just this NETS card I see around all the time. I stopped
by the food centre and saw something new I wanted to try. I want to try a clay
pot dinner. That will be another time; I had a Hotplate meal, double salmon,
30%more rice and vegetables. What makes this really awesome is that your food
is served on a scalding hot iron plate. It’s sizzling. You actually stir it and
let it sit a bit and mix and cook right in front of you. I have indulged a few
times this week; I spent another 6 bucks on dinner. I warrant the extra money
because I have had a few meals provided for me.
While at the mall I picked up some Zyrtec, no more worries
of itchy eyes or anything from the cats in the apartment.
After getting home I did a workout and then a swim. I
roasted my shoulders pretty good in the gym tonight though. Upon trying to swim
I could hardly push the water my shoulders felt so fatigued. Great workout! O and here is where I actually pump iron.
I have had an insatiable appetite today. I think I may have
some almonds before bed here. Adios my
friends, until tomorrow.
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