When I covered the Goodstuph office-warming party hosted by LadyBoss Pat Law, I was fortunate enough to have a conversation with Xiao Wen – one of the most unassuming and downright funniest people around.

As luck would have it, she was on the lookout for a photographer to cover a small charity event for her university.

Turns out, the university just happened to be the NYU Tisch School of the Arts, and the ‘small’ charity event was to be held in Woffles Wu’s private art gallery (The Maosoleum) with Guest of Honour, American film director, Oliver Stone. Here are some of the highlights from that evening – that I won’t soon forget!

Awaiting the arrival of the Guest of Honour, Oliver Stone – cocktail reception at the Art Seasons gallery.

Oliver arrives with entourage and Tisch School of the Arts team in tow.

Towards the end of the evening, Oliver spontaneously decided to create some priceless photo ops by posing with one of Woffles’ contemporary Chinese sculptures. Pictured below having a coffee (it’s a real coffee – he was jet lagged). These by far are my faourite photos of the entire shoot.

While Oliver was saying farewell to (award winning Singaporean photographer) Dominic Khoo, he was distracted by another guest, and ended up holding Dominic’s wrist for about a full minute. You can see the expressions on Dominic’s face change from awareness, to surprise then a giddy disbelief.

Thanks to Xiao Wen and Timothy (pictured from left) from NYU Tisch School of the Arts for this amazing opportunity!

In Noel’s bag:

• Canon EOS 5D Mark II
• EF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS USM
• EF 24-70mm F/2.8L USM
• EF 50mm F/1.2L
• Canon Speedlite 580EX II
• SpectraLight Bounce Card

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Having seen some of my bridal and maternity images, Emilia and Cyril contacted me for a maternity shoot. Emilia was about 7 months along and wanted some nice family/maternity photos. Despite Cyril being a good photographer in his own right (and pretty good at PhotoShop), they wanted photos of them as a family – which meant that he couldn’t be behind the camera.

I also had the pleasure of meeting and photographing their son Guillaume – who seemed to have boundless energy. It helped that we had a secret weapon to keep him engaged in the photo shoot – a very specific kind of cookie that he absolutely loves.

Here are some of the images from that eventful shoot!

All in all it was a  lovely shoot with a really lovely family. Think it’s awesome that Guillaume will be getting a new brother or sister too.

Before we wrapped the shoot, I spotted this street sign and thought it would make a funny photo. Am glad that Emilia was sporting enough to pose in front of it!

Thanks for a great shoot you guys… can’t wait to meet the new addition to the family!

Noel

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So a few months ago I did a maternity photo shoot with Aurélie & Alex… and a few months later, I was delighted to be invited back to photograph their newborn, baby Lucas

At only eight days old, I was a little concerned that he might be a little on the wee side to be my model… but after a sluggish start (lots of eating and the you-know-what – that happens after eating) he warmed up to me and the camera shutter… and from then on, things went swimmingly.

A big shout out to Aurélie who is one of the most patient people on earth, and to Alex for changing Lucas every half and hour (he was a little peeing, pooping, burping and farting maching)… oh and for helping me hold the reflector every now and then too.

Here are some highlights of the day.

Okay so this is his ‘grumble bum’ face… guess he didn’t appreciate being woken from his nap!

This is where he started ‘spacing out’ again… it’s tough being a superstar baby model, but someone’s gotta do it.

Congratulations again to Aurélie & Alex on  turning  two, into a very happy three!

I’ve promised them that I’ll return in a few months to get a few photos of Lucas when he’s a little bigger. Looking forward to that shoot already!

In Noel’s bag:

• Canon EOS 5D Mark II
• EF 24-70mm F/2.8L
• EF 16-35mm F/2.8L
• EF 50mm F/1.2L
• Collapsible reflector

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Singapore opens 2nd “Luxury Hotel and Resort Casino”

~ 23rd June 2010 ~

I was invited to the festivities by the divine Ms. Pat Law courtesy of Fly Entertainment.

While I missed Diana Ross, it was still fun shooting the partygoers.

An awesome venue, excellent music, beautiful crowd. Brilliant night overall.

To view a gallery of the highlights, please click on the gallery below:

Gallery: Marina Bay Sands Opening byNoelYeo.com

Hope you enjoy the photos…  till next time!

Noel

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Aurélie’s Maternity Photo Shoot

When I photographed Laurence & Arjen’s wedding a couple of months back, there were two beautiful bridesmaids that were rather on the pregnant side – see photo below.

After the wedding, Aurélie (left) got in touch with me to shoot her maternity photos.

Both her and her husband Alex have been really industrious, the nursery is almost complete, baby clothes have been planned and they’ve already thought about schools for the little tyke!

A maternity shoot is always a very personal thing, and I am chuffed that they invited me to capture it…

So here are a sample of the best images that we made that day.

I’m so thrilled for both of them… and can’t wait to meet the new addition to their family!

Noel

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With Debbie Harry’s lyrics still ringing in my head, Y2K has given way to 2010.

After dealing with closure of my carefully planned fireworks-photo-vantage-point (new broadwalk beside Marina Bay Financial Centre), hordes of people, illogical police crowd-control tactics and unfriendly photographers who had ‘reserved’ every front-row seat… I managed to score a good space at the Mandarin Oriental.

Here are the highlights:

~ Floating Light Spirits à la Avatar ~

~ Tall Poppy Syndrome ~

~ Dandelion ~

~ Decepticon Descending ~

~ Space Invaders ~

~ Water Fountain ~

~ Giant Rubescens Octopus ~

~ River of Fire ~

~ Squiggles ~

~ Bursts ~

~ Finale ~

Hoping 2010 is as spectacular for everyone as the fireworks!

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Conducted shoot for five local bloggers as part of Soy Joy’s GI Challenge (April 2009)

The microsite with final images:

Nadia aka Nadnut

Ivy + Eunice

Pamela + Rayner

Behind the scenes at the Soy Joy Shoot:

Thanks to @patlaw (yet again!) for the lead!

I owe ya!

April 2009 byNoelYeo

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First shoot was for 7 of their key personnel – the remaining 3 to be shot next week.

Standard 2 light setup with grey backdrop, minimal retouching.

Sample images below.

~updated 9 Nov 2009~

Completed the shoot and final images ready for Actis!

Was great working with the entire team – Thanks to Ms Preeti Seshadri and Ms Jennifer Hoe @ Actis.

Noel

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Perth by Noel Yeo

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byNoelYeo.com officially created on 5th October 2009.

It’ll take awhile to get going.

So if please bear with me, I’ll promise not to put up one of those ‘under construction’ animated gifs.

Yours,

Noel

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