New stories, photo spot guides and thoughts on photography from Jack Li, a photographer in Singapore.https://www.jackliphotography.com/enhttps://www.jackliphotography.com/journal/penang-nyonya-kebaya-photoshoot/https://www.jackliphotography.com/journal/penang-nyonya-kebaya-photoshoot/How to plan a Nyonya kebaya photoshoot in Penang: where to shoot in George Town, what to wear, how to style the hair and accessories, the best light indoors, and posing tips for Peranakan portraits.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTSpot guideshttps://www.jackliphotography.com/journal/ho-chi-minh-city-photoshoot-guide/https://www.jackliphotography.com/journal/ho-chi-minh-city-photoshoot-guide/Where to take photos in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon): City Hall, Nguyen Hue, colonial streets, the Post Office, hidden cafés and ao dai photos, plus the best time, what to wear and a one-day route.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 01:00:00 GMTSpot guideshttps://www.jackliphotography.com/journal/singapore-church-photoshoot-guide/https://www.jackliphotography.com/journal/singapore-church-photoshoot-guide/How to take beautiful photos in Singapore's historic churches, shot at St Andrew's Cathedral: window light, aisles and pews, best time, what to wear and etiquette.Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:50:00 GMTSpot guideshttps://www.jackliphotography.com/journal/merlion-park-photoshoot-guide/https://www.jackliphotography.com/journal/merlion-park-photoshoot-guide/How to take great photos at Merlion Park, Singapore: the best angles, the fun 'drinking the water' pose, the best time to beat the crowds, and what to wear.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:30:00 GMTSpot guideshttps://www.jackliphotography.com/journal/singapore-botanic-gardens-photoshoot-guide/https://www.jackliphotography.com/journal/singapore-botanic-gardens-photoshoot-guide/Where to take photos at the Singapore Botanic Gardens: the Bandstand, Burkill Hall, giant rain trees and colonial verandas, plus the best time to go and what to wear.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:40:00 GMTSpot guideshttps://www.jackliphotography.com/journal/gardens-by-the-bay-photoshoot-guide/https://www.jackliphotography.com/journal/gardens-by-the-bay-photoshoot-guide/Where to take photos at Gardens by the Bay, Singapore: the best Supertree spots, the best time for light, what to wear, and a simple sunset-to-night route.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:50:00 GMTSpot guideshttps://www.jackliphotography.com/journal/marina-bay-sands-photoshoot-guide/https://www.jackliphotography.com/journal/marina-bay-sands-photoshoot-guide/Where to take photos at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore: the best promenade spots, the best time for sunset and night skyline photos, the Spectra show, and what to wear.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:45:00 GMTSpot guideshttps://www.jackliphotography.com/journal/fort-canning-park-photoshoot-guide/https://www.jackliphotography.com/journal/fort-canning-park-photoshoot-guide/Where to take photos at Fort Canning Park, Singapore: how to find the Tree Tunnel, the best time to avoid the queue, other photo spots in the park, and what to wear.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:40:00 GMTSpot guideshttps://www.jackliphotography.com/journal/sentosa-photoshoot-guide/https://www.jackliphotography.com/journal/sentosa-photoshoot-guide/Where to take photos on Sentosa, Singapore: Siloso, Palawan and Tanjong beaches compared, the best time for sunset beach photos, what to wear, and a simple route.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:35:00 GMTSpot guideshttps://www.jackliphotography.com/journal/universal-studios-singapore-photoshoot-guide/https://www.jackliphotography.com/journal/universal-studios-singapore-photoshoot-guide/Where to take photos at Universal Studios Singapore: the best photo spots in Hollywood, New York and Far Far Away, when to go for empty streets, and what to wear.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:30:00 GMTSpot guideshttps://www.jackliphotography.com/journal/haji-lane-photoshoot-guide/https://www.jackliphotography.com/journal/haji-lane-photoshoot-guide/Where to take photos in Haji Lane and Kampong Glam, Singapore: colourful shopfronts, Sultan Mosque, the Muscat Street arch, the best time to go, and what to wear.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:25:00 GMTSpot guideshttps://www.jackliphotography.com/journal/chijmes-photoshoot-guide/https://www.jackliphotography.com/journal/chijmes-photoshoot-guide/Where to take photos at CHIJMES, Singapore: the Gothic chapel, white arched corridors and courtyards, the best time to avoid crowds, what to wear, and nearby spots.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:20:00 GMTSpot guideshttps://www.jackliphotography.com/journal/national-gallery-singapore-photoshoot-guide/https://www.jackliphotography.com/journal/national-gallery-singapore-photoshoot-guide/Where to take photos at National Gallery Singapore: the linkbridges, the old Supreme Court dome and columns, opening hours, photography rules and what to wear.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:15:00 GMTSpot guideshttps://www.jackliphotography.com/journal/st-andrews-cathedral-photoshoot-guide/https://www.jackliphotography.com/journal/st-andrews-cathedral-photoshoot-guide/How to take photos at St Andrew's Cathedral, Singapore: the best angles of the white Gothic exterior, visiting hours, respectful etiquette, what to wear and nearby spots.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:10:00 GMTSpot guideshttps://www.jackliphotography.com/journal/east-coast-park-photoshoot-guide/https://www.jackliphotography.com/journal/east-coast-park-photoshoot-guide/How to take beach photos at East Coast Park, Singapore: the best stretches of sand, the best time for golden light, how to get there by MRT, and what to wear.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:05:00 GMTSpot guideshttps://www.jackliphotography.com/journal/old-hill-street-police-station-photoshoot-guide/https://www.jackliphotography.com/journal/old-hill-street-police-station-photoshoot-guide/How to take photos at the Old Hill Street Police Station, Singapore's rainbow windows building: the best angles, best time, how to get there, what to wear and safety tips.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMTSpot guideshttps://www.jackliphotography.com/journal/padang-padang-beach-bali-sunset-photoshoot/https://www.jackliphotography.com/journal/padang-padang-beach-bali-sunset-photoshoot/A sunset photoshoot at Padang Padang Beach, Bali: why the light here feels wild and unpredictable, and how two models let the Bali sunset set the mood.Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:27:00 GMTBehind the lenshttps://www.jackliphotography.com/journal/memories-why-we-take-photos/https://www.jackliphotography.com/journal/memories-why-we-take-photos/Why do we take photos? Because photos hold our memories. A photographer's reflection on a quiet portrait series called Memories, and what makes a photo worth keeping.Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:15:00 GMTBehind the lenshttps://www.jackliphotography.com/journal/how-to-pose-for-photos/https://www.jackliphotography.com/journal/how-to-pose-for-photos/Don't know how to pose for photos? You don't need to. A photographer's view on why natural beats posed, with a relaxed beach photoshoot in Sanya as an example.Sun, 27 Sep 2026 03:18:00 GMTBehind the lenshttps://www.jackliphotography.com/journal/great-photos-need-luck/https://www.jackliphotography.com/journal/great-photos-need-luck/Good gear and skill give you a good photo. A great photo needs the right weather, the right place and the right mood, and a bit of luck. A photographer's view.Sun, 27 Sep 2026 02:45:00 GMTBehind the lenshttps://www.jackliphotography.com/journal/ntu-graduation-photoshoot/https://www.jackliphotography.com/journal/ntu-graduation-photoshoot/NTU graduation photoshoot in Singapore: shooting The Hive (the xiaolongbao) from a low angle, the library and a circular walkway. Best after 4pm.Sat, 26 Sep 2026 23:53:00 GMTPhoto spotshttps://www.jackliphotography.com/journal/chijmes-raffles-hotel-birthday-photoshoot/https://www.jackliphotography.com/journal/chijmes-raffles-hotel-birthday-photoshoot/A birthday photoshoot at CHIJMES and Raffles Hotel, Singapore: why to start at 8am before the crowds, how to handle harsh light, and bright green moody tips.Sat, 26 Sep 2026 23:52:00 GMTPhoto spotshttps://www.jackliphotography.com/journal/fort-canning-park-green-moody-photoshoot/https://www.jackliphotography.com/journal/fort-canning-park-green-moody-photoshoot/A Fort Canning Park photoshoot in Singapore: how to shoot the green moody look in soft evening light, what to wear, and how to edit greens and skin tones.Sat, 26 Sep 2026 23:34:00 GMTPhoto spots