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A close-up, low-angle shot of a plate of charred Chicken Satay skewers. The skewers are arranged diagonally to create leading lines, with a blurred background of red onions and cucumbers emphasizing the texture of the peanut-glazed meat.

Composition’s Sweet Spot: A Guide in Framing Desire for Food Bloggers in Singapore

By Aaron Ong - January 30, 2026

You have found the perfect bowl of bak chor mee. The noodles glisten, the minced pork is perfectly seasoned, and the chili sauce adds a vibrant splash of red. You snap a quick picture, but…

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A close-up shot of a creamy bowl of Laksa topped with a pile of finely shredded laksa leaves. The rich orange broth surrounds half a hard-boiled egg, thick fish cake slices, bean sprouts, and fried tofu puffs.

Laksa’s Velvet Embrace Welcomes the Best Foodies

By Aaron Ong - January 26, 2026

There are dishes that you eat, and then there are dishes that you experience. Laksa is firmly in the latter category. It is an intoxicating, full-body immersion into a world of flavor, a dish so…

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A close-up, high-angle shot of Hainanese Chicken Rice served on a white plate. It features a neat mound of fragrant rice, sliced poached chicken garnished with scallions, and a small bowl of bright chili sauce.

Tiong Bahru: The Slow Seduction of Food in Photography

By Aaron Ong - January 23, 2026

Some neighborhoods shout for your attention. They are a riot of sound, color, and frantic energy. Tiong Bahru is not one of them. This corner of Singapore operates on a different frequency, a slower and…

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A high-angle shot of a large red chili crab in a white bowl, coated in a thick, eggy tomato gravy. The bright orange-red shell contrasts with the yellow sauce and fresh green herbs, demonstrating high-key lighting that emphasizes the dish's volume.

Chili Crab Confidential: Producing Perfect Pics of Food

By Aaron Ong - January 19, 2026

It arrives like royalty, carried to the table with a sense of occasion. A colossal crab, bathed in a thick, shimmering sauce the color of a fiery sunset. The air around it is fragrant with…

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A close-up, low-angle shot of glistening chicken satay skewers. The meat is coated in a rich, golden-yellow turmeric marinade with charred edges, topped with black sesame seeds and fresh green garnish against a dark, moody plate.

The Art of the Tease: Captured in Food Photography

By Aaron Ong - January 16, 2026

In the world of food photography, there is a powerful and often overlooked technique, a subtle language of visual seduction. It is the art of the tease. It is the practice of not showing everything,…

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A group of people gathered under a green street sign for Lor 30 Geylang in Singapore at night, with a classic double-decker bus passing by in the background.

Geylang’s Secret Appetites: A Guide for Every SG Foodie

By Aaron Ong - January 12, 2026

There is a side of Singapore that hums with a different energy. It is a place where the polished gleam of the city gives way to a raw, vibrant, and unapologetic reality. This is Geylang.…

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A high-angle, close-up shot of various Peranakan kueh (sweets) on a rustic wooden tray. The selection includes a multi-colored Kueh Lapis Sagu, a glutinous rice cake topped with green pandan custard (Kueh Salat), and embossed brown cookies. The lighting is warm and directional, highlighting the intricate textures and vibrant layers against a dark, moody background.

The Peranakan Seduction: A Food Photography Photographer’s Insight

By Aaron Ong - January 11, 2026

There are some cuisines that you photograph, and there are some that you court. Peranakan food falls firmly into the latter category. It is a seduction of the senses, a rich tapestry of history, flavor,…

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A dynamic action shot of a street food chef tossing noodles, shrimp, and vegetables high into the air from a flaming wok, perfectly freezing the mid-air motion against a vibrant night market background.

The Tease of Motion: Capturing Culinary Food in Photography

By Aaron Ong - December 29, 2025

Food is rarely static. It drips, sizzles, steams, and crumbles. It is poured, flipped, chopped, and shared. Yet, so often, we see food in photography presented as a perfectly still, lifeless object on a plate.…

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A close-up, low-angle shot of several meat skewers grilling over glowing orange charcoal. The meat is deeply caramelized and glistening with marinade, while a person’s hands are visible in the background adjusting the bamboo sticks.

Flame & Flesh: The Primal Art of Satay Through Food Photography

By Aaron Ong - December 22, 2025

Sparks dance into the twilight sky, illuminating a face etched with concentration. The air fills with the scent of charred meat, caramelized marinade, and burning charcoal. Rows of bamboo skewers are turned rhythmically over glowing…

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Steaming, traditional Kaya Toast on a diner plate, showcasing the contrast between melted kaya jam and generous slabs of cold butter sandwiched between four pieces of crispy, golden toast. The image captures the warmth and simple artistry of a classic breakfast.

Hands of Time: A Food Photographer’s Encounter with Traditional Kaya Toast Masters

By Aaron Ong - December 19, 2025

The air before dawn has a quality all its own. It is cool and hushed, thick with anticipation. On a quiet street corner in Singapore, long before the city awakens, a soft, golden light spills…

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