Street life

A kaleidoscopic heritage shophouse in Little India, Singapore, with ornate stained-glass windows, rainbow-hued shutters, and tropical palms under a bright blue sky—evoking the vibrant spirit of Spice Affair’s culinary journey.

Spice Affair: Singapore Foodies’ Guide to Little India

By Aaron Ong - December 12, 2025

The moment you step onto Serangoon Road, the world changes. The air grows thick with the heady perfume of jasmine garlands, sweet incense, and a complex blend of toasted spices that seems to emanate from…

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Low-angle shot of a wet, dark city street at night, with a blurred vehicle's red brake lights reflecting in the wet asphalt.

The Morning Ritual: Street Food Hawkers Before Dawn

By Aaron Ong - December 8, 2025

The world is dark, cloaked in a tranquil stillness that precedes the sunrise. A deep blue hue hangs over Singapore, and the only sounds are the distant hum of a lone vehicle or the gentle…

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A lively street food scene bathed in warm lantern light, where friends huddle over steaming bowls and shared plates—capturing the intimacy, ritual, and unspoken bonds of late-night dining.

Midnight Confessions: The Secret Language of Supper in Food Images

By Aaron Ong - December 5, 2025

The city exhales. Its daytime hustle recedes into a quiet hum, replaced by a different kind of pulse. On street corners bathed in the lonely glow of a single lamp post, a new world awakens.…

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A bustling hawker center in Singapore, where diners enjoy steaming bowls of noodles and roasted meats under bright lights—capturing the lively, communal spirit of Michelin-rated street food.

Bespoke Tasting Tour: Michelin Street Food in Singapore

By Aaron Ong - December 1, 2025

Imagine a culinary journey tailored just for you, a path that winds through the heart of a city’s most celebrated flavors, with every stop a new delight for both your palate and your camera lens.…

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A crowded East Asian night market glows under neon signage and warm stall lights, with masked patrons weaving through narrow lanes lined with sizzling street food—an atmospheric tableau of motion, texture, and ambient contrast ideal for low-light culinary photography.

Night Market Seduction: Low-Light Techniques for Food Photographer

By Aaron Ong - November 28, 2025

The sun dips below the horizon, and a different kind of energy begins to hum. Lanterns flicker to life, steam billows into the cool night air, and the chaotic, beautiful symphony of a night market…

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A pastel-hued row of Peranakan shophouses in Katong, Singapore, bursts with architectural charm—ornate wooden shutters, tiled roofs, and decorative moldings echoing colonial and local styles—setting a vibrant stage for the district’s rich street food culture.

Katong: The Peranakan Pleasure Principle of Street Foods

By Aaron Ong - November 21, 2025

Stroll through the streets of Katong, and you’ll feel a palpable shift in the air. The sleek modernity of Singapore’s city center gives way to a charming streetscape of colorful, ornate shophouses and a slower,…

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Hands preparing fresh noodles at a Singapore street stall as steam rises in the early morning.

Morning Rituals: Singapore Street and Food Awakens

By Aaron Ong - November 14, 2025

The world is still cloaked in a deep, inky blue, but Singapore is far from asleep. A quiet energy hums beneath the surface, a city stirring not with the roar of traffic, but with the…

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Street food vendor silhouetted in golden light at Singapore Chinatown, with steam rising from stalls and temple rooftops in the background — capturing the atmospheric charm of Chinese culinary heritage.

Singapore Chinatown Food Photography: A Photographer’s Guide to Chinese Culinary Heritage

By Aaron Ong - November 10, 2025

The first light of dawn spills over the ornate rooftops of Singapore’s Chinatown, painting the streets in soft, golden hues. This is my favorite time to be here, camera in hand. Before the crowds descend,…

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Singapore hawker chef stir-frying noodles in a steaming wok as golden sunlight filters through a bustling food stall—captured mid-action for Whispers Across the Wok, a visual ode to hawker culture.

Whispers Across the Wok: Singapore Hawker Photography

By Aaron Ong - November 7, 2025

The air in the hawker centre is cool, thick with the scent of brewing coffee and the sizzle of garlic in a hot wok. It’s a time when the city is just beginning to stir,…

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Warm morning light spills across a colonial-style kitchen where a chef in crisp whites prepares traditional Indian dishes, evoking the culinary legacies of British Singapore. In the foreground, a wooden table is elegantly set with chapati, richly spiced curries garnished with cilantro, and porcelain teacups beside a matching teapot—symbols of Anglo-Indian fusion. Steam rises from the stove in the background, blurring the line between domestic ritual and imperial nostalgia. The scene captures the sensory crossroads of spice routes and silk sheets, where food became a vessel for cultural exchange and colonial identity.

Spice Routes & Silk Sheets: The Singapore Colonial Food History

By Aaron Ong - November 3, 2025

Singapore’s food scene is a story shaped by oceans, empires, and centuries-old trade. As a photographer focused on our culinary traditions, I find inspiration not only at bustling markets and hawker centres, but in the…

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