Chinese provincial abbreviations
Single-character abbreviations are used to describe the Chinese province things originate from.
China vehicle registration plates
A quick guide on car vehicle license plates in China.
10 Habits to Constantly Improve Yourself
Become a better person by applying these habits to your life.
Photography Habits
Photography is a never ending journey of learning and growth.
The most powerful motivations
We often procrastinate because of a lack of motivation.
Dancebot, my first Kickstarter
I funded my first ever Kickstarter in just two hours.
Shooting with a 24 mm lens
Shooting with a 24 mm lens, my experience thus far.
Social media
We expose ourselves to jealousy and envy many times daily.
Getting Things Done
Everyone has their own ways of getting things done.
Habits in 2016
Review of my post about setting new habits in 2016
Journal
I have started writing an online journal on this blog.
Being bold
Dreams remain dreams when people fail to be bold.
Declutter
Have greater awareness and put in a little effort to reduce clutter.
Illusion of having something to lose
When we die, we leave everything behind.
Reading recap 2016
Books that I have really enjoyed and would recommend.
Mail app
Best mail app after the demise of the Mailbox app.
Overprotective
I am a firm believer of using products as they are designed.
Apple Watch
I received an Apple Watch for my birthday.
Web design
I have been doing web design since 1998.
Sherie on the jetty
At the jetty in the Woodlands Waterfront Park.
Sherie fashion style
Fashion style photos in the Woodlands Waterfront Park.
Sherie in denim
We did a denim set in the Woodlands Waterfront Park.
Sherie in the park
A photoshoot in the Woodlands Waterfront Park.
Graduate in Marina Bay
A graduation shoot in the Marina Bay.
Graduation shoot in Botanic Gardens
A graduation shoot in the Singapore Botanic Gardens last year.
Wabi-sabi
Wabi-sabi is the acceptance of imperfection, impermanence and incompleteness.
Fort Canning with Xavier
A collaboration with Xavier in Fort Canning Park.
Singapore Airshow 2014 – Black Eagles
The Republic of Korea Air Force’s Black Eagles performed at the Singapore Airshow 2014.
Singapore Airshow 2014 – Black Knights & Jupiter Aerobatic Team
Air display featuring the Black Knights and the Jupiter Aerobatic Team.
New habits
The beginning of a new year is a popular time for New Year resolutions. However, I prefer to pick up new habits instead.
Singapore Airshow 2014 static displays
The static display section of the Singapore Airshow 2014.
Learned helplessness
My reflection on learned helplessness.
Baby at the Singapore Airshow 2014
The Singapore Airshow 2014 with my baby niece.
Christmas with Jolyn
Merry Christmas! This is a throwback to my photoshoot with Jolyn last December.
Artisan Coffee
I did a photoshoot for Artisan Coffee back in August in their PJ branch.
Shenzhen 2014
Earlier this year, I had the privilege of being flown to Shenzhen for a photo assignment.
Reducing distractions
I have been very conscious about reducing distractions in the past seven months or so.
Krystal Choo
A photo shoot with Krystal, CEO of Wander was published in the Business Times.
Opportunity costs
The benefits lost when you pursue a particular course of action instead of a mutually exclusive alternative.
Eliz and Kelvin
Eliz and Kelvin in Fort Canning Park after their registration of marriage.
Full-width theme design
I have adopted a full-width theme design for my blog.
Girl in Acme Bar & Coffee
The interiors of Acme Bar & Coffee is perfect for taking photos or videos.
Acme Bar & Coffee
Acme Bar & Coffee is a cafe within walking distance from KLCC.
Tous Les Jours in Wolo
Tous Les Jours in Wolo is one of our favourite places to hang out in Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur.
Girl in Bukit Bintang
This is a compilation of some of the shots taken in Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur.
Colours of Bukit Bintang
A collection of snapshots from our trip to Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur.
Pavilion monochrome
This series was shot earlier this year shortly after I got the Cosina Voigtländer Color-Skopar 21 mm f/4 P lens.
Peranakan food in Malacca
Be sure to have Peranakan dishes when you’re in Malacca.
A Famosa
A Famosa is the oldest surviving European architectural remains in South-East Asia.
Impermanence
Impermanence is the way of life. Nothing lasts forever.
A walk in Malacca City
The city of Malacca is home to many historic buildings and shophouses.
Family gathering in Malacca
I was in Malacca last August for a family gathering.
Writing longhand
I have started writing longhand daily. Thoughts flow with my ink.
Matthew & Felicia’s pre-wedding shoot
Matt and his wife Felicia were in town for their pre-wedding shoot and the photographer was my buddy Daniel Ho.
Meaning of life
What is the point of living? You probably have asked this question before.
Acquiring good taste
What it takes to be good at what you do: have good taste.
Better vision
Many of us can be guilty of taking our eyesight for granted. I am no exception.
Authenticity
Authenticity is priceless in today’s world of fake online personas.
Wide angle graduation
Taking my Voigtlander Color-Skopar 21 mm f/4 P out for a spin.
Badminton baby
We brought my niece out for her first badminton session.
Old polaroid photos
Some polaroid photos of my aunts and uncles when they were young.
Chinese New Year 2014
The second Chinese New Year since the passing of my grandmother.
How to migrate to Jetpack’s Markdown
WordPress.com has included Markdown support in its Jetpack plugin.
VSCO Cam
VSCO Cam is my favourite iPhone app for taking and editing photos.
Markdown
Markdown has changed the way I type.
Shooting Gardens by the Bay
A little outing with my brother and his family at the newly-opened Gardens by the Bay.
The Room for iPad
The Room is the iPad Game of the Year in 2012.
Mailbox app
Mailbox app is now my primary way of checking emails on my mobile.
Flash mob in Orchard
Flash mobs are common in big cities. I ran into one in Orchard Road.
Minimalistic theme
I have switched to a minimalistic theme for this blog.
Teaching improves your photography
Teaching others improves your photography because you actually learn in the process.
First photo walk of 2013
I took my first photo walk in 2013.
2012 in review
A review of what I have accomplished and experienced in the past year.
Unproductive days
There some days when you just feel disconnected from photography.
Runway in Orchard Road
A fashion runway is not a common sight along busy Orchard Road.
NaNoWriMo 2012
This is my fourth attempt at NaNoWriMo. I failed last year. I hope to win this year.
Little India to Orchard Road – a photo walk
Instead of my usual photo walk in Orchard, I decided to shoot in Little India on a Sunday.
Rui Ying’s first month
It is a Chinese tradition to hold a celebration when a baby is one month old.
Orchard Road street photography with the Leica M8
My recent Orchard Road street photography sessions were done with just the Leica M8.
Street photography with Fujifilm X100
Using only the Fujifilm X100 for street photography.
Pets, hats and more street fashion
Street fashion and publicity stunts are just some of the interesting sights along Orchard Road.
Shorter focal length for street photography
I’m starting to use a shorter focal length when I shoot on the streets.
Street fashion in Orchard
If you want a taste of Singapore street fashion, Orchard Road on a weekend is a good place to start.
Adopt a pet instead of buying one
There was a dog adoption drive in town sponsored by Subaru and LostPaws.
Publicity stunts
Whenever I shoot in Orchard Road on a weekend, I’ll encounter publicity stunts.
Weekends in Orchard Road
Spending my weekends shooting on the streets.
Leica M8 – first impressions
My initial impressions of shooting in the street with my Leica M8.
My first Leica
It still feels surreal but I’m slowly coming to terms with the fact that I bought my first Leica.
No more watermarks
Watermarks only discourage rather than prevent stealing.
Baby Ruiying
Congratulations to my brother and sister-in-law on the birth of their first child.
Portfolio – Photos by Jen Xi
My portfolio site is finally live. I have been fiddling around with several set ups but I’m proud to announce its official launch.
Choosing a DSLR camera
Here’s a guide on how to choose your first DSLR camera..
Wuxia translation – a preview
Translations of wuxia novels are often too literal and do not bring out the full flavour of the story.
First camera purchase in 2012
The Fujifilm X100 is my first camera purchase in 2012.
Welcoming 2012
My experiences in 2011 has made me a wiser person. Welcome 2012 and new challenges.
Brother’s ROM
My brother has become the first in my family to be married.
Nanowrimo 2011
This is my third consecutive attempt at NaNoWriMo.
Film camera wish list
A list of cameras I want to add to my collection.
Dragons
My abstract digital piece from 2004, featured in the Photoshop Creative magazine in 2010.