Hi, I’ve just realised that I haven’t introduced myself.

My name is Christopher Chong - just some regular person who happens to like photography. I’m also thankful for the invitation to be a part of Digisniper.

I also like playing with cameras - they make rather nice toys for adults.

But, as I’m only beginning to learn, it’s not the camera that matters. Rather, it’s all about technique.

BTW, I currently have an obsession with buying new tripods and camera bags. It’s a terrible way to spend money.

I’m a born-again photographer of sorts. I used to shoot a lot with my dad’s Canon AE-1 as a kid (and bought another two once I entered university). However, my creativity had reached its limits - mainly because I couldn’t afford to keep experimenting with various shots. After all, it costs quite a bit of money to buy and develop film.

Digital photography changed all that, though. In the past 5 years (from my first 2.0-megapixel Olympus compact right up to my current Nikon D70) I have learnt so much more about photography than I ever did with film.

I don’t consider myself a great photographer by any stretch of imagination - a monthly peek into Practical Photography at newsstands confirms this. However, I would like to share my knowledge so that newcomers may also learn how to take better pictures as quickly as possible.

You can’t teach people to see, but you can teach them the right techniques.

And now for the shameless plug: View my blog, The Occasional Mumble, for more about me, my life and the various things that happen during it.