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Discovering corners of the school -
Discovering corners of the school -

2023 School Photography Competition
2023 School Photography Competition

n conjunction with the Kuen Cheng 115th Anniversary, the 2023 School Photography Competition was
held to provide a platform for talented photographers to explore the theme of school life through their
I lenses. Encapsulating striking visuals and compelling compositions, the winning pieces seek to convey
different stories and illustrate the raw beauty of seemingly mundane moments. Journalists from the Kuen
Cheng Newsletter Club were deeply honoured to learn from six of the winners about their inspirations and
stories behind their captivating pieces that earned them recognition.

Six interviewees and their respective work:

1. Tell us about what inspired you to take this picture.

Long Yik: “I was actually impressed by the students who were playing volleyball, as they were radiating
vibrant energy. After all, the lively youthfulness is the quintessence of high school life.”

Kai Soon: “It usually rains during the afternoons in July this year. One Thursday after my weekly co-
curricular activities, the rain had coincidentally stopped, and as I sat waiting for the school bus, this scene
miraculously appeared before my eyes. I then casually decided to capture it in the lenses.”

Tiffany Tan: “As I was simply wandering about the school with my friends after our co-curricular activities, a
puddle on the ground caught my attention. So I instantly brought out my camera, tilted the angles, and took a
shot of it.”

Ian Jo: “This photo was casually taken by me after a tiring maths exam, sitting down and relaxing while
waiting for the seniors‘ classes to be over. Being very weary, I looked up and saw the composition of the tree
and its shadow. I felt that the tree might hold some hidden stories. The wind blowing across made the leaves
rustle gently. The angle of the tree was coincidentally just right, so I took the picture of the tree using a wide-
angle lens.”

Jun Hao: “Quick frankly, I wasn’t going for anything in particular as I was mostly experimenting with
different styles. I was basically going about the school campus photographing various aspects of school
life. Then I thought to myself, how can I turn something mundane and boring into something distinct and
intriguing? ”

Yu Rui: “On a typical day after class, I saw a lonely figure of a student. I wanted to capture his lonely moment.”

Photo 1: Senior Category First Prize
Khoo Long Yik

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