Snap Shots

Editor's Note: Lately I have been getting to know more and more local photographers, and from what I hear and observe, photography in Brunei is alive and kicking. More than this, local photographers are only getting better and more daring in their craft. Speaking of which, allow me to introduce you to Aiman Besar. Aiman is a freelance local photographer (also a part-time swimming instructor) here in Brunei and he describes himself as a "dreamer" and "easy going". Check out some of his work below and on his Facebook Fan Page - Aiman Besar Photography.

Here's Aiman.

Snapping the most memorable moments in various creative ways; wedding photography and portrait photography. 

Complete this sentence: "Photography is..."

My way to express my feelings through an image.

What was your first camera and what do you use now?

First camera was the Canon 400D. Currently I am using a Canon 50D. Better quality :)

Who was your inspiration to start photography?

My brother; he was the one who introduced me to this photography and who bought me my first DSLR camera. Also, not forgetting Lisa Dragon. She introduced me to the Brunei Forever Forum where local photographers share their work and skills.

Editor’s Note: Under the Snap Shots segment of Projek Brunei, I have featured photographers like Adam Sulaiman, Ezra Pilpus and Lisa Omarali. I have also featured graphic designers such as Ahmad Wajidi and Wirdy Hamidi. Passion and talent are common traits among them all. I now bring to you an exclusive feature about four fun-loving Bruneian Instagramers. Anyone who denies Instagram as a legitimate photography tool is kidding themselves. In just over a year since its launch, there are already over 12 million Instagramers all over the world snapping away and sharing their photographs through social networks.

So what do you get when you combine Instagram with a bunch of energetic, very talented Bruneians? Brunika. They will soon be officially launching a website (www.Brunika.com) but for now you can find them on Facebook – Brunika, on Twitter - @IgersBrunika and of course on Instagram - @Brunika.

Brunika is @Amiranas, @Wandirajali, @Kurapak and @MrIguana

Editor's Note: Meet local photographer Samuel Tan, a.k.a. @shoyo_stlb from Twitter. I got to know Samuel at this year's BRIDEX and have been bumping into him at events. As you will read, Samuel is part of a growing segment of Bruneians who have left their 9 to 5 jobs in pursuit of a hobby turned passion. His responses are honest and transparent, and his creative portfolio has just begun. Check out his website - www.SamuelTanPhotography.com or if you are keen to engage him, connect through his Facebook page.

Here's Samuel.

Editor's Note: Meet Hassnal Adam Sulaiman, a.k.a. @AdamSnaps. Adam, a Brunei based photographer, has been practising his craft since 2008. I met him previously at a wedding model shoot and he told me that he has never gone for any photography courses and that he is "pretty much self taught...through the internet, YouTube and Magazines". Adam is participating in the Art Takes London competition, and is also one of the official photographers of the International Wedding Showcase 2011. Check out more of his work here.

Here's Adam.