PHOTOGRAPHER • LIFE COACH

Sha’an Ng

For almost two decades, I built my career in branding and marketing. I worked across luxury, FMCG, lifestyle, and home and living sectors, leading teams and shaping strategy in environments where expectations were high and outcomes mattered. The work stretched me. It taught me how stories influence perception, how trust is built over time, and how clarity creates impact.

From the outside, it looked like success. In many ways and by conventional measures, it was. But deep down, I sensed that something more personal was calling for attention. That awareness slowly changed the direction of my life.

While I was a marketer at work, I am an artist at heart. I often longed for a creative outlet. Photography is where everything converged and made sense to me. It allowed me to slow down, to observe more closely, and to pay attention to the subtleties that make each person unique. I am drawn not just to how someone looks, but to the character beneath that surface. The confidence, the doubts, the struggles, the complexity.

Over time, this work deepened. I approached it with the same discipline I had built in my corporate years, but with a different intention. Not just to create beautiful images, but to create portraits that feel real and personal. Alongside photography, I am also a practicing Life Coach, supporting individuals who are navigating change and seeking clarity in their next chapter.

Today, my work feels aligned with who I am and I live life on my own terms. For this, I am immensely grateful.

Sha’an

Sure, it looks like a simple trick. A card flicked into the air. But behind that moment are hours of practice. Cards falling all over the place. The frustration of picking them up again and again. Focus is not dramatic. Sometimes it's messy. These
Sure, it looks like a simple trick. A card flicked into the air. But behind that moment are hours of practice. Cards falling all over the place. The frustration of picking them up again and again. Focus is not dramatic. Sometimes it's messy. These are the moments I like to freeze in my photographs. Not just the trick, but the story behind it. Because success is rarely instant. It is built through persistence and hard work.
The best portraits happen when someone stops trying to pose.
The best portraits happen when someone stops trying to pose.
Sometimes I think about how much life has changed. No board meetings to attend, no reports or presentations to rush, just getting to know people, listening to their stories, noticing the little details that make them special in their own ways... And
Sometimes I think about how much life has changed. No board meetings to attend, no reports or presentations to rush, just getting to know people, listening to their stories, noticing the little details that make them special in their own ways... And this, made me feel more alive than ever. Photo credit: @ejunlow.jpg
POV: You want a "limewash" wall but you don’t want to hire anyone. So you become the... limewash wall person. 😆 Studio 2 had a plain wall and I knew it needed more depth. Something softer, more organic, more interesting on camera.
POV: You want a "limewash" wall but you don’t want to hire anyone. So you become the... limewash wall person. 😆 Studio 2 had a plain wall and I knew it needed more depth. Something softer, more organic, more interesting on camera. A sponge, some paint, and a few hours later… tadah! This works beautifully as a portrait backdrop. Totally worth the arm workout. 💪 Photo credit: @ejunlow.jpg
Portraits for Shaun . Feb 2026
Portraits for Shaun . Feb 2026
The difference between an ordinary image and a meaningful one could just be a small shift in perspective. Move closer. Change height. Wait longer. 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘 𝑖𝑠 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑑𝑒𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑙𝑠. Photo credit: @ejunlow
The difference between an ordinary image and a meaningful one could just be a small shift in perspective. Move closer. Change height. Wait longer. 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘 𝑖𝑠 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑑𝑒𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑙𝑠. Photo credit: @ejunlow
Portraits for Xin Er . Feb 2026
Portraits for Xin Er . Feb 2026
"𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗜 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘁?" Keep it simple. Solid colours. Minimal patterns. Clothes that feel like you. When in doubt, bring more options and we decide together.
"𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗜 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘁?" Keep it simple. Solid colours. Minimal patterns. Clothes that feel like you. When in doubt, bring more options and we decide together.
I photograph people for a living. But what interests me most is who they are beneath the surface. Light is a tool. The camera is a tool. 𝑆𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑦𝑡𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑖𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘. Photo credit: @ejunlow
I photograph people for a living. But what interests me most is who they are beneath the surface. Light is a tool. The camera is a tool. 𝑆𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑦𝑡𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑖𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘. Photo credit: @ejunlow
Sometimes I switch seats. I sit where my clients sit while explaining the shooting process. Being in front of the lens reminds me to slow down, to guide gently, and to never forget how vulnerable it can feel.
Sometimes I switch seats. I sit where my clients sit while explaining the shooting process. Being in front of the lens reminds me to slow down, to guide gently, and to never forget how vulnerable it can feel.
Sure, it looks like a simple trick. A card flicked into the air. But behind that moment are hours of practice. Cards falling all over the place. The frustration of picking them up again and again. Focus is not dramatic. Sometimes it's messy. These The best portraits happen when someone stops trying to pose. Sometimes I think about how much life has changed. No board meetings to attend, no reports or presentations to rush, just getting to know people, listening to their stories, noticing the little details that make them special in their own ways... And POV: You want a "limewash" wall but you don’t want to hire anyone. So you become the... limewash wall person. 😆 Studio 2 had a plain wall and I knew it needed more depth. Something softer, more organic, more interesting on camera. Portraits for Shaun . Feb 2026 The difference between an ordinary image and a meaningful one could just be a small shift in perspective. Move closer. Change height. Wait longer. 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘 𝑖𝑠 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑑𝑒𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑙𝑠. Photo credit: @ejunlow Portraits for Xin Er . Feb 2026 "𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗜 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘁?" Keep it simple. Solid colours. Minimal patterns. Clothes that feel like you. When in doubt, bring more options and we decide together. I photograph people for a living. But what interests me most is who they are beneath the surface. Light is a tool. The camera is a tool. 𝑆𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑦𝑡𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑖𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘. Photo credit: @ejunlow Sometimes I switch seats. I sit where my clients sit while explaining the shooting process. Being in front of the lens reminds me to slow down, to guide gently, and to never forget how vulnerable it can feel.