I quote from a book The Rise of India by Niranjan Rajadhyaksha (courtesy of Asia Inc Forum)
One of the advantages of being a journalist is that you get to meet so many people—influential people, interesting people, and (very occasionally) influential people who are also interesting. It is now more than seventeen years since I decide to quit teaching economics to undergraduates and start writing about it for a wider audience. Over this period, I have been lucky to meet a variety of people—from company CEOs and central bank governors to rural artisans and struggling entrepreneurs.
As a professional photographer, the sentiments and opportunities are no exception. Here are some of the influential and interesting people with whom I shared a moment.
↑ Soprano Marie Fajtova | Prague Chamber Orchestra | Toyota Classics 2009
↑ Amy Mastura | Toyota Classics 2008 Orchestra
↑ Tony Tan Caktiong | Jollibee Founder, Chairman & CEO
↑ Sean Ghazi | Toyota Classics 2007
↑ Bobby Chinn | ASEAN 100 Leadership Forum | Streets of Hanoi
↑ Pehin Yasmin | Deputy Minister of Defence, Brunei Darussalam
↑ Dato Timothy Ong | Asia Inc Forum
↑ Eric Tsang | Hong Kong Actor/Film Director/Film Producer
↑ Dato Tony Fernandes CEO & Director of AirAsia
↑ Lorraine Hahn Host of CNN International’s TALK ASIA
↑ Lou Macari Retired Manchester United Attacking Midfielder
↑ Nuno Bettencourt Lead Guitarist & Founder POPULATION 1
↑ Radhi lead singer of Malaysia group OAG
↑ Sheila Majid, veteran Malaysian artiste
↑ Siti Nurhalizah @ Muhibbah Concert in Brunei Darussalam
↑ Pakistan High Commissioner (L) & USA Chief of Mission (R) [2005]
↑ Chinese Ambassador (C), Pehin Dato Lau Ah Kok [2005]
↑ Interhouse Management with Kazuto Ogawa
↑ Kazuto Ogawa at the Brunei EOS Product Launch
My first attempt at a photo contest
The contest was the 2004 Brunei Tourism Photo Contest and my entry was Beating in Harmony (below), my attempt at illustrating the idea of two races and two cultures co-existing harmoniously for the common good of society. My photograph made it to top ten and came in 9th spot out of four hundred entries. It was a motivating experience.
© Jan Shim Photography
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Jesrine 9:20 am on June 21, 2007 Permalink |
Jan,
Impressive!! Thumbs up to you & keep up the good work!!
Matt C 10:07 am on June 21, 2007 Permalink |
Amazing work, accomplishments, and trail of your own version of history you’ve left. An inspiration to some and envied by many. Keep up the good work both visually and spiritually.
Jonathan 10:44 am on June 21, 2007 Permalink |
Jan’s hall of fame… this is what you call success in the making
To the people out there, this is world of Jan Shim.
Let’s make it happen…
Syl 10:56 am on June 21, 2007 Permalink |
Hi Jan
Im sure one day u will be one the famous people that your fans will have the opportunity to photograph with u instead..yeahhh!
wow..im lucky to have future star as a friend like u!!hehehe
Greg 11:00 am on June 21, 2007 Permalink |
You need a celebrity wall!! To make people feel like they do not know anyone in life
Shawn Narcis 12:42 pm on June 21, 2007 Permalink |
hey man congrats. keep up the good work.
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rolandlim 11:57 pm on June 21, 2007 Permalink |
Nice work Jan!
Are you sure you didn’t take those pics with the celebrities at Madame Tussauds wax museum?? Ok, just kidding
Mikee 5:16 pm on June 23, 2007 Permalink |
well done Jan
bruneikoreancultureclub 10:49 pm on June 23, 2007 Permalink |
Love the rabbit ears ! LOL!! A very ‘kawaii’ moment preserved in the annals of photography.
russomcbo78 10:07 am on February 19, 2008 Permalink |
hey nice, u meet nuno
greetings
dea 11:47 am on June 10, 2009 Permalink |
You are so amazing! Keep it up…Good luck!
sleepy 11:11 pm on July 1, 2009 Permalink |
Jan, you are one hell of a guy!