22/11/25
Sat 22 Nov, 4pm – 6pm

This class is full. Please email info@objectifs.com.sg if you would like to be added to the waitlist. 

Join us for an immersive photo walk and flash photography workshop at Haw Par Villa—one of Singapore’s most unique and culturally rich landmarks. Formerly known as Tiger Balm Gardens, Haw Par Villa is home to over 1,000 vivid statues and 150 intricate dioramas that bring Chinese folklore, mythology, and history to life, making it a dream location for photographers interested in storytelling through imagery.

In this hands-on short photography course, you’ll learn how to effectively use your camera’s built-in flash to capture compelling images in both daylight and low-light conditions. Perfect for beginners, hobbyists, and travel photography enthusiasts, the session offers expert guidance on flash techniques, composition, and creative shooting in a visually surreal environment.

What you’ll learn:

• Explore and photograph the surreal sculptures and vibrant scenes of Haw Par Villa
• Understand the history and cultural significance of this hidden gem
• Learn flash photography techniques for various lighting conditions
• Receive hands-on tips from an experienced photography instructor
• Participate in a group photo review session for feedback and learning
• Suitable for all camera types, including smartphones

Whether you’re interested in travel photography, cultural heritage, or just looking for a creative weekend activity in Singapore, this workshop offers a fun and educational way to improve your photography skills while discovering one of the city’s most fascinating sites.

Participants are to bring their own cameras that they are comfortable with for this workshop. Smartphones are suitable as well.

As the session entails walking outdoor, please dress suitably and bring along an umbrella/hat and sufficient hydration. The use of insect repellent/patches is also recommended.

Deanna Ng

Deanna Ng is an independent photographer and passionate arts educator who holds a Specialist Diploma in Arts Education from Singapore’s National Institute of Education. Her photographic interests lie in documenting fragments of memory that can still be found in the rapidly changing urban landscape of Singapore.

Deanna’s work is featured in the book Singapore Eye – Contemporary Singapore Art (2015), as well as the Land Transport Authority’s Arts in Transit programme, where her work is showcased at Beauty World MRT Station along the Thomson Line.

In her classes, Deanna challenges students to discover their own voice in photography. She also believes that it is important that students practise the craft with an understanding of its artistic history.

Kendra from xplorehawparvilla