Feature Photos & Portraits

3 Feature Photos from Daily Newspapers

1. Tokyo Fashion Week Features Disabled Model in Wheelchair

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The Star Online > Home > Lifestyle > Women > Fashion

Published: Tuesday March 24, 2015 MYT 1:45:00 PM 

Updated: Tuesday March 24, 2015 MYT 7:04:23 AM

URL: http://www.thestar.com.my/Lifestyle/Women/Fashion/2015/03/24/They-see-me-rollin-Tokyo-Fashion-Week-features-disabled-model-in-wheelchair/

The photo above features a model who heads down the runway in a rather unique way: in her wheelchair. While models are usually known for their tall figures and long legs, this photo shines light on a different type of model, a girl who is disabled from her waist down. This photo thus fits the criteria of being a feature photo as it is not only interesting and timeless, it also resonates with human emotions such as heartfelt feelings, symphathy, and pride. We also like this photo because the disabled girl is juxtaposed with a guy who is walking alongside her on the same runway, with the same purpose of modelling clothes, which symbolises that being disabled does not mean that one cannot be on par with others who are not disabled. 

2. Paying Last Respects

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Photo taken from New Straits Times cover page on 25^th March 2015.

On 23 March 2015, the whole world was saddened by the news of the passing of a prominent man of politics, the first Prime Minister of Singapore, Mr Lee Kuan Yew. This feature photo we choose shows Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, Malaysia's current Prime Minister signing the condolence book in front of Lee Kuan Yew’s portrait as a sign of respect. As Prime Minister, his acknowledgement represents that of the whole of Malaysia as well.

3. Tears and Pain

An Afghan woman was being wrongly accused for burning a bible and was stoned to death for her alleged crime. This feature photo manages to capture the raw emotions on the faces of those present and also the chaotic atmosphere of the incident. We choose this photo because it successfully brings out the emotions and expressions of other Afghan women who felt helpless when their friend was being punished without having to display the face the woman who was stoned to death.

2 self-taken Feature Photos 

1. Occupational Hazard

A construction worker is seen working under the scorching hot sun on the fourth-storey of a new building without a safety harness in University of Malaya on March 15 2015.

We choose this photo to be a feature photo because it is interesting as it is common; as it portrays a part of our everyday life, but with a twist. The construction worker could just be like any one of us, running errands and taking care of our responsibilities daily but what stands him out from the rest of us is while his task on its own is already a dangerous one, he further pushes the limit of safety by standing at a level as high as the fourth-storey of a building without any safety precautions or safety harness.

2. What's in Daddy's Bag? 

A man, presumably the father of the child, is seen standing next to his wife carrying a bag pack which does not only hold their travel necessities, but also their baby on a holiday in Bangkok, on 19 January 2015.

We chose this photo to be a feature photo as it is interesting and evokes human emotions of love and warmth. When on holiday, we usually travel with a huge bag pack on our backs, to ensure that we have the space to carry all our necessities, but for this couple it seems like their bag pack could also double as a baby carrier. For all it's worth, the baby does look comfortable and safe mounted on the back of his father. Besides that, we also took notice of the fact that the father was the one carrying the baby on his back. This was a nice change from the social norm which usually dictates that mothers should be the main care-givers of their children.

2 self-taken Portraits

1. What's cooking?

A man of a family who sells boat noodles at the Floating Market in Bangkok.

Sitting cross-legged in front of a big pot of hot soup and an array of colourful ingredients which make up a steaming hot bowl of delicious boat noodles, this man displays his way of maintaining his livelihood in the most interesting way.

2. Choose a Job that You Love and You Will Never Have to Work A Day in Your Life

Associate Professor Dr Shanthi Thambiah, a lecturer of the Gender Studies Programme in University of Malaya, during class on 19th of March 2015, showing her students the longest genealogical chart she has ever made for one of her research works. 

We choose this to be our portrait photo because it is amusing to see how satisfied and enthusiastic Dr Shanthi feels about her work. Besides, it also shows how passionate a person can be about an incident even though it has happened a long time ago. This picture brings out the emotions of pride and satisfaction.