YAN · PHOTOGRAPHER
WHITE ROOM STUDIO SINGAPORE

A mom of one, Yan is gifted with incredible portraiture skills and a high attention to detail honed by her years in the industry. Her warmth and natural affinity with children have inspired her to create compelling portraits of kids of all ages.

Yan has been a photographer since 2005 with a pioneering family photography studio in Singapore. A LaSalle-SIA BA Honours alum, she began her career with Kids Pictures, and went on to become the chief photographer of the studio for 15 years. She later joined White Room Studio, where she continued to refine her craft over 6 years.

Her longstanding presence in the industry and excellent repertoire with all kinds of individuals is testament to her dedication in capturing the moment for you and your family!

Yan brings a natural affinity for photographing children and families, sharpened over years in the industry and a newborn photography practice dating back to 2005. Her range extends across cake smash, maternity, graduation, pet, couple, personal branding, and glamour photography. Her attentive eye extends to corporate work too, having been trusted by government agencies like the Ministry of Finance for corporate shoots.

What do you notice first about someone when they step into your studio?

Their energy! Are they calm, confident, nervous, excited, rushed? Then how they carry themselves, what they’re here for, and how they react to the space around them. It all tells me who I’m working with.

What’s your superpower as a photographer?

Getting people so comfortable they genuinely forget there’s a camera pointed at them. Oh, and clients seem to think I’m funny, which is good enough to keep them laughing through the shoot.

Which type of session makes you happiest?

I love sessions where you can feel the family bond come alive, when they’re at ease in the space and just being themselves. Those are the shoots that stay with me.

How do you help someone who says, “I’m awkward in front of the camera”?

I tell them it’s completely fine. Everyone feels a bit awkward at first, and we’ll ease into it together. Honestly, I’m glad they told me. There’s no grand expectation here, just be yourself and let’s go from there.

What’s a photo you’re most proud of, and why?

I can’t pick just one photo, but there are definitely shoots I hold onto as favourites, more than any one image.

Describe your shooting style in one sentence.

I shoot with intention, always keeping the client’s goal in focus so they get exactly what they came for.