Ariel Hii Photography

Ariel Hii Photography Specialize in portrait, product, and commercial photography. Any inquiry do pm https://bit.ly/2Jh5hn

Fisheye lenses are the kind of lenses that photographers both love and hate. They are not easy to master, and using them...
12/03/2026

Fisheye lenses are the kind of lenses that photographers both love and hate. They are not easy to master, and using them feels very different from a typical wide-angle lens. The exaggerated perspective and strong distortion can feel a bit overwhelming at first, which often makes people hesitate to use them.

But once you get used to it, you start to realize that the visual impact it creates is something a 35mm or 50mm lens simply cannot replace. With a fisheye lens, you need to get very close to your subject—almost uncomfortably close. That sense of compression and intensity often turns into a unique visual strength that makes the photo more dynamic and interesting.

For this series, I didn’t rely on the fisheye lens alone. I also paired it with a 50mm and a 135mm lens during the shoot, allowing the images to balance between exaggerated perspective and compressed framing, making the overall set feel more varied and less monotonous.

Just realized it has been almost 3 years since I first met them.It all started when Nicole contacted me and asked if I c...
07/03/2026

Just realized it has been almost 3 years since I first met them.

It all started when Nicole contacted me and asked if I could photograph their Penang trip. Only later did I realize they were actually from Hong Kong. As a Penang local, I decided to plan a relaxed schedule and brought them around some of the island’s historical spots, together with a few must-try local food places.

The food truly amazed them, and the whole session turned into more than just a photoshoot — it became a little food adventure around Penang. The laughter, the exploration, and the moments we captured made the session really memorable.

Only after the shoot did I discover that they were quite active food bloggers. After their child was born, they shifted their focus toward home-cooked dishes, inspired by their years of traveling and adapting those flavors to their own style and local tastes.

Looking back now, it’s really nice to see how people’s journeys evolve over time. Grateful that our paths crossed and that I was able to document a small chapter of their story.

Over the past few years in photography, I’ve passed by you countless times, yet never truly stepped inside to witness yo...
27/02/2026

Over the past few years in photography, I’ve passed by you countless times, yet never truly stepped inside to witness your beauty.
Until recently, during the free admission period, I finally took the chance to explore this historical landmark that has stood as a silent witness to our nation’s development.

Before the crowds began to fill the space, I slowed down and immersed myself in the intricate details shaped by time — the weathered walls, the aged textures, the subtle marks left behind by history.
Every crack, every ray of light seemed to whisper stories of the past.

Sometimes, photography is more than capturing images; it is a quiet conversation with time.
And this time, I’m grateful I didn’t miss you again.

For this series, I wanted to build a strong narrative background behind the visuals.I chose a fisheye lens to exaggerate...
24/02/2026

For this series, I wanted to build a strong narrative background behind the visuals.

I chose a fisheye lens to exaggerate movements and facial expressions, transforming what might normally be seen as distortion into the main visual highlight. The stretched perspective becomes an emotional amplifier — intensifying impact and adding dramatic tension to the frame.

Through deliberate lighting control, I deepened shadows and enhanced contrasts to create a bold cinematic mood. With the addition of a smoke machine, light beams cut through the air, forming layers and depth within the space. The lens, lighting, and smoke work together like a perfectly choreographed performance, shaping atmosphere and emotion in every frame.

My goal was not just to create photographs, but to produce something that feels like a movie poster —
slightly unsettling, slightly intense, yet irresistibly captivating.
Lighting : Godox ML100 R + BG02 battery grip
Fog meachine: Ulanzi Filmog X
这组照片，我尝试为它赋予一个完整的创作背景故事。

我选择以鱼眼镜头去呈现人物夸张的动作与表情，把原本可能被认为“变形”的视觉效果，转化成画面的核心焦点与特色。那种被拉伸的张力，不再是缺点，而是一种情绪的放大器，让画面更具冲击力与戏剧性。

在灯光的塑造下，光影被刻意压暗与强化，营造出强烈对比；再配合烟雾机，让光束在空气中形成层次与轨迹，使空间变得立体而神秘。镜头、灯光与烟雾彼此配合，就像一场默契十足的演出，共同堆叠出画面的氛围与情绪。

我希望这不仅仅是一组照片，而是一张带有电影海报质感的作品——
带点惊悚、带点压迫，也带点让人忍不住多看一眼的戏剧张力

I’m truly grateful to Frederick, a fellow photographer, for trusting me to document such an important milestone in his l...
21/02/2026

I’m truly grateful to Frederick, a fellow photographer, for trusting me to document such an important milestone in his life. It was an absolute honor to be part of his big day and to preserve these meaningful moments for someone who understands and appreciates the art of photography so deeply.

For this special occasion, I incorporated one of my favorite creative elements — a soft effect filter that produces a dreamy, fairytale-like atmosphere. This subtle visual touch added a unique emotional depth to the images, transforming ordinary moments into something timeless and poetic. It gave their wedding a distinctive visual identity, making it stand apart while enhancing the intimacy and romance of the day.

Being able to blend my artistic vision with their story made the entire experience incredibly fulfilling. It’s moments like these that remind me why I fell in love with photography — to create not just photographs, but lasting memories with soul and character.

Recently got the Ulanzi FM02 Filmog X smoke machine and the Godox ML100R for some quick testing.I placed the ML100R at t...
14/02/2026

Recently got the Ulanzi FM02 Filmog X smoke machine and the Godox ML100R for some quick testing.

I placed the ML100R at the back and set it to a warm yellow tone to simulate sunlight streaming through a narrow gap. With the help of the FM02 smoke machine, the originally concentrated beam becomes diffused, creating visible light rays and instantly giving the photo a cinematic, concert-like atmosphere.

This combination of light and smoke not only enhances the drama of the scene, but also adds depth, texture, and emotion to the image.

When I have more time, I’ll put together a full review and share my shooting workflow and experience.

这几天入手了 Ulanzi FM02 Filmog X 烟雾机和 Godox ML100R 灯，做了一些简单实测。

我将 ML100R 放在后方，并调成暖黄色，让光线模拟阳光从缝隙中穿透的感觉。而 FM02 的烟雾，则巧妙地把原本集中的光束打散，让光线变得更立体、更有层次，瞬间营造出仿佛演唱会现场般的氛围感。

这种光与雾的结合，不只是增加画面的戏剧性，也让照片拥有更强的情绪表达与空间深度。

等有时间，我会整理一篇完整的 review，分享我的拍摄流程和使用心得 😂

It’s been a long time since we last met. I’m truly grateful that they appreciate and chose black and white photos for th...
21/01/2026

It’s been a long time since we last met. I’m truly grateful that they appreciate and chose black and white photos for their ROM.

So grateful to this client for choosing me through three important stages of their life.From maternity, to welcoming the...
15/01/2026

So grateful to this client for choosing me through three important stages of their life.
From maternity, to welcoming their first child, and now their wedding — they trusted me with their most meaningful moments.
What touches me the most is that they came for my black and white style.
In a world where black and white photography is often misunderstood, this kind of trust means everything.
It reminds me that my style is not an outcast.
It is seen. It is valued. It matters.
Thank you to everyone who chooses me for my vision, not trends.
真的很感谢这位客人，在他们人生的三个重要阶段都选择了我。
从孕妇照、迎接第一胎，到最近的婚礼，每一次都把最重要的时刻交给我。
更感动的是，他们是因为喜欢我的黑白风格而找我。
在这个对黑白摄影仍然充满偏见的时代，这份理解真的很珍贵。
至少让我知道——
我的风格不是异类，
它是被看见的、被珍惜的、被需要的。
谢谢每一位因为我的风格而选择我的你们。

Party after party! We love bringing our clients’ moments to life through storytelling and stunning photography. Here’s a...
09/12/2025

Party after party! We love bringing our clients’ moments to life through storytelling and stunning photography. Here’s a glimpse from our recent event—where every shot tells a story and captures the energy of the night!

“Add a splash of color to your style—red and blue, one from the sky, one from us—making the scenery pop with pure beauty...
09/12/2025

“Add a splash of color to your style—red and blue, one from the sky, one from us—making the scenery pop with pure beauty.”

很久没来这里了哈哈，这里还真的很美。
08/07/2025

很久没来这里了哈哈，这里还真的很美。

Simple and elegant Japanese style portraits,Thank V Model by Velvet Signature and Ririko for the amazing result.Canon Ma...
16/06/2025

Simple and elegant Japanese style portraits,
Thank V Model by Velvet Signature and Ririko for the amazing result.
Canon Malaysia

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