03/04/2026
I recently collaborated with , a local HEMA community, on a personal photo shoot inspired by medieval armour.
Having always been fascinated by medieval armour from films and history, I wanted to capture it in a more grounded studio setting here in Singapore.
Initially, I planned to work with a model, but sourcing armour proved unrealistic. Thankfully, stepped in to make this project possible.
For the shoot, I drew inspiration from medieval and Renaissance portraits, focusing on form, posture, and detail.
A huge thank you to , , Jon Tan, and for their assistance. Special thanks to for suggesting the use of carpets instead of a canvas backdrop, it transformed the look of the series!
Lighting setup:
1x Profoto B2 with large octa (camera left)
1x large diffuser in front
1x AD300Pro with Aputure Spotlight for catchlight
Negative fill on camera right
