I’m a Singapore-based photographer with a lifelong passion for still life and portraiture. I’m a self-taught photographer who built my studio, A Thousand Words, in 2004 and have since led a team of photographers, stylists, and digital imaging specialists to deliver powerful images for clients. I’m known for strong lighting and composition, proactive problem-solving, and a collaborative approach that brings out the best in every subject. I value empathy, aim for process improvements, and have mentored assistants who grew into recognized photographers.…

Charles Chua

I’m a Singapore-based photographer with a lifelong passion for still life and portraiture. I’m a self-taught photographer who built my studio, A Thousand Words, in 2004 and have since led a team of photographers, stylists, and digital imaging specialists to deliver powerful images for clients. I’m known for strong lighting and composition, proactive problem-solving, and a collaborative approach that brings out the best in every subject. I value empathy, aim for process improvements, and have mentored assistants who grew into recognized photographers.…

Available to hire

I’m a Singapore-based photographer with a lifelong passion for still life and portraiture. I’m a self-taught photographer who built my studio, A Thousand Words, in 2004 and have since led a team of photographers, stylists, and digital imaging specialists to deliver powerful images for clients.

I’m known for strong lighting and composition, proactive problem-solving, and a collaborative approach that brings out the best in every subject. I value empathy, aim for process improvements, and have mentored assistants who grew into recognized photographers.

See more

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

In-house photographer at COMO PTE LTD (CLUB 21)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Manage and direct a cross-functional team comprising fashion stylists, digital imaging specialists, and support staff, while overseeing the setup and operations of a photo studio. Collaborate with warehouse personnel to ensure seamless logistics.
Lead photographer / Lead DI artist at A Thousand Words
January 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Direct and supervise a diverse team of professionals, encompassing production crew, producers, support staff, finance, and client management. Responsibilities include strategic staffing, candidate selection, onboarding, and training.
Senior Photographer at Groovy Studio Pte Ltd
January 1, 2005 - October 9, 2025
Full‑flag in-house senior photographer. Played a key role in establishing a state‑of‑the‑art studio from the ground up, overseeing operational setup and infrastructure development. Supervised and mentored in‑house producers, photographers, and support staff.
In-house Photographer / DI Artist at 121 Studio
January 1, 2003 - October 9, 2025
In-house photographer / DI artist.
In-house e-commerce photographer at COMO PTE LTD (CLUB 21)
January 1, 2024 - Present
In-house e-commerce photographer responsible for running studio shoots, directing a cross-functional team (fashion stylists, digital imaging specialists, support staff), and coordinating logistics with warehouse personnel.
Lead Photographer / Lead DI Artist at A Thousand Words
January 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Direct and supervise a diverse team across production, on-set, and client management; responsible for strategic staffing, onboarding, and training; oversee digital imaging workflows and ensure high-quality deliverables for clients.
Senior Photographer at Groovy Studio Pte Ltd
January 1, 2005 - October 9, 2025
Full-flag in-house senior photographer; played a key role in establishing a state-of-the-art studio from the ground up, overseeing operational setup and infrastructure development; supervised and mentored in-house producers, photographers, and support staff.
In-house Photographer / DI Artist at 121 Studio
January 1, 2003 - October 9, 2025
In-house photographer / DI artist.
Photographer at COMO PTE LTD (CLUB 21)
January 1, 2024 - Present
In-house e-commerce photographer. Manage and direct a cross-functional team comprising fashion stylists, digital imaging specialists, and support staff, while overseeing the setup and operations of a photo studio. Collaborate with warehouse personnel to ensure seamless logistics.
Lead Photographer / Lead DI Artist at A Thousand Words
January 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Direct and supervise a diverse team of professionals, encompassing production crew, producers, support staff, finance, and client management. Responsibilities include strategic staffing, candidate selection, onboarding, and training to deliver high-quality imagery for clients.
Senior Photographer at Groovy Studio Pte Ltd
January 1, 2005 - October 9, 2025
Full-fledged in-house senior photographer. Played a key role in establishing a state-of-the-art studio from the ground up, overseeing operational setup and infrastructure development. Supervised and mentored in-house producers, photographers, and support staff.
In-house Photographer / DI Artist at 121 Studio
January 1, 2003 - October 9, 2025
In-house photographer and DI artist, contributing to shooting and post-production for various projects at Henderson Industry Park.
In-house Photographer at COMO PTE LTD (CLUB 21)
January 1, 2024 - Present
In-house photographer responsible for directing a cross-functional team including fashion stylists, digital imaging specialists, and support staff; overseeing the setup and operations of a photo studio; collaborating with warehouse personnel to ensure seamless logistics and timely delivery of high-quality shoots.
Lead Photographer / Lead DI Artist at A Thousand Words
December 31, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Direct and supervise a diverse team across production, support staff, and client management. Responsibilities include strategic staffing, onboarding, and training, along with leading lighting, styling, and digital imaging to deliver compelling still-life and portrait campaigns.
Senior Photographer at Groovy Studio Pte Ltd
December 31, 2005 - October 9, 2025
Played a key role in establishing a state-of-the-art studio from the ground up, overseeing operational setup and infrastructure development. Supervised and mentored in-house producers, photographers, and support staff.
In-house Photographer / DI Artist at 121 Studio
December 31, 2003 - October 9, 2025
In-house photographer and DI artist, contributing to client campaigns and building a foundation in studio production and digital imaging workflows.
In-house Photographer at COMO PTE LTD (CLUB 21)
January 1, 2024 - Present
In-house photographer overseeing photography operations and directing a cross-functional team, including fashion stylists, digital imaging specialists, and support staff. Responsible for studio setup and seamless logistics in collaboration with warehouse personnel.
Lead Photographer / Lead DI Artist at A Thousand Words
January 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Direct and supervise a diverse team of professionals, including production crew, producers, support staff, finance, and client management. Responsibilities include strategic staffing, candidate selection, onboarding, and training.
Senior Photographer at Groovy Studio Pte Ltd
January 1, 2005 - October 9, 2025
Full-flag in-house senior photographer. Played a key role in establishing a state-of-the-art studio from the ground up, overseeing operational setup and infrastructure development. Supervised and mentored in-house producers, photographers, and support staff.
In-house Photographer / DI Artist at 121 Studio
January 1, 2003 - October 9, 2025
In-house photographer / DI artist.
In-house e-commerce photographer at COMO PTE LTD (CLUB 21)
January 1, 2024 - Present
In-house e-commerce photographer. I manage and direct a cross-functional team including fashion stylists, digital imaging specialists, and support staff, overseeing the setup and operations of a photo studio. I collaborate with warehouse personnel to ensure seamless logistics and timely delivery of client-ready imagery.
Lead Photographer / Lead DI Artist at A Thousand Words
January 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Lead Photographer / Lead DI Artist. Direct and supervise a diverse team spanning production crew, producers, support staff, finance, and client management. Responsibilities include strategic staffing, candidate selection, onboarding, and training.
Senior Photographer at Groovy Studio Pte Ltd
January 1, 2005 - October 9, 2025
Full-flag in-house senior photographer. Played a key role in establishing a state-of-the-art studio from the ground up, overseeing operational setup and infrastructure development. Supervised and mentored in-house producers, photographers, and support staff.
In-house Photographer / DI Artist at 121 Studio
January 1, 2003 - October 9, 2025
In-house photographer / DI artist.
In-house ecommerce photographer at COMO PTE LTD (CLUB 21)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Manage and direct a cross-functional team comprising fashion stylists, digital imaging specialists, and support staff, while overseeing the setup and operations of a photo studio. Collaborate with warehouse personnel to ensure seamless logistics.
Lead Photographer / Lead DI Artist at A Thousand Words
January 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Direct and supervise a diverse team of professionals, encompassing production crew, producers, support staff, finance, and client management. Responsibilities include strategic staffing, candidate selection, onboarding, and training.
Senior Photographer at Groovy Studio Pte Ltd
January 1, 2005 - October 9, 2025
Full-fledged in-house senior photographer. Played a key role in establishing a state-of-the-art studio from the ground up, overseeing operational setup and infrastructure development. Supervised and mentored in-house producers, photographers, and support staff.
In-house Photographer / DI Artist at 121 Studio
January 1, 2003 - October 9, 2025
In-house photographer / DI artist.
In-house e-commerce photographer at COMO PTE LTD (CLUB 21)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Manage and direct a cross-functional team comprising fashion stylists, digital imaging specialists, and support staff, while overseeing the setup and operations of a photo studio. Collaborate with warehouse personnel to ensure seamless logistics.
Lead Photographer / Lead DI Artist at A Thousand Words
January 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Direct and supervise a diverse team of professionals, encompassing production crew, producers, support staff, finance, and client management. Responsibilities include strategic staffing, candidate selection, onboarding, and training.
Senior Photographer at Groovy Studio Pte Ltd
January 1, 2005 - October 9, 2025
Played a key role in establishing a state-of-the-art studio from the ground up, overseeing operational setup and infrastructure development. Supervised and mentored in-house producers, photographers, and support staff.
In-house Photographer / DI Artist at 121 Studio
January 1, 2003 - October 9, 2025
In-house photographer / DI artist at Henderson Industry Park; contributed to photography and digital imaging workflows.
In-house assistant photographer at KF Seetoh Photography
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999
In-house assistant photographer providing support to senior photographers; contributed to lighting setup, shooting workflows and asset management.
In-house photographer / DI Artist at 121 Studio
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2002
In-house photographer and digital imaging artist responsible for shooting and DI workflows within the studio.
Senior photographer at Groovy Studio Pte Ltd
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004
Full-flag in-house senior photographer. Assisted in setting up the studio from scratch. Managed all in-house producers & photographers.
Head photographer; Head DI Artist at A Thousand Words
January 1, 2004 - Present
Oversee a team of crew, producers, assistants, billing, budget & client. Determine staffing requirements, interview, hire & train new employees.

Education

Add your educational history here.

Qualifications

Add your qualifications or awards here.

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Consumer Goods
    paper Portfolio
    portfolio of all my current and pass work. Photography and photo editing both are done by myself.…