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.

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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.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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 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.
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 of professionals, encompassing production crew, producers, support staff, finance, and client management. Responsibilities include strategic staffing, candidate selection, onboarding, and training.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 / 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 Photographer / DI Artist at 121 Studio
January 1, 2003 - October 9, 2025
In-house photographer / DI artist.
In-house Photographer / DI Artist at 121 Studio
January 1, 2003 - October 9, 2025
In-house photographer / DI artist.
In-house Photographer / DI Artist at 121 Studio
January 1, 2003 - October 9, 2025
In-house photographer / DI artist.
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 / DI Artist at 121 Studio
January 1, 2003 - October 9, 2025
In-house photographer / DI artist.
In-house Photographer / DI Artist at 121 Studio
January 1, 2003 - October 9, 2025
In-house photographer / DI artist.
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.
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.
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.

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