Professional Practice – Tay Kay Chin

Mercy Relief - Philippines - Umiray - Typhoon - Dec 2004

Why Are You Here?

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Post published:July 21, 2020
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As cliched as it is going to sound, I thought I could play a small role in changing the world.

As a photojournalism lecturer, it has become quite customary that every time a natural disaster happens, I will get asked by at least one student, “Should I go?” (more…)

That’s About Right(s)

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Post published:July 21, 2020
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At the risk of alienating some of my more ‘hardcore’ friends, I would say that the freedom is not ‘absolute’ and should never be taken for granted.

By now everyone will remember that I am a very proud graduate of the Missouri School of Journalism and that I share the same values the institution stands for from the very beginning. I assume you also know the reason for this note. (more…)

One picture, one nation

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Post published:July 21, 2020
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On the morning of September 11, 2001, my phone was unusually busy. (more…)

Everything Bill Can Do, Mark Can Do Better

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Post published:July 21, 2020
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ON June 15, 2000, French photo agency Sygma, one of the largest worldwide, was purchased by Microsoft chief Bill Gates through his company Corbis, and will be renamed Corbis Sygma. (more…)

About A Boy

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Post published:July 21, 2020
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But if that was his choice and nobody was hurt in the process, should he be ostracized?

I have been reading different opinions about the Fukushima images shared by Keow Wee Loong and wondering why some people are so upset with him. (more…)

Happier Ever After

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Post published:July 21, 2020
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Is it because he is that bad and only deserved that paltry sum? Or is it because he is cheap, that’s why he was hired?

Bad photoshopping; dubious award being awarded to dubious works; fight over one’s copyright; debate over one’s idea being misappropriated; ‘incompetent’ wedding photographer ruining a wedding.

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Berlin, Germany 2017

A Letter To My Young Photographer Friend

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Post published:July 21, 2020
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Dear Amanda,

Thinking about what we do and reflecting on our actions are two very rare attributes which I like. (more…)

Is Photojournalism Still Alive?

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Post published:July 21, 2020
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Today, and everyday that I am in the company of new and old believers, I feel an urge to go out and change the world with photography. And believe me, in each of our own small way, we can make a difference.

In June 2002, as one of the four masters at the inaugural Asia-Europe Workshop for Young Photographers, I presented a talk on the state of photojournalism. (more…)

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You Are Free To Say No

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Post published:July 11, 2020
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I believe many professionals are better off minding our own business and stop labelling others for being unprofessional or unethical just because they do things differently.

Last year, a government-linked organization wrote to invite me to be a speaker at one of the events. (more…)