Gold Charmer

When Mr Yap told me that some pythons were coming to our house for an editorial photoshoot for Robb Report March Issue, I freaked at the thought.

Imagine these cold scaly reptiles slithering on my floor...EEEEEEE

The whole day at work, I kept thinking, "snakes are at our place snakes are at our place, snakes are at our place." As soon as the work day ended, I was on the phone, checking with Mr Yap how his photoshoot went....

The pictures speak for themselves!

In fact, the pythons, according to Mr Yap, were absolutely the best models to work with. Calm and elegant, they were so easy to mold into whatever position he wanted them in. By the end of the shoot, Mr Yap was practically playing with these charming creatures. 

These pictures had me wishing I was at the shoot! Would I touch these snakes? I don't know. The thought still kind of freaks me out... but seeing Mr Yap embracing them makes me a tad jealous!

Mr Yap's Photographic Inspiration

Malmaison is a luxury retail concept store, selling not only watches, but books, hats, jewellery, fashion accessories and fragrances. If you get a chance, pop into the store, I guarantee an experience to remember.

During our visit on Saturday, Mr Yap bought three more photography books to add to his collection. His inspiration. Beautiful, artistic and natural, these books speak for themselves.


One of Mr Yap's favourite is the above Gucci Ad - a simple G says it all.

These newly acquired books above are published by Tachen, specialists of books on art, architecture, design and photography. Other books belonging to Mr Yap's collection are:

And definitely, last but certainly not least, world reknown fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier. He is a true inspiration to many photographers. Even for myself, I enjoy flipping through these photography books, exploring fashion captured through the ages, the natural beauty of the human body (such a common theme seen throughout these books), the amazing scenes that anchors the pictures, and so much more!