Arik Chan is an award-winning photographer who has a passion for travel photography. Over the years, he has won several photography competitions such as the Canon PhotoMarathon 2011 and the Canon Experience Bhutan Contest. His works has been featured in various publications and online media.
Since 1999, he has been conducting photography workshops for clients like the Singapore Police Force, SAFRA and Must Go Green. By sharing his experience and knowledge, Arik hopes to inspire like-minded enthusiasts through photography using smart phones.
Since 2016, he is an associate trainer with Canon Singapore focusing mainly on Primary and Secondary Schools.
From 2017, he is a trainer with Peoples’ Association for photography with smart phones under SkillsFuture at various Community Centres.
Photography Experience
1998 – Present
Conducted numerous digital photography courses for the following organizations
Police Photographic Club
SAFRA Photographic Club,
CID
TRACOM
SPF Welfare Division
Conducted digital photography workshops for Police Welfare on an annual basis. Workshops are usually spread over 2 days with about 20-25 participants. Program covers how to use the digital camera, exposure, using flash, composition and hands on exercises to allow participants practical experience on the subjects taught.
2005 – Website www.li.sg
1998 – 2003 Training department of Internal Security Department
1996 – 1998 Attended 6 months full time training at Singapore Polytechnic in multi media and conducted Words and PowerPoint’s courses for Singapore Police Force Training Command(TRACOM)
1992 – 1996 Photographer and cameraman for Police Academy Audio Visual Unit
1991 Photographer for Police Life, PAD
1985 Attended Basic Photography Course conducted by Police Photographic Club
1976 Started photography
Photography and Trainer Education
2002 Higher Diploma in Multi Media by TMC
1998 Completed Workshop on Training of Trainers for SPF Officers conducted by Civil Service College
1997 Certified Trainer by Police Academy in 1997
1996 6 Months full time training (from 23July to 23Dec 1996) in Multimedia Design and Development in Singapore Polytechnic (Sponsored by SPF)
1986 Black and White photography course conducted by SAFRA
1985 Photography Basic Course conducted by Police Photographic Club
Awards and Competitions
2015 Singapore Winner Sony Photo Challenge 1 – Colours of Life
2012 1st Prize in Soundout Photo Contest.
2011 1st prize in theme category in Canon Photo Marathon 2011
2011 Winner in Experience Bhutan Canon EOS competition and won an all expenses paid trip to Bhutan
2010 Entry shortlisted for RADAC competition (International competition with prize money of $10000)
2000 Conferred Honorary Fellowship Membership (Hon PPC) by the Police Photographic Club (Hon FPPC)
2000 Winner of Most Creative Award in Police Photographic Club Photo Competition
2000 1st Prize Winner, Slide Section in Police Photographic Club Photo Competition
2000 2nd Prize Winner, Open Section in Police Photographic Club Photo Competition
2000 2nd Prize in the Police Building Section in Photographic Club Photo Competition
1996 Conferred Honorary Membership by the Police Photographic Club (Hon PPC)
1996 1st Prize Asia Magazine and Yashica Category winner with prizes of Baume and Mercier watch and HK$5000
1995 2nd Prize Asia Magazine and Yashica Category winner worth HK$7000 and Yashica camera
1990 Conferred Associate of the Police Photographic Club (APPC)
1988 1st prize and represented Singapore in the Photography competition organised by Hong Kong Tourist Association held in Hong Kong and eventual MERIT winner in the competition
1988 Yashica Prize in Asia Magazine
1988 3rd and Consolation Prize In Nature In Singapore Photography Competition
1998 3rd Prize in island wide photo competition “Picturing People: by SAFRA
1987 1st Prize in Special Konica Section organised by SAFRA
1985 1st Prize Bird and Man organised by Jurong Bird Park
Skills
Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Word, Powerpoint,