singapore on kodak film
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meeting my photo mentor
Facebook and other social media can be such a cool tool when used properly. Back in the day I came across this commercial photographer named Kevin Ou. I lived in Texas and he in Los Angeles. He had helped me with random photo questions while I navigated the life as a college student at Mississippi State not knowing what could come only 8 years later.
the idea
Marriott Bonvoy has a unique opportunity for those who seek to know more. Cashing out credit card points for "moments". These moments vary from cooking classes, sporting events, and many more. I had never been to Singapore let alone a Formula 1 race. I knew that Kevin was now living in Singapore with his family and I thought shoot, if I win this moment through Bonvoy I can invite Kevin as a thank you for the years of help and advice.
the hello
There it was. I had won the moment for two paddock club passes for the 2019 Singapore F1 Night Race, but now I had to figure out where I would stay and how I would fly there with the little money I didn't have. A flight on cc points and a cheap hostel later, I was exploring the streets of Singapore with my Super 8 Nizo camera. On the day of the Moment I met up with Kevin for the first time ever at the JW Marriott in Singapore. From then on we explored the venue and track as if we had been friends for years.