{"id":163,"date":"2016-11-05T04:33:14","date_gmt":"2016-11-05T04:33:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.stevenyee.sg\/?page_id=163"},"modified":"2024-09-10T08:07:15","modified_gmt":"2024-09-10T00:07:15","slug":"about-me","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.stevenyee.sg\/?page_id=163","title":{"rendered":"About Me"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u201cI live what I do and I do what I like\u201d — Ralph Lauren<\/i><\/h2>\n

This quote forms the basis of how Steven Yee lives his life, to the fullest. Steven Yee, CEO of Sandven Group (www.sandvengroup.com), photographer, trained in engineering and business administration, Fellow of several photographic associations, is often featured in magazines with his articles and images. He is founder of Asia Photographers Union and Photovivo. He is also a photography lecturer in the Media degree program at Singapore University of Social Sciences and a popular photography coach<\/p>\n

Specializing in travel photography, he often leads photography tours to other countries. His photographs and articles are published in Nikon’s FOCUS, Silkair’s Silkwind, Valuair inflight magazine and Discovery Channel Magazine. His photography clientele base includes MINDEF, Mediacorp, City Developments Limited, Taj Hotel Group in India etc. He also does commercial, wedding and event photography. His recent projects include photographing for the calendar for Nanyang Technological University and shooting for the cover of \u201cParadise Found: Journeys Through Noble Gardens of Asia\u201d as well as an image to be published in this book alongside the foreword by H.R.H. The Prince of Wales.<\/p>\n

Steven Yee has, through his recent achievements, established himself as one of Singapore ‘s most prolific and versatile new-generation photographers who has great competency in digital technology.
\nHis works, many of them influenced by \u201ccomputer art\u201d, have been widely accepted for display at major exhibitions both in Singapore and overseas. These works have garnered for him numerous awards and honours, doing both his art and his country proud.<\/p>\n

In a short span of seven years, Steven has also held six solo exhibitions. This is considered a remarkable feat for one so young, but it clearly demonstrates a level of maturity equal to, if not surpassing, those more experienced in the field of photographic art.<\/p>\n

In 2003, he achieved the distinction of being the youngest to be admitted to the Fellowship (Professional and Applied Section) of The Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain (FRPS). In addition, his achievements have been recognized by the International Federation of Photographic Art and several photographic societies in the region.<\/p>\n

It is easy to understand why such eminent institutions have acknowledged his talent. Steven possesses not only technical skills but also the sensitivity of an artist. Honing his craft through the years, he has developed keen visual awareness and a feel for design. His works show an excellent sense of lighting, colour contrast and composition.<\/p>\n

Steven’s versatility has enabled him to cover a wide range of subjects. Equally important, by translating them into striking images, he has shown a strong desire to communicate his observations to a discerning audience.<\/p>\n

Without compromising the message he wishes to convey, he comes up with a final product that is as beautiful or as disturbing as he wants it to be. It is this rare skill that distinguishes an ordinary photographer from an excellent one.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Year<\/th>\n <\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
2024<\/td>\nConferred<\/b>
Honorary Fellow of The Photographic Society of New York (Hon.FPSNY) (USA)
Appointed<\/b>
The Photographic Society of America (PSA) Honors Committee 2024-2026
The Photographic Society of America (PSA) Country Membership Director for Singapore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2023<\/td>\nConferred<\/b>
Honorary Exhibitor of Society of Photographers Penang (Hon.ESPP)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2022<\/td>\nAwarded<\/b>
Masters of Arts in Photography (MA Photography), Falmouth University (UK) | \u6444\u5f71\u6587\u5b66\u7855\u58eb\uff0c\u82f1\u56fd\u6cd5\u5c14\u9ed8\u601d\u5927\u5b66
Conferred<\/b>
Honorary Excellence Cercle des Artistes Photographs (Hon.ECAP) from the Republic of Mauritius in recognition of outstanding contribution towards promoting Photographic Art at international level
Honorary Membership of Edremit Fotograf Ve Sinema Sanati Dernegi Turkey (Hon.EDFOD)
Appointed<\/b>
Hon. Committee Advisor of Wildlife Photography Association of India for the year 2022-2023
Photography Advisor of Photographic Society of Kluang for the year 2021-2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2021<\/td>\nAwarded<\/b>
Excellence International Federation of Photographic Art (EFIAP) | \u56fd\u9645\u6444\u5f71\u827a\u672f\u8054\u5408\u4f1a\u5353\u8d8a\u827a\u672f\u5bb6
10 year Lecturer Service Award, Singapore University of Social Sciences
Conferred<\/b>
Master of The Photographic Society of America (MPSA) | \u5927\u5e08\u7ea7\uff0c\u7f8e\u56fd\u6444\u5f71\u5b66\u4f1a (MPSA)
Exhibition<\/b>
\u201cFighting for a Birthright\u201d solo exhibition, Gallery at Filarmonica De Stat Oradea, Romania<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2020<\/td>\nConferred<\/b>
Honorary Fellow, Society of Photographers Penang (Hon.FSPP)
Honorary Advisor , Professional Photographers International (PPI)
Certified Master Photographer, Professional Photographers International (Travel)
Certified Master Photographer, Professional Photographers International (Documentary)
Honorable Distinction, Pharaohs International Photographic Club, Egypt (Hon.PIPC)
Master, Tricity Photo Art Society, India (Hon.MTPAS)
Honorary Grandmaster Fellowship, Green Go Glub, Kolkata (Hon.GMGNG)
Fellow, Nature Photographic Society International (FNPS)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2019<\/td>\nConferred<\/b>
Gold Portfolio, The Photographic Society of America (GPSA) \u7f8e\u56fd\u6444\u5f71\u5b66\u4f1a\u91d1\u7ea7\u4f1a\u58eb
Hon.Fellow of The Royal Photographic Society of Thailand \u6cf0\u56fd\u7687\u5bb6\u6444\u5f71\u5b66\u4f1a\u8363\u8a89\u535a\u5b66\u4f1a\u58eb (Hon.FRPST)
Hon.Fellow of PERSONA-International (Hon.FPI)
Honorary Fellowship of Wildlife Photography Association of India \u5370\u5ea6\u751f\u6001\u6444\u5f71\u534f\u4f1a\u8363\u8a89\u535a\u5b66\u4f1a\u58eb
(Hon.FWPAI)Hon.Fellow of Photographic Society of New Jersey (Hon.FPSNJ)
Hon.Association of Professional Photographers FotoClubPro Arad (Hon.FCPA)
Hon.Excellence Federation Multicultural Photographic Art, USA (Hon.EFMPA)
Appointment<\/b>
PSA Photo Travel Stars Rating Coordinator \u7f8e\u56fd\u6444\u5f71\u5b66\u4f1a\u65c5\u6e38\u7ec4\u661f\u7ea7\u534f\u8c03\u5b98
PSA Photo Travel Stars Rating Director \u7f8e\u56fd\u6444\u5f71\u5b66\u4f1a\u65c5\u6e38\u7ec4\u661f\u7ea7\u8463\u4e8b<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2018<\/td>\nConferred<\/b>
Hon.Fellow of Phoenix Photographic Society (Hon.FPPS)
Fellow of Asia Photographers Union (FAPU)
Hon.Fellow of Sigma Academy of Photography (Hon.FSAP)
Appointment<\/b>
Advisor, Changbaishan Photographers Association
PSA Photo Travel Division Star Ratings Director
ICS Management Team, General Chairman Cross-Culture Photo Workshop
ICS Country Ambassador (Singapore)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2017<\/td>\nConferred<\/b>
Fellow of The Royal Photographic Society of Thailand (FRPST)
Fellow of The Federation of Photography Associations of Thailand (FFPT)
Fellow of Bangkok Photographic Society (FBPS)
Hon.Fellow of The Federation of Photography Associations of Thailand (Hon.F.FPT)
Fellow of Association of Photographic Artists Singapore (FAPAS)
Fellow of Society of Photographers Singapore (FSPS)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2015<\/td>\nPhoto Editor, Chief Photographer and Coordinator, TOTE Board Giving Hope Improving Lives photo exhibition Conferred Honorary Fellow of PhotoVivo Singapore (FPVS)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2014<\/td>\nConferred Excellent Service of International Federation of Photographic Art (ESFIAP)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2013<\/td>\nConferred Honorary Fellow of Singapore Colour Photographic Society (Hon.FSCPS)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2012<\/td>\nSecretary (Operations), Steering Committee, International Federation of Photography Art (FIAP) Congress<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2011<\/td>\nConferred Honorary Fellow of The Photographic Society of Singapore (Hon.FPSS)
Appointed Associate Faculty Lecturer, School of Science and Technology, SIM University<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2010<\/td>\nPhotography Project Management, PhotoVivo to supply 120 photographers, \u201cI Do\u201d Mass Wedding on 10\/10\/10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2009<\/td>\nConferred Fellow of PhotoVivo Singapore (FPVS)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2007<\/td>\nFounded PhotoVivo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2006<\/td>\nPicture Editor, Chingay Photo Book
\u201cSensual Illusions\u201d solo exhibition, SUNTEC City, SEXPO Exhibition
Conferred Honorary Fellow of The Photographic Society of Malaysia (Hon.FPSM)
Channel NewsAsia assignment on Delhi
Photo Features for 12 issues of Discovery Channel magazine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2005<\/td>\nCommissioned Photographer, \u201cTotal Defence 2005\u201d
\u201cEYES \u2013 Lost Horizon\u201d solo exhibition, Loke Wan Tho Gallery
Travel Photographer for Silkair Airline’s inflight magazine “Silkwind” (two cover page, and five Silkair destinations)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2004<\/td>\nSecretariat, \u201cTo Singapore With Love\u201d PhotoBook project, commemorating Singapore\u2019s 40th Anniversary
\u201cEYES \u2013 Golden Myanmar\u201d solo exhibition, Loke Wan Tho Gallery
Conferred Artist of International Federation of Photographic Art (AFIAP)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2003<\/td>\nJoined Kedah Camera Club
Joined The Photographic Society of Malaysia
Organising Committee, \u201cClickArt World Photojournalist Meet\u201d
Organising Committee, \u201cPhoto & Imaging Asia\u201d show at Suntec City
\u201cReflections in the Bamboo Grove\u201d solo exhibition, Loke Wan Tho Gallery
\u201cImagery of the Trusting Heart\u201d solo exhibition, Loke Wan Tho Gallery
Conferred Fellow of The Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain (FRPS)
Conferred Fellow of The Photographic Society of Singapore (FPSS)
Conferred Fellow of The Photographic Society of Malaysia (FPSM)
Conferred Honorary Fellow of Kedah Camera Club (Hon.FKCC)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2000<\/td>\n\u201cImages from my Heart, my Mind and my Soul\u201d solo exhibition<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1999<\/td>\nJoined The Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain, Loke Wan Tho Gallery
Conferred Associate of The Photographic Society of Singapore (APSS)
Conferred Associate of The Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain (ARPS)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1995<\/td>\nJoined The Photographic Society of Singapore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1993<\/td>\nJoined PhotoArt Association of Singapore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1992<\/td>\nJoined Singapore Colour Photographic Society<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\u201cI live what I do and I do what I like\u201d — Ralph Lauren This quote forms the basis of how Steven Yee lives his life, to the fullest. Steven Yee, CEO of Sandven Group (www.sandvengroup.com), photographer, trained in engineering and business administration, Fellow of several photographic associations, is often featured in magazines with his […]<\/p>\n

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