I have an innate love of stories. And this is the reason what drew me to photography. I believe storytelling matters—it heals and teaches; it inspires and resolves; it enchants us as well as enlightens us. Since then, this has been a core pillar of my career as a photographer.
The aim of these projects is to reveal universal truths about humanity by sharing real stories of human struggles and their eventual triumph. Through these meaningful stories we see how very different people share the same life experiences and how human nature can transcend culture.
I'M A HUMANITY
OBSESSED PHOTOGRAPHER
Hi, there! I am Melvin, Head Photographer and Creative Director of The Photography of Melvin Mapa here in Singapore. I worked as a Creative Director in advertising for a little over two decades, only to discover that the path I was truly passionate about was that of a full time photographer. I feel it’s my calling (there’s an interesting story about that here).
My enthusiasm for photography came about at an early age of 7 when my parents gave me a KODAK 110 camera which I use to take pictures of my family and neighbours. I fell in love with photography and realised that there is so much more than just taking pictures — I want to tell stories through my photographs and show the world what the human eye sometimes can't see.


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