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An Exclusive Interview with Shirren Lim

📅 March 8, 2013 • ⏱️ 3 min read • Official Laureate Dialogue
✦ Exclusive Interview Dialogue • Light & Composition

In this “Exclusive Interview” section, today we have the opportunity to talk with Shirren Lim, as one of their photographs won the Photo of the Month – 31st Month, 1st Place.

Through this remarkable win and by sharing their artistic journey in this exclusive interview, Shirren became an official candidate to be ranked among the prestigious World’s Top 100 Photographers list.

Let’s discover more about Shirren Lim, and their creative journey, philosophical insights, and passion for the art of photography in the following interview:

Shirren Lim

Shirren Lim

Registered Photographer 🏆 Photo of the Month • 1st Place 🌟 World's Top 100 Candidate

Born in Penang Island, Malaysia, in 1970, Shirren Lim is a Jakarta-based photographer who discovered her true passion for the craft in 2009. Her work is defined by an intense, earthy aesthetic and a focus on portraiture that seeks to capture the sincere, uncovered expressions of humanity. Deeply inspired by the iconic imagery of Steve McCurry, Lim strives to create powerful, world-changing photographs that cut to the heart of her subjects, earning her recognition in various international web and printed publications.

📍 Location Jakarta, Indonesia
📷 Camera Equipment She uses a Nikon D810 and Holga CFN, paired with a variety of lenses including the Nikon 24-120mm, 50mm, 85mm, Rokinon 14mm, and a Lensbaby Composer Pro.
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Photo of the Month – 31st Month, 1st Place • Photograph by Shirren Lim
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Light & Composition

Hello, Shirren. How does it feel being selected as the winner of Photo of the Month 31st, 1st Place?

Shirren Lim • Laureate

It was a totally unexpected moment…I feel honored, humbled and inspired at the same time for a community like L&C to recognize my work.

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Light & Composition

Your photographs, “Mist over the Valley,” was selected as Photo of the Month, it is a beautiful Black & White photograph with artistic perspective, and very well presented. Overall, a great composition! Tell us more about your experience of taking this photograph.

Shirren Lim • Laureate

I was visiting Mt Bromo with some friends during Christmas of 2010. I remember there were a lot of people straining to get the perfect sunrise shot of the mountain as the sun slowly reveal herself.

I started to look around and spotted this bank of misty clouds floating covering this town. It looked so mystical. I had to capture it.

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Fine art study by Shirren Lim
Portfolio exhibition study by Shirren Lim
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Light & Composition

Besides this winning photograph, many people liked and voted for other photographs of yours in the Photo of the Day contest. You must be proud. How do you see your journey to the world of photography so far?

Shirren Lim • Laureate

Yes firstly, a huge thank you to all who liked and voted. I see myself as a travel photographer. For me, photography is an integral part of my travels… it’s my way of seeing the impressions of the world around me as I explore them.

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Light & Composition

Do you like a particular genre of photography and if so, why?

Shirren Lim • Laureate

I like portraiture best. I love the faces of the people I meet. I can’t get enough of them.
For me, the best way to know a culture, to learn a culture is to get to know the people . The expressions people wear are so beautiful, so telling, so unrehearsed in their sincerity.

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Light & Composition

Shirren, have you ever exhibited your work? If so, then tell us about your first exhibiting experience.

Shirren Lim • Laureate

No not yet. Hopefully soon.

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Light & Composition

What advice would you give our readers who want to take part in the journey around the world with Photo of the Day?

Shirren Lim • Laureate

Keep shooting and making beautiful photographs.

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“Thank you, Shirren, for sharing your feelings, perspectives, and profound artistic journey with our global community.”

— The Editorial Board, Light & Composition University

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