About Me
Who Am I?
Ian Poh Jin Tze is a freelance writer and photographer born in Singapore. He spends approximately 300 days a year traversing the world with his trusty sidekick: his beloved Rimowa.
What Do I Shoot?
Food, travel, landscape and monochrome photography are my deepest passions.
Life In Monochrome
I have been interested in photography since my youth and over the years it has evolved from shooting ordinary landscape photos to more introspective monochromatic scenes.
This change was inspired by a quote by Ted Grant “If you photograph people in black and white you photograph their souls, but if you photograph them in colour you photograph their clothes.”
Frozen Moments In Time
My favourite scenes are melancholic and pensive in nature. I am fascinated with juxtaposing scenes of architecture or depictions of people or animals; moments which seem to stand still like the delicate balance of a dancer paused mid-leap, reflecting one's deepest moods or emotions.
Although the techniques and equipment may vary with each project, the emotions, drama and passion are the unwavering constants.
My Voice At The Tip of My Pen
Read My Works On:
Asian Food Network
Eater
The 38 Essential Kuala Lumpur Restaurants
Singapore Airlines’ SilverKris In-Flight Magazine
A Tale of Adventure, Curiosity and The Hunt For A Perfect Durian in Malaysia’s Forest
Le Cordon Bleu
A Moment On The Hips, A Lifetime On The Hips
The Smart Local (Malaysia):
Melon Farming In Malaysia: I Followed Farmers Working The Fields For A Day & Here’s What I Learned
The Smart Local (Malaysia):
Guide To Traveling From Malaysia To Thailand From May 2022: From Test & Go To Go Go Go
The Smart Local (Singapore)
13 UK Road Trip Ideas In The Scenic Countryside For Adventurers Who Wanna See More Than Big Ben
Go Nomad
Tranquility in Malaysia: Banjaran Hotsprings Resort
I also serves as the Global Brand Ambassador for Luzerne, reflecting my longstanding affinity for craftsmanship, hospitality and refined dining culture.
Published Books
Additionally, my passion has led to the creation of my own coffee table books. One captures moments in the lives of both agricultural and hospitality players titled, Behind The Scenes : Lives of These Unsung Heroes. It has also been awarded the Notable Book status by Blue Ink Reviews.
The other captures breath taking moments and scenes deep within the African Savanna titled, The Silent Song of The African Savannah which received a five-star Clarion rating from Foreword Reviews and was shortlisted for the 2025 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award in Photography.
Read More About The Books In The Press:
Cinematography
With a delicate touch of cinematic magic, I animate my words and images, transforming them into a soulfully choreographed dance of vivid detail and raw, pulsating emotion.
Story Telling Through My Documentaries:
Through The Eyes of A Coffee Bean
The Unseen Realm of A Luxury Resort - Banjaran Hot Springs Retreat
The Unseen Realm of A Luxury Serviced Residence - Lanson Place Bukit Ceylon