Client: Beverly Group | Project: Altris Residence
See project on Beverly Group’s site

A Month of Patience, Light, and Rain

Photographing Altris Residence in Wangsa Maju wasn’t a typical assignment. This project for Beverly Group required more than technical skill — it demanded timing, intuition, and a deep respect for architectural form. As a photographer, I approached it not just to show the building, but to tell its story through light.

From the start, I knew this was a project that couldn’t be rushed. The architectural lines of Altris called for precision. I spent multiple days and nights on-site — not because I had to, but because I was waiting. Waiting for the right moment when natural light would interact perfectly with form and material. Sometimes that meant catching the soft golden angle of morning. Other times, it meant waiting until dusk gave the building a cinematic stillness that can’t be faked.

The Biggest Challenge? The Weather.

This entire shoot happened during Malaysia’s rainy season — which meant constant unpredictability. Storms rolled in out of nowhere. What was supposed to be a 4-day shoot stretched to over a month. There were mornings where I set up at 6:00 AM, only to pack everything up an hour later as the rain poured in.

Still, I refused to settle. In architectural photography, light is everything. And you can’t rush nature.

Capturing the Atmosphere of Altris

The goal wasn’t just to create pretty images — it was to reflect how Altris lives in its environment. How the clean lines respond to light and shadow. How the building feels as you approach it. There’s a quiet confidence in its modernist geometry, and I wanted every frame to respect that.

Final Thoughts

This architectural photography project at Altris Residence tested my patience, but it reminded me why I love doing what I do. When architecture, atmosphere, and light align — that’s when you get images that feel as good as they look.

Grateful to Beverly Group for the trust, even when the timeline stretched. Some shoots need to take their time. And when the work lasts longer in the viewer’s mind, it’s always worth it.