KLPF 2023

This year, the KLPF 2023, or Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival 2023, will be held at a new venue after several years at Viva Home in KL city.

The new venue is at KL Gateway Mall, and KLPF 2023 will be from 18-20 August, right here near Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, with the theme "We are Family".

KLPF 2023

This is Malaysia's largest photo festival for photography fans, with thousands of visitors attending over three days. 

The festival not only showcases photography but also a lively stage show that happens daily. At the same time, there is a mini bazaar where vendors sell or promote their items.

Last year's KLPF launch event was at VIVA Home Shopping Mall in KL.

Over the years, I was one of the activities visitors to the photography event, and in 2022, I managed to have my first solo exhibition at KLPF.

And if you did not know, KLPF was first organised in 1997, which marks its 26th year of the festival, well, if you include the COVID-19 year, where there was no event.

KLPF We Are Family Theme

Some of you may want to know why they chose the theme "We Are Family", and it was mentioned that when photographers meet at KLPF, it feels like we are family.

Family represents respect for and appreciation of one another regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, status, capability, skill, talent, etc.

In photography, interpretation is always practised in its broadest sense with much inclusivity. With World Photography Day 2023, KLPF invites photographers to celebrate our diversity and show the world "We are Family".

The Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival 2023 also invites photographers to submit images for the Annual Theme Exhibition "We are Family".

The key people behind KLPF.

Who is Participating at KLPF? 

Because it is photography, you will see various photography genres showcased, usually a well-balanced mix of photography. Regulars are;

• Independent Photographers
• Wildlife Photographers
• Portrait Photographers
• Landscape Photographers
• Film Photographers
• Bird Photography
• Studio Photography
• Wedding Photographers
• School Photography Clubs
• College and University Photography Clubs
• Photography Societies and Clubs

KLPF 2023

• Date: 18, 19, 20 August
• Time: 10.00 AM to 9.00 PM
• Venue: KL Gateway Mall, Bangsar South,
  2, Jalan Kerinchi, Kuala Lumpur
• Website: https://klpf.com.my/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KLPFMalaysia/

My first solo photography exhibition at KLPF 2022.

David Hogan Jr Solo Exhibition at KLPF 2022

Last year, I had my first solo photography exhibition at KLPF, where I took a massive challenge by using a Galaxy Z Fold4 Smartphone to photograph the UNESCO Caves of Sarawak.

This was a difficult task requiring me to handheld my device as there was no allowance for using a tripod or monopod to take photos in the caves.

With passion and dedication towards the first solo exhibition, I visited Mulu and Niah National Parks in Sarawak to photograph the caves.

My mission was to show that cave photography was possible using only a smartphone, and the photos spoke for themselves during the exhibition.

Many who saw the photo were stunned that a smartphone could take such amazing pictures with outstanding clarity and detail.

Visitors view some of my smartphone photos.

Some professional photographers even stopped by and mentioned that with today's DSLR or Mirrorless technology, they could only get the natural highlights and details with heavy editing.

This was a rare moment which gave me a massive boost in confidence for my overall photography, which includes smartphone photography and mirrorless cameras.

To view those cave photos taken with a smartphone, please see the link in the first paragraph and let me know your thoughts.

I may have another solo exhibition again at the Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival 2023 this year, and I have not decided on my theme.

I may focus on bird photography this time, but I am still finalising a suitable destination for this, and it looks like Sarawak is my first choice.

The KLPF2023 Poster.

Conclusion

The Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival 2022 was the last event held at Viva Home Shopping Mall along Jalan Loke Yew in KL. Now, it has found a new home at KL Gateway Mall for 2023.

With that, I hope to see you all at KLPF 2023 from 18-20 August and that you will come with friends and family. And if I have my 2nd photography exhibition there, I would happily see you at my booth.