Why Singapore’s hottest celebrity photographer right now has Desmond Tan to thank for his big break

Though they didn’t approve of his career initially. However, Tan said that after seeing him reap the fruits of his labour, his grandparents are now very proud of what he does.

Tan cited that thanks to his grandfather’s business acumen and strategic thinking gleamed from running a stall as a fishmonger in the wet market, he was taught to “always aim for growth”. And from his grandmother, Tan learnt how to care for others. “The empathy she exudes has translated into my compassion for animals, which explains the love I have for my two dogs!”

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But lest you think that Tan is one who rests on his laurels, think again.