Meet Seng

Hi, I’m Seng Mah — photographer, educator, traveler, and the heart behind Venture Photography Workshops and Tours.

Since 2009, I’ve been guiding photographers of all levels to build confidence with their cameras, see the world with fresh eyes, and create images that resonate deeply.

Whether you’re capturing the subtle play of light in a familiar place or the vibrant energy of a new culture, my goal is to help you tell heartfelt stories through your photography.

Through hands-on workshops and immersive, international photography tours, I offer experiences that blend technical learning with creative exploration. 

Let’s delve into the art and craft of photography, fostering skills that go beyond the lens!

More about me

I believe photography is more than just mastering settings or composing a shot. It’s about connection. It’s about those quiet, powerful moments when the camera helps you tell someone’s story, feel the soul of a landscape, or experience real joy in the creative process.

Great photography comes through the synergy of technical confidence in the tools of the trade (your camera, lenses and accessories), a solid understanding of light and how you can use it, and the ability to compose, frame and shoot that expresses a personal creative vision. My goal is  to develop your abilities across all these areas of photography and help you become the best photographer you can be.

I love bringing people together through photography. Over the years, I’ve created and run a bunch of community-focused events and organisations like PhotoExpose WA, the Photo Inspo Festivals, Landscape and Portrait Inspiration Weekends, and the Fremantle Centre for Creative Photography. I’ve also had the chance to work with great organisations like FotoFreo, the Fremantle International Portrait Prize, CanTeen, and Propel Youth Arts.

I’m a member of Pro Photography Western Australia (PPWA) — the professional body for WA photographers — and I help organise events for our members to connect, share, and grow.

I’m also a qualified photography judge and am often invited to judge competitions and exhibitions across the country. Over the years, I’ve been lucky enough to receive a few awards too, including:

– WA Documentary Professional Photographer of the Year
– Travel Photographer of the Year at the Ilford Orloff Awards
– The President’s Award for Excellence in Photographic Judging

For more information about my awards and exhibitions, look here.