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libraryofloveletters · 1 year

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Behind The Lens

Kostas Tsimikas x Fem!Reader

Warnings: the boys teasing kostas constantly, reader being slightly oblivious to it, sexual innuendos, it gets a little steamy towards the end, kos is lowkey bad at flirting, lots of swooning.

Word Count: 3.2k

Author's Note: I don't really have an explanation of the Kostas kick I've been on lately but here we go. thank you to @curiousthyme for the idea, this ones for you!! <3

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Despite it being close to 8 in the evening, the humidity was killing all of you.

Liverpool had journeyed to Singapore for the second half of their pre- season training and for a few friendly matches.

You had joined the team as one of the photographers. You had worked with the team before, but never in the field. Most of the time, you hung around when they did photo shoots for their new home kits or LFC retail.

They were comfortable around you, so there wasn't any awkwardness when you decided to join them on the pitch for their first training session.

Klopp was going over the drills for the session, you took a few photos as he spoke. The only two paying attention to you were Andy and Darwin, the two of them making silly faces at the camera. You looked away, holding back your giggling by pressing your lips together.

“Alright,” the man in the glasses clapped, “you know what you’ve gotta do.” He announces, sending them on their way.

You were taking photos of the session, watching the boys kick the ball around and do their drills. You were off to the side until they eventually split into groups to run drills. The boys separated themselves into groups of 5 and the one closest to you consisted of Virgil, Mo, Joe, Kostas and Cody. The 5 men kicked the ball back and forth, Kostas stuck in the middle to block it before it got to the next person.

In this particular moment, you were looking away trying to adjust something on your camera whilst kneeling on the grass. You were all but a few feet away from the boys and the pass that Mo made from himself across to Cody, made it pass both Kostas in the middle and Cody on the other side.

“Heads!” The younger Dutch player brings his hand up to his mouth to shout to you.

The camera’s lifted at the last second, the ball bouncing off the thigh the camera was once on. Mo makes a face, “sorry y/n!” He shouts to you and you smile, waving him off.

Before you know it, there’s a man in a grey shirt running to you to get the ball. “Are you okay?”

Kostas was knelt to your level, his soft brown eyes reflected under the flood lights; they reflected a kindness you’ve yet to see in other people.

You smiled, nodding. “I’m okay.”

“You’re sure? Mo has a foot of steel.” He chuckles at his own joke, earning him a smile.

You assured him you were fine as he grabbed your hand to help you up. “I grew up with 4 brothers. A lil’ roughhousing doesn’t bother me, Kos.”

The nickname caused his heart to flutter; despite hearing it a million times over, it was different coming from you.

“Kos!” The tall man shouts, “are you coming back?!”

Virgil’s hands were on his hips, you could see the annoyance on his face - he wasn’t one for being in the heat; the Singaporean humidity was his worst enemy at the moment - as was Kostas for having him waiting.

“Go on,” you reached out to him, resting a hand on his shoulder.

Kostas tucks the ball under his arm, “sure you’re okay?”

You smile, nodding once more. “I’m fine, Kos. I promise.”

Joe seemed to notice the exchange between the defender and the photographer, looking over at his friend next to him. Virgil caught onto what Joe meant from the moment he looked at him, raising his eyebrows in response. The Dutchman earned a chuckle from his friend.

Kostas watched you walk off in the direction of Andy and Trent’s group before snapping out of his y/n trance as the teammate called it.

They had returned from their mini break, taking a few minutes to rehydrate and stretch out their sore muscles; a sight you enjoyed. Whether it was in a professional manner or an unprofessional one, that was a secret.

The boys were all goofing around amongst themselves, getting the last of their energy out for the evening. You were sitting next to Jurgen on the bench, the man pointed out something that Joel was doing and you two shared a laugh; a common occurrence when you two were in each other’s presence.

“Alright,” you huffed as you stood, slipping your feet back into your slides. “Back to work.”

The older gentleman shook his head as he looked down at your choice in footwear. “Aren’t you worried you’d fall? The grass is still damp.”

“Not really, and if I do, there’s a ton of handsome footballers to catch me.” You raised your eyebrows, giving him a wicked smile.

“Y/n!” He laughed, wagging his finger at you. “You're trouble.”

“You like trouble, boss man.” You clicked a photo of him laughing before walking back onto the pitch.

Making the rounds, the boys pretend you aren’t there as they go about their evening. You already mentioned you get the best photos that way; candid.

There were a handful of solo shots being taken and you finally made it towards the group at back of the pitch.

The Greek defender straightens up, his hands on his hips as he watches Cody pass the ball to Andy, who passed it to him.

Andy knew the boys well enough to know at this point and in this heat, they’re just going through the motions. Hence his shock when he watched his teammate start showing off his tricks, starting his set of kick ups for no apparent reason.

The Scotsman noticed your presence, the click of your camera catching his attention. He laughed, head leaning back as his hand came up to his chest. Virgil looks over in concern, confused as to why Andy started laughing by himself but when he realizes who was lurking around, he too laughs.

“Kostas, man!” Ibou groans, “are you gonna pass the ball or not ?”

“He won’t,” Andy butts in before Kostas can even react. “Don’t you see who’s over there?” He nods towards the woman just two feet away. “He’s showing off for y/n.”

You can’t help the laugh you let out, rolling your eyes. “Shut up Andy,” you snorted. “I don’t know how Rachel puts up with you.”

“It’s my wits and charm that keep her in love.” He flashed you a smile, making you chuckle as you shook your head.

At this point, Ibou had managed to finally get the ball away from Kostas but lost it as he tried to get past Virgil - they called him big Virg for a reason.

It rolls over to you, you stop it by placing your foot on top of it. You pass it back in the same way they’d expect one of their teammates to kick it back to them.

Kostas’s jaw hung open, shocked at how well you did that.

“In slides,” Joel nods to himself in approval. “Well done, y/n.”

You smiled, doing a little pose as you lifted your shoulder. “Got skills for days.”

“With a Z?” Virgil looks over at you, a smile on his face.

“Skills and days with a Z, big man.” The two of you shared a laugh.

After what felt like a million hours in the heat, the boys were wrapping up and the kit men were packing up. You take a few minutes to pack up your camera stuff, a few of the boys were doing interviews and currently, it was Kostas’ turn.

A few of the players watched him, making him nervous for no reason. “We wanna go, Kos. Hurry up.” Ibou teased, shouting from the little balcony. Trent butts in to say, “come on Kostas, I wanna go bro.”

Virgil was watching them when you walked over. You peeked over the man’s shoulder who moves when he notices you, putting his arm around you before whispering in your ear.

Kostas looks over when he hears your laugh and you could swear that you saw a flint of jealousy in his eyes. Surely that’s not it, everyone was just tired and the boys were annoying him.

That must be it.

Ibou laughs when you whisper what Virgil had said to you.

He starts teasing his teammate once again; “Kostas, are you afraid? On the plane, no one can sleep because you talk too much. Now when you can talk, you don’t wanna talk.”

You watch from the little balcony as Virgil and Ibou head down one by one, staring down the man doing his interview. Cody joins in on the fun and Kostas is so over them, internally groaning at his irritating teammates.

They wanted to leave so badly and yet they were the ones that were causing him to take longer than necessary.

You felt a bit bad about all the teasing, calling to the three troublemakers. ”Come on boys, leave Kostas alone.”

“Yeah,” the Greek nods, “listen to y/n.”

Cody snickers, “I bet you’d love to listen to y/n, huh?”

Kostas is red in the face as Cody falls into Ibou laughing, the two of them in a fit of giggles. Kostas hoped he could blame the redness on the heat and you were getting closer by the second, the man was begging for a breeze to cool himself down.

Thankfully, you had missed the comment with the cheesy sexual innuendo because you were coming down the stairs a few feet away.

Once you made it over, you grabbed both Cody and Ibou by the wrists like school boys, pulling them up from their seats. All you had to do was look in Virgil’s direction for him to follow suit.

“Let’s leave Kostas to finish his interview in peace, yeah?”

The man in front the camera smiles, his heart fluttering at the sight of you - as was something else when he noticed the grey leggings you had on but those were thoughts best saved for when he was alone.

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The cold shower welcomed you back to the land of the living after the evening in the heat. You were getting ready to go over the photos from the session, your memory card plugged into your laptop to upload as you got ready after your shower.

A knock on the door interrupts you as you brushed your hair. Setting the brush down, you made your way over to the door to see who it was.

On the other side of the door stood Kostas, a green tube in his hand as he smiled at you.

“Hey,” you smiled, confused as to why he was at your door.

“Hey, I uh.. sorry I didn’t mean to bother you.”

“You’re never a bother, is everything okay?”

“Oh, yeah.” He nods, holding out the green tube to you. “You forgot this on the bench, or I guess it fell from your pocket?”

It’s your chapstick, mint flavoured. Your initials are scribbled on the cap in black sharpie because you and Andy use the same one; this way there’s no confusion.

“Oh thank you,” you reached over and took it from him. “You didn’t have to do that, I have like four more in my makeup bag. I lose these all the time,” you laughed, tucked it into the pocket of your shorts.

Kostas shrugs, a smile on his face. The laptop chimed from its spot on the bed, signalling that it’s done uploading the pictures.

“Wanna see the pictures from the training session? I have to go through them anyway and I got a few good ones of you.”

The man peeked over your shoulder, “I couldn’t intrude.”

“You’re not, I’m inviting you in.”

You stepped to the side, letting him come in. Kostas follows you to the bed, watching as you climb onto it and pull the laptop onto your lap. You’ve got on a pair of black shorts and a red tshirt with a little lfc logo on the top.

As much as he enjoyed the view, he’d like the outfit much better if it was on the floor.

“Are you coming?” Your voice pulled him from his thoughts, patting the empty spot next to you. “I don’t bite.”

Kostas slips off his shoes, climbing onto the bed. “What if I want you to ?” His eyes meet yours.

You assumed he was joking but you answered him regardless. “I will.. but only if you ask nicely.”

His cheeks have a red hue and he clears his throat when he settles down next to you. The man sat so stiff, a statue seemed like jello in comparison. His eyes fixed on the screen as you clicked through the pictures.

Kostas watched your manicured nails click along the keyboard, tapping the screen as you pointed out things to him. All he could focus on was how good they’d feel if they were being dragged down his back - the red of your nails matching the colour of the marks left behind.

“Those are really good,” he finally says. “You’re so talented, y/n.”

It’s your turn to blush, waving off the compliment with a smile. “It’s nothing, really.”

You sent the photos off to the socials admin, letting them share out what needed to be when your laptop chimed once more, letting you know it was low on battery. The laptop was on the bed when you leaned off the side of the bed to grab the charger. Instinctively, Kostas reaches out to hold your hips, making sure you don’t fall off the bed.

His touch burnt into your skin, you could feel everything but you ignored the feeling bubbling in your gut. You plugged your laptop in and set it on the nightstand to charge.

There’s a comfortable silence in the room so you look over at Kostas. “Are you hungry?”

“Uh.. I could eat.”

Kostas didn’t get the heads up before you reached over his lap and over to the other night stand to grab the room service menu.

The man’s brows furrowed as you sat back up. “I could have grabbed it for you.”

“Oh that’s okay,” you shrugged, flipping through the pages. “What are you feeling? I’m thinking a burger, maybe pasta?”

“Those are two very different things, y/n.”

“I’m aware of that, duh. I figured I could get both and we could split it unless you want something else?”

Kostas shook his head, “that’s fine.”

You called and ordered the food, settling into the pillows behind you as you looked for a movie to put on in the meantime. Kostas’s eyes were fixed on you, you could feel them burning into your skin with each passing glance.

“What?”

“I’m sorry,” Kostas blurts, causing your brows to furrow. “You know, if the guys overstepped today.”

“How did they overstep?”

“With what Cody said.”

Now you were really confused. “What did Cody do? He’s a sweetheart, I can’t imagine him saying anything bad.” You chuckled.

Kostas internally groans, you clearly didn’t hear what Cody had said but now he’s got to explain. “He uh- he said how I’d like to listen to you.”

You make a face; “what does that even mean?”

“Well,” Kostas started, clearly a bit uncomfortable explaining the context of said statement. “I guess he meant.. in bed.”

“Oh.” You pulled your lips together, holding back a snicker. You often forget that despite all being grown ass men and professional footballers, they had the minds of 15 year old boys.

There’s a moment of quietness before you speak; “and would you?”

Kostas stops picking at his nail to look at you, “would I?” He trails off.

“Would you listen to me.. in bed?”

Your eyes finally met his; there’s a sense of urgency that flashed in his brown eyes, his cheeks flushed red despite the AC running and it’s like you can hear the gears turning in his head. He’s trying to think of the right way to say this without scaring you off.

“Yes.”

There’s a slight smile playing on your lips, you can’t help but reach out and hold his chin, forcing him to focus solely on you.

“Good.”

Kostas isn’t exactly sure what flipped in him but he leans over and into you, chest pressed to yours as his lips meet yours.

There’s an instant connection between the two of you as if you’d been a couple for years; Kostas’s hands find your hips, pulling you over and on top of him. You straddled the player under you, hands cupping his jaw in an attempt to pull him closer.

The two of you were as close as you could possibly get, his warm hands slipped under the red shirt you had on.

Your own hands pulled on his shirt, the two of you separating for a second to pull it off completely - a second that felt like an eternity to him.

Just as he does to pull your shirt up, there’s a knock on the door. The man groans, dropping his face into your chest.

You grab a handful of his hair, pulling his head back. Kostas groans, a happy one but looks up at you. “It’s the room service.”

“Tell them to take it back,” he pulls you against him for another kiss.

You giggled, getting off of his lap. Kostas rolls over on the bed and grabs your wrist, pulling you back to the edge of the bed. “Kos,” you whine, trying to get your hand loose.

“Whattttt?” He reaches over to give you one more kiss.

“The food is gonna get cold, let me just grab it.”

“Then you’ll come right back?”

“Yes.”

“Promise?” He held his pinky out to you.

You laughed, interlocking your pinky with him. “Promise.”

He lets you grab the food from outside, the hotel staff left the tray outside considering that you didn’t answer the door. You leant down to grab it off the trolley and you could feel Kostas’s eyes on your ass.

“I can feel you staring.”

He smiles, waiting for you to put the tray down. “Staring never hurt anyone.”

“I mean, if you’re a stalker it probably would.”

Kostas rolls his eyes playfully, pulling you back onto the bed with him. His lips find yours again, the two of you tangled together on top of the sheets.

You’re on your sides, looking at each other. Your finger traced over his jaw, Kostas turns his head to press a kiss to it.

“It wasn’t so hard for you to admit you liked me, hm?”

“You say that as if you knew,” he laughed.

“Of course I knew.”

“You did?” He looked a bit shocked. You never give him any signals that you had a clue.

“I told you I got skills for days, with a Z.”

Kostas laughs, pulling you into him. “Oh shut up.”

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accio-victuuri · 9 months

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of photoshoots, hot search, pants & bjyx 🫶🏼

i’m putting this out now incase i get busy at work later and won’t have the time to compose a post. but this is the cpn and some thoughts on what happened this morning. aside from us barely surviving bazaar’s attack! those photos are amazing! i haven’t recovered yet and i cannot wait for the interview ✌🏼

( using this as a header cause the photographer said it’s their fave)

days before this release, there were already some melons about the magazine cover. i personally shared the one about wyb cause the source seemed legit and fan clubs were confirming too. aside from that, it was also supposedly the day that marie claire will release teasers for xz’s january cover. tho i remember hearing before that his is supposed to be march. again, we can never be so sure with these melons. magazines don’t really care about overlapping with their release cause it depends on the season/month. today for example, there are 3 other magazine covers released aside from yibo’s.

however it’s interesting that it didn’t happen between xz and wyb. they totally could. even just the teaser wouldn’t hurt. i may just be clowning too hard and going by their pattern of not having their project overlap but i think this is an example. or maybe the melons were all false.

Anyway, this morning, xz marie claire was on hot search cause the teaser was supposedly gonna be posted 10:05 but there was nothing. which is not surprising cause it was a rumor. it was funny tho how people were effectively clowned 😂😂😂

it’s v interesting to see both their names + magazine cover on hs. this is why magazines would always love to feature them cause of the audience they bring. aside from the quality and professionalism too. years later, they are still relevant and will be for a long time!

there are also some side by side edits by cpfs because of the tank top they wore. they really do match! tho a small part of me is kinda wary when things like this are shared cause it could easily be picked up and used as xz vs wyb by brainless yxh. for international spaces the likelihood of that is small so it’s really more on weibo.

the fans have good intentions and i understand the tendency to but their similar shoots side by side and all that— i guess i’m just paranoid at times 🙃🙃

their beauty is so effortless!!!! and they both gravitate towards keeping things simple & real.

this too, the curls! the hair! i will forever be thankful that the military haircut era is over and hopefully shall never return!

the shoot also made wyb’s lip mole more pronounced. it reminds of the fake rumor that wyb said xz took away his mole. lol. he didn’t! it’s still there and they match 🫶🏼

MY FAVORITE THO IS HOW XIAO ZHAN WENT ONLINE REAL QUICK then went offline again. I remember probably 11:48? and he was online for 13 minutes. Some were low key in panic mode cause what if he posts something? Is he gonna share something about Marie Claire? It’s on HS already so it would make sense. But no. This bitch went online and dipped 😂😂😂😂

The posting for WYB’s materials was 11-12 so he went at the perfect time when all the photos are already released. So we are clowning that he is online to see the photos and save them all . Did he forget he was on his main and not side account? LOL. What a coincidence. Out of all the days and timeframe he can go online for bit, it’s now? When a certain someone’s magazine content is being released? 👀👀👀👀

Lastly, the pants WYB wore for the shoot is by Courreges which is the same brand ( not exact same pants okay? ) that XZ wore when he went to Singapore. Yes, the one we were clowning about. What a coincidence! 👁️👄👁️

that’s all. i might post another part to this if something comes up. happy monday ^^ 🦋

#yizhan #bjyx #there is no science here i’m just clowning like i always do #OKAY I HAVE TO SLEEP NOW #what a great motivation to get through this week 💪🏼

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coochiequeens · 2 months

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But the TQ+ cult continues to deny that children are transed

Dr Helen Webberley said that her licence had been revoked on a technicality

ADRIAN SHERRATT FOR THE TIMES

James Beal, Social Affairs Editor Friday July 19 2024

The General Medical Council has revoked the licence to practise of a controversial British doctor whose offshore clinic treats transgender children.

Dr Helen Webberley, 55, will lose her licence in Britain from Friday but will remain on the GMC’s register, following the decision by the medical regulator.

The decision was made by the GMC after she did not comply with a registered doctor’s legal obligation to revalidate their licence every five years.

Webberley runs GenderGP, an online company registered in Singapore, which facilitates access to puberty blockers and hormones for adults and children.

She told The Times that the decision would not prevent her from continuing in her role at GenderGP and said that she did not personally treat the patients.

Michael Webberley was struck off in 2022 for prescribing hormones to patients as young as nine without proper assessments

Webberley said: “I fought incredibly hard to keep my licence, both for myself and also for the community, because it’s important to set precedent. Now to have it taken away on a technicality, if you like, is very heartbreaking, but I will continue my work as I have done.”

GenderGP assesses adults and children with gender dysphoria and connects them to doctors outside Britain, in the European Economic Area (EEA), for prescriptions for hormones.

This means UK children as young as eight can access puberty blockers, despite the Cass Report, a review of trans healthcare led by the paediatrician Dr Hilary Cass, concluding there was no good evidence for prescribing them.

Webberley was suspended from practising medicine in 2022 after she was found to have committed serious misconduct by a Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service panel over her treatment of three trans children. She successfully appealed against the decision at the High Court in 2023.

Dr Hilary Cass’s review found there was no good evidence to support the global clinical practice of prescribing hormones to under-18s to pause puberty

TIMES PHOTOGRAPHER RICHARD POHLE

Webberley said that she had not used her licence to practise since 2017, when investigations into her conduct by the GMC began. She said that she could not revalidate her licence because she could not find a “responsible officer”, or suitable person, to vouch for her fitness to practise.

Doctors are required to notify the GMC of a designated body and responsible officer to do this.

Webberley said: “The difficulty is … I no longer have a connection with an NHS trust or a GP surgery. I don’t have a responsible officer. It’s also very difficult to get that connection after what I’ve been through.”

She says she was offered the chance to take an exam in order to revalidate her licence, but declined because they “don’t have one for doctors working in transgender medicine”.

Michael and Helen Webberley are now thought to be living in Spain while their business is registered in Singapore

The GMC then withdrew her licence, which it can do if it determines that guidance to revalidate has not been complied with “without reasonable excuse”.

Webberley, from south Wales, said that she would carry on her work at GenderGP.

She said: “I’m not allowed to directly treat and manage individual patients [but] I’m not treating them.

“Treatment means sitting down with somebody, making a diagnosis, making a treatment management plan, prescribing medication, following up investigations and results.

“With GenderGP we have a whole team of professionals who do that. I don’t treat patients individually. They [the GMC] don’t have a regulatory role in my wider work.”

A GMC spokesman said: “Every licensed doctor must take part in the revalidation process, which provides assurance that they are keeping their knowledge up to date, are fit to practise and that no concerns have been raised about them.

“Doctors who do not have a connection to a designated body or suitable person are able to revalidate in a number of ways, including by passing a written multiple choice test called a revalidation assessment.

“There are 12 assessments to choose from, and doctors are encouraged to choose one closest to their most recent area of specialty. We cannot tailor assessments to every doctor’s specific area of practice.

“If doctors do not comply with our guidance on revalidation without reasonable excuse, we may withdraw their licence to practise.”

Webberley and her husband Michael, who set up GenderGP in 2015, are now believed to live in Spain.

As an online business based abroad it is not registered with the Care Quality Commission, but Helen Webberley has denied basing it in Asia to avoid scrutiny.

Michael Webberley, 67, a former gastroenterologist, was struck off in 2022 for prescribing hormones to patients as young as nine without proper assessments.

GenderGP was also criticised in the High Court earlier this year for giving “dangerously high” levels of hormones to a 16-year-old, who was born female but identified as male, that could have resulted in sudden death.

Webberley has called the court claim “untrue”. The Times reported last month that GenderGP, which has more than 10,000 patients, had ditched health advisers in favour of an AI algorithm providing “self-service” treatment.

Behind the story

The health secretary Wes Streeting has indicated that he will seek to make permanent the temporary three-month ban on puberty blockers being supplied to children (James Beal writes).

But Helen Webberley said children at her clinic were still getting hold of them.

Laws to ban the drugs being supplied by private or offshore clinics were passed by Victoria Atkins, Streeting’s predecessor, in emergency legislation before the general election.

They are due to expire on September 3, but the Labour government suggested last week that it would, subject to court proceedings, renew the ban with a view to making it permanent.

It followed the Cass Report, which found there was no good evidence to support the global clinical practice of prescribing hormones to under-18s to pause puberty or transition.

However, Webberley, in an interview with The Times last month, said patients at her offshore clinic were going abroad, using foreign doctors and chemists, to side-step the ban.

She said: “The parents of young people who are affected by this ban will find another way. The last thing is that they will allow their child to stop the puberty blocker and start going through puberty. That’s going to really really affect them mentally and physically.

“I know mums and dads who are just going on holiday to get their puberty blocker instead. They’re going to wherever they’re going on holiday this year.”

Distancing GenderGP, her clinic, from their actions, she said: “We don’t have to find those opportunities, the parents find those ways of managing it.”

Now the revelation that she has lost her GMC licence to practise may increase concerns about her clinic, which operates out of reach of regulators such as the Care Quality Commission.

It follows disclosures that GenderGP had created an AI algorithm to make treatment recommendations rather than using health advisers.

However, given the state of transgender healthcare in the UK, with long waiting lists for treatment, it may not deter transgender patients from turning to GenderGP.

#UK #britian #Dr Helen Webberley #The General Medical Council #An offshore clinic treats transgender children does not sound assuring #GenderGP #in 2022 she was found to have committed serious misconduct by a Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service panel #Michael Webberly prescribed hormones to patients as young as nine without proper assessments #Dr Cass is a hero

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apricitystudies · 2 years

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what i read in dec. 2022:

(previous editions) bold = favourite

class, race, & labour

the philippines’ dangerous dependence on the exploitation of its people

the blackstone rebellion: how one country took on the world’s biggest commercial landlord (denmark)

reliance on hi-tech solutions to climate crisis perpetuates racism

china’s army of retirees seek return to work as economic toll on their families mounts

how professionalism is used as a tool for racism

gender, sexuality, & intersectionality

reclaiming dignity, reasserting agency: female labour migration in indonesia

for transgender students, a safe space in university halls is ‘great comfort’ — but not a given (singapore)

you should have been listening to octavia butler this whole time

how to be a slut

politics & current affairs

peru lawmakers propose bill to strip indigenous people of protections

the night raids (usa/afghanistan)

how a massacre of nearly 300 in syria was revealed

the cartel, the journalist and the gangland killings that rocked the netherlands

hundreds of members of extremist group oath keepers worked for us department of homeland security

japan's militarisation gets a boost from ukraine war despite pacifist constitution

history, culture, & media

barbara johns: the us' forgotten civil rights hero

‘i’m afraid one day it’s going to go’: saving singapore’s old buildings one photograph at a time

drugs killed 8 friends, one by one, in a tragedy seen across the us

seventy-five years after indian partition, who owns the narrative?

aristocrat inc.

HUMAN_FALLBACK

#studyblr #studyspo #university #productivity #academia #reading list #reading lists #student #myresources

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usafphantom2 · 8 months

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B-1B bombers perform joint training with Singapore and Japan in the Indo-Pacific

Fernando Valduga By Fernando Valduga 01/22/2024 - 9:00 p.m. in Military

Two U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers bombers were moved to the Indo-Pacific region where they carried out joint exercises with the Air Force of the Republic of Singapore (RSAF) and the Air Self-Defense Force of Japan (JASDF).

The two B-1B Lancers assigned to the 345º Expeditionary Bomber Squadron of Dyesss Air Base, Texas, arrived at Paya Lebar Air Base, Singapore, on January 18, as part of regular training of the United States Air Force and commitments to key partners in the region.

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The bombers will perform air refueling training with RSAF's Airbus A330 MRTT planes.

B-1B Lancer bomber lands at Paya Lebar Air Base in Singapore.

Integration with RSAF provides valuable professional exchanges and training opportunities with different aircraft and crews.

In a statement, PACAF emphasized the importance of integration with RSAF, mentioning the valuable professional exchanges and training opportunities with different aircraft and crews.

Although PACAF did not label the bomber deployment as a Bomber Task Force, the B-1 also participated in separate training with four JASDF F-15 Eagles over the Sea of Japan on January 18.

Photos released on PACAF social networks showed supersonic bombers flying next to Japanese F-15 fighters. The purpose of these exercises is to improve the deterrence and response capabilities, as well as the tactical skills of the US-Japan alliance, as declared by PACAF.

The PACAF spokesman added that they continue to conduct bomber missions in the Indo-Pacific region, demonstrating the effectiveness of the forces to ensure security in various environments. These training opportunities, according to him, support the national security objectives through the speed, flexibility and readiness of strategic bombers.

At the same time, U.S. Air Force F-35 fighters conducted joint training with several aircraft of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force on January 17 and 19 over the waters of the southern region of the island of Okinawa, Japan.

The two-day exercise involved 27 F-15 jets, one E-767, two E-2C Hawkeyes and two KC-46A Pegasus tanker planes from Japan, along with approximately 10 American F-35s poachers. JASDF announced that the training aimed to improve bilateral response capabilities and tactical skills.

The PACAF spokesman reiterated his commitment to carry out various missions, such as bombers, cargo, refueling and hunting in the Indo-Pacific region, highlighting the effectiveness of the forces in providing security in a varied and uncertain environment.

Tags: Military AviationB-1B LancerJASDF - Japan Air Self-Defense Force/Japan Self-Defense Air ForceRSAF - Republic of Singapore Air Force - Air Force of the Republic of SingaporeUSAF - United States Air Force / U.S. Air ForceWar Zones - Indo-Asia-Pacific

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josejeulandsingapore · 2 years

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Perfect Lifestyle Photographer Singapore

Jose Jeuland is a professional lifestyle photographer based in Singapore, does photoshoots in Asia and all over the world. Jose also covers Commercial, Corporate, Editorial, Portraiture, and Documentary photography. He is a keen-eyed and experienced photographer committed to delivering high-quality images.

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Event Photographer Singapore: Series on the Professional Activity of Jose Jeuland

In Singapore, event photography has anchored itself within the business, cultural and social celebrations. It has facilitated the purpose and the message of the events. Who cannot be unmentioned in this area is a Singapore based professional photographer-Jose Jeuland. He has built his career in Singapore focusing on the corporate and other major public events where he sees a gap and fulfills it by providing high quality photography specifically for top level clients.

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Why Choose Jose Jeuland for Event Photography in Singapore?

The task of choosing an event photographer in Singapore is one of the most crucial when preparing for such events. Within this category, Jose Jeuland has made a name that focuses on reliability, professionalism, and a keen sense of detail. He realizes that it is very important to take coverage in a way that fulfills the purpose for which the event is done.

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Any hired photographer has a common aspect known as technical knowledge. And Jose Jeuland falls amongst the competent ones. He has the ability to operate more energetic photo shooter tools and the skill of fluently using light, space, and post processes, so that photos will be of the best quality without any defection.

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Post-processing is also perhaps one of the other fields wherein Jose Jeuland shines. Although he does his best to get all the shots right within the camera, he is aware that there are some aspects that call for image editing. His post-processing includes adding more color, light, and sharpening effects to produce images that are beautiful yet faithful no to the captured scene.

Taking Care Of Corporate And Public Events Focus

Whereas a lot of event photographers work on an assortment of activities, Jose Jeuland has determined to focus on corporate and public events. This, in turn, helps him strengthen these skills enabling him to understand what the corporate world anticipates from him.

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Public events, conversely, are more involving because they comprise more people and more activities. Be it a cultural festival, a government event, or an outdoor exhibition, there is always a need for a photographer who will blend in the crowd and get the happenings of the day. Jose Jeuland has been attending public events in Singapore, and more than just a good writer, he is also able to capture events in the most interesting photographic forms which speak to the framework of the events.

Client Testimonials and Success Stories Jose Jeuland is an award-winning event photographer in Singapore, and this success is reflected by the reviews he gets from different clients. Most corporate clients commend his professionals’ consistency, time management, and level of images produced. His collection of images is complemented with the feedback from the clients, where they tender compliments for relaxing the picky standards and negativity towards their events.

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Why is it Important to Have the Right Photographer.

The choice of the photographer for an event which is perhaps the most important and brings the lasting impression of an event is a very crucial one. In Singapore, an event industry resourceful photographer is in demand such as Jose Jeuland. His ability to provide results with professionalism and technical competence has made him one of the best photographer’s specializing in corporate and public event coverage.

When looking for a photographer to work with, it is not only their technical expertise that has to be factored in, there is a soft skill aspect whereby the professional has to establish what the aim of the event is and whether the images produced are in line with that. Jose Jeuland has this aspect of creativity; he has proof that indeed ART is true and that people have enjoyed it’s beauty.

Conclusion

One can simply conclude that unlike many other genres, event photography in Singapore requires hitherto skills such as artistic approach, technical knowledge, and professionalism. However, there are a few, such as Jose Jeuland, who, having extensive experience working in the domains of corporate and public event photography, has made a name in the industry. Constituents of the images he gives out usually incorporate not just the event’s look but its purpose, as they relate to the business and communication aspects of the client as well.

Anyone who would want to document a corporate or public event in Singapore, Jose Jeuland is difficult to compete with when it comes to the level of professionalism and expertise. His sense of quality and his drive for achievement make him the right person for anyone who does not want anything less when it comes to event photography. No wonder Jose Jeuland’s photography is to capture those critical moments, whether it is a corporate function or a non-corporate public function.

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josejeuland01 · 11 months

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Photographer in Singapore

Searching for an experienced event photographer in Singapore? Look no further than Jose Jeuland, an internationally acclaimed photographer renowned for his skill and expertise. Capture exceptional moments with his photography services, delivering outstanding results for all your needs.

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Commercial Photographer in Singapore: Boost Your Brand with COCO Creative Studio

As for any other developing city, so for Singapore, where competition and business eminence are moving hand-in-hand, the branding part for every business has to be a special plan. There has been a growing appreciation for the use of imagery within business communication. Especially if the company's aim is to stand out and be remembered thanks to impressive images, a commercial photographer is a person to employ. COCO Creative Studio is also one of the best commercial photographers in Singapore and appreciates the different needs of businesses by providing many specialized services aimed at building brand and market presence.

Looking at Who Else Commercial Photography Works For

Commercial photographers don’t just click photos, they are visual executives who collaborate with corporates to portray their ideas through images. These photogs have different principles and include corporate, industrial, fashion, product, and many others. The impressions they create are expected to sell not only the specific products or services but also the whole ethos of the brand.

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Jose Jeuland, the creative director of COCO Creative Studio leads the firm which is one of the few players in Singapore who provide high quality commercial photography services. A large number of photography studios provide a wide variety of services, COCO CREATIVE STUDIO, by contrast, operates solely within the realm of commercial photography. This concentration allows them to provide professional and artistic skills that are hard to be found otherwise.

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The image of the company is often accompanied by the choice of one’s commercial photographer, the importance of which cannot be overestimated. The images which result during a commercial photoshoot are essential and will be used up along the various marketing platforms such as the websites: social network pages, and brochures and advertisements. Therefore, it would be advisable to identify an individual who is both a good photographer and understands the business communication requirements in advertising.

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For deep understanding of Commercial Photography, COCO Creative Studio’s specialization in commercial photography ensures that they are in touch with the current trend on the industry. They are also able to shoot images that would fit well in the global context while appealing to a specific audience in Singapore, given their good grasp of the Singaporean market.

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Case Studies: Success Stories with COCO Creative Studio

COCO Creative Studio has helped to elevate various brands in many industries through their works. A very good case is their work with the most popular luxury watches brand in the world. The studio’s job was to help create some product pictures intended for the use in various marketing activities both online and offline. Being aware that the brand focused on a lot of embellishment and art, COCO Creative Studio created a set of images that portrayed the exquisite detailing and quality of the watches. As a result, it was a very functional effort that not only improved the perception of the brand, but also its sales.

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As visual contents are capturing the audience's attention in today’s world, there is a huge need for professional development in commercial photography. Particularly companies in Singapore willing to be different and noticed will need COCO Creative Studio whose focus, skills, and passion will be geared toward the creation of images that will cut through the market clutter. This makes it possible to enhance a company's image, reach out to its customers and create a success story through COCO Creative Studio's visual techniques.

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