Shutter Journey Color Run 2026 – Seeing Singapore Through a Different Colour
– Text by Melody Tan & Editor AL
31 October 2026, Singapore – It was Halloween in Singapore, and while many people were busy with Halloween celebrations and activities, we decided to do something a little different. Instead of the usual photography outing or shooting Halloween theme, Shutter Journey Singapore organised our very own “Color Run” Photography Adventure!
The idea was inspired by an online photography trend where photographers head out into the streets with one simple mission: to photograph subjects that match the colour of the shirt they are wearing. It sounds easy, but the challenge is to train our eyes to recognise colours in our surroundings and identify interesting subjects that fit the assigned colour.
There was also an additional rule to make things more interesting. Each photographer had to take a selfie on the day of the shoot, showing the colour of the shirt they were wearing. This served as proof of their assigned colour and completed the concept behind the Color Run challenge.
An Unexpected Photography Challenge – One of the things that made this outing particularly interesting was that the photographers were not informed about the rules or activity beforehand. Everyone arrived expecting a regular photography session, only to discover the actual challenge when the rules were finally revealed!
The element of surprise certainly added to the excitement. Some were probably wondering what they had signed up for, while others immediately started looking around for subjects that matched their respective colours.
With the rules explained, everyone was given the freedom to explore and photograph anything that caught their attention, provided it matched their assigned colour. Suddenly, ordinary surroundings became interesting photographic opportunities.
Exploring the Colours of Dhoby Ghaut – For this edition of Color Run, we chose Dhoby Ghaut, a colourful and lively part of Singapore that offered plenty of photographic possibilities.
From street furniture and public installations to architectural features and landmarks, there was no shortage of colourful subjects. Retail displays, shopfronts, advertising panels, public spaces, flowers, and even the surrounding flora and fauna provided opportunities for photographers to complete their colour assignments.
The challenge was not simply about finding something with the right colour. It was also about making an interesting photograph out of an otherwise ordinary subject.
A colourful object on its own might not necessarily make a compelling photograph. Participants still had to consider composition, perspective, framing, lighting, and how best to isolate their subjects from the surrounding environment.
This was where the fun began. Everyone started looking at familiar surroundings differently, searching for colours and photographic opportunities that they might normally have overlooked.
It was also interesting to see how different photographers interpreted the same colour. One person might focus on a prominent landmark, while another might discover an interesting detail in a shop display or a small element of nature. Despite having the same colour objective, the resulting photographs could be remarkably different.
Completing the Color Run Challenge – Of course, the Color Run would not be complete without bringing all the photographs together!
As part of the challenge, all the submitted photographs, including the respective photographers’ selfies, would be collated into a colourful collage. This would serve as a visual record of the outing and, more importantly, fulfil the Color Run concept by bringing together the photographers, their assigned colours, and the subjects they had discovered.
The final collage was a wonderful representation of everyone’s participation and creativity. Each photographer contributed a different perspective, and collectively, the images formed a vibrant collection of colours and photographic interpretations.
As an additional gesture of appreciation, Shutter Journey also took the effort to print out the photographs for the participating photographers. We felt that the experience deserved something more tangible than just having the images stored digitally. Having physical prints allowed everyone to take home a little memento of the occasion and remember the fun they had during the outing.
Photography Beyond the Lens – The Color Run was never intended to be a competition about who could produce the best photograph. Instead, it was about challenging ourselves to see familiar surroundings differently, encouraging creativity, and enjoying photography through a simple but engaging concept.
Sometimes, we become so accustomed to photographing the same subjects or using familiar techniques that we forget there are many other ways to approach photography. A simple exercise like this can help us break away from our usual habits and develop a greater awareness of colours, details, and visual opportunities around us.
More importantly, it brought everyone together for an afternoon of laughter, exploration, and shared experiences.
At Shutter Journey Singapore, we have always believed that photography learning should go beyond classroom sessions and technical lessons. Photography should also be enjoyable, experiential, and filled with opportunities for members to discover something new.
The 2026 Color Run was a colourful reminder that photography is everywhere. Sometimes, all we need is a different perspective, a little imagination, and the willingness to look beyond what we normally see.
And who says Halloween has to be all about costumes and spooky decorations? At Shutter Journey, we chose to celebrate it with colours, cameras, and plenty of photographic fun!
Surely, we had a colorful day.
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Contributing Editor – Melody Tan
Loves quiet walks along beaches, has a mind of her own and decides everything in life in either black or white with nothing in between. Her priority these days revolves around her 2 lovely kids & teaching them music or photography. A lover of yoga and an avid traveler, Melody aims to visit at least 30 countries before she reach 40 years old – from what we know, she had completed 35 as of 2025.
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About Chief Editor AL Lee
Chief Editor & Founder of Ourshutterjourney.com Worldwide and Principal Trainer at Ourshutterjourney Photography Academy. AL is a commercial photographer as well as an educator who believes in the art of digital memories. Previous ambassador of several photography brands, AL is well versed in many camera systems. Someone once told us AL’s man cave looks more like a camera store than a bedroom.
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