Tan Teng Niah Colorful Villa

This image of Tan Teng Niah's colorful villa was taken along the west side of the building. You can photograph this house from all sides, but I found the side next to Andhra Spice restaurant (43 Kerbau Rd, Singapore 219171) to be the most photogenic. The easiest way to get to this location is to take public transportation and then walk. By public transportation: - Closest station: Little India (Downtown or North East Line) - Head northeast on Race Course Rd toward Kerbau Rd - Turn right onto Kerbau Rd Address: Tan Teng Niah 37 Kerbau Rd, Singapore 219168

Singapore has a mild climate year round, so you'll be able to photograph the Tan Teng Niah house during any month of the year.

Although any time of the day will produce similar lighting conditions, I prefer to visit in the morning because this location is a popular tourist destination and there won't be as many people the earlier you go.

The space between the house and the next building is quite narrow, so a wide-angle lens is best. I shot with an iPhone, but if you're using a camera, then about 25-35mm focal length will work.

I recommend trying to step as close as you can to the nearby building to be able to capture more colors of the house in your frame.

This is such a playful scene and adding a model in the shot only enhances the liveliness of the photo. Experiment with their position and suggest that they wear a neutral color that doesn't clash with the varying shades of the house.

While you're in the area, make sure to explore all of Little India! Shop around the market, grab a bite of authentic Indian food or just snap photos and admire the eclectic neighborhood.