Days of Yore

NEED A FAMILY PHOTO? These days, no one thinks twice about whipping out a mobile phone, gathering everyone close and snapping a wefie.

But back in the day, during the late 19th and 20th centuries, portrait photography was reserved for special occasions, such as Chinese New Year.

Lee Brothers Studio was one of Singapore's pre-war premium photo studios where families would come dressed in their best to have their photos taken. The studio was set up by two brothers who were known for the skillful composition in their work. It closed with the impending outbreak of World War II.