Instagram Influencer Spotlight On: Carmen Phuah @carmenphuah

1) Tell us a little about yourself. What are you doing now and where do you come from?

I’m currently working as a media designer cum visual merchandiser assistant. I’m from KL.

2) What are your topics of interest? What do you post on Instagram the most?

I love exploring new food and places. During free time, I love to draw and explore tiktok….I post mainly my lifestyle photos, food, travel, sometimes fashion.

3) How did your Instagram name come about?

my own name

4) What are some apps you use to edit your photos? Share with us your photo-editing routine!

Lightroom mobile, Snapseed, VSCO. I like to just snap photos anywhere I go regardless of whether the lighting is bad or good, every picture has its story. I then picture the post to be very close to me where I would edit the scene to what I imagine. The caption is always the hardest as the picture itself tells so much.

5) Any Instagrammers whom you really like? Which Instagrammer inspires you the most?

Jenn Chia & Chan Won as a hardworking women; Jessica Chaw as a dedication to her feed is amazing; Alicia Tan whom always recommend some holy grail products

6) What’s your favorite part about being an influencer?

I love sharing what I explore along the way of my own adventure. Some are not always budget-friendly and i would share some tips and ways to save. Not forgetting, exploring the delicious food and underrated neighborhood cafes.

7) What’s your favorite part about StarNgage? Any exciting campaigns that you have joined through StarNgage before?

So far I have yet to get any campaigns.

8) What are some of your top tips to brands for running campaigns? How do you maintain authenticity?

I guess is really up to each person’s personality. You could be completely yourself when your life and the brand itself gels together

9) What would your advice be on the importance of quality and original content?

Never fake it. if you have problems, solve it before it gets viral

10) What do you like best about partnering with brands?

Learning their work and production ethics, how they collaborate, work, produce their works.

Topics:

• Art
• Cars & Motorcycles
• Design
• DIY & Crafts
• Fashion
• Food & Drink
• Hair & Beauty
• Health & Fitness
• Nature & Outdoors
• Photography
• Travel

Country:

Malaysia