Behind The Scenes: Dr Ravi Ponniah

Naam Langkawi’s chairman Dr Ravi Ponniah arrived on the yacht called the Blue Dolphin looking fresh and ready for the gruelling experience ahead of him. We started off our first shot on an ambitious note with the concept of using aerial photography. The crew was split into two teams with the walkie-talkie as the only means of communication. Team A consisting of art director Allan Casal and writer Tien Chew took to the skies in a parachute to prep for photography, while Team B remained on the yacht to style Dr Ravi for the scene. Team A spent two hours zigzagging around the Blue Dolphin testing wind conditions and height differences before Allan finally found the right angle to capture Dr Ravi in a reclining position on the deck of the yacht.

Photography: Allan Casal; Styling and grooming: Calvin Chong; Blazers: Lord's Tailor; Yacht: Naam Langkawi. To read the full feature, get a copy of Malaysia Tatler January 2015 issue.

Dr Ravi Ponniah shot at the roof deck of the Blue Dolphin yacht.

Dr Ravi Ponniah wearing a Lord's Tailor blazer.

Team A: Allan Casal and Tien Chew getting ready to parasail to the skies for the first shoot.

Team B on boat styling and prepping Dr Ravi for the shoot.

Team A approaching the yacht to capture Dr Ravi at the yacht's deck.

Team A spent two hours zigzagging around the Blue Dolphin testing wind conditions before they found the right angle.

Art Director Allan Casal was airborne on a parachute to capture the opening shot.

Dr Ravi spotting the parasailers from the Blue Dolphin yacht.

Dr Ravi Ponniah is still smiling cheerfully despite the unbearble heat at the deck.

Dr Ravi wearing his own embroidered Banana Republic shirt and Patek Philippe watch.

Naam Langkawi had prepared a special trip out to the sea for the Tatler team with Dr Ravi.

Our art director Allan Casal directing Dr Ravi Ponniah during the shoot.

In order to get a good shot, we will do almost anything including standing on the edge of a yacht at sea.

Dr Ravi Ponniah wearing a Lord's Tailor blazer and his own Rolex watch.

Dr Ravi Ponniah sharing some of his experiences and stories with Naam Langkawi and his many other deeds.

With this success under our belt, we cruised through the following shots with ease.

Writer Tien Chew talks to Dr Ravi about his many journeys in life and career.

The team prepping Dr Ravi Ponniah for a shot at the docks.

Dr Ravi Ponniah is never seen without a smile on his face.

The team styling Dr Ravi Ponniah for a shot at the docks.

We even rode speedboat by the dock to adjust the lighting for the perfect shot.

Dr Ravi Ponniah is a recognised humanitarian. To date, he has been involved with numerous charity work around the globe.

Dr Ravi's loyal employees boarded the Blue Dolphin and sat in for one of the pictures.

Dr Ravi Ponniah sending the Tatler team off after three days of excitement.

Photo 1 of 25 Dr Ravi Ponniah shot at the roof deck of the Blue Dolphin yacht.

Photo 2 of 25 Dr Ravi Ponniah wearing a Lord's Tailor blazer.

Photo 3 of 25 Team A: Allan Casal and Tien Chew getting ready to parasail to the skies for the first shoot.

Photo 4 of 25 Team B on boat styling and prepping Dr Ravi for the shoot.

Photo 5 of 25 Team A approaching the yacht to capture Dr Ravi at the yacht's deck.

Photo 6 of 25 Team A spent two hours zigzagging around the Blue Dolphin testing wind conditions before they found the right angle.

Photo 7 of 25 Art Director Allan Casal was airborne on a parachute to capture the opening shot.

Photo 8 of 25 Dr Ravi spotting the parasailers from the Blue Dolphin yacht.

Photo 9 of 25 Dr Ravi Ponniah

Photo 10 of 25 Dr Ravi Ponniah is still smiling cheerfully despite the unbearble heat at the deck.

Photo 11 of 25 Dr Ravi wearing his own embroidered Banana Republic shirt and Patek Philippe watch.

Photo 12 of 25 Naam Langkawi had prepared a special trip out to the sea for the Tatler team with Dr Ravi.

Photo 13 of 25 Our art director Allan Casal directing Dr Ravi Ponniah during the shoot.

Photo 14 of 25 In order to get a good shot, we will do almost anything including standing on the edge of a yacht at sea.

Photo 15 of 25 Dr Ravi Ponniah wearing a Lord's Tailor blazer and his own Rolex watch.

Photo 16 of 25 Dr Ravi Ponniah sharing some of his experiences and stories with Naam Langkawi and his many other deeds.

Photo 17 of 25 With this success under our belt, we cruised through the following shots with ease.

Photo 18 of 25 Writer Tien Chew talks to Dr Ravi about his many journeys in life and career.

Photo 19 of 25 The team prepping Dr Ravi Ponniah for a shot at the docks.

Photo 20 of 25 Dr Ravi Ponniah is never seen without a smile on his face.

Photo 21 of 25 The team styling Dr Ravi Ponniah for a shot at the docks.

Photo 22 of 25 We even rode speedboat by the dock to adjust the lighting for the perfect shot.

Photo 23 of 25 Dr Ravi Ponniah is a recognised humanitarian. To date, he has been involved with numerous charity work around the globe.

Photo 24 of 25 Dr Ravi's loyal employees boarded the Blue Dolphin and sat in for one of the pictures.

Photo 25 of 25 Dr Ravi Ponniah sending the Tatler team off after three days of excitement.

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Behind The Scenes: Dr Ravi Ponniah