June 2008

Hello all,

I will be participating in the “Before I Do” bridal fair organised by Crowne Plaza Riverside Hotel tomorrow, 15 Jun 2008. This ONE DAY only event will start at 11am and finish at 7pm. It’s at the Sarawak Chamber Grand Ballroom, located on their 3rd floor.

Come and meet us there, and have a chat with me about your wedding plans!

See you all there!

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I met both Michael and Tabby at my hotel lobby when I did a shoot for one of my clients in KL. We discussed about their wedding plans and what type of images they like.

They also shared with me on how they’ve met and their long distance relationship for years… I really admired them as long distance relationship is NEVER easy.

Mike,  grew up in the UK. He is a British- Chinese, while Tabby’s from KL Malaysia. Mike moved to Malaysia not long ago, and work as an Accountant, while Tabby run the King Pie business in KLCC.

Their wedding was held at an awesome lifestyle restaurant in Bangsar KL. (I love the place) They had converted the whole restaurant for their Wedding Holy Matrimony. Dinner reception was held at The Westin, Kuala Lumpur.

I would like to share some of the photos from this cheerful couple to all of you…

That’s Keith Kee the designer, he was there to make sure the gown’s fit and make up were done up to the bride’s standard.

This shot was taken when Tabby looked at the mirror, just to check on the final details of her make up, and I saw this beautiful morning light behind her. It was 7.15am in Kuala Lumpur.

Then I asked Tabby to turn over and look at me, she gave me this beautiful smile.

This shot was not posed. I love the way she hugged her mum, full of expression.

A Western Wedding mixed with Asian Culture. They were playing some obstacle for the Groom’s party.

This shot were taken just outside Tabby’s home. Beautiful backlighting!

I love this moment, the instant when the flower girl walked in, and she gave Mike a good hug!

One of my favourite shot..

Then I thought of trying some unusual angle.. i.e. shooting through the guesses… Nailed her expression as she looked at her friends..

Dad’s eye contact with the groom.. priceless..

I love this moment, a priceless shot. This was not posed, shots like this cannot be posed. Its filled with emotions, love.. The moment I saw it, I thought to myself, that’s it.. This is the moment! What an awecome moment.. A shot that explains it all.. WE ARE IN LOVE!

As I was shooting their first dance, the three gentlemen at the back were singing Lionel Ritchie’s “TRULY”, they sang in acapella, that moment gave me the greatest joy to be a Wedding Photographer. Words cannot describe my feelings.. I was sooo touched by that moment, that instance, that time. When I was shooting their dance, I saw Tabby whispered something to Mike’s ears. Ah! I thought to myself.. This is ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!! With the awesome song filled the whole restaurant, the dance, the couple - priceless.

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It was a cool Saturday morning, a lot of people would still tuck warmly in their bed! I reached Swinburne at 8am and my crews were busy setting up a mini studio there up on the stage.

The turnout was good, considering that, it was a rainy Saturday morning.

I love to share what I knew - my experience and my passion to people who are interested to know. As long as your love is in photography, we are all in the same boat..

Looking at all the students faces that morning gave me that joy that cannot be described in words!

Besides going straight into photography, I about shared about my experience in life and what brought me into photography. I can see and feel their enthusiasm… They have asked me a lot of questions and I am glad that I have managed to answer them all.

I also told them about a Photography Workshop which I am going to organise for the students. Overall, the event was so great. Shared some slideshows with them and also demostrate some studio shooting with them. Got some of the more advance listener to try! haha..

Thank you Ann and Annabelle for being my model that day. I will send to you some of your photos soon.

Here’s some photos to share with you all.

Serena is concentrating hard..

one of my video crew.. also my friend, Munan

Munan doing some angle shot.

Vivi, from Indonesia.. I like her expression, she is watching the slideshows..

Question time by Keen Chiek..

and this is Steven…

Jin Thai is smiling away.. what’s in your mind Jin?

Annabelle who was one of our model that day..

Our group photo session.. hip hip hoorah!

some of the participants were inside still munching away the nice sandwiches.. Thank you, yes its nice, I like it..

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