March 2009

It started from a long distance phone call at 4pm, from Rosy. My staff told me that it was from UK. Rosy and Stephen are both working in UK for years now and they have heard about me from one of their friends. Rosy is from Perth and Stephen is from Adelaide. They have decided to have their wedding to be held in Adelaide. Adelaide with a population of 1.2 million people is the 5th largest city in Australia. Christopher my assistant and I flew in from Singapore to Adelaide for this beautiful event.

Their wedding was held in a very nice chapel, St Joseph Chapel and Convent, in Adelaide, South Australia. It was a cool day and the weather was just too perfect for a wedding. Congratulations, Rosy and Stephen!

Would like to share with you all some of the shots for the wedding..

This shot was taken in Rosy’s hotel, Hyatt Regency, situated in North Terrace overlooking the River Torrens.. When I saw the light from the glass panel,  it was simply perfect for this shot.

The shot below was taken just before the bride, Rosy was leaving for the Ceremony.. shot with my 50mm f1.4 lens.

The groom, Stephen and the boys..

Here the bride arrives in a 1961 white Jaguar.. I love the classic bridal car and Rosy’s expression..

I love the beautiful smile..

at the ceremonial blessing in St Joseph Chapel..

the Bvlgari rings…

a moment well preserved.. I love the glass reflections and the laughter..

This shot was done in one of the most prestigious Uni in Australia, University of Adelaide..

The old boys boarding school, St Peter’s College, awesome building, awesome Jaguar and awesome couple!

there you go, boys will be boys..

doing the haka..

shot with natural lighting and the tungsten light from above. I purposely add a bit of monochromatic noise to give it some feel of ‘film’

“fly me to the moon” - Frank Sinatra, that song was stuck in my head when I did this shot!

This shot was taken in Grenfell Street, right in the city..

and the bridal party..

Congratulations Rosy and Stephen, you are just awesome!

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They are both a wonderful couple. Noor Lee and Samuel, are working in the oil and gas related industry. I brought them right to the centre of the city for this shoot, and we are glad at the result.

Sam seems to be a very romantic chap. Love the eye contact and posture from Sam.

As we were walking at some of the back lane of these old shops, I saw this bright yellow wall and green door.. the colours attracted me for this shoot..

Love the available lights via the window!

Towards the last part of the shoot, we went to the beach. I love the beach!!! Its so nice to be close to nature!

Ultimately, I love seeing the couple having FUN in the shoot… Yes! it was indeed a fun and memorable day!

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