Saturday, May 24, 2008

Wedding Photography # 1

Being a photographer to a friend is always challenging. On one hand, she's always saying, "Eh, it's ok, go rest" or "Eh, stop taking photos and enjoy the meal lah" and on the other end, making sure most of the moments are captured. But those who knows me know I do not like to disappoint. So, it isn't surprising that I forgo having a proper dinner just so my friend would be able to have those memories retained.

Ok, so I'm not a professional when it comes to photography. It's just a small and tiny part of my numerous hobbies. It takes 3 parts to have the moments captured the way it was supposed to be remembered. One, it takes a reasonably well functional camera to do the right job. Mind you, it's a balance. It doesn't mean by purchasing a RM20,000 camera, it would ensure your shots are perfect. Two, learning the functions that are available on the camera and the ability to change the settings to suit the conditions in the shortest amount of time possible. Otherwise, the moment would have gone. Just as life would eh? Finally and most importantly, in my opinion, is the natural flair in seeing what other novice camera owners wouldn't see. The split second moment as once you've missed it, it's gone.

As you could judge from the pictures below, I may not possess completely all of the above, but I hope what I have been able to do is enough for the couple.

Erica Lim
The Bride

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She sits waiting patiently

Wai Kian
The Groom arrives


"When was your first kiss? How? With or without tongue?" - asked Mayin

Yoga
I hope I never ever do that


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The benefits of chum char :)

Heng Tais
The Heng Tais

Chi Muis
The Chi Muis

Hui Lee's family
Her side

Wai Kian's family
His side

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A favourite shot of mine

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Me, Wai Kian, Hui Lee and Khar Min

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My congratulations to Hui Lee & Wai Kian

Seeing them through the day and how tired they were, I now prepare myself to do the same and more come year end. Who then would be my photographer?

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Fantastic Weekend

Allow me to thank Hui Lee & Wai Kian for asking me to be their unofficial official photographer on the day of their wedding. My fiancee and I have known Hui Lee since secondary school and Wai Kian for the past couple of years and I am honoured to do so. More on their actual day photoshoot later.

Hui Lee & Wai Kian
Hui Lee & Wai Kian


Hui Lee & Me
Hui Lee & Me

Hui Lee and us goes back a long way back to when we were members of the St. John's Ambulance in Setapak High School and Kepong Baru Secondary School. I knew Hui Lee through Spellbound, and we together with Chok Yee have spent many good times together. We had lost contact with Chok Yee since the last couple of years as
she's been living in Singapore with her hubby, Kevin and son, Oliver. Till today.

It was a pleasant surprise for Chok Yee to call us as we've missed her dearly. And to have her together with my fiancee, Hui Lee and Wai Kian was a moment long overdue.

Group Photo
Spellbound, Chok Yee, Hui Lee, Wai Kian and me - note : pix credit to my young padawan, Oliver

Chok Yee & Me
Chok Yee & Me

Oh, Oliver Yeo aka Kevin Yeo Jr tagged along with Chok Yee when she visited our home. And boy, was he hyper. Truth be told, I'm never keen on kids who are overly physical and on the constant move. But here is a kid, who despite 'playing all out', also listens well to his mum. My hats off to her coz I'll probably be just as strict or more if ever I have kids of my own.

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Chok Yee, please come more often. It's not just because we miss you, but also because we are in need of a free of charge cleaner from time to time too.

Maid in Manhattan, I mean Cheras

My fiancee and I wishes Hui Lee and Wai Kian our congratulations. May there be plenty of great journeys ahead of your lives.

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Su Chan Deli Fries @ BV II

Su Chan Fries

How much would you pay for a bowl of fries like this? I probably wouldn't pay more than RM5 if I knew it was going to be this size. Sure, there's sauce and all. But, but, but ............................ RM14? Heck, even McDonald's fries taste better any time any day.

Fries from McD in Japan

Just in case you're wondering, NO. Su Chan is not related to me.