Wedding & Events Photographer

Colors of Thaipusam 2011

2011-02-01T16:16:00.004+08:00

Sg.Lembing Trip With Students

2010-10-17T21:52:00.004+08:00

Went to Sg.Lembing, Kuantan with my group of photography students recently. We stayed at the Hakka Association with is cheap and comfortable. A room for 3 pax cost only RM35. We hike up Bkt.Panorama at 2am. The trail took about 45mins. Unfortunatly the sunrise wasn't spectacular this round as it's covered by heavy cloud.

Own Family Portrait

2010-05-13T23:48:00.004+08:00

This photo was actually taken 3 years ago while celebrating my mom's 70th birthday. All my siblings came back for the ocassion. Initially i wanted to get it done by the portrait studio so that i do need to work on the day. So I call them up and discuss with them. However, they mention that the studio background paper is not wide enough for such a big group and they need to do editing and blah blah blah........and in the end they wanted to charge me RM1300 for the shoot and a 24" x36" enlargement. I don't mind paying for it since the cost will be share among us. While discussing with the siblings, they question why go to take the family portrait while the family members is not complete. As some of you might know, my son is staying with my in-law in Johor. He will be left out in the picture and make it less meaningful.

They suggested that since i've learn a bit of digital editing at that time, why don't i try to do it. At least i have a chance to superimpose my son into the photo later. After a brief discussing, i decided to do it but with the condition everyone must help out in the set up of the temporary home studio. It's quite simple actually. All you need is just to plan the position and make space for 1 more extra person. In my case, i actually pretend i'm carrying my son and make space accordingly. What i need to do later is to capture a photo of my son back in Johor using similar light setting as the family portrait so that he will blend in nicely.

This is how the original photo look like.

Wallpaper of Scenery

2010-04-20T22:56:00.006+08:00

These are some of the photos taken while i was working abroad. Few of them are from local Malaysia scenery. I was using Canon 500D with a Sigma 18-200mm lens and Lumix FT-1 compact for most of the pictures. I believe that one do not really need expensive high end equipment to take make some decent images. It's better to brush up one's composition skill and learn to read the lights. After all, photography is about how one can capture those lights. I have also made these photos into wallpaper for my computer.

1 Malaysia International Shoe Festival 2010

2010-04-13T21:06:00.003+08:00

Baby Kaylen

2009-12-16T15:06:00.004+08:00

Congrats to Yau & Vic with their little princess,Kaylen. Welcome to the parenthood club :) Thanks for getting me to cover her fullmoon party.

Baby Kaylen try to wink at me :)

Oversea Assigment

2009-10-22T22:14:00.002+08:00

To all my value customer,

I will be away on assigment again on the 23/10 until 6/11 to Bali and Osaka. I might not have time to access to the internet during this period of time. If you have email or try to contact me for quotation, i will try to get back to you as soon as possible.

Some snap shot during working trip in Switzerland

2009-10-05T05:51:00.002+08:00

First day arrival in Zurich, Switzerland after 18hours since departed from KLIA transited in Bangkok. More photo will be upload soon.

Oversea working trip

2009-09-29T00:35:00.002+08:00

I will be away to Switzerland from 29th Sept to 7th Oct. For those who email me for quotation , i'll try to reply as soon as possible.

Lumix Star 2009 Finalist Press Conferance at KL Hilton

2009-09-13T15:47:00.009+08:00

Ivan & Ivy

2009-08-07T23:12:00.004+08:00

Congrats to Ivan & Ivy on your wedding. Also thanks to Riu Jia the main photographer who introduce them to me. I have to apologise for my lens breakdown during the shot. Luckily i always carry backup equipment with me. I might looked tense and make you worried for a moment. I can assure you no perfect moment was miss. Thats the benefit of having 2 photographers and photographers who carry backup equipments.

Wedding Quotation

2009-06-12T17:31:00.002+08:00

I've just add a link in my blog here for my actual day services pricing. For the husband and wife to be, at least you will have a rough estimate on what is the cost involve.

If you need a seperate quote, please include details like the date, venue of bride and groom (the area will do, dinner location..) and time as well.

As a general rule, please try not to ask the photographer " please send me a quotation" without telling any info like those above. It will make the quotation unrealistic. The photographer's quotation might be for services in Kuala Lumpur while the couple might having their ceremony in Penang. The pricing will be very much in different.

Chen Yi & Sue Li

2009-05-27T00:55:00.006+08:00

Here are a few photos from my wife best friend's wedding. They have been friends for more than 20 years. However, I'm not the official photographer for this wedding. The couple did engage other professional service. I prefer to enjoy myself on occasion like this. It's just my old habit kicking in as i just couldn't sit still doing nothing.

Hmm....actually i didn't really enjoy myself as i have to babysit my little devil. For reason unknown, he will hug on to me whenever i bring up my camera to take a picture. I won't be able to work whenever he is around.

Oh ya, coincidently the groom's uncle happen to be my high school classmate. What a small world.

This is the devil that i'm talking about....

Danny & Christine

2009-04-03T00:46:00.002+08:00

Photography Workshop

2009-03-30T16:15:00.003+08:00

I will be conducting a basic photography workshop on 11& 12 April. This is a workshop for beginner with DSLR and wanted to fully utilise their tool. However in this workshop, it will be conducted in Mandarin. For more info, please visit http://basicimage101.blogspot.com/

Leslie & Jacqueline

2009-03-14T00:36:00.003+08:00

Even though this series of photos is about a year ago, i'm still amazed by how the newly wed plan their wedding dinner. The whole dinner is so enjoyable as the groom himself is entertaining the guest by having a mini concert and sing all the lovely pop hits to his wife. Oh boy, he can really sing too. I bet the bride will never forget that special night. So for all the groom to be, you might want to plan something similar and make your wedding night eventful and meaningful.

Hairdreams @ The Garden

2009-03-13T22:52:00.006+08:00

Danone Dumex Seminar at KL Hilton

2009-03-10T23:54:00.001+08:00

Trip To Spain

2009-01-30T21:37:00.004+08:00

Thanks to BMC Travel engaging me to cover the Hong Leong Assurance Incentive trip to Madrid, Spain in November 2008.

1. Over view of Toledo. One of the world heritage city in Spain.

2.Self-portrait.

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4.On the way to Segovia.

5.Delegates having some good time during gala dinner.

6. Group photo of about 480 people in Madrid.

Jeremy & Stephanie's wedding

2009-01-12T22:16:00.005+08:00

It's been a while having these photos with me. Come across them while transferring data to my new hard disk. Happy New Year to both of you.

Professional Photographer?

2009-01-09T15:57:00.003+08:00

Well, lately i heard a lot of discussion on whether a photographer is a pro or just an amateur. I also heard couple saying that they hired a pro to cover their wedding and how good the photo turn out and money well spend. Does this imply that amateur are no good?

I would like to clarify the terms "Professional". The word PRO doesn't mean much other than telling people that one person is doing this trade for a living, full time. If someone claim to be a "PRO" photographer, this implied that photography is where he gets his bread and butter. And that's it. It didn't show how good his work is until you see them and compare it with others. However, generally a Pro have to be good in order to survive in the competition but this is not always the case.

Real life scenario A:
Back in year 2005 during a friend's sister wedding in Muar. The newly weds did engage a local photographer whom seems to to famous there. He show up early on the day and everything when well until half way through the tea pouring ceremony. My friend realise that the photographer is missing. He went to search for the photographer and finally found him sitting outside taking break. The reason given is that there is so much happening in the morning and i was happily shooting until now that i have run of of film already. Is this the way PRO works?

I have no complain on using analog or digital media. I myself shoot film sometimes too. However as a photographer, one should have anticipated any possible situation and be prepare for it. Just bring a few extra roll of film and the problem is solved.

I always carry backup equipment these days when i was covering a photo shot. No matter how expensive are your gears, you never know when it will break down. The camera can be brand new and used only for 2 weeks and it just fails at that special moment due to manufacturer defect.

Scenario B:
During my high school pal wedding dinner, he engage a photographer from the photo studio near where he stayed. The reason he choose them because the boss say their team is very experience. They even have blown up portrait of Najib and other minister hanging up on the wall. When i got there, i only noticed a very young photographer there. Again half way through the dinner i no longer notice any camera flashes. Guess what, she has run out of batteries.

Why do we have to pay premium price and in the end they simply send in someone to do the job? Sometimes it's not the money matters. Your wedding day is once in a lifetime thing. Unlike your pre-wedding photo, your can actually do it whenever your like. If your don't like the result of shop A, you can do it again in shop B. Personally, i think the budget should spend more on the actual day and get some good and reliable photographer. 2 photographer will be even better as your can have various angle and more coverage.

Take some effort to meet up with your photographer. It doesn't matter if they are Pro or amateur. Talk to them. See more of their photos to make sure that you like their styles. Who knows what they show on the website is only the best 10 images out of the thousand that they have taken. How about the rest of photos? Is it as good?

Lastly, i have seen how many Pro works and i must say that some Pro are actually no better than an amateur.

Yau & Victoria

2009-01-06T23:19:00.008+08:00

Congrats to this lovely pair from Melaka. Thank you for your hospitality during our stay in Melaka.

Most of the image here is taken by my 85mm lens which i bought in Korea during my holiday there. This lens seems to have nice bokeh.

Peter & Chloe

2008-11-30T23:51:00.007+08:00

Peter & Chloe Morning Slideshow:-

Alan & Vivien

2008-11-30T23:31:00.005+08:00

Colin and Wanda's Wedding

2008-08-26T19:27:00.004+08:00

Cyberlodge is a very nice place to shoot pre-wedding photos.

Melinda's Wedding

2008-08-26T12:19:00.003+08:00

Some photos taken when i tag along a photographer friend, Darren to cover Melinda and Roger's wedding.

Vivienne & Richard's Wedding

2008-06-11T23:53:00.011+08:00

Congratulations to my friend..
Athough i'm the guest on that day, but still manage to capture a few shoots due to habit!
hahaha.....

Japan Kyoto Trip

2008-05-13T11:17:00.014+08:00

Just got back from a week long trip with thanks to BMC Travel the organiser for AIG convention in Kyoto, Japan. Though spending most of the time covering the event, i do enjoyed myself and did some sight-seeing. Average temperature in May is about 13-20degree Celsius. Not too cold and feel just nice and comfortable.

1.Japanese doll as one of the gift to all the delegates.

2.Sunrise in Kyoto at 5.15am local time. I was on my way to Kansai Airport to welcome the delegates.

3. Famous Japanese "Octopus Ball"

4. My 500yen bento set from Lawson convenient shop.

5. Japanese performer at Gala Dinner.

6. Top Achiever

7. Toasting Time!!!

8. Japanese monk on the street

9. On tour.....

10. Me with ninja...

11. VIP in character costumes in Kyoto Studio Park.

Paul & Yen Teng Pre-Wedding

2008-04-22T23:15:00.004+08:00

Congratulation to my pal Paul and Yen Teng. I'm honoured for inviting me as your photographer. Thank you for believing in me as i have little experience in shooting pre-wedding. As i shot photojournalist style wedding, i do not ask my subject to pose. It is all different when taking these photos. We did the outdoors in Ulu Yam area and the indoors in Paul studio on two seperate days.

Opening Ceremony Of Tan Sri Lim Memorial Hall

2008-04-04T18:20:00.000+08:00

Chong & Susan Pre-Wedding

2008-03-25T16:59:00.000+08:00

My best friend Chong decided to shot some pre-wedding photo at Tung Zen Temple, Jenjarom. So, he ask me to tag along to help him shot some pictures. Actually, he is going there for a photography contest award presentation ceremony. Since it's quite far away from where we stay, it's like killing two birds with one stone.

Sharing a few pics with you all.

Some photos to share

2008-03-20T15:53:00.001+08:00

Sunrise in Sg. Lembing. It's a nice little town in Pahang. About 45min bus ride from Kuantan town. This photo is taken on the small hill. It take about 50min to hike up to the top. You can have a panoramic view of the town up here. This photo is a few years back though.

Genesis

2008-03-20T15:53:00.000+08:00

Well, just created a blog. It's never too late to start, isn't it?