Pre-wedding: Jill & Fai @ Shek O, Tai Tam & Central

Yesterday is the date I took pre-wedding shots for my design class classmate Jill and her husband Fai. It was freezing cold and overcast, yet this did not hamper their eagerness for this because they have been preparing for it a few months ago. I was accompanied by my partner Jomond and my new video partner Keli. Despite the severe cold wind, we all completed the shooting professionally. Keli especially made one short film for me. I took a glimpse at some of the cool shots and they were a wonder! I can't wait to see the final clip!

Here comes the trial version.: http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=208074821938&ref=mf

Date: December 18, 2009

Venue: Shek O, Tai Tam Reservoir & Central

The couple: Jill & Fai

Make-up Artist: Ekko

Pre-wedding: Stephanie & Michael @ Pokfulam

Last weekend was a busy weekend as I had to shoot two sets of pre-wedding photos in three days. And the 2 couples are quite an opposite. The pair shooted on last Friday wanted something new and experimental while the pair on Sunday wanted something more traditional. But this does not mean that this pair are boring guys. On the contrary, they are very talkative and humorous. And therefore our time passes quickly with lots of laughters and jokes. Another interesting thing about this set is that this was my first visit to the few heritage buildings. They are really nice places for taking good photos. We are so happy the couple love our choices too.

Date: December 6, 2009

Venue: Carmel School, University Hall & Cyperport

The couple: Stephanie & Michael

Make-up Artist: Ekko

After-wedding: Amy & Chew @ Central

It was quite a challenge and excitement when Amy called from Melbourne a week ago and said she wanted me to take a set of pre-wedding photos during her short visit to HK last week. The couple were married last month and when Amy browsed through my website incidentally, she decided that she was going to shoot a set during her visit to HK where she was to attend her sister's wedding. We exchanged a few emails and only met and discussed  the day before shooting.

Everything was done hastily, but the shooting process was very smooth and the outcome exceptionally good. Per they request, I tried to shoot them in an untraditional and conceptual way. It was really a funny time taking photos for them as they are both very adventurous and energetic. We enjoy as much as they do!

Date: December 4, 2009

Venue: Central

The couple: Amy & Chew

Make-up Artist: Kennie Lam

Pre-wedding: Esha & AhYing @ Era Bar & Central (Part II & III: The present & future)

Yesterday we finally completed the pre-wedding photo shooting for Ah Ying and Esha. Very much different from the vintage and pastel tone we shooted for their Part I last time, the "Present" was set in Central to capture the intimacy of the couple in the midst of the urban jungle while the "Future" was shooted in Era Bar where a more dramatic and creative vision was delivered.

Similar to her idol Sammy Cheng, Esha demonstrated her malleability in styles freehandedly. I was convinced by her coldness in the "Future"set with heavy eyelines and exaggerated hairstyle while at the same time I discovered her sweetness in the "Present" set in the lovely pinky barbie look. See how she can switch between the poles in one day!

Well yesterday was as usual a happy experience with the nice couple though one of my external flashlights was not working. I found the satisfaction not in completion of the job, but in the process of communicating and finally realized what the couple longed for. Today Esha and ah Ying are going back to Taiwan for meeting with friends and relatives. What a tight schedule they have! I sincerely thank them for confiding in me and I wish they have a happy vacation.

More photos of this set can be viewed at: http://fotop.net/Nivek/1110EshaAhYing

The couple: Esha & Ah Ying

Make-up Artist: Carmen Fung

Date: November 10, 2009

Venue: Era Bar & Central

Pre-wedding: Esha & Ah Ying (Part I: the Past)

Esha and Ah Ying originally planned to go Western Europe to take a set of pre-wedding next year. But when Esha dropped by my blog and saw my photos, she immediately knew that she could not go anywhere else. They are a special couple - Ah Ying lives in Hong Kong while Esha is a Taiwanese girl. They just got married in Aug this year. Esha wanted me to customize 3 stylings for her which represents "Past", "Present" and "Future" respectively. I really appreciate their complete confidence in me. I spent a short period of time in searching for this old-fashioned abandoned house in Mid-levels. Ah Ying and Esha love the place too. The weather was cloudy on that day which made it quite a challenge when most of the shots had to be taken indoor. However, I think I had taken some of the best shots this month. I hope you like them too!

The Couple: Esha & Ah Ying

Make-up Artist: Kennie Lam

Date: October 19, 2009

Venue: Mid-levels

More photos from this set can be find in http://fotop.net/Nivek/1019EshaYing

NEW ARRIVAL: Wedding Gowns and Evening Dresses from SO Wedding

I am happy to announce that we now have a small supply of wedding gowns and evening dresses from SO WEDDING for our pre-wedding clients. SO's dresses are all designed by local designer Suki. Their dresses are of luxurious and very unique style. Suki's signature is mixing rough fabrics to create elegant designs and often experiments with volume. Their dresses are so unusual that often make them stand out from the others. I love their design very much and coincidentally she is also looking for some modern and unique photography style to match her dresses. That's how we reach this chance of cooperation!

You may click on above link to find some more about SO WEDDING. We will continue to bring in more and more new dresses from them. Contact us for more details.

Pre-wedding: Scotty & Keli @ Sanva Hotel Macau

courtesy of SanVa Hotel Macau

Here comes our most popular couple again! I believe that Scotty and Keli has been addicted to taking pre-wedding shots. This is good as we really love shooting their camera face. To give you some new feel we invited them to go Macau for the set. We have been to 6 places with 3 different stylings. I believe this is the farthest we can get for a one-day shooting. Despite the hot weather and the fatigue, we kept burning our excited mood. The outcome are really nice and we know that this set will become our new favourite!

The Couple: Scotty & Keli

Make-up Artist: Phoebe Lee

Date: August 15 2009

Venue: Macau

the making of....

the bridegroom shooting the bride...

Pre-wedding: Keny & Rainer

This is our very first cooperation of our team. It was really a challenge as Keny and Rainer know exactly what they want and how they can get the best out of what they can get. Although the weather was gloomy, it did not affect a bit our zealous mood and passion for capturing the beautiful moments. This set was taken in the library and the roof-top function room of Island Shangri-la Hotel. It has been a hard job for the couple and our crew since there was no air-condition in one of the function rooms. We kept sweating yet we kept laughing. We love some of the shots so much and appreciate the way Keny and Rainer tried their best to fulfill our requirements. Thank you for confiding in us and making this a memorable experience!


The couple: Keny & Rainer
Make-up Artist: Phoebe Lee
Date: August 12 2009
Venue: Island Shangri-la Hotel

the making of.....



their theme is love bird...



a close up of the bride...



tired?



Photos of this set were posted on http://hue-production.blogspot.com/

Pre-wedding: Lucy & Ka Lok

Lucy and Ka Lok are going to get married by the end of next year. You do not have to know them for a long time to get to know what a sweet couple they are. In spite of this, Lucy did not want to take those traditional romantic photos. Instead she wanted to have photos that can convey a moody feel. This set was taken in some old village in Shek O with an overcast sky. I am so glad that Lucy was very satisfied with the outcome.

Date: Apr 19, 2009

Venue: Shek O

Models: Lucy & Ka Lok

Make-up: Lucy

Pre-wedding: Joey and Kuen

Joey and Kuen are newly married. Though they have already taken a few rounds of pre-wedding photos, they want me to help them to take another one with a completely different feel. Both of them appear a bit shy and uneasy at first but after warming up in the afternoon session under a bright sun, they are more at ease at night. The weather was really beautiful on that day and their sweetness melted all of us. I wish them happy ever after!

Date: May 17, 2009
Venues: West Kowloon Waterfront Promenade in the afternoon and Central at night
Models: Joey and Kuen
Make-up Artist: Bebe

Pre-wedding: Scotty and Keli

I knew Scotty since teenage. She is, as always, an adorable girl. I am so happy she found her Mr. Right Keli. He looks so cool and dandyish yet he is actually a very shy boy. No doubt they are a perfect match and in this set of photos they proved themselves to be having a high potential of becoming good models. I chose to take this set in Central as the couple wanted to have some stylish and modern pre-wedding photos. It has been an enjoyable experience and I love the whole set of photos, especially the ones taken in the Man Mo Temple. To our surprise this set of photos become very popular among relatives and friends. I am looking forward to take photos with my best pair of model - Scotty and Keli - again.

Date: May 2,2009
Venue: Central
Models: Scotty and Keli
Make-up artist: Bebe


Sunbeam passing through the ceiling merging with the smoke creates a very special atmosphere making these photos look similar to gangster's film posters.





I use a vintage color tone to match them with the red-brick building and the old-fashioned motorcycle.



Background is retouched to make it looks like water color painting.


Dai Pai Dong with steel gate is one of my favourite location for taking photos!



Simply love this....freezing a special moment...an interesting juxtaposition with the busy surroundings!



Spcial lighting skill is used for this on-stage dramatic effect.


Scotty resembles Audrey Hepburn so much in her solo photos...she is a star!