Around the World with You: Wedding of Scotty & Keli

Date: Nov 14, 2009

Venue: Habour Plaza Metropolis Hotel

The couple: Scotty & Keli

Since those few sets of pre-wedding and styling photos I took for Scotty & Keli, we became real good friends. So when they asked me to take some snap-shots for their big day on Nov 14, I was more than happy to take up the role. Their wedding was held in Harbour Plaza Metropolis Hotel. Although we shooted for the whole day, we did not feel much fatigue as all formalities were held in the hotel. The theme of their wedding is "Around the World with You". Today they will go travelling to a few places for honeymoon. I wish them many many happy days ever after!

More photos of this set can be viewed at: http://fotop.net/Nivek/1114scottykelibigday

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

Annual stock take

After quitting my job, I finally have time to tidy up my place and do the annual stock take. Since I usually use digital camera for shooting jobs, I seldom use my film cameras in recent months. But now as I will have more time to go wandering around, there will be more chances for my film cameras and films to expose under the sunshine again. In the meantime, let's give them a show time here!

Time to turn a new leaf

I have been working in the merchandizing field for years and find myself leading a life which I do not really want. For those who know me personally should have know that I have been actively planning to become a full-time photographer, a field where my talents and interests really lies.

Now is the time to turn a new leaf!

Yesterday is my last day with my previous employer. I will start working in full gear and spend every effort on planning and refocusing the business. With your support, I will strive for improving myself and expanding our scale of services in the near future!

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

The WPPI Starter Kit

Finally I received the "starter kit" from WPPI after waiting for a few months. It includes a membership certificate, a logo cardboard, pin and sticker.

I am so happy to have this international recognition and I will keep up my works!

Back from Vietnam!

Ho Chi Minh City is often referred as "Paris in the Orient" for its background as a French Colony in the 19th century. One of the classical western-style buildings there reflecting this feeling is the "Museum of Ho Chi Minh City"

We are just back from a 3-day pre-wedding photo-shooting trip in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam! The schedule was tight...the sun hided away from us...some arrangements went wrong...BUT still we had a great time and I hope I can upload some photos for you to see as soon as I can!