Monthly Archives: April 2010

Female portraiture – Olga

Lunchtime photoshoot with Olga in Tiergarten, Berlin. It’s a little like Central Park in New York – big, lush, right in the middle of the city.

I got Olga to loosen up by dancing around the grass. One must enjoy the shoot as much as I enjoy shooting. Snap, snap, snap and it’s over.

Spandau in my backyard

Last week was spent in Spandau where Maddy and I were house-keeping while his mum took a Paris holiday. It was picturesque and my first time ever experiencing, in my own time and quiet, the blossoming of spring. The house had a garden, many sparrows and robins, and a short walk away was a forested area with a reserve for animals including boars and reindeers.

Little blooms I could observe from the window were such a simple delight that put on a smile in my heart. Trees were sprouting new leaves in magnificent shades of greens.

When the sun turns golden, I leave my computer for a walk, or a jog, or just to wander among the trees with my camera. You can spot all kinds of dogs walking with their owners. Furry ones, skinny ones, mixed breeds, Dalmatians, poodles, russells, spaniels to name a few. I also sneaked in some yoga poses among the leaves when no one was watching. If you find a pool of light among the trees, stand under its glow and look up into the light, it’s as if your whispers will be heard by a greater unknown.

Here are some pictures to share, of my time in the forest. Sometimes shivering. There were so many more Kodak moments (of beautiful dogs!) that I missed because I was jogging and not holding a camera. There’s only so much of life one can capture!

By the way, as some of my Singapore clients already know, Berlin is one of the destinations I’m offering under this year’s overseas wedding photography packages. It is also the most attractive in terms of value, starting from SGD $4,500.

If you are keen on a pre-wedding shoot or an engagement shoot in Berlin, please write to me mindyshoots@gmail.com for detailed pricing. I also did a winter shoot here, check out the pictures.

Will post more of my time in Berlin soon!

The first buds

Some Easter eggs I painted, using crayons

Love the details on Maddy’s clothing against the sun 

I plan to have a picnic right in the middle of this field one day

Isn’t this church just gorgeous? If only someone was sitting on that chair.

Wonder where this path leads to…

Walking where the trains end

Philipp - Hi Mindy,

Good pictures!!

Also brings back memories, since I grew up in Spandau.
Sunday was forest day :-)

All the best. Great work!

Cheers,
Philipp

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mtan2 Reply:

You are from Spandau! Radeland perhaps?

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Manchester portrait photographer - This is a graet set of images. Well done! Richard

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Dogs at sea

Dogs are not my usual subjects, but during my recent trip to Hong Kong, I found myself on a hiking dog-shoot to Tai Long Wan. I love dogs and never had to chance to own them, so it was perfect.
Their owners picked me up and we drove to the outskirts of Hongkong, embarked on a 3-hour (tedious) hike up and down two valleys, and to the beach.

Here’s Milkshake, the cream coloured one.
And Lemondrop, the one who looks like a cow.
Both were rescued by their owners from the pound.
They grew on me so much, it was hard to say goodbye at the end of the day.
Especially so for Milkshake, for whom I am convinced we have a special connection. : p

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