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And there she was, little Tara with inquisitive big eyes and curls, and the perfect flower-girl’s dress, with a big bow. Of course, I took more pictures of the bride, but couldn’t resist snapping a few more of her.
Tara with her gorgeous mummy, Viviene, sister of the bride
Tara before she walked down the aisle (as flowergirl!)
Most flowergirls are reluctant or overcome by fear when the door opens and everyone stares. But Tara, she waved! How brave!
Isn’t she lovely?
@Richard and Vanessa’s wedding, Paya Lebar Methodist Church, Singapore
Other than Europe and Australia, this is my second time doing a Pre-Wedding shoot in South-East Asia, outside of Singapore and Sri Lanka. I would die to shoot a wedding in India!
I’ve never been a fan of gleaming skyscrapers, but a fanatic with all things old, rusty, faded, and just brimming with character – old people and wrinkles included. It just adds so much dimension to the portrayal of the passing of time, and for an understanding to how people have lived.
When Jordan and Stella first approached me to discuss a pre-wedding photoshoot in Bangkok, I almost jumped. Imagine the traffic, the chaos against a white wedding gown! Swell.
We didn’t have a list of must-dos for this shoot, keeping to a fairly straightforward itinerary, and I’m glad Jordan and Stella were such easy travellers. We were stuck in various traffic jams though, the time we spent in the vehicle far outshines the time I’m actually clicking.
Images to share, and will be updated along the way.
Thanks for looking
Pensive Vs curious. There’s an honest beauty to shooting in South-East Asia, its everywhere you turn
oh sweet light… casting golden on the hair, and shadows in all the right places
We’ve purchased an old resale and ever since getting the keys to the flat, we’ve been busy running up and down looking at sanitary fittings and furniture for our new home. All the things you would associate with a complete apartment overhaul.
I think we’re prompt and lucky. The process was painless. We viewed less than 10 HDB flats before deciding this fits the bill, with 90% of our needs in check. Met 3 contractors and shortlisted one based on ‘a good feeling’. (and still loving him!)
Now we can’t wait for the renovations to be completed so we can move in!
The view from our kitchen. It’s magnificent watching all that construction going on outside, while experiencing one right inside.
These are the original floor tiles left by the previous owner. All 36-years-old. It’s impossible to find such tiles anymore and there is no way we can fill up empty areas with the same tiles if we were to hack down some walls. After many rounds of discussion, I came to a hard decision to let it go.
Superman husband with a measuring tape.
Some walls have been hacked and rebuilt. The door re-positioned, the old window frames and doors out of the way, the floor tiles gone…The finished product is already in my head, and can’t wait to see it for real
I had already walked away from the first segment of the wedding shoot when M called me to say, “We forgot to take photos with the car!”
I thought… “what car? Oh… the bridal car!”
It was raining, the sky was a tad grey. We arranged to meet up again and perhaps grab a few more shots at the hotel’s sheltered carporch. The basement carpark maybe a bit of drab. Then it dawned on me – CHIJMES! Just around the corner of Carlton Hotel, where M and CY’s wedding lunch was held earlier.
I waited for the couple to turn in, and immediately, WOW! It’s a red 1965 MGB GT! This is gonna be so swell. I am a sucker for vintage cars, heritage cars, all those sexy curves and cute proportions. It was drizzling quite a bit so we had to do this really fast. I wasn’t thinking very much, just went with intuition, and went viral. CY felt slightly awkward, but M’s smiles and giggles really made a difference to the atmosphere and the pictures. All the elements perfectly blended together – the dull drizzles VS M’s smiles, the old GT against the backdrop of Chijmes, the red of the car and the red of the Chinese Kua, and the cobbled floor.
Amazing that the stranger in the background is wearing the Union Jack, same as the little plate on CY’s car!
Lynn & Andrew held their solemnization and reception at the Raffles Hotel Lawn and Ballroom. Here’s a selection of intimate looks and details on their wedding day. Congratulations, beautiful you
Simple. Unpretentious. No fuss.
Xinrong & Jason were clear about the type of shoot they wanted to commemorate their wedding.
We did some greens at Botanical Gardens, and a walkabout in the pre-war, hip-again Tiong Bahru estate, where the couple live.
A wonderful experience
Slight rainfall but the shoot went on
Egg cartons and Maggie, well-trained star dog
With star dog Maggie!
We happened to pass by a fruit stall and stopped for pictures, only to find out from the owner that it is his last day of business, after more than 30 years in Tiong Bahru. Vey sorry to hear that the shop’s glory days are over. Even worse to think that some of our traditions will ultimately disappear with the demise of these small businesses. Uncle still puts his money in a tin can suspended from the ceiling. Jason bought some fruit juice and we made sure to grab some pictures with the man.
And a picture in front of his shop.
Bride gets ready in the early morning
Preparations for gate crash begin
And the groom arrives!
…is it time to go up yet?
Almost day light..
Rock and rolling groomsmen
No Entry!
Until breakfast is consumed!
Baby Bittergourds are, by the way… the most bitter
Delvin finally gets through the gate to receive his bride
And a final wave before setting off
Car reflections – my favourite kinda shots
Big family hug on arrival at Delvin’s home
Lotsa wonderful 成語，彥語 as blessings for the couple
I feed you, you feed me, sweetness for many years to come
Adeline’s dad gets a tad bit emotional after the tea ceremony
Thank you, Mum
Delvin’s nephews, and ringbearer
Congratulations Delvin and Adeline!
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