Sometimes, we get so caught up with living life and the true big picture is missed. That too can be true in the midst of planning a wedding, starting a life together or raising kids. I admit there are many times in life when I don’t set aside “me-time” or “Grace-and-I-time”. When watching this video, it reminded me there is a whole lot more to life, and I hope it will mean something to you too.
Thanks for sharing this, Niki Cheong.
Photographer: Grace, assisted by Shu Wan
Make Up & Hair: Angie Ng
Laughton says, “Wendy loves to talk. She sometimes talks too much!” After the laughter has subsided, he adds, “But she is a strong willed person, that’s what I like about her.” Wendy jokingly says, “And I can bully him!”
By the way Laughton looks at Wendy, you can tell that he is absolutely in love with her.
And these images are proof of that.
Laughton & Wendy live in London, and they didn’t really have the time to do their pre-wedding portraits in Malaysia, except the day before the wedding! Laughton was a little concerned about Wendy wanting to wear her wedding gown out onto Malaysian streets (yup, it’s not the cleanest of roads!) and so they opted for something a little more casual outdoors, but with the gown indoors. And considering that the places we went to were… a little abandoned and ‘dirty’, I think Laughton was really wise.
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When I first started shooting family portraits years ago, Daniel and Grace’s family were one of the first few families that I photographed. At that time, their eldest son Lucas was just a little baby, probably about Timmy’s age right now. How time flies! And now Lucas is about 3 years old…? The great thing about the Lim babies is that they’re always very smiley (except if they get tired, hungry or irritated by the heat!) Since the Lim family have been living in Australia for a number of years, I am not surprised if they find the Malaysian weather to be too hot and humid. It was great catching up with you again, Dan & Grace… and thanks for bringing back the iPad from Australia for Alex! :)
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My dad turned 77 yesterday. He looks so old and fragile now, almost skin and bones in his less than 5 foot frame. I love my dad. He is a really smart man. His family was never well to do; after finishing secondary school, he managed to get a scholarship to study overseas in Kirkby, England. Those were the most exciting years of his life I believe, because years after that, he still speaks fondly of his memories at Kirkby. Recently though, these stories are told less frequently. You see, my dad has Alzheimer’s.
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I love the album too, Shen! Yeah, I think it’s a great testament to show how important albums are! These are memories that have been recorded on paper. How amazing.
Reply to Grace Tan -
Grace, look at your dad’s album. I love it!
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This is how an album should be kept for many years, and maybe this is a good testimony to tell your clients how their albums will be kept this way to be appreciated. -
Thanks for sharing Grace~!
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Rui Di, I do? :)
Pamelyn, Wow small world indeed. Were you studying the same course in USM? Thanks for your kind words. It is very encouraging.
Same goes to Selina!
Reply to Grace Tan -
you looked like your mum! in the wedding photo :)
Reply to Rui Di -
Indeed, these are some rude facts of life. We wish it didn’t happen to someone we love. Sometimes, it is difficult to understand and it is only by God’s grace alone that we can journey through these difficult patches and unpleasantness. May you continue to be your dad’s joy and laughter. I am sure you are very special to him as he is to you.
This world is really small. I didn’t know you and Lina are sisters. I know her from USM. I also know that she is a producer.
Thank you for sharing such a touching and sensitive part of your life.
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One of the great story-tellers i know RT @Shootdiva: My thoughts on family, relationships and Alzheimer’s [link to post] -
from your write-up, i could feel your feeling. cheer up girl, at least you can still be with him today :)
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great post! thx 4 sharing sis RT @Shootdiva: My thoughts on family, relationships and Alzheimer’s [link to post] -
Wow Matt… what a coincidence. Who knows, they might know each other! I should dig up old Kirkby photos and we should look at it. Maybe they were there together! I don’t know if my dad can remember names now.
Reply to Grace Tan -
I’m sorry about your dad. It is indeed a cruel disease and its very unsettling for the whole family I’m sure.
Anyways, my dad-in-law is 78 and was also a teacher. He too went to Kirby. Perhaps they know each other? His name is Ahmad bin Taib.
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My long overdue blog post is finally here! For the past 2-3 months, the Wedding & Portrait Photographers Malaysia (WPPM) committee slogged to get everything organized for this inaugural conference. A few hundred photographers gathered at Berjaya Times Square hotel to hear from talented photographers such as Jerry Ghionis, Lito Sy, Charlie Lim and many other local photographers.
The event started off with a bang at the WPPM Canon Opening Night. Here’s Peter, one of the key persons behind WPPM. The other 2 key people are Alvin Leong and Patrick Low.
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congrats on your win Grace! Fiona’s act was REALLY funny!! i like the way u share your experiences and your story-telling style… makes for an interesting read… and your latest post about your dad is REALLY touching … and oh yaa .. belated happy anniversary :)
Reply to RM -
The Leica party looked fun! Should have tagged myself and tried to win an invite :P
Haha I’ll give more credit to Alex lah, errr Secret Force maybe? Is that what they call the President’s guards? :P
And congrats on your WPPM win! Biggest regret is not making it to the master classes. Have to look at that next year :)
Reply to Nicholas Leong -
Sharon, sorry to say that my modeling career lasted 2 days! :) Retired now.
Steve, no la… didn’t touch the leica. Was taken using my 5D Mark2. :)
Reply to Grace Tan -
are the last pictures from the leica s2?
Reply to steve -
Nice! Hey, part time model perhaps? kekeke… u look great!
Reply to sharon t
pic of baby timmy drooling just made my monday blues go away!
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