I have a number of blog posts lined up but I’ve been pretty busy so I have not had the time to upload photos here! Coming up soon…a couple of family portraits, weddings & pre-weddings to share…! Here are just 2 images from different shoots that I’ve done recently. Hopefully I can put up 2 blog posts by the end of this week!
During the WPPI 2010 conference, (Wedding & Portrait Photographers International), I signed up for an additional Plus class with Cliff Mautner. 2 full days with Cliff and 20+ other photographers equates a really inspiring session.
Photography is all about light. Cliff shared with us about the direction of light, and how the quality of light is more important than the quantity of light. He challenges us to quit running for the open shade! Cliff’s style of shooting against the harsh sunlight definitely has more character than soft lighting.
But at the end of the day, his perspective is that great moments are more important than great lighting.
Cliff shared with us a quote by Jay Maisel, “Take a look at what you’re looking at”.
And another… (i can’t remember whose quote this is)…
“What use is having great depth of field if there is not an adequate depth of feeling.”
How true. Here’s Cliff at work, sharing tips with the class.
Our class was divided into teams so that we each get an opportunity to direct the models.
And here are some of the results…
If you’d like to read about my WPPI 2010 experience, read part 1 and part 2 as linked here.
View photos from a Trash the Dress photo shoot I did in Vegas here.
Aside from running from class to class at WPPI, I decided to join one of the many photo shoots organized during WPPI. This particular Trash the Dress session was organized by Melissa Diep, a photographer from Chicago. A huge number of photographers turned up, but we were split into groups with different models so that we can each take time to pose and direct the models.
It was interesting to see how different photographers had a different vision even at the same location. Each photographer that was in my group came up with different shots! I was mainly using my off camera flash to get some really cool grungy shots. I love this parking lot series.
If any of you has visited the Las Vegas strip, you’ll know how tough it is to get a shot without a crowd in it.
I also utilized the delicious evening light in Vegas for these shots…
I’m glad to have met so many talented photographers during this shoot. I had a great time, and I hope to meet all of you again in the near future! As for the models, Karen & Shelby, it was great working with the both of you!
Ceremony Location: Four Seasons Resort, Langkawi
Dinner Location: Tapaz
Wedding Planner: Touching Hearts Wedding Concepts
Wedding Gown: That Special Occasion
Evening Gown: Keith Kee
Suit & Shirt: Ian Chang from Bespoked
Make Up: Michelle Touche
Wedding favours: Wicked Wax
Photographers: Stories: Grace & Mark
Wedding Film: Wedding Story
After the wedding & tea ceremony ended, we had to take some photos around Four Seasons Resort. After all, it is a beautiful location! I love this feature wall.
And this funky stone wall…
I love this orange Mediterranean wall as well.
Look at the detailing in this gown. Lovely gown from That Special Occasion.
In the evening, we set off sail on a yacht to see the sunset, and for a grand entrance to the dinner reception area!
While we were out at sea, the dinner location, Tapaz, was being decorated. I love the look of the cake!
And then just before it got too dark, Mong Ling & Hai Liang appeared at the harbour on the yacht.
There were lots of dancing and partying that night.
Evening gown by Keith Kee.
The speeches by friends and family were really funny and revealing!
Thanks, Mong Ling & Hai Liang, for making our shoot so fun and memorable. You have treated us like family and are really welcoming. We appreciate that.
View part 1 of the wedding here.
Day 2 started at 4am in the morning for Debbie & Angie, our make up artist. While I was catching some much needed sleep, they had to get ready for the photo shoot. I admire such dedication from my couples! At 5am, I woke up, had some coffee and by 6am, we were off to catch the sunrise at the fishing village.
It was totally worth it, waking up so early in the morning for this view!!
If Angie wasn’t there, it would have been harder to achieve this shot – because I can’t hold a flash on a monopod with one hand, the camera in the other hand, and direct the couple to kiss at the same time. As Louis Pang says, “voice activated lightstand” :) Thanks Angie!
This fishing village is so quaint. And this jetty incredibly busy!! Every 5-10 minutes or so, we had to stop to make way for a passing motorbike. The ‘pak cik’s or uncles were really friendly! They were just so pleased to see a bride using their jetty for photos.
One of the things I am glad Debbie did was to ‘brave’ herself and climb down the jetty onto this boat! Eric said that it was only because I coaxed her!
And later, Eric ‘braved’ himself to climb this Dutch fort on Pangkor Island. Uh, is this even allowed? :)
That evening…
And to end our shoot…
Definitely a fun photo shoot. I’ve added Pangkor to my list of favourite places to shoot. :)
