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Grace Tan
In Casual Portraits, Chinese Weddings, Church Weddings, Family + Children Portraits, International, Life, Musings, Outdoor Weddings, Portraits, , Promotions, Relationships, Tips + Ideas, Weddings

Support NAAM Bow Ties

I think bow ties are really cute at weddings. Especially if they are all fun and multi-coloured like the ones from Boon Hui and Alice’s wedding below! I love how the heng tais were dressed in cool, Hawaiian shorts to match!

20131208_WEDDING_BOONHUI_ALICE_0396-X320131208_WEDDING_BOONHUI_ALICE_0329-X2Or if you have a little page boy or a pet dog that needs dressing up for the wedding, a bow tie can add so much character too! I mean, look at this family portrait. It is waaaay too cute for words! I wish I could bring this kid home after photographing him!

20140426_WEDDING_SIMON_LISA_160-X2So when I heard that these friends of mine, Kian Leong and Su Foong are helping disadvantaged women and girls at risk in Chiang Mai, Thailand raise their dignity, hope and worth by giving them a means to earn a decent living through sewing, I immediately thought of ways to help them. NAAM.asia is a social enterprise that provides small, home-based stitching jobs to needy girls and single mothers who are unemployed or are unable to work outside their home. Some of these women who are given these opportunities to earn a living through NAAM were rescued from sexually abusive relationships. You can read more about NAAM on their website link above.

Each product is hand-stitched and unique. They do sew more than just bow ties, like bags, covers for pots, key chains and cute little decorations for your Christmas tree or children’s room. You can custom order them too.

Below are some of the bow ties that are made by the women of NAAM. And just because I love these products myself, I have a few to give away! Just share about NAAM.asia and a link to this blog post on any social network of yours (Facebook / Twitter), and inform us by leaving a comment on this post. We will randomly pick 3-5 winners and post you a bow tie, for free! We have 2 types of bow ties – for men, and for little men. :)

So do support this initiative and we hope that through your support, you can help the NAAM women leave abusive relationships, send their kids to school and plan for a brighter future.

Price of Bow Ties: RM25 each
Types: Readymade or Self tie bows
How to Order: Email Su Foong at [email protected]

NAAM_BOWTIES_01If you prefer to tie your own bow tie (I heard it’s the more authentic way!), you can order those self tie bows like the navy print one on the right below.

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Grace Tan
In Casual Portraits, Family + Children Portraits, Maternity, Portraits, Promotions, Studio

IBU Family Promotion: June 2014

201406_Ibupromo If you are an IBU family member, you can get a 15% discount off all our lifestyle photography packages this June 2014. Contact us for our rate card (starts from RM550). Here are the terms of the promo:

1. You can make a booking in June 2014 and select a shoot date before November 2014. Do quote your IBU membership number and bring along your card for verification on the shoot date.
2. 100% payment is required upon confirmation. You will also be required to fill up a booking confirmation form which needs to be emailed back to us. We look forward to hearing from you this June!

Grace Tan
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April Pre-Wedding Promo

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Portrait Series: Luxe (Promo rate: RM3,900)

4 hours photography coverage
Photographed by one of the Stories photographers
1-2 different locations within the Klang Valley
Hair & Make Up
One wedding gown rental from That Special Occasion or Pretty in White
Approximately 200 soft copy images (Printable up to 4R size)
Slideshow Montage
12″ x 12″ portrait album (40 pages)

Portrait Series: Classic (Promo rate: RM2,200)

4 hours photography coverage
Photographed by one of the Stories photographers
1-2 different locations within the Klang Valley
Approximately 200 soft copy images (Printable up to 4R size)
Slideshow Montage
10″ x 10″ chic album (20 pages)

To be photographed on weekdays by the month of November 2014. Other Terms & Conditions apply.

Make a booking this April to enjoy these special rates. Limited slots available. Contact us for more info.

Grace Tan
In News, Promotions

DeGem Lazare Promotion

If you’d like to receive a RM600 photography voucher from us, do head over to DeGem stores across the Klang Valley between the 21-31st March 2014. Spend above RM8,000 in Lazare Diamonds and you will get a RM600 photography voucher, on the house! Here’s what you can claim for when you get this voucher:

1 hour studio photo shoot by one of the Stories photographers
Limited to 6 people
25 images (Printable up to 8R size)
15″ x 10″ canvas art print

Valid for weekday shoots till 31 March 2015. Other T&C applies.

The good news is that you can either choose to redeem the above items, or you can use the RM600 voucher as cash to subsidise your wedding or lifestyle photography packages.

So head on to DeGem stores (1U, Gardens, Bangsar, Pavilion or Ampang) over the next 10 days and contact us once you have received the voucher from DeGem!

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Grace Tan
In Chinese Weddings, Church Weddings, Indian + Punjabi Weddings, Life, Malay Weddings, Musings, News, Outdoor Weddings, Portraits, , Promotions, Running a Business, Weddings

It’s a Brand New Year!

And we have a brand new website! It’s been 3 years since Stories first opened its doors to brides and grooms, families and children. Since then, we’ve photographed more than 200 bridal couples and 100+ families. From a business that started with one person (me!), we now have 5 full time staff.

I am truly grateful to God for providing for our needs. Running a business is probably one of the scariest things I’ve ever embarked on in my life. Even during the low seasons when we didn’t have a single booking in a month… God saw us through. Honestly, I never thought that one day, I’ll be running a photography and videography business. The worry that business owners face is something I never wanted for my life. I just want to live a carefree, easygoing life… pretty much take on whatever comes my way.

But I guess He had other plans.

I read this verse in the Bible recently.

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7)

It sounds simple but often times, worry is a condition that usually doesn’t just ‘go away’. How often have you heard someone say, “Don’t worry…” but it made no difference whatsoever to your lives?

However, when I read the verse before that… “Rejoice in the Lord always, again I will say rejoice.” The little devotional I was reading reminded me that I can’t just start by praying and then expect my anxiety to simply vanish into thin air. We have to start by habitually drinking at His well for joy, with an inclining of our heart toward Him throughout every moment of each day and every moment of life. (Quoted from Worklife.org)

If this doesn’t really make sense to you, what it basically means is that I should focus on the positive things that God has blessed me with, and not on the negative. And ultimately, my source of joy… God Himself.

I look forward to another year with our team, creating amazing images for our clients and making a difference in people’s lives.

And so, with a thankful heart, we are feeling generous this season.

We hope you will join the hundreds of Stories alumni who have graced our cameras with their presence.

Have a look at the promo details here or contact us to make an appointment.