Dear all, my lovely blog entries have been totally lost due to my unprepared ambition to merge my existing website with my blog. I will try to merge and rebuild them. If you have any queries or opportunity, please email me via info@kevinlimphotography.com or contact me at 93673543. Thanks.
5th Nov - I have rebuild almost all my previous blog entries. 
Flipping the newspaper this evening, I realized that there is only 1 race left in this year Formula Grand Prix. My mind immediately raced back to the Singapore F1 photos buried deep in my hard disk folders! Anyway let’s do a flashback before i publish my photos …
Approximately 8yrs ago I was in Melbourne studying for my Degree. My fellow University mates, persuaded me without success to part with A$300+ (can’t remember clearly) to watch a once in a life time F1 race at Albert Park, Melbourne. I have two reasons for not going, firstly as a student A$300+ was a lot of money and secondly i was thinking “what’s so great about few cars racing each other?”. I was partially wrong but my friends were wrong too because they told me that “F1 will never come to Singapore!”.
With great fortune, a close friend of mine invited me to attend the F1 qualifying race on the 27th September 2008. I rejected the offer initially but changed my mind once i found out that our seats were located at the pit grand stand! Anyway to cut a long story short, the action and atmosphere was great and i felt in love with hot burning tyres, thunderous engine noise and hot babes. On the flipside, an $8 coke (can) and $12 burger are something that i will complaint about for a long time. Saving the best for last, here are some photos i took during that night.
p/s: I fell in love with F1 but still will NOT spend S$300 on a ticket. Any sponsor for next year?
Had a enjoyable solemnization shoot yesterday. The couple, Laurence and Livia and their family members are very nice people. With romantic setting, cute toddlers and a JP that looks like our Senior Minister Mentor, I couldn’t ask for more. Enjoy the photos.
p/s: The JP is Dr Lee Suan Yew, younger brother of Singapore’s Senior Minister Mentor
Tags: Solemnization, Weddings
I was tossing around the bed with great discomfort and thinking to myself “shit, 4th day still got fever”! With the heat unbearable, I decided to wake up early. My alarm clock indicates fiften mintues pass six am. With thermometer under my arm pit, I walked towards the bathroom, switch on the light and “arghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh”.
With a mild fever and rash covered hands, I frantically search through my camera bag; “two cameras - yes, two flashes - yes, lenses - yes, batteries+CF - yes, two Kevin - NO“. With every corner of my body, face, hand, leg covered with rashes, a 12noon ROM shoot on hand and the thought that i may have dengue fever, I decided to initate “Exercise Save Kevin + Kevin’s Client”. Darrel, a fellow photographer i have known since Uni days became my savour. Thanks Darrel.
Now 4 days later, I have no fever, no rash but two tubes of blood less. Thanks goodness it’s not dengue and thanks Ivan and Zane for being so understanding.
Tags: Solemnization, Weddings
My 1st meet up with Gilbert and Radiah was at Compass Point KFC way back in February. Other than getting a confirmation of my service, I parted with the thought that I will be adding to my portfolio, my 1st groom with shoulder length hair! <grin>
Time flies and with great anticipation, I arrived at the Mandai Orchid Garden on the 25th of May to a serene surrounding of lush greenery and beautiful orchids. I must admit that this location brings a very special experience to the guests and wedding couple with total freedom to explore and roam around. This is a lovely location for couples who love the great outdoor.
Anyway, the heavy downpour didn’t dampen the mood any bit, plus Gilbert and Radiah and their group of playful friends was great fun to work with. And did i mentioned that i added to my portfolio, that of a clean cut boyish groom and a beautifully bride. No ”long hair” groom portfolio for me enjoy the photos.
“Children @ Weddings”. Did i hear fellow photographers scream in horror or smile in delight! Well, I believe it’s almost a fair dose of both but let me share with you my horror and laughter on children at weddings.
Well, the good part first. Children, other than being good photography subject, are a good form of entertainment when the going is slow. This is especially true for those between the age of 2-4yrs old. I think fellow photographers out there will agree with me. Right?
On the other hand when their going is slow and they start sourcing around for “entertainment”, then it’s trouble time for us! Fancy some “touch that len and leave my finger print playtime”? That is a big no no especially those who hang their 2nd camera behind them. These little monsters will zoom in and wack the clear clean glass out of your life. Arrrrrrgh …
Tags: Solemnization, Weddings
Day 2 of Daniel and Phyon split-day wedding was held in Marina Mandarin, Singapore. I ran out of steam blogging this so here’s my lazy excuse “pictures say a thousand words!!” Enjoy these two photos. <grin>
Tags: Marina Mandarin, Solemnization, Weddings
Tell me which groom wouldn’t be worry sick for over sleeping or missing the perfect time to fetch their future wife-to-be on their big day? All grooms do. Right?
For Daniel, i guess it really eats into him. His situation is different. His wife-to-be Phyon is across the Causeway and need i mentioned it happens to be Malaysia Polling day and with the great escape artistic Mas Salamet somewhere out there …
Anyway I wasn’t surprise when he changed the meet up time twice, each time 15mins eariler. To cut the story short, here are some photos from the ground … traffic jams (from dawn to day break).
Did Daniel make it? Of course he made it. With a little help from his buddies and his wonderful singing, he managed to get to his future wife with little resistance!
The trip back to Singapore was smooth sailing, with enough time for the groom and bride to head home to their newly renovated home before going for church service at Wesley Methodist Church.
The trip back to Johor was smooth with about an hour to spare for ah-hoc photo shoot. Dunga Bay (hope i got it correct!) was the perfect choice as it was near the restaurant. Personally I thought the best photos of the day was taken then; with no timeline to meet, the bride and groom was at their most relaxed mood.
As we headed for Restoran Maedo, I can see some volunteers removing the polling day flags … it’s been an eventful but tiring day.
Tags: Marina Mandarin, Solemnization, Weddings
Phew, finally free to post my last wedding shoot for year 2007. John and Katherine held their solmnization cum wedding lunch at The Garden Suite in Mandarin Oriental Singapore on the 30th of Dec 2007. It was a small and pleasant gathering of friends and relatives of the delightful couple; a very close knitted one I should say.
Below are some shoots taken during the event.
27th Nov - 4th Dec came and went without much fanfare. I have dutifully packed my barang barang in anticipation of my “sure activate” mobilisation. Fortunately, all was quiet over the weekend.
Being my lazy self, I only started keeping my army field pack and stuff a week later (much to the dismay of my wife). As I was doing that, my daughter came bouncing past and we ended up having a short photo shoot at the corridor. Here’s a photo.
