Incidentally, Simon was my “keep fit” basketball game kaki until personal and work commitment forced us to disband temporary. As for Fiona, I only get to know her when the couple acted as MCs for a mutual friend’s wedding a few years back. Though their wedding day activities are jammed packed and cover multiple locations, the activities themselves are rather mild.

I am one that never stops to be amazed by what can happen in a wedding and Simon and Fiona big day created a few “first”. More about that later.

Without further delay, let me present the highlights of the day

… more photos later

Most term it as just a “Sabo” game but I must admit Jaclyn’s “Girl Power” gang has quiet a lot of mischief and meaningfulness to it. I love the 99 kisses that was framed up and presented back to Deli before the end of the day. Great work girls!

Here’s some highlight of the “Gate Crushing”.

Deli and Jaclyn is a lovely couple that I met up recently at a friend’s studio. Unlike most couples I have met, they don’t have a lot of questions but that’s certainly not required. Tagging along was their family members whom fired off the first salvo followed by a barrage of questions. That’s nothing uncommon as it always to set the expectations right from the start.

On the actual day, the 2hrs shoot stretched to nearly 3hrs covering the exchange of vow and rings followed by a lunch reception and a short photo shoot at pool side. One good point that I observed was the excellent and prompt services from Marriott Singapore, especially from this particular young chap (who seem to be the floor manager).

Here are some photos, covering some of the highlights of the event.

Anyway I was here to shoot the solemnization of Roy and Sheila at the lovely Ginger Cinnamon Terrace, an assignment I have undertaken from an associate’s studio. The romatic setting allows the couple to hold their soplemnization in the garden lawn beside a beautiful pavilion under the watching eyes of their family and friends.

For fellow photographers out there, The Ginger Cinnamon Terrace faces the South China Sea and can be an absolute nightmare to shoot with the fast changing sky line. Here are some photos from the event. Enjoy.

p/s: The JP is Dr Lee Suan Yew, younger brother of Singapore’s Senior Minister Mentor

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.

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.

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 …

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.