Firstly, I will NOT be shooting actual day weddings/solemnizations for the year 2010. I am taking a break due to other commitments.

Finally, I will be back. See you in 2011. Cheers and have a prosperous Chinese New Year.

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”.

News, including NDP 2009 records the beauties that live within her…

Google search turns up 84,600 results of her…

Who is she? Kampong Lorong Buangkok – the last surviving village in mainland Singapore, located not far from famous Jalan Kayu’s roti prata joint and surrounded by modern living.

After months of talking and hearing about Kampong Lorong Buangkok, I finally got my brother-in-law cum photography kaki to explore it on a less than ideal Saturday morning. The sky was dark and threatening when we arrived but with good grace, we had about 45mins of photo taking session before the sky poured heavily. As we ran out of the village, the mosquito buzzed past us, loaded with buckets of assumptions adult male blood!

Here are some photos I took during my trip.

My first encounter with using a macro len was a borrowed Tamron 90mm Macro some years back. Good as its review was, I didn’t like it as it “hunt” too much. Little did I know that macro is usually used in manual mode and that the depth of field is often so shallow, most of the time you got to dial up your f stop.

Being wiser this time, I rented a Nikon 105mm macro and had some fun. Here’s some photos.

My Seiko watch taken in a controlled environment – tripod, reflector and natural light

Pineapple from the supermarket – handheld and natural light

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.

For those planning a similar family trip with kids in tow, this itenary if for you. Do note that this trip revolve around 2 things; making the children happy + food. Space does not permit me to put up more photos and full day-to-day storyline. Some key words below for you to do some pre-planning.

Day 1 – SINGAPORE > PERTH > SWAN VALLEY

Perth, Western Australia, Hertz car rental, Toyota Tarago, Swan Valley ” Settler Rest” farm stay, Swan River, Black Swan Winery …

Day 2 – SWAN VALLEY > FERMANTLE

Swan Valley Food and Wine Trial, Caversham Wildlife Park, Oggies Ice-cream, Edgecombe Brothers fresh fruits, Mondo Nougat Factory, Fremantle, Westerly Acommodation, Taras on Lilly Street, SongTam Vietnamese Restaurant @ South Terrace, Cappuccino Strip …

Day 3 – FREMANTLE > PERTH > FERMANTLE

Kings Park and Botanic Garden, Synergy Parkland, Fraser Avenue Precinct, Lotterwest Federation Walkway, Treetop Walk, E-Shed Market, Coles, Mews Road, Cicerellos Fish and Chips restaurant …

Day 4 – FREMANTLE > ROCKINHAM

Fremantle Market, Old Shanghai Fremantle @ 4 Henderson Street, Umi Umi Japanese restaurant, street malls, Victoria Quay, Challenger Bay Harbour, Toy World @ Parry Street, Rockinham, Wing Ho Hong Kong restaurant …

Day 5 – RICKINHAM

The Crusing Yacht Club Jetty, Val Street, The Esplanade in Rockinham, Dolphin Preguin and Sea Lion Day Tour, Shoalwater Islands Marine Park, Dolphin Swim Tour, Dolphin Watch Cruise, Penguin Island, sea gulls, Penguin Island Discovery Center, Fairy Penguins, glass bottom boat, Seal Island, Australia Sea Lions, Australia Pelicans, Rockinham Shopping Centre Musselfest 2008, ShoalWater Bay House …

Day 6 – ROCKINHAM > PERTH > SINGAPORE

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Enjoy the slideshow I have put up for you.

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?