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Terry and Laurel

After a long break, it’s time to get back to work again. I figured I better get the wedding images up before I post my holiday images. Anxious couples won’t be too excited on pictures of mantas if they haven’t seen theirs yet:D

The entire wedding event was held in Chijmes, which was great since we cut down on all the traveling. The couple did a tango entry for their luncheon and it was pretty good, considering they only took up lessons like the week before. And if you think Terry and Laurel are very last minute, here’s the best part, they booked their ticket to Greece 5pm that day (after the wedding) and flew off at 1am. I just love people who travel like that:D

Since it was Mother’s day, they presented bouquets of flowers to their mums. It was funny because Terry joked that his dad never gave flowers to his mum before and he beat his dad to it. It’s always nice to receive flowers. At least I think it is. To all mamas out there, Happy Mother’s Day (oh oh… it came a little late… but you get the idea).

 


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Stephen and Melissa

Every wedding is typically unique. Hmmm… Well, at least for me, I always experience something different, even though the sequence might be pretty much the same for most. For Stephen and Melissa’s wedding, the tea ceremony at the bride’s place definitely is something to remember. On top of the regular tea, they had something extra. Two glasses of Louis XIII for each set of relatives. Even I got a small glass before I left for the day:D Now… I know how it taste like:) No wonder I see happy people all over. Happy water makes people happy:D

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jesse and sharon

I flagged the email to be replied later. I think I asked for it when I got curious and asked them to share their story. Everytime I receive their emails, I don’t know how to reply. They were long, full of emotions, brought back alot of memories (that didn’t go quite well) and perhaps, a tinge of envy. I love to hear how people fall in love, the things they do and how they made it all happen eventually. This is perhaps the closest one to my heart. Thank you for sharing your story. I wish you guys the very best.

Lots of emotions flowing during the short and small wedding. In particular the speech by Jesse. Delivered straight from the heart.

To be able to feel is a priviledge. I am honoured to be part of that beautiful experience.

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wakeboarding… the amatuer mtv style

What exactly have I been doing? Well, besides some photography, editing and admin work, I have been spending the rest of the time resting, relaxing and learning new things. Here’s a “MTV” that I made for our regular wakeboarding trips:)



wakeboarding (video re-edit) from feldberyl on Vimeo.






Personal work (beta preview)

This is another part of my photography life besides weddings. There’s still alot of work to be done here. I think some images need a little more work. Anyway, here’s something for you guys:D Click the image to go to the gallery. There are two galleries for now (you can choose them from the drop down list).






Elvin and Renee

One of those very rare couples that I signed up without even meeting them. Both Elvin and Renee were working overseas and I only got to meet both of them 3 days before the wedding. I was really glad we got along really well. And they actually took up dancing classes for the wedding. I was impressed and envious (because they told me their Russian instructress was HOT!!!!). All in all, a great wedding and one that I got one of my favourite picture of 2008.

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clifton and shuping

Over the past few years, I’ve been getting weddings that are smaller and smaller, which personally, I think it’s more manageable and usually alot more relaxed (which usually translate to lesser stress). One location, 20+ guests, no fuss. After the solemnization, we went out for a short portraiture session, while the guests relaxed back at the villa. At 7pm, they ran a slideshow about them, their family and their friends. I didn’t get to watch alot of it, but judging from their expressions, the images must’ve brought back alot of memories.

This was followed by a round of speeches by the couple, their family and friends. Through them, I found out alot more about the couple that I ever did during the meeting. I stayed behind after that for a round of drinks and Wii with their dads. It was crazy fun. Man… I thought my bowling was good… till I saw them play (and they claim it’s their first time… yeah yeah… first time thrasing me maybe:P)

All in all, a very simple and beautiful wedding.

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Amine and Naajia

When I was a 95er (9-5 working people), I used to keep track of days (although I totally hated it), like weekdays, weekends, public holidays, etc. Now I made things simpler, just 2 kinds, funday and holiday. When I got the job on Christmas day, I thought, ok, nice:) My friends went, “you are working on Christmas?!”. I’m like… erm, why not? It turned out to be an extremely memorable one.

It’s a very unique wedding, and a first for me and the couple (I’ll explain that in awhile). My first Malay wedding.  After the formalities in the beautiful Sultan mosque, they requested for a short portraiture session. So I thought, why not just do it in the mosque. Found a spot and we started shooting. Then I noticed their parents and some relatives are watching us. So I went up to them and asked if they are comfortable with people around, they said ok. “How about a kiss then?” “Oh wait… do you think it’s allowed here?” “don’t know, but I think it’s ok.” “Alright, let’s do it then.”

Honestly, it’s the slowest kiss I’ve ever seen. The feeling was totally different, I don’t know why. But I was sweating like mad. Amine’s dad was shouting behind “more! more! more!” It was really funny. I went up to the couple and said “nice, I like it”. Then Amine said, “it’s our first kiss”. “You mean the first in the mosque or the first after you got married?” “No, no… really the first EVER.”

My head suddenly felt light, alot of things going through my mind like it’s almost going to burst. When I finally got a grip of myself, I checked the images… good thing I got it… and more than one:D

It was a beautiful experience. Something that I will remember for a long long time. How does it feel to be kissed the first time? I can’t remember. But I’m sure they will.

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