This is a simple yet classy Malay engagement ceremony that I covered recently.

An elegant young couple, Deelaila and Zambri, returned from overseas together with their family members, just for the ceremony.

The absolute care that went into the preparations, settings, deco, and arrangements… and the ensuing exquisite results…. was simply perfect.

Besides the warm and gracious guests that made the event meaningful, the little details of each hantaran (nuptual gifts that are exchanged between the bride and groom’s families) really amazed me…. Look at the cake! It is absolutely gorgeous and looks too beautiful to eat!

Anyway, come with me to view this beautiful series of photos.

P/S. Don’t you think that the bride-to-be looks like Eva Longoria?

Can’t wait to see you all again at your wedding ceremony later.

More pictures can be found here.

As a town that is rich and diverse in cultural heritage, Melaka/Malacca has grown through the influences from the Portuguese, Dutch, British, and Chinese in the past, to become what it is today: a colorful potpourri of different cultures, sights and sounds… and the perfect place for a pre-wedding photography shoot!

The quaint yet bustling little town, with many architectural relics of its vibrant past, provides a fantastic backdrop for outdoor photography.

This melting pot between Asia and Europe as it used to be known due to its strategic location, is one of the most unique places in Malaysia, and you’d not find many other places with such a diversity of cultures.

Resh and Ganesh, whom incidentally, are both doctors, are a pretty adventurous couple willing to experience new things and unusual locations, and the happy result is, a very unique and special series of photos. I had a lot of fun shooting your pre-wedding and I trust that both of you enjoyed it too!

More pictures can be found here.

Special thanks to Julie for assisting on this photoshoot.

How do I sum up this pre-wedding photography shoot?

Sweet, fun, romantic, and magical… with clear blue skies, beautiful sandy beaches, breathtaking sunsets, lush green paddy fields, amazing natural lighting, a real holiday ‘feel’…. and most important of all…. a sporting young couple who are so obviously in love.

Julian and Juliana were a little shy initially but once they ‘warmed up’, they were really sporting and natural in front of the camera!

And even though it was initially raining that day, miraculously, when it was time for the shoot, the rain just stopped, the sky cleared and the sun came out. Special thanks to all those back home who have been praying for us on this photoshoot. It really does make a difference, don’t you think?!

Everything that we planned and hoped for came true.

Thank you once again, Julian and Juliana, for being such an accommodating couple. Working with both of you makes my job such a pleasure!

Here’s a preview slideshow for your viewing pleasure. Do load the slideshow fully before viewing and be sure that your speakers are turned on to the max for the best effects.

For more photos, click here.

Special thanks to Julie for assisting on this photoshoot.

Last year, when I was in Langkawi with my wife Julie, to support the Iromnan Triathlon, we had the opportunity to dine at the BonTon Restaurant & Resort Langkawi, Malaysia, on our wedding anniversary. From that day onwards, this resort has left an unforgettable impression in my heart.

So I was really excited when shortly after our return from Langkawi, we received an enquiry from a lovely young couple from Australia, Brett and Wirda, for their wedding at BonTon Langkawi this year. It was indeed a dream come true for me!

Malaysia is fast-becoming a popular wedding destination for couples from all over the world and BonTon Langkawi, rated by Tatler Travel Guide UK 2009 as one of the “Best 101 Hotels in the World”, is a choice resort and wedding venue with a special rustic ambiance, premium five-star service, and excellent amenities.

The first time we met the vibrant and loving couple was upon our arrival at the resort the day before their wedding. Brett & Wirda, thank you so much for your kindness and it is such an honor to be part of your wedding, and may both of you have a wonderful married life ahead.

Now, here are some photos of the memorable event, and do be sure to view the wedding slideshow. It may take some time to download, so please be patient as it’s worth waiting for! And do make sure that your speakers are turned on for the best effects!

More photos can be found here.

Special thanks to Julie for assisting me during this photoshoot.

It’s been quite some time that I’ve updated my blog as I’ve just been so busy with many wedding and pre-wedding shoots, photo-editing, and client meetings.

Anyway, just to share something different from what I usually photograph…. this is a uniquely themed birthday party that I covered recently. Small and cosy with around 100 guests, everyone all dressed up to the nines Hollywood movie-star style, classy black and gold theme colours in a sophisticatedly decorated ballroom, all the 80’s hit songs resounding from the high-density speakers… everything gelled together perfectly for this glamourous Hollywood theme party.

What’s even more special is that the birthday girl, Keeley, is one of the former brides whose wedding I photographed sometime ago! I often hear from former couples, especially for new assignments… and it’s always a pleasure when I do. It’s one of the highest compliments a photographer can receive.

Now come with me to experience a night at the Oscars as we view this slideshow together. It may take sometime to download, so please be patient as it’s worth waiting for. And do make sure that your speakers are turned on to the max for the best effects!

Special thanks to Edward Chan for assisting me during this photoshoot.

While many of us from Asia are busy flying out to the most remote locations in the world for our pre-wedding photoshoots, there are many couples from other parts of the world flying to Asian countries like Malaysia for our exotic palm trees, sandy beaches, and lush tropical rainforests.

I guess the things that we usually take for granted are often precious in others’ eyes.
Murad and Zulya are one good example… a Russian couple who love the hot sun and tropical rainforests in this part of the world and picked Malaysia as their honeymoon destination.

Thank you for being such a lovely couple to work with! Both of you are super natural and confident in every way which makes my job a pleasure.

Here’s wishing both of you a great time in Malaysia and a wonderful life together!
More photos are available here.

A garden wedding with Scottish flavour right in the heart of Malaysia? That was what Carol and Chin Hong’s wedding was all about! This loving couple returned to Malaysia from Scotland where they are based to share their special day with their family and friends in a cosy intimate wedding at the Equatorial Bangi.

Often, garden weddings are synonymous with exotic faraway destinations but this lucky couple found a hidden jewel of a venue, right here in Malaysia, close by the Federal Administrative Centre of Putrajaya. The resort is just a short 20-minute-drive from the Kuala Lumpur City Centre.

This is one of the most beautiful garden wedding set-ups I’ve seen within the grounds of a city hotel itself.

Now come with me to witness this colorful garden wedding right in the city.

To view the entire series, click here.

Time flies, especially when you’re busy. And it’s already a month into the new year!

First of all, I’d like to wish all of you a Happy and “Paws”-perous Year of the Tiger!

Besides all the pre-wedding outdoor portraiture and wedding photography, I’ve also been working on some personal and family portraiture with the Hasselblad Digital System recently. I remember a famous fashion and commercial photographer mentioning this phrase, “When you shoot with the Hasselblad, you will never go back to DSLR again.”

Most people will not have a clue what that means, and not only until you open up the RAW file to see the details with your own eyes, will you truly understand! You will be absolutely blown away!

Now here’s a pic from a pre-natal photography session to share. Happy viewing!

Last week, I had the opportunity to photograph one of the most unique weddings that I’ve ever seen, together with my wife, Julie. The wedding was held at the amazing Club Med Cherating Beach in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.

It was a classy and exclusive affair with a beautiful garden wedding fronting the Pantai Beach, followed by an exquisite and intimate wedding banquet at the ‘Table Coup de Coeur’ Le Rembulan Restaurant, nestled in luxurious gardens facing the pristine white sandy beach. And the grand finale was an exhilarating dance party at The Beach Bar, an outdoor bar facing the South China Sea and backed by a luxurious tropical forest.

The entire wedding ceremony was in French, and the officiating minister, Rev. Fr Peter Bretaudeau from the St Joseph Church in Sentul Kuala Lumpur, is the only priest in Malaysia who is able to conduct a wedding entirely in French!

Michele and Stephane, who are from South Belgium, have both been living in Malaysia for many years, and it was really interesting to see that there are similarities in wedding customs and traditions all over the world. Similar to the local tradition of bridal door games, the best man had to give the bride’s brother an ‘ang pow’ minus the red packet, in order for the latter to release his sister over to the groom’s side!
And during the wedding banquet, there was also a table-to-table hearty ‘Yum Seng’ session or toast to the couple’s health, happiness, and posterity, synonymous with the typical Malaysian Chinese wedding dinners!
Ok, come with me and let’s revisit this beautiful wedding once again through the photos and slideshow. It may take some time to download, so please be patient as it is worth waiting for! And do be sure that your speakers are on, for the best effects!

More photos are available here.

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I’ve been really looking forward to photographing Vince & Nikita’s wedding since the beginning of the year because the spectacular natural lighting at this beautiful beach resort is simply magical and never ceases to amaze me every time I return for another wedding photoshoot at the Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas here in Krabi. It’s truly every wedding photographer’s dream!

Vince and Nikita who hail from Sydney, Australia, are really a fun, adventurous and unconventional couple, and a joy to photograph!

Their wedding ceremony was simply beautiful… a cosy and intimate affair of family and close friends… ‘cocktail-style’ with standing room amongst the beautiful wedding settings on the white sandy beach. In fact, most of the guests were barefoot including the bridal party to blend with the beach wedding theme! All that, plus the clear blue skies and refreshing sea breeze, made this beachfront wedding just perfect!

I remember asking the bride, “What made you choose Centara Grand Krabi as your destination wedding location? And she answered me without any hesitation, “The rock! The one in front of the beach. Where else can you get such a spectacular view for a beach wedding?”

She was referring to the spectacular limestone karst formations which loom up from the sea in front of the beautiful resort. The Centara Grand is nestled in an alcove of limestone karst formations, facing pristine white sandy beaches with crystal clear waters.

And this time, the sunset decided to join this cosy intimate party of family and friends, and turned the sky into a glorious shade of deep blue, because not only was it a beachfront wedding, but a beachfront wedding dinner banquet too!

In fact, when I saw the table settings for their wedding banquet ingeniously and intentionally matched with the glorious sunset hues, I was in awe and in my heart, I was thinking, this is the most beautiful sunset that I’ve ever seen!

If you are willing to take the risk, you will be rewarded with something great, just like what this lovely couple told me, “If we had wanted an indoor or a garden wedding, we could just pick any hotel or venue in Sydney that could do the job… but we wanted something more special and unique.”

So kudos to the adventurous couple for coming all the way to Krabi, Thailand with their family and friends for a very special destination wedding!

Vince and Nikita, thank you for inviting us to join you as your dinner guests and we are truly honoured to be part of your unforgettable event.

Now, let’s take a look at the photos.

Don’t forget to view the slideshow. It may take some time to download, so please be patient as it’s worth waiting for! Be sure to turn on your speakers to full volume for the best effects!

The song specially selected by the lovely couple for their slideshow is a timeless classic, Pachelbel’s Canon, also known as Canon in D major.

More photos available here.

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