Two weeks ago, I received a call from one of the organizers of the ‘No Plastic Bag’ Concert, requesting for my help to photographically document the charity event.

This concert is in aid of the Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) and Independent Pet Rescuers (IPR), and to raise awareness towards the importance of recycling to save our environment. The event was organized by Yayasan Nanyang Press and the Recyclists.

Without a second thought, I heartily said ‘Yes’!

I remember a few years ago when I was hiking in Gunung Irau, Cameron Highlands… and noticing the number of empty mineral water bottles and plastic bags discarded along the trail. I remember feeling really angry and asking myself what kind of society it is that we live in, with no respect nor concern for the environment. In the end, my friends and I ended up carrying more load during our descent from Gunung Irau, because we had filled our backpacks up with the empty mineral water bottles and plastic bags that we found along the trail.

But the question is, ‘How long and how many times can we do this?’

More importantly, it is vital to solve the problem at its root cause, and to raise awareness and educate people on the importance of being environmentally conscious, and to protect and preserve our environment for a better future.

Anyway, it is really an honour to be part of the project, and to be able to contribute to this effort. And kudos to all the artistes, celebrities, sponsors, technicians, and everyone else who contributed to the event, you guys are my inspiration!

And not forgetting, Eastin Hotel who sponsored the venue for this event.

Enough of my rambling… let’s take a look at the photos.

Xandria Ooi

Deborah Henry

Raffle tickets

Stickers

TP Lim, Co-Host for the Night

Miss Malaysia Universe 2008 Levy Li

TP Lim and Nell Ng, Hosts for the Night

Violinist, Dennis Lau and his blog

Peter Ong

Nell persuading Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik

Joanna Bessey’s poetry recitation

Harith Iskandar

Cheryl Samad

Shahrizan Borhan

Atilia

Mia Palencia

Nell demonstrating the Miss Universe wave.

The rest of the photos can be viewed here.

For Video can be viewed here.

On Sunday 7 November 2007, I had the opportunity to photograph the Terry Fox Run which is held every year in aid of cancer research.

It was a really meaningful event where both young and old, people from all walks of life, color, and creed came together at the KL Lake Gardens to participate in a good cause.

This ‘Marathon of Hope’ started when Terry Fox, who was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 18, decided to run across Canada to raise funds for cancer research. Even though he died before he could complete his crusade, his legacy continues yearly in all who take part or donate to the event all over the world.

For more information on the Terry Fox Run, CLICK HERE.

All the images here were shot with Nikkor 85mm f1.8 lens, I love the dreamy background so much.

After twelve months of planning and all the hard work, my wedding dinner is finally over! I feel so relieved.

That night, after the dinner, when we got home, I was relaxing at my favourite bean bag, enjoying a glass of Cuban rum and thinking…. without all our wedding helpers, I don’t think the dinner would have run quite so smoothly.

First of all, Kim Hong, I must say that you are a godsend to us. Without your help in coordinating our wedding dinner and liaising with the rest of the helpers, I think we would have stressed ourselves out trying to communicate with everyone regarding everything during the dinner!

Paul, Michelle & Evienne, thank your for helping out at the reception table, to make sure all our guests found their seats, and signed the guest book.

Paul, Alex Hay & Chiew Hock, thank you for being our ushers, who took such great care of our guests.

How can I miss out Gene…… who so generously to allowed us to use his car as the bridal car and even drove us.

Jeffrey & Diana, thank you for doing such a wonderful job in decorating our wedding car, and Diana, the red rose bouquets for the reception table were just beautiful. Thank you so much for helping us to take care of all the gifts.

Irene & Joane, for helping Julie with all her costume changes. You helped her to look absolutely radiant that night!

Thaddeus…..you sure know how to press people’s buttons! Only on Friday night, you told Kim Hong that the projector was not available for use. And Julie said….. No more Nu Skin customer referral to him. LOL!!! Hey…. Thanks for performing magic to get us another projector within three hours.

Jason, thanks for helping us to set up the projector and slide stand.

The Deco Team, you are all absolutely professional! Callyn, thank you for staying up late just to complete the wordings for the backdrop. Felicia, Mag, Pang, & KM Chai, thank you for putting up the backdrop and the heart-shaped balloons in the restaurant. The deco was fabulous! Well, if you all can set up a theatre stage for an Actors Studio performance, then our wedding dinner deco is sap sap sui for you all! ;p

For the photographers, I appreciate all your hard work. Dr Chen, Edward, and Jimmy, thank you so much.

For all the guests who came to our wedding dinner, we are so very honoured and grateful by your presence. Some of you even had to run to two different wedding dinners in the same night. Thank you and we appreciate your effort in joining us very much.

I hope in a couple of days, I can post some photos to share with everybody. Stay tuned!

Went to Applied Imaging in Taman Tun yesterday. And found a postcard about this exhibition on their reception table.

Contemporary Photography of Malaysia + Japan

The details of exhibition as below:

Duration: 12 (Thu) – 29 (Sun) July 2007
Time: 11am – 8pm
Venue: The Gallery, 2nd Floor, The Annexe, Central Market, KL
Admission: FREE
Enquiries: 03-2274 6542 (Central Market), 03-2161 2104 (JFKL)

If you love contemporary photography, do check it out.

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