http://www.alexmoi.net/blog Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:09:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://www.alexmoi.net/blog/actual-day-weddings/carol-chin-hong-married/ 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 ... http://www.alexmoi.net/blog/studio/a-whole-new-dimension-with-hasselblad/ 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 ... http://www.alexmoi.net/blog/destination-wedding/michele-stephane-wedding-at-club-med-cherating-kuantan-malaysia/ 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 ... http://www.alexmoi.net/blog/destination-wedding/vince-nikita-wedding-at-centara-grand-beach-resort-villas-krabi-thailand/ Firstly, I must apologize for this long overdue blog post as I've been travelling quite a bit to cover weddings both overseas and throughout Malaysia, but I'm glad that I've finally managed to find some time to upload some photos of this really beautiful Punjabi + Chinese wedding. What do you ... http://www.alexmoi.net/blog/actual-day-weddings/susan-ankush-wedding/ Photo credit to Phoenix Han Yes, it's time once again for some special overseas destination pre-wedding promotions! To all Brides-and-Grooms-to-be, if you are planning to have your pre-wedding photography shoot this year, I have great news for you! :) I will be travelling to Beijing, China, from 21 to 27 September 2009, and ... http://www.alexmoi.net/blog/preweddings/to-beijing-with-love/ After another hectic week, finally I've managed to find the time to upload some photos from Sher Li & Murphy's honeymoon-cum-pre-wedding photography session at Chiang Mai, Thailand. During our four day-trip, we travelled extensively, throughout almost the entire northern part of Thailand! *phew* Kudos to the lovely couple for their willingness ... http://www.alexmoi.net/blog/preweddings/sher-li-murphy-pre-wedding-chiang-mai-thailand/ Well, I'm finally back in Malaysia after nearly a week in Thailand for Sher Li and Murphy's pre-wedding photography session. Not only is Thailand one of my favorite destinations for my work as a destination wedding photographer, but it's also a wonderful place for a holiday! The country's great variety of ... http://www.alexmoi.net/blog/preweddings/sher-li-murphy-pre-wedding-chiang-mai-thailand-preview/ Hi everyone... yes, I know it has been a month since I've updated my blog... I've been so busy travelling both within Malaysia as well as overseas. In fact, next week, I will be traveling again... this time to Chiengmai, Thailand, for a pre-wedding photoshoot. Anyway, here's one of my recent ... http://www.alexmoi.net/blog/preweddings/keeli-avinash-pre-wedding-frasers-hill-malaysia/ The very first time I witnessed the Ironman Malaysia Triathlon was in 2002, when I accompanied a friend who participated in the race. Well, it's now the 10th anniversary of this challenging international event, which has been held yearly in Langkawi, Malaysia, for a decade. Also known as 'the toughest show ... http://www.alexmoi.net/blog/event/ironman-malaysia-2009-triathlon-langkawi/ To return to this award-winning resort, the Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Krabi,  to document Jason & Nadia's lovely wedding, was truly an amazing experience for both my wife, Julie and myself. In fact, this is my second time covering a wedding at Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Krabi, ... http://www.alexmoi.net/blog/destination-wedding/jason-nadia-wedding-at-centara-grand-beach-resort-villas-krabi-thailand/ I love Indian weddings! They are just so full of colour, sights, and sounds... and offer a wedding photographer like me so many wonderful photographic opportunities. :) Anyway, I've wanted to shoot an authentic Indian wedding for such a long time, as I've always enjoyed seeing such vibrant colours, feeling the ... http://www.alexmoi.net/blog/indian-weddings/daran-teepa-indian-wedding/ Most of the time, when I'm engaged for pre-wedding, actual wedding day, or lifestyle photography, I would always visit the venue earlier for a recce to find a few 'sweet spots' for the best visual results... perfect lighting, setting that complements or enhances the couple's outlook, and anything that will ... http://www.alexmoi.net/blog/portraiture/david-aida-lifestyle-photography/ Malaysia is fast becoming one of the popular locations in Asia for destination weddings. What more appropriate venue than at Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa at Penang! With the recommendation of the resort's Event Manager, Betty Lim, (email: betty.lim@shangri-la.com), I returned to this luxurious resort recently to document the really unique ... http://www.alexmoi.net/blog/actual-day-weddings/mahshid-chad-married/ Every Chinese wedding without bridal door games would somehow be incomplete, but when you find a group of ji mui who dare to go all out to really challenge the hing dai, it is a rare treat indeed... and presents so many photographic opportunities for me! Alvin and Chin Lee's wedding ... http://www.alexmoi.net/blog/actual-day-weddings/alvin-chin-lee-married/ A really sweet couple and great lighting is sometimes what a wedding photographer can only dream of, but when this perfect union occurs, I can tell you the excitement when downloading the photos that night after the photoshoot... I'm looking at the screen of my iMac with a broad smile ... http://www.alexmoi.net/blog/engagement/mark-fiona-engaged/ 至少還有你 (As Long As I Have You) by Sandy Lam This is the romantic love song that the Bride, Pei Lei sang during the wedding dinner to her Groom, Cheng Wei. It is a very meaningful song if you read the lyrics. Congratulations once again and thanks for letting me be a ... http://www.alexmoi.net/blog/actual-day-weddings/cheng-wei-pei-lei-wedding/ As some of you will already know, not only am I doing local and destination wedding photography, but I also carry out pet portraiture photography (currently for dogs and cats only). To show my appreciation to all my loyal blog readers who have faithfully kept returning to visit my blog, I'm ... http://www.alexmoi.net/blog/promotions/free-pet-portraiture-guess-the-weight-of-the-cat/ This is my 3rd working trip to Thailand in 2008, I must say a big thank you to these few clients who have trusted me unconditionally in my work as a wedding photographer. The wedding day of Kelly and Clay also happened to coincide with Thailand's Loy Krathong festival. Centara Grand Beach ... http://www.alexmoi.net/blog/destination-wedding/kelly-clay-destination-wedding-at-centara-grand-beach-resort-villas-krabi-thailand/ Meng Hong & Grace are one of the few bridal couples who booked me as early as a year ago, and Grace happens to be the pastor's daughter! When I was shooting her pre-wedding, I remember her telling me, "Today, you don't just think of me as Pastor's daughter, ok? ... http://www.alexmoi.net/blog/actual-day-weddings/meng-hong-grace-wedding-2/ Meng Hong & Grace are one of the few bridal couples who booked me as early as a year ago, and Grace happens to be the pastor's daughter! When I was shooting her pre-wedding, I remember her telling me, "Today, you don't just think of me as Pastor's daughter, ok? ... http://www.alexmoi.net/blog/actual-day-weddings/meng-hong-grace-wedding/ Once in a while, this blog will have a looong silence like this.... well, anyway, just to let everyone know, I'm still alive and kicking, ok!!! LOL! October and November have been really busy months for me with many wedding and pre-wedding photoshoots... mountains of photos to process... numerous slideshows to ... http://www.alexmoi.net/blog/testimonial/sweet-nougat-from-down-under/ Day in day out, this blog is about weddings, weddings, and more weddings.... well, it's time to set off for Vietnam on an exotic escapade! :) Lao Cai means 'Old Street' in Chinese. We started our journey by the night train from Hanoi at 9.00pm and arrived at Lao Cai Town, ... http://www.alexmoi.net/blog/travel/bon-jour-from-hanoi-vietnam-sa-pa-lao-cai-province/ What does a destination wedding mean to you? I think I would like to sum it up this way... a simple yet meaningful solemnization, a cosy small-scale party with your family members and closest friends, spending quality time together, and most of all, just having fun with the love of ... http://www.alexmoi.net/blog/destination-wedding/kp-wedding-at-shangrilas-rasa-sayang-resort-spa-penang/ If you are thinking of having a Destination Wedding, Sabah is definitely one of the locations that you should put at the top of your list... pristine white sandy beaches, glorious golden sunsets, and spectacular mountain scenery... all within reach. And the the world-famous diving paradise Sipadan Island is located ... http://www.alexmoi.net/blog/actual-day-weddings/mike-carol-wedding-at-sutera-harbour-kota-kinabalu-sabah/ I remember many many years back when I was involved in the production of a stage play, and how the teacher expected us to cry within three minutes just like a little three-year-old kid who got lost in the shopping mall, and then after that laugh hysterically as if we ... http://www.alexmoi.net/blog/event/bloodihood/ Yeah, I'm climbing across the fence to venture into photographing dogs and cats as well. And yes, I mean literally... but I do hope I won't get bitten or scratched by the dogs or cats... hahaha... ;) So, how about some purrfect pet portraiture sessions? "Am I a sexy cat huh?" http://www.alexmoi.net/blog/pet/pet-photography/ Photographing children can be a challenging yet fun and rewarding experience when they respond well to being photographed. To get kids comfortable in front of the camera, I learnt that communicating with them and letting then see their own image in the LCD screen, helps to break the ice and gets ... http://www.alexmoi.net/blog/portraiture/child-portraiture/ To have great outdoor pre-wedding photos, I firmly believe that it take two parties to work together in creating the best images possible... just like a body needs a heart to drive every component to work, or a kite needs the wind to fly. If these two combinations are met, then ... http://www.alexmoi.net/blog/preweddings/meng-hong-graces-pre-wedding/ Thomas and Hui Ling, I'm so glad that both of you agreed to try out Fraser's Hill as your pre-wedding photography location. Not many couples are willing to venture that far for a pre-wedding shoot... but it is well worth it for those who do! I've seen so many couples having ... http://www.alexmoi.net/blog/preweddings/thomas-hui-lings-pre-wedding-at-frasers-hill/