DEAD but now I'm ALIVE

Resurrected? Its Good Friday today and a new start after April Fool which some may regard as the worst day to happen of the year. I have been out from blogging (and I admit I am very bad at it) for (lets see, here, there...) about 10 months. WHAT? 10 months! thats hell of a time! I know I have been very lame and unproductive during this period of time. I have my excuses and I wouldn't want to reveal it now. Its a come back and I'm having a few announcement for everyone who might come to pass by this post.

1st. I'm up to some new jump in photography. And I will share this with everyone soon.
2nd. My camera is rusting out, so am I, but after some waxing here and there, lubricating in and out. I'm coming back.
3rd. I'll be up with a new blogging experience and is expecting to launch it together with my new branding and website.
4th. I'll be giving out Discount by the start of the launch in (expected date on 1st July) June-July.
5th. I'll be spending huge amount of RM$$$$$$$$$ and I'm bankrupt (kidding), in order to serve you well with high-end quality product, I've decided to make a huge step forward. Get yourself updated!
6th. I am still the same Frisco Daniel that you've known for the same period as you can remember, its only that I'm with a new focus and determination now.
7th. I have other things in mind, but since 7 is my FAV number, I'll just end here, and will continue after this.

By the way, MY DOMAIN which you are viewing now will be available till September 2010 this year. Until then, I will still be posting frequently my updates to everyone.!

Regards Everyone... More works to do for now. Meet you in a new appearance in July!

New Website, New Blogging Platform!

click picture to go to my new website at http://www.friscodaniel.com

Open for bookings! (year end tight schedule)

Hi Everyone.

FriscoD Photography has been receiving numerous inquiries and booking request, Some of them accepted and some of them rejected.

I need to announce that our schedule will be quite packed for this years peak session- November till December 16th. For dates ranging from 16th December till new year 2010, there are still available bookings but you will have to book fast!

I currently only receives 3-4 wedding events photography bookings in one week. If you are expecting me to squeeze  in your day, then please be informed that your images processing time will be extended and you might receive your wedding day images quite late.

Couples who are getting married on those peak date, please be informed that you have only 30-40% of getting your bookings through. However if you do have any inquiries, feel free to write and we will assist you in your search for a Wedding Photographer in Sabah.

Couples who are planning their wedding for next year, then it is VERY WISE to seek a photographer in advance. Customers who books as early as a year ahead will have their photographer booked on a 2009's prices, While those who book late, would not be given such discount priviledges. Terms and condition still applies for this matter however. Booking without appropriate date will not receive such priviledges.

Kindly forward us your inquiries to friscodphotography@gmail.com and we will try to assist you in your quest for a GOOD, Professional, ARTISTIC and COOL Wedding Photographer in Sabah and internationally!

Best Regards,
Frisco Daniel

Need more space!

With about 6 months of experience with Nikon and adding accesories into my equipments list, I am beginning to realize that travel bags are now insufficient to accomodate the list of stuff I always bring with on a shooting session. I need to have a new sufficient case/bag for my stuff!

My first reliable bag was my Think Tank Photo Speed Demon Beltpack. Loving it for the fast access to my carry on equipments and ability to hold your other equipments/lens close to your waist while exchanging lens makes this Beltpack a convenient gadget to carry your stuff. At that time I was still with my Pentax K10D with few lenses. Slowly my Pentax lenses list grew up and soon I realized I need another space. I do have numerous bags to hold on my tools such as my Acer laptop, cleaning tools, and some cheap lenses, but they are'nt good enough to protect them without paded surface.

My first Camera Bag- Think Thank Photo Speed Demon Beltpack

After following the Nikon route and getting myself some equipments, I noticed that I need extra care for my equipments. Its like giving the finest care to your Ferari.

 

The Kata DR-467 Digital Rucksack (photo link from http://shashinki.com)

As I considered my budget, and made my research, I concluded that I need a backpack to store both half of my camera equipments and my laptop and the choice was Kata DR-467 Digital Rucksack from Shashinki.com. It has good padding with yellow inner color material to help you easily spot your tiny photography equipments. I actually planned to get a better one from Lowepro, or perhaps anything from Think Tank, but after considering the price.... man, its still unaffordable... So I decided to go for Kata. This decision was strengthened when I purchased my MacBook Pro on February. So with a compartment for a few camera stuff, and a 15inch case, this is already convenient enough for me.

Recently... I realized that all these bags are soon unable to support my often used equipments. I need to have a larger case to store ALL my stuff in one pack in order for a much easy manageable traveling.

I travel often with my Kata Backpack, Speed Demon beltpack, Think Tank LC75 pouch that hangs handsomely on my beltpack, a bag filled with my outfit+chargers and other stuff, reflector, and a bag for my monopods, studio tripods, and other stuff.... This burdens me as I need to cary lots of things in one go. Those bags surely make me look like a gadget guy, but with a more MESSY style rather than a good one (Imagine if I have to check in with these things in the airport!). So I decided that I need to have something more convenient, tidy... clean....

I am currently eyeing on Think Tank Photo Airport International 2.0 Carry On Bag for photo gear, perhaps this could lessen two of my backpacks. or maybe Think Tank Photo Airport Antidote Version 2.0 Backpack. Not sure.. But I really think I need one.

So whenever I travel, I will only have to carry 1 bag full of camera equipments as carry on bag, another bag for my outfit, and 1 case for the monopods and studio tripods. This should be better of.

Bridal-Wedding Fair at 1Borneo

Here are some of the gown designs that were being displayed on the fair. Beautiful models showed off these dress that and make the whole environment more happening. There is 1 that I feel quite... unimpressive. Others were well crafted, but not for this one. Well,not to mention which one, you find it yourself.

By the way, credits should be forwarded to Ivory Romance who provided and "maybe" designed these gowns. 

Azriq & Rozana Wedding Photos

Ok,guys,I admit it that I'm very slow these days to update my blogger pals who sometimes take their time to view my bloggie. Thanks to those who do come and see whats up in my works. Just to share with you a few shots of a couple I worked for dating 3 months ago. They are really brilliant couples I must say, producing good shoots of them is not much of a hassle with their good personalities.

The event took place somewhere around Putatan area and the reception was held in Tabung Haji, Kota Kinabalu. This is really a grand wedding as not only ordinary people where there, but even a list of our state leaders where present to respect and bless the newly wed. It was my priviledge to photograph their once in a lifetime moments. Kudos.

Outdoor at Simpang Mengayau

Here are another preview of what I took last year, really sorry for keeping this away from everyone. You can view my updated works at my facebook.

 

the shooting took place on the 8th December (if i'm not mistaken last year,2008), I was suddenly contacted by a bridal shop around my hometown (Kota Marudu) to assist her in a photoshoot of a bride who will be getting married a week after.

It was a rush, I wasn't really prepared, the weather was wet and it rained like almost everyday.

We arrived at around 9.30 in the morning and the bridal owner did the makeup. We almost wanted to cancell the shooting when dark clouds with sign of heavy rain appears. (it even rained while on the journey)... But somehow I have faith that PHOTOGRAPHY ISNT ALWAYS ABOUT DRY SESSION... sometimes WET can be and ADVANTAGE...

So we just drove ahead (partly because we don't wan2 dissapoint the clients)... Miraculously, after 15 minutes parking and doing the preparation, the rain seem to give some way, the weather didn't show any sign of brightening, but the lighting was JUST NICE for outdoor shooting, highlights and flare was easy to manage (even when I was using on ly the 50mm f1.4 Nikon lens on a wideframe sensor which could actually it'll be very challenging in managing flare and highlights).

We did like around 2-3 hours of shooting, then headed back to Kota Marudu. Overall, the experience was relieving, the product was satisfying.. and the editing... worthy...

The photos? well, I gave the bridal house the rights to use the images for the couple. I haven't seen how they edited my images and compose them into a photobook, but this is what I did (after 2 months of editing delay...)

Perhaps we should keep some secret in photography and only reveal it later on??

Emma's Wedding shoot- Tuaran

Here's a sneak peek for everyone on my last years assignment to capture Emma's wedding photos. This was my first task shooting for a wedding with my D700. I just unpacked it out of the box 3 days before and now its out shooting already. The lighting situation for her wedding was really difficult. Added with the just purchased D700 with a not-really-familiar settings makes it worst. pluss, the only lens I was using was a wide open 50mm f/1.4.

Anyhow, her wedding was a beautiful one. This was my first to shoot for a wedding in Tuaran. I never meet her again, but I'll be wishing them the best in life.

Valentine Photo's group 2

Here are the second batch of photo's which I just uploaded to my facebook. Featuring the same models and project that day. This is an outdoor photoshoot done in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Ohw, besides me, there were also other photographers at the scene. Dorris was one of them, so was Dolly. Hope you will enjoy viewing the photos. Regards!

Psst, do tell me what you think about it.

Javeniah & Donny's Wedding

I should have posted this first then the outdoor session. Here are the actual wedding + reception of both couple in Malangang,Kiulu - Tamparuli. Still equiped with two body- pentax K10D and Nikon Dxxx, a wide angle prime lens and a 50mm f/1.4 fixed lens, I got to get the moment well framed. All throughout the event, there were mostly singing and less music accompaniements. Very romantic and different indeed. (except for the marching in of the flower girls and ushers). The weather? was very hot! But overall, I like what is produced. So here are the result. Check it out.