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. 

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??

Siti Mariam & Jupri Outdoor

I believe Sabahans are very familiar with this shooting spot. Thats correct, its Tanjung Aru Beach and this was on tuesday. I was actually a bit pessimistic on the weather that day. Sky was showing dark signs on the Western part. I however wouldn't want to disapoint Siti for the outdoor. So we get ready very fast and went rushing shooting. We only got a few shoot in dry clothes, the rest are mostly stained with raindrops.

We didn't give up, I wouldn't want to disapoint Siti for the natural cause, we decided to wait till the rain reside. But that however was with no avail. We then take the risk and went shooting under the rain. Cloudy weather and even natural light caused the shooting to be much easier. I don't have to avoid harsh highlights or dark shadows. HDR was just working adequetely in the scene. We have our friend Hasmah doing the makeup, and lucky Siti the makeup didn't went off, guess it will if it were a low end type.

I don't know much about make ups, but I know photography, so here are some shoots of the day. Enjoy viewing and browsing through it.

 

 

Esther & Charles- Wedding