Through My Eyes

Hello World!!!

2010-10-12T22:44:00.000-07:00

Hello... sorry for missing for such a long time... lots of things happened... some good... some not so good... but hey life still goes on... I have the opportunity to be shooting with Inspiration Photography as an assistant to Herman. I hope to build up my portfolio and one day be their Associate Photographer or even be my own boss. :) Being an assistant gives me more opportunity to shoot and to watch and see how they shoot and execute some moves for some special shots.. :)

Knowledge is a funny thing... when you think you know everything... something else pops up and you're back to square one.. you know nothing.. :)

Universal Studio & Marina Sands

2010-05-02T09:20:00.000-07:00

Was given the change to visit the two place over the weekend. I was at Universal Studio for a retreat and at Marina Sands to help out a friend who needs someone to cover an event.

If you have visited universal studio, disney land before, the one in Singapore is actually very small as compared to those overseas. When you enter, you can basically see the whole of the Universal Studio. Not all the rides are open and their main attraction is still down. :) I enjoyed the Jurassic Park water ride most… which I was soaked when the capsule we were in descended into the water..

Below are some pictures taken from Universal Studio… I got a chance to use the Canon S90.. All pictures are taken with the S90.

Those who wanna buy the S90, I personally feel that it's a good camera… apart from being plasticky, everything is good… think I'll get it at the next IT show..

Maybe if I got time, I will try to do a review on the camera…

In the meanwhile.. some pictures to enjoy…

We are also on Twitter... :P

2010-04-12T08:00:00.000-07:00

Check us out at this twitter address....

More frequent updates... :)

website is live

2010-04-10T08:18:00.000-07:00

Finally... my website is live.. Hope that you will like the new look. :)

Website is finally done!

2010-04-08T11:26:00.000-07:00

For all those who are anticipating for the launch of my new website, wait no more... it's in the final phase. I have submited the website to "go live". It's a 24 hours countdown. It should be ready tomorrow or latest on Monday.

Thank you for those who helped in one way or another. Couples who would like to leave a testimony for my services rendered are welcome to do so. :)

Can't wait for the new refresh look. Hope you like it!

Thank you for your support!

p/s : Hmm... what will be my next project? Hmm maybe I shall change the outlook of my blog.. :P Stay tune!

Website new look...

2010-04-04T10:02:00.000-07:00

I have been thinking hard on the which design to choose for the new website layout. Finally after much consideration, the design was chosen. Now it's up to me to design the layout and the feel of the new website.

Watch out for the launch of the new website! :)

Keziah's Last Day At Pat's SchoolHouse

2010-03-22T08:12:00.000-07:00

This post is seriously overdue...

It's Keziah's last day at Pat's Halifax and she celebrated her last day with all her friends. Here are some pictures taken by Daddy. Hope you like it! I will miss all of you!

More picture on Facebook.

Andy & Yee Mei AD

2010-03-09T07:30:00.000-08:00

I am indeed honoured together with my cousin Yeow Wei to be able to be the official photographers for my cousin's wedding held at his new place.

The wedding was a simple affair attended by close relatives. The setup was simple and yet cozy.

The wedding favours were made by the bride's sister. They tasted great. Do check out her blog if you need any.

Enjoy the pics!

More on Facebook!

Neil & Joreen's Wedding Day

2010-02-24T08:52:00.000-08:00

Here are some highlights from Neil and Joreen’s wedding day.

Enjoy the lovely couple’s images below.

More at facebook!

Japan Trip

2010-02-03T08:41:00.000-08:00

Finally managed to find some time organizing some of my pictures taken during my Japan trip in December 2009. It has been a long while since I last travelled and it's a bonus now travelling with the family. We didn't get to sightsee much but it was definitely a good break.

Here are some of the pictures. Hope you like them! :)

More on Facebook.

Casper & Kim's ROM

2010-02-01T07:30:00.000-08:00

This is my first shoot I cover in 2010 and it's my colleague's ROM. They had their ROM at Giraffe at the Istana Park. It was a nice place for a simple ROM which was attended by relatives and close friends.

The ocassion was a happy one and happiness was written on their faces. :)

Here are the some of the pictures taken that day.

More on Facebook.

Be thankful for this Gift:)

2010-01-27T23:36:00.001-08:00

Read this from a Blog from a fellow friend... very meaningful...

There was a blind girl who hated herself because she was blind. She hated everyone, except her loving boyfriend. He was always there for her. She told her boyfriend, "If I could only see the world, I will marry you."

One day, someone donated a pair of eyes to her. When the bandages came off, she was able to see everything, including her boyfriend.

He asked her,"Now that you can see the world, will you marry me?" The girl looked at her boyfriend and saw that he was blind. The sight of his closed eyelids shocked her. She had not expected that. The thought of looking at them for the rest of her life led her to refuse to marry him.

Her boyfriend left in tears and days later wrote a note to her saying,"Take good care of your eyes, my dear, for before they were yours, they were mine."

This is how the human brain often works when our status changes. Very few remember what life was like before, and who was always by their side in the most painful situations.

Life is a Gift.

Today, before you say an unkind word - Think of someone who can't speak.

Before you complain about the taste of your food - Think of someone who has nothing to eat.

Before you complain about your husband or wife - Think of someone who is desperately looking for a companion.

Today, before you complain about life - Think of someone who left for the other world all too early.

Before whining about the distance you drive, think of someone who walks the sane distance with their feet.

And when you are tired and complain about your job - Think of the unemployed, the disabled, and those who wished they had your job.

And when depressing thoughts seem to get you down - Put a smile on your face and think: you're alive and still around.

Be thankful for this Gift:)

Hengky & Li Theng AD

2010-01-18T09:27:00.000-08:00

I took pictures of Hengky & Li Theng's ROM in June was I was looking forward to their AD in December.

Here are some images taken for the day. :) Enjoy! Hope it bring back wonderful memories!

More on Facebook.

Kenneth & Yoko AD

2010-01-18T09:24:00.000-08:00

Kenneth is the brother of one of my ex-colleague. I am indeed honoured to be taking picture for his wedding. This wedding is my first official "International" Wedding. Kenneth's wife, Yoko, is a Japanese.

They have the usual gate crashing and the fetching of the bridge and they proceeded to Hilton Hotel for a simple lu...nch. They prepared a name tag for every guest and each of us have a assigned seat. They wanted everyone to feel special.

One thing about Japanese, they are very courteous. They keep bowing their heads. :) I lost count as to how many Yoko's parents did.

Enjoy the photos! All the best for the life ahead!

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Clearing Backlogs!

2010-01-10T18:33:00.000-08:00

Have been busy clearing my backlogs caused by the long break I took in December. I will update more pictures once I am done. :)

Keep a lookout for the pictures!

Welcome 2010!

2010-01-01T18:19:00.000-08:00

Hi,

Sorry for the lack of updates for the past month. Lots of things happened.. we came back from our trips and enjoyed ourselves tremendously but we were greated with a sad news. The baby in my wife's womb did not have a heartbeat when she went for her regular gyne checkup. We were all shocked and sadden by the news as we were anticipating the arrival of the little one.

What made me sad was when my wife asking the previous night before she went for her checkup that how come I didn't sing to the baby. I gave her an excuse and said I will do it the next night. But that night didn't came, he/she is dead.

This taught me to treasure things that are around us. Live each day without regret.

Out of town!

2009-11-27T08:23:00.001-08:00

I will be attending a church camp from the 1st of December till the 4th of December. Afterwhich I will cover a wedding on the 12th Decemebr and will be off again this time round with my family for a little break.

During this period, I will have little chance to access the internet. I will try to reply all enquires possible.

Enjoy the holidays!

Ron & Angeline's ROM

2009-11-03T07:02:00.000-08:00

Fianlly, I managed to go through Ron & Angeline's ROM pictures.

Ron & Angeline had their ROM at Halia@Botanical Gardens. Is it the first time trying directing people to take pictures for their mini outdoor shoot. The weather was kind enough to us as dark clouds were looming, but we still managed to have fun and take some shots. :) Enjoy the pictures...

More pictures on facebook.

Added Featured Albums into Website

2009-11-01T05:59:00.000-08:00

Hi,

I have added in some albums I designed for my clients into my website. Potential clients can view my album design portfolio under 'my designs'.

Hope that you will like it.

Interesting Blog.

2009-10-29T01:44:00.000-07:00

One of my friend shared this blog with me. The pictures are nice and inspiration.

One of the post struck me very hard as I am considering going into full time.

To quote from the video to share...

"Start seeing things in a different way."

"You want to question why you doing what you are doing and you really want to realise that if you don't force yourself as a very active process it is ao easy to slip into a routine. What are the things that you don't see. At every single wedding you shoot, what are the things we walk by that could have been amazing to shoot. The key is to think about it, activly think about it."

"But the biggest tool is none of that, and the biggest tool is right here. (Pointing to the head) Understand the language of Film."

"Seeing the light in a different way. For the most part you already have the year you need, you already have all the tools you need to create really inspiring work. It just about developing the deeper understand of the language of film and trying to see things in a completely different way."

Truly inspiring and good points to ponder. :) Looks like I should start seeing things in a different way first and to actively think about it when I shoot and understand the language of digital wedding photography. :)

AD for Blisfull Brides

2009-10-27T09:46:00.001-07:00

Finally.. I have come out with my AD for the next issue of Blissful Brides... Do have a look.. :)

Comments welcome...

Updates!

2009-10-20T11:18:00.001-07:00

September to Decemeber are busy months for me. I will be covering 4 weddings and 1 ROM. I am indeed honoured and blessed to be able to take pictures for wedding couples and I am enjoying every wedding I cover.

Also I will be putting up a two page AD on blissful brides.

Ron & Angeline had their ROM at Halia@Botanical Gardens. Is it the first time trying directing people to take pictures for their mini outdoor shoot. The weather was kind enough to us as dark clouds were looming, but we still managed to have fun and take some shots. :) Enjoy the pictures... Will post more after I sort them out...

Michael & Judy AD

2009-10-20T11:10:00.000-07:00

Michael & Judy are a lovely couple. I always see them with a nice and bright smile on their face whenever I meet up with them. Michael and his brothers were cooperative and fellowed through all the games the sisters put them through.

Here are some pictures to share.

More on Facebook.

Kai Yeow & Hui Min's Dinner

2009-10-12T08:14:00.001-07:00

Kai Yeow and Hui Min held a seperate dinner the next day to host their close friends. The event was simple with good company and food.

Here are some pictures to share.

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Kai Yeow & Hui Min's AD

2009-10-12T08:08:00.000-07:00

The world is really small. Hui Min and Kai Yeow got to know my service through a bridal magazine and upon the first meeting with the couple, I find Kai Yeow rather familar. Only when asking my wife did I reliased that Kai Yeow was her Schoolmate in Seconday School, JC and even in Uni. :)

I am honoured to be able to capture their wedding. Here are some pictures to share.

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Lunch Time!

2009-10-02T00:42:00.001-07:00

What do you do during your lunch time?

Catch up with friends?
Eat your favourite food?
Go to your favourite place for your favourtie food?
Go to a park to enjoy the view and the slow pace of life?

Well I just sent Gillan and Kelly's AD wedding album down to Gloryworkz to get it printed. This is the first time I am working with Gloryworkz and I and looking forward to get the album.

Also I collected the 4R pictures for Hengky and Li Theng's ROM pictures from my regular printers.. they look great on pearl paper...

Well I am looking forward to the wedding shoot tomorrow and an ROM shoot the week after next... this will be my first time thinking of concept shots to try and engaging the couple. :)

Keep a look out for the pictures!

New Pricing for 2010 (Revised)

2009-09-27T08:39:00.000-07:00

After much consideration and discussion with my wife, we have come out with the price list for 2010.

For Pre-Wedding photography, we offer

DREAM $2500
1) 6 hours of service
2) All images returned in DVD
3) Basic touchup of all the images
4) Unlimited digital captures
5) An 12" x 12" uniquely designed album with 40 pages of exquisite prints
6) DVD montage of your pre wedding shots

For Soleminzation, we offer

BEGINNING $500
1) 3 hours of service
2) All images returned in DVD
3) Basic touchup of all the images
4) Unlimited digital captures
5) 100 4R pictures (of your choice) printed and house in a slot-in album

For Actual Day Photography, we offer three exclusive packages to capture the unforgettable moments:

ESSENTIAL $1800
1) 10 hours of service
2) All images returned in CD/DVD
3) Basic touchup of all the images
4) Unlimited digital captures

CHERISH $2000
1) 10 hours of service
2) All images returned in CD/DVD
3) Basic touchup of all the images
4) Unlimited digital captures
5) 300 4R pictures (of your choice) printed and house in a slot-in album The 300 chosen pictures will have more touchup done which include color effects, saturations, etc.

IDYLLIC $2500
1) 10 hours of service
2) All images returned in CD/DVD
3) Basic touchup of all the images
4) Unlimited digital captures
5) An 8" X 12" uniquely designed album with 40 pages of exquisite prints.

Optional Items
1) Wedding express Highlights at $200
2) Multiple day coverage at $400

Posted some pictures on Facebook account

2009-09-25T11:42:00.000-07:00

Yipee... I have just uploaded some pictures taken this year up on facebook. Have a look at it! :) For those who didn't managed to get the link, here is it.

2lives1path photography on Facebook

Enjoy your F1 weekend!

Hengky & Li Theng's ROM

2009-09-25T10:29:00.001-07:00

It has been a while since I last updated the blog with pictures. Here are some pictures taken from Hengky and Li Theng's ROM held at the British Club. This is my first time at British Club and the place is nice and beautiful. Oops back to the ROM. The ROM was a simple affair and it was witnessed by Hengky and Li Theng's relatives and close friends. The rain didn't dampen the spirit but sorry guys, there's no sunset pictures but I enjoyed the atmosphere and the company. :)

Looking forward taking your pictures for your actual day.

Here are some pictures on that day to share.

More pictures can be found on facebook.

Sorry!

2009-09-21T20:10:00.000-07:00

Sorry for the lack of updates. I have been busy with my work and working out the details of my rebranding exercise. After much thinking and consideration, 2lives1path photography is pleased to offer you new packages from 2010 with new attractive prices. I hope that the pricing wil be competitive and appealing to all my potential clients. :)

Apart from this exercise, I have also done up a actual day wedding album for one of my clients and will be sending it down to print. Of course with the rebranding in mind, I have also come out with a customized cover for the album and the layout of the cover. I will be offering the actual day wedding album as one of my packages and all the albums from 2lives1path photography will be individually handmade with great care and crafted with the finest workmanship.

Will post some pictures once I get the album ready.

I just covered an interesting wedding last weekend and will be posting some pictures once I am done with it. The next 3 months will be a little busy for me as I have 3 Weddings and a ROM to cover. I am always looking forward to each wedding assignment as I akways enjoyed taking happy pictures.

Till then... take care!

We are on Facebook!

2009-08-27T19:56:00.000-07:00

Hiya, after much persuasion from friends and some clients we are now officially on facebook.

For potential clients, you can view the collection of pictures from there. For pass clients, you can savour the pictures taken during your wedding and show your friends and relatives. :)

We are also welcome for feedbacks. Do let us know how we can serve you better.

Days without car...

2009-08-27T19:17:00.000-07:00

There are days when my mummy dearest need her yellow Honda Jazz to run some errands.. so I got to drive the car back for my mummy and take the bus to work. Mummy was kind enough to "lend" me her Honda Jazz to ferry the kids to my in laws and to school and occasionally I get to drive to work.. :)

Well travelling not in the driver seat has it's own advantages at least... I get to take a little wink... think through things... and look at other people's life and reflect on myself.. and when I reach home, I am still fresh... not as grumpy... not as tired.. :)

So... to buy car or not?

Updates!

2009-08-27T10:18:00.000-07:00

Well it's sure difficult thinking of ideas, logos and layout for the rebranding exercise. My brain was working extra time for the whole of the last two weeks to think of my new image and how can I value add on my services I offered.

After much thoughts... my new image shall be classy, contemporary, simple, clear and timeless. I hope my picture I capture for your wedding will have all these qualities in them and of course my own style.

I have finally managed to come out with my name... it's still 2lives1path.. but there's a change of fonts to make it simple and classy. :) I will also change my name card which I also managed to designed. :) Will show you once I get it ready.

I would like to thank all those who helped in one way or another. :)

Will update again once I deceided on the package offered and the design of the albums. :)

Stay Tunned...

Rebranding...

2009-08-24T08:37:00.000-07:00

2lives1path photography is undergoing some rebranding exercise now... new image, new logo, new package, new prices, new business plan... everything new.... watch out for more details...

Partnering GloryWorkz

2009-08-17T02:30:00.000-07:00

I am glad to inform any potential clients that I am partnering GloryWorkz to offer album option to all my potential clients.

With this partnership, I hope to offer exclusive albums to all my clients which are individually handmade with great care and crafted with the finest workmanship.

I am still looking at the design and will update once I relook on the packages I offer.

Keep a lookout for the new change. :)

Venturing into Full Time Photography?

2009-08-04T08:46:00.000-07:00

This is the question that is on my mind right now... Should I or should I not... This is not a easy question considering that I have a stable full time job that is paying relativly well... And on the other hand, who doesn't like being your own boss :) Being a photographer has always been in the pipeline as this is the one job I truly enjoy. I am always looking forward to the next wedding assignment. You will never find me dragging my feet to cover a wedding. :)

Signed myself up for mentorship session with Ezra which I hope to find out more about venturing into Full Time Photography and hopefully find a style I can call my own.

Have been reading up and watching DVDs from photographers to try to pick up some shooting tips and skills.

Hopefully one day I can find my own style and venture into the wedding photography industry. Until then, I will have to be a free-lance photographer. :)

AD on Blissful Brides #10

2009-07-20T09:34:00.000-07:00

Presenting my AD on Blissful Brides #10

A short writeup

To Linus Siaw of 2lives1path, no two weddings are the same. The dedicated shutterbug believes in lending his personal touch to every wedding assignment he receives, through listening to and understanding the needs of his clients.

Through watchful observation and interaction with wedding couples and using his signature photojournalistic style, Linus aims to capture “the moment” and the little nuances that say so much about the couple’s quirks and personalities. It is with this trained eye that he will weave the story of your love, with each picture
telling a story that you will remember and treasure for a lifetime. Constantly striving to give a different angle to every couple’s happiness, he hopes that he will be able to make the couple’s face light up whenever they look at their wedding pictures, creating an album they will be proud of, even many years down the road.
Services offered by 2lives1path include actual day and ROM photography packages, image editing, album layout and Wedding Express highlights.

A picture speaks a thousand words, more than just candid smiles and an array of activities. It is this conviction that spurs Linus on to capture your most blissful moments in his beautiful photographs, which reflect the heart and soul of your relationship.

AD Wedding Photography Promotion Part 2

2009-07-20T09:29:00.000-07:00

Thank you for your support!

We are pleased to share with all of our potential clients that the promotion is extended to the end of the year. All couples that sign up with us till the end of the year would be entitled to a $200 discount. (Promotion price $1300, Usual $1500)

We look forward to hear from you soon!

Hello World... :)

2009-07-20T09:20:00.000-07:00

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Hello... it has been a whlie since I last wrote here. So what happened to me?

Life has been pretty busy for me. Have been busy with meeting deadlines at work. Somehow work cannot seems to be finish, when one task is completed, the others are there waiting in the queue and it doesn't help if you're at the end of the food chain. :)

Officially moved to my new place in Toa Payoh. The new place is great with lots of facilities nearby and lots of good food. :) The view is good and it's windy at night. :)

Business has been quiet and it's a good time to read up more about wedding photography and to learn more about flash photography and photography using natural light.

Been shooting only one ROM in June and sure looking forward to the shooting more in September, October and December. :)

Never Say Die Attitude

2009-05-22T06:58:00.000-07:00

Well.. I am sure everyone knows her... She's Susan Boyle from Britain's Got Talent. For those who don't know her. Click on the link to see her performance on that show.

When she walked up onto that stage, everyone thought she's just another joker... trying to be like Elaine Page. Everyone looked down on her including myself. But when she sang she blew everyone away. She's got a great voice!

I find this video inspiring and I watch it everyday when I start work.

1) To tell myself that I should not judge any person by his/her appearance and give everyone an equal chance.
2) To be like her and have her "Never Say Die" Attitude. Though people might laugh at you at what you are doing and have hash comments on you, see it as a positive remark to improve on yourself and carry on.
3) Never stop trying and never give up!
4) Most importantly, live out your dream and be who you want to be!

I hope that this video will inspire everyone out there to live your dream! I am sure one day I will live my dream.....

Don't just dream a dream... live it!

Presently Suprised

2009-04-29T11:59:00.000-07:00

I got a small token of appriciation from one of my client. A High Society Cool & Swinging CD. I enjoy CD from the High Society series and I am touched to receive one as a gift. It is not that I yean token for the work I do, but it's the little things that the couple do that makes my day. For us as photographer, we always listen to our client needs and accomdate to their requirements and when the actual day comes we get our job done. It always nice to have people complimenting your works but it is always nice to have clients that listens to you too. :) It is through this that friendship blooms and friednship is something I treasure.

To Gillan and Kelly... thank you for the CD. I am truly honoured to be able to be your actual day photographer and I wish you all the best for your future.

To Yong Kang and Linda... Sorry I cannot make it for your housewarming party... Take care and keep in touch!

To all my other past clients... Thank you for giving me the chance to take down memories for your wedding and I wish you all the best...

AD Wedding Photography Promotion

2009-04-02T08:56:00.000-07:00

We are pleased to share with all of our potential clients that we are now running a discount for Actual Day Photography (Normal price $1500). All couples that sign up with us between the months of April and May 2009 would be entitled to a $200 discount. (Promotion price $1300)

We look forward to hear from you soon!

Kelly & Gillan

2009-04-02T08:00:00.000-07:00

My first wedding for year 2009! Kelly and Gillan got to know my photography service through WPJA and they hold the record for being the fastest to sign me up to take pictures for their wedding.

I had an enjoyable time documenting their wedding. I didn’t even feel tired at the end of the gruelling day!

Lots of images coming up... enjoy!

Comments please.....

Family photos by Studio Loft

2009-02-18T09:37:00.001-08:00

My wife arranged for us (the kids and me) to go down to studio loft to take our family pictures. Below are some of the shots taken by studio loft of my lovely family :)

My boy Abel... always smiling... :)

Keziah and Abel together...

A nice family picture

More of my boy...

Another family picture with a change of clothes. :)

My girl Keziah in her cheeky self...

Value added service... Comic Strip

2009-02-18T09:26:00.000-08:00

An interesting idea came into mind. How about presenting your actual day wedding photos in a comic strip? Well it is just a concept and to give more value added service to my cilents. If you like the idea, you can also drop me an email to discuss about it.

A sample from one of my client...

Any comments?

WPJA 2008 Q4 Contest

2009-01-30T06:46:00.000-08:00

Time files. It's the middle of the Chinese New Year already. How's everyone enjoying the new year? As you all know I am a member of the WPJA and that's why most of my clients found me. WPJA organizes quaterly contest for the members to submit their wedding pictures to a panel of judges which will determine the winners. You can click on the link to find out what are the different categories for the Q4 contest.

Below are the 7 pictures I submited for the contest.

For Getting Ready

I love this picture.... the relatives wanted to take a picture with the bride and groom but one of the aunty actually stopped me to adjust the shirt of the groom. And that is when all the aunties joined in... :) I love the expression of the bride and the groom.

Another keeper... I managed to sneaked a shot when the "sister" was actually coming out from the room. The bride was actually getting ready with the help of all her sisters. There's happiness on all their faces.

For Humour

A lighter moment of a wedding. The couple just did a pose for me. :)

A picture that always put a smile on my face... :D Paper undies...

For Action

I took this picture when the groom was getting ready for an outdoor shoot. He was trying to make the balloons fly... guess he has got to run faster.

For Food & Drinks

The bride's mummy was a good cook. I remmeber having second helpings during lunch. I love this picture as the bride was eating her breakfast preparing for the day. She's suppose to eat all the food that was presented to her. I can hear the fish say... "Eat me... Eat me!!"

For Emotion

It is always a happy occassion to give the bride away to the groom... think mummy is happy that darling daughter has found a good husband and shed tears of joy. Bride is turning away to prevent shedding a tear too...

Any comments? Wish me luck. :)

My AD on blissful brides #9

2009-01-20T07:42:00.000-08:00

Abstracts from my AD on blissful brides...

A short writeup...

heart & soul

A picture speaks a thousand words, more than just candid smiles and an array of activities. It is this belief that inspires Linus Siaw of 2lives1path to capture
your most blissful moments in his beautiful photographs, which reflect the heart and soul of your relationship.

“No two weddings are the same. I give every one of them a personal touch”, says the dedicated shutterbug.Listening to and understanding the needs of his clients are
important to him, as he treats every one of his clients as friends, and he will design a wedding package specificallyfor each couple.

Through careful observation and interaction with his clients and his signature photojournalistic style, Linus aims to capture “the moment” and the little details that portray the couple’s personalities on their wedding day. It is through this that he will weave the story of your love, with each picture telling a story that you will remember and treasure for a lifetime.

Services offered by 2lives1path include actual day and ROM photography packages, image editing, album layout and Wedding Express highlights.

Constantly striving to give a different angle to every couple’s happiness, Linus hopes that he will be able to make the couple’s face light up whenever they look at
their wedding pictures. As he aptly concludes, “Through my eyes, a single frame will spin a thousand tales of happy memories.” Let 2lives1path spin your personal
happy-ever-after fairytale for you. BB

We're on Blissful Brides Magazine!

2009-01-15T07:02:00.000-08:00

I just received my complimentary copy of Blissful brides Jan - June 2009 edition. We are on Page 290.

For all blissful brides readers, we are offering free Wedding Express Highlights and Highlights hosting for each AD wedding photography package signup.

So hurry, call to make an appointment to find out more!

Sing Liang & Shanice

2008-12-28T10:27:00.000-08:00

Presenting my final assignment for 2008. The lovely couple found me though WPJA. Their love story revolves around Jazz, from how Sing Liang upon knowing Shanice loves Jazz music picked up Jazz music from zero and finally to be able to play some Jazz tunes on a saxophone touched my heart. Their wedding was heartwarming and brought back fond memories when Shanice wore the dress her mum worn on her wedding day itself.

Dinner was extra special where they held it at Regent Hotel, a place of romance and courtship where they frequently met at the jazz bar at level 2. A live Jazz band was there to add to the atmosphere. I was actually humming with the band as they played a number of familiar Jazz numbers.

Sing Liang and Shanice, may I take this opportunity to wish you all the best for your new journey together and happiness always!

So here are the images for the day. Enjoy! :)

Merry Christmas To All Readers!

2008-12-25T07:24:00.000-08:00

We at 2lives1path photography would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year! May all your wishes come true. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all my clients for their support and kind understanding.

We attended Keziah's Sempi Christmas Concert on the 21st December 2008. This is a concert specially put up by children from Sempi to mark their completion of their year at Sempi. There were lots of anxious parents and I think most of the parents are proud that their children are actually on stage performing.

We were suprised at Keziah approach to this concert. We thought that she would be scared and would cry on stage. Oh were we wrong. Just look at her....

Some other pictures to share...

My Goal for 2009.

2008-12-24T07:40:00.001-08:00

Covered my last wedding of this year on the 19th December 2008. (Still in the midst of choosing the pictures) Thanks for all the support, I managed to do 8 weddings for 2008. Sure looking forward to 2009 where I intend to push 2lives1path photography a little further both in terms of photography skills and in terms of the number of weddings.

Besides advertising through WPJA, I am giving a try by advertising on blissful brides magazine. For issue 9 and 10, you would be able to see my ad.

I hope to raise my profile and more people will get to learn about me and my style of photos.

We are going to the Zoo Zoo Zoo.....

2008-12-03T06:10:00.000-08:00

This is what a normal weekend wouldl be for a part time wedding photographer if he has no job. He will accompany his family for an outing. Being Friends of the Zoo... we deceided to visit the Zoo again to visit the animals and the new water theme park.

Keziah was all excited and she'll be accompanied by Cheryl.

They enjoyed themselves greatly.

28-70 in Hospital again

2008-12-02T08:45:00.003-08:00

Hmm... dun know what really happened... but my 28-70 gave me problem again... this time round, it cannot do AF and will hang at some spot. I spoted this when I collected my lens but the guy assured me that it was normal. But when I took a wedding one morning, I was shocked at the noise the 28-70 SWM lens made. It made the makeup artist and the bride look at me for a moment... and all I could do was to say "Oops, sorry..."

Hmm.. keeping my fingers crossed that this will take a shorter time. The last time I went, the lens took more than two weeks. Wondering if I can request a replacement lens if this repair is not on time as I got a wedding to cover on the 19th this month.

Wedding of Ron & Kelly

2008-12-02T08:06:00.000-08:00

I got to know Ron since my Army days... He's a signaller assigned to my team doing surveying. Something like what you see during construction where a person is looking through a strange device and another man holding on the marker. :)

Ron is a happy go lucky guy whom I have never seen him lose his temper before. And their wedding was a simple affair which was made extra special with Kelly's mum home cook food for lunch. (yum yum...)

Anyway here's wishing them all the best for the road ahead and may your love for each other bloosm and grow.

Here are some pictures to share.

Hong Kong & Macau Trip With Keziah

2008-12-02T07:27:00.000-08:00

Joan and I deciede to bring Keziah along for our little Holiday. We have not been overseas for any holiday since Keziah was born and it was a good two and a half years staying in Singapore. So we jumped at the chance to go to Hong Kong, first to visit our relatives, second to visit our friends from UK and lastly to rest and relax.

Below are some pictures to share during the HK trip. (Well you might ask... how come daddy has still got time to take pictures.. with a two year old around :))

We also ventured into Macau on a day tour. Too bad most of the introduction was in Cantonese.

Comments please. :)

Interesting and Meaningful articles from MY paper

2008-11-12T18:41:00.000-08:00

I always enjoy reading MY paper and TODAY, not just because they are FREE.... :) but sometimes I can find little gems in the papers that will really brighten up my day. I like the btw colum in MY paper and I am awlays looking forward to read what the writer has to say.

One special writer is Geoff Tan. He is a down to earth guy and his colum always gets me thinking and I can relate to his article very well.

Allow me to share 3 articles that got me thinking HARD...

1) Don't be a slave to the daily grind (On work-life balance)
This article talks about how people are so into earning a living that they actually miss the purpose of living. indeed what is important to you? Money? God? Family? This is the motivating factor that will govern your life. If it is money that you love, you will have to work day and night. If I may quote... "Life is short to be a slave to the daily grind" For me, God and family will always come first thus I don't take wedding assignments on Sunday. Someone asked me before if you miss out on sunday you'll be missing 54 potential jobs. But what happens if I work 7 days a week. I will be a slave to money and I will be missing out on the journey of my kids growing up. You only live once and you cannot rewind your life journey! Keep your family and your life dear!

2) A blind girl's painful lesson (On remembering our benefactors)
A blind girl hated herself for being blind but she has a loving boyfriend. She promised to marry her loving boyfriend if she could see. One day one kind soul donated a pair of eyes to her and so she could see. When she opened her eyes she saw her blind boyfriend and she detested and left him. Her boyfriend was in tears and write her a message "Take good care of your eyes, my dear, for before they were yours, they were mine."
This article bought tears to my eyes reminding me of a similar storyline Korean MTV I used to watched. As I ponder, am I like the blind girl? 忘恩负义？Well in your workplace you'll always find colleague like the blind girl... when it's time for them to promte they will ask you for help... but when it's your turn to promote, where are they? Well I don't really care about promotion but it's more of "Hello you hurt my feelings!" So like how the article ended... "It's important to embrace a selfless outlook, and to never forget what it was like before."
May I take this opportunity to thank those people who gave me faith to employ me as their actual day photographer... I thank you from the bottom of my heart and I will do a good job for your wedding. To those that are my close friends who helped to be critic to my works, I also thank you for whitout your honest feedback and comments I would not be what I am today. To those unsucessful clients I didn't managed to sign, I also thank you for the time you allow me to show my portfolio and your honest feedback as to why I was not chosen. And lastly to my wife, two kids and my family for their constant support for my work. Joan though sometimes I may be busy doing PS for my clients, I always have time for you and the kids. :)

3) Let's be a nation of Jerrys (On Staying Positive)
This article talks about people not being content with what you have. Well some might say it's because of this thinking that keeps us improving for the better. What he meant was on material needs or when you're in bad situation. When you have something, don't complain that you need something better or if you're in a bad situation, don't complain why it doesn't happen to others. Just remember there's someone who is in a worst situation than you. Singaporeans like to complain, compare and complain.... just remember think of others.. "Before you complain about the food you are eating, think of those who are starving. Or before you complain about your job and the intense stress you have to bear, think about the unemployed and the disabled."
Be thankful that you are alive and well!

Wedding of David & Oleania

2008-11-11T08:07:00.000-08:00

David & Oleania found me through WPJA and I am indeed honoured to be their actual day wedding photographer.

Their journey together was touching and it is today that they will end their individual journey to embark on a new journey together as husband and wife.

Both David and Oleania are a funny and loving couple. David and the "brothers" were all very sporting carrying out all the difficult tasks the "jie meis" have thought of.

It was an eventful day as they had a church wedding, a tea ceremony at JB, Malaysia and a lovely dinner at Hilton. Smiles were on the faces of both David and Oleania all the time and I can sense that the Groom has found his love and the bride has found her destiny.

May I take the opportunity to wish them all the best in their new journey ahead.

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." Proverbs 3:5

Here are some of my favourite pictures to share. More picture can be found on my website.

Wedding of Yong Kang & Linda

2008-11-11T07:51:00.000-08:00

Yong Kang & Linda found me through WPJA and I am indeed honoured to be their actual day wedding photographer. The Groom had to put up a mega "I Love You" out of toilet paper and sing the bride's favourite song standing in the middle of the heart shape at the ground floor. Luckily the bride is only staying on the 2nd floor if not Yong Kang will have to raise this voice to proclaim his love for Linda.

May I take the opportunity to wish them all the best in their new journey ahead.

Here are some of my favourite pictures to share. More picture can be found on my website.

28-70 still in hospital

2008-11-10T21:00:00.000-08:00

My Nikon 28-70 is still sick and it's still in Nikon Service Center. Thankfully, Nikon was kind enough to loan me a 24-70. I used the lens at a recent wedding and I find the lens so-so. In terms of make, I still prefer the 28-70... the 24-70 somehow feels a bit too plastic.

Will upload some of the pictures taken during the wedding later. :)

Ouf of Town!

2008-10-24T11:14:00.000-07:00

Hi, I will be out of town from today and will only return next Friday 31st October 2008.

Bringing my wife and daughter on a little holiday.

For any wedding photography enquires, I would take a little longer in replying your emails. :)

Thank you for your understanding.

Oops...

2008-10-18T04:15:00.000-07:00

The title says it all..... My trusted 28-70 refused to do AF today at a wedding I was covering. My heart was in my mouth as the AD wedding events were unfolding right in front of my eyes. Imagine the state of mind that I have to go through and the anxiety that comes with it. But luckily, I carried a spare lens with me 28-105 and that saved the day.

My clients have yet to see the pictures yet, but they are satisfied with the wedding express highlight I put up for their dinner. Hope they will like the pictures I took for them.

I will try to upload the express highlights another day. :)

My New Website!

2008-10-13T08:35:00.000-07:00

My new website is up! Hope you will find the interface nicer and more user friendly. :) Hope you like it!

Visit Us!

Website Revamp

2008-10-06T22:51:00.000-07:00

Hi,

2lives1path will be going for a facelift to serve you better. So during this period, you might experience bounce emails and invalid web address.

Do check back with the website at a later date when the new website goes live.

"MY" series Part 2

2008-09-17T08:53:00.002-07:00

Presenting MY daring boy. His name is Abel.

Abel.... daddy and mummy love you.... Keziah jie jie also love you too!

So anyone wanna have kids? :)

"MY" Series Part 1

2008-09-17T08:53:00.001-07:00

Keziah has been very pocessive recently and she'll proclaim everything under her name. I have come out with this interesting concept of taking picture to suit this theme. I have call this series of pictures... the "MY" series. I dedicated this series to my wife, daughter and son who have been all supportive of my photography.

Enjoy!

Comments please....

I am back!

2008-09-17T08:53:00.000-07:00

It has been a while since I last update my blog. Well a lot of things happened for the past 5 months. Keziah is in childcare and has been sick every since. Abel has caught the bug from his sister and has been coughing on and off. Busy at work with a lot of deadlines, been back to serve the nation for two weeks and I am busy doing up my new website.

The new website will be online end of the month and hope that the new look will be attractive.

It's nice to be back!

Wedding of Jein Nern & Sara

2008-08-17T18:14:00.000-07:00

I know this has long been overdue, but here's the AD wedding pictures of a lovely couple I took in Feb. Jein Nern and Sara are fun loving and emotional. Their wedding was simple but grand which everyone enjoyed.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish them all the best in their new jounery together.

Enjoy!

Jein Nern . Sara
16 . 02 . 2008

Keziah at the Zoo

2008-04-10T09:24:00.000-07:00

It has been a long while since I last updated my blog. Been busy with work and taking wedding pictures of friends. :)

Went to the zoo with my family and took some lovely pictures of my girl.

One of my favourtie to share....

Some Shots of my Little Son

2008-02-15T06:27:00.000-08:00

Well it's not all about my daughter... there are some photos of my little boy too. Just some of the pictures I like from the collection.

Daddy's Little Helper

2008-02-15T05:44:00.001-08:00

Some pictures of my little girl playing in the front area of the house. Someone did mentioned that I should try to take up kids photography too... :) So here goes.

Comments Welcome. So if you need a friendly photography to take pictures of your little ones, you will know who to look for. :)

Gavin And Lay Fong's ROM

2008-01-27T08:21:00.000-08:00

Lay Fong and Gavin were my Ex-Colleagues who found true love in office. They were just sitting side by side each other. Gavin used to tease Lay Fong a lot and I think it was through this that the love seed was planted.

Their wedding was a simple lunch buffet celebrated with relatives and close friends.

May I take this opportunity to wish them a blissful marriage and congratulations!

Here are some photos to share.

Gavin . Lay Fong
27 . 01 . 2008

Wesley And Jessica's Actual Day Wedding

2008-01-19T08:51:00.000-08:00

This is my first wedding assignment for 2008. I am indeed honoured to cover Wesley and Jessica's AD wedding. I did Wesley's sister's Pre Wedding and Actual Day Wedding shoot.

Good that the weather was good as it was raining for the earlier part of January.

May I think this opportunity to wish them a blissful marriage and welcome to the family Jessica.

Here are some photos to share.

Wesley . Jessica
19 . 01 . 2008

Happy New Year!

2008-01-01T01:58:00.000-08:00

I would just like to personally wish all friends and readers of this blog a Happy New Year! May all your dreams come true this year!

Photo Essay of my preggy wife on the last day of the year! :)

2007-12-31T05:36:00.000-08:00

My First attempt on Photo Essay. Here goes... Comment please...

We spend the whole morning packing all the soft toys... clearing up the dust accumulated in the room....

"In you go... see you soon..."

We didn't take much picture at the gyne...

The Long Wait for the gyne... :P
"Will it be a new year baby?" too bad... it's "See you next week" from the gyne... sigh... no more New Year Baby.. :)

"You've grown so much baby Abel.... "

My New Year Resolution....

Tommy and Chengmei's Actual Day Wedding

2007-12-03T09:00:00.000-08:00

Tommy is a good buddy from Army who tied the knot with Chengmei on te 2nd December 2007. I was given the honour to be their official wedding photographer for the day. The wedding was relaxing as there were ample time for rest as they followed closely to the asupious timings and the timing was not as pack as usual.

I can only be happy for him that he finally found his true love. All the best in your new found journey!

Here are some photos from Tommy and Mei's wedding.

Tommy . Chengmei
02 . 12 . 2007

Water Fun...

2007-11-08T07:26:00.001-08:00

It has been a long time since I last blogged. Business has been quiet. I have been spending more quality time with my loved ones. Below is a nice picture taken during out trip to Vivo City. We took leave to celebrate my daughter's 19 Month and we did a studio photo shoot in the morning. After that we went to Vivo City for an afternoon of fun at the kids playground.

I just love her expression when she got splashed by the jet of water.

WPJA Q3 Competition

2007-10-25T08:15:00.000-07:00

This is the thrid quarterly photo contest of 2007 offered by the WPJA. This Contest is exclusively for wedding images created by WPJA photographers where the winning images are to be published on the WPJA web site. I didn't managed to win anything the last time round. But I am trying hard to improve.

As usual I entered two of my pictures for the compeition.

For the Groom Getting Ready Category....

For the Bouquet/Garter (Action) Category....

To me, it is not about winning, it is about how people present their picture based on the topics. It is an eye opener to see the winner in each category and try to improve my skills the next time round.

Keziah...

2007-10-25T08:12:00.000-07:00

She's my little princess.... :) Taken during her changing time.

It makes working hard all worth while. Doesn't it?

My Precious....

2007-09-27T09:57:00.000-07:00

Having a kid sure is a handful. I was suppose to go on a field trip to little india to take pictures for my class assignment but my daughter kept me at home instead.

So I took out my camera and took her picture instead.

Err... Why Me?

Her current favourite thing.... Bubbles time....

My favourite pictures of the lot are the two pictures below. It sure brightens up my day when I see her smile. After a hard day's work, all you need is her smile and her hug to melt your tired heart. Enough said... I will let the picture do the talking.

Bright Smile

Funny Faces Daddy?

One°15

2007-08-19T08:01:00.000-07:00

Some pictures I took over the nice weekend. We were invited to a birthday party at One°15 at Sentosa. It's our first time celebrating a birthday on a boat. It was cool and everything was nice. Until now as I am typing, my head is still moving left and right. :)

Keziah was all smiles.

Well I am usually preoccupied with family commitments and thus have little time to go out to take pictures. Thus every chance counts and my little daughter makes a good model subject for me to take pictures with. Does she make a good model when she grows up? Hmm.... any takers?

Keziah

2007-08-05T08:50:00.000-07:00

Bought my daughter to Macritchie Reservoir for a stroll on Saturday and managed to took some pictures. Among all this is the one I love best.

It shows Mummy holding Keziah's Hands walking back from her field trip.

I also managed to take some closeup shots of Keziah at home.

Isn't she cute?

WPJA Q2 Competition

2007-08-05T08:05:00.000-07:00

This is the second quarterly photo contest of 2007 offered by the WPJA. This Contest is exclusively for wedding images created by WPJA photographers where the winning images are to be published on the WPJA web site.

I entered two of my pictures for the compeition.

For the Getting Ready Category....

For the Ceremony Category....

Wish me luck! :)

A Visit to the Beach!

2007-07-21T07:43:00.000-07:00

Finally managed to bring my daughter to the beach. Think she had a good time playing around with the sand.

I simply love this picture.

It summed up the visit to the beach. In the foregrund is Keziah's shoes and you can see Keziah and Mummy at the background walking towards the coastline. You can also see the footprints they made.

Singapore :: ROM Photography :: Andy [+] Belle 7th July 2007

2007-07-07T07:53:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to the newlyweds, Andy & Belle, who had their solemnization held on the 7th July 2007. A day which will be remembered in both their hearts as a day they fianlly got together as one. They held their solemnization at their comfort of their home and decorated the place up nicely. All the best in your new found journey!

Perth 2005

2007-06-29T09:21:00.000-07:00

Have been doing housskeeping on my harddisk and discovered my Perth pictures. The visit to Perth brought back fond memories. We went there to visit my brother who is studying there. What makes it more special is that my wife was carrying Keziah in her tummy. Just want to share some pictures I took from Perth.

Kings Park. Perth's most iconic visitor attraction, Kings Park offers a truly unique experience with natural bushland, tranquil park areas, native birds and stunning panoramic views of the city and Swan River

I managed to capture a sleeping girl at the war memorial. I find this picture meaningful as it showcased the peace shown by the sleeping girl in contrast to those who have given their lives and died in search for peace.

Fishing at the habour anybody?

Some abstrat shots of bicycles

An interesting sign board warning of Uneven Surface. Don't blame the floor for being uneven. You were pre warned!

Seagulls by the habour.

Famous Busselton Jetty

Famous Blue houses @ Busselton Jetty

Comments Welcome. :)

My Joy and Pride!

2007-06-29T09:01:00.000-07:00

Recently I have been busy tending to my daughter and busy taking pictures of her. You can view more pictures on the blog my wife and I created specially to document her activities.

Do give your comments. :)

WPJA Member

2007-06-15T08:04:00.000-07:00

If you have been to my website recenetly, you would have noticed something different. Yes! I am now an active member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA). I am very happy and honoured to be in the member list. You can be assured that I will provide my best service for every wedding assigments I take.

For those who are unfamiliar with the WPJA. An abstract from their website....

"The WPJA puts the world’s best wedding photography at your fingertips. We offer a new perspective on wedding photography – quietly capturing the real moments as they happen for the bride and groom.

It is our goal to use photography to tell the story of your wedding day, not dictate it for you."

Remembering National Stadium

2007-06-06T08:10:00.000-07:00

Singapore National Stadium (1973-2007) home of the Kallang Wave & Kallang Roar. It is where countless football matches and concerts were held. It was our home ground when Singapore was back in the M-League. Memories of contributing to the Flashcard display for NDP still fresh in my mind. It is a part of Singapore and a distinct landmark in the Kallang area. Sad to say, it is going to make way for the new upcoming Sport Hub.

As the chinese saying goes... if you don't throw away old stuffs, there's no place to accomadate new stuffs...

Some fond memories of national Stadium... the Last NDP 2006 at Kallang.....

I had fun playing around with my Fisheye Lens.. Cool!

Just look at all the faces of the people... giving their very best both as a spectator and as participants for the last NDP@Kallang

I like the expression of kids... kids love camera and photogrpaher loves kids....

Everyone was having fun.... the floodlights are a clear distinct feature of the National Stadium.

Proud to be a Singaporean

Look whos there?

The last light......

A grand finale of fireworks.

You can still go to National Stadium to take pictures until it closes it's gates to the last soccer match between Singapore and Australia (Correct me if I am wrong). But National Studium will always be special in my heart and I am sure it means something to you too.... :)

My Cousin's Wedding

2007-05-19T06:37:00.000-07:00

Phew... Finally it's all over... my first official full actual day wedding shoot. Well... minus the prelude of getting the bride. It's tiring but it's enjoyable. Some shots can be found on my website under the Actual Day Section. My website is http://www.2lives1path.com.

If you happen to drop by and like my style, do give me a call if you ever need a wedding photographer.

My Cousin's Pre Wedding Shoot (Continue)

2007-04-30T08:42:00.000-07:00

My Cousin's Pre Wedding album turned out to be better than expected. The colors were great and the couple loved the album. Think I did not make the wrong choice of sending it to be printed in Singapore. The printing is more expensive in Singapore, but the quality is assured.

You can view the wedding album on my website under pre wedding section. The colors and the size of the picture from the website does not do justice to the actual book itself. You must see the book personally to have the feel of the quality of the print.

Of couse this is my official first pre wedding album ever produced and it has been a good experience for me. I cannot express the joy I had when my friend presented me the completed album. I was like "wow"ing all the way.

Hopefully there wil be more chance to come.

Now I am waiting for their big day to come which is on 12th May 2007 which I will be the wedding photographer. Will update my portfolio soon.

If you fancy a freelance wedding photographer, do look for me! :)

Finally!

2007-04-30T08:37:00.000-07:00

If official! My official wedding photography website is up and running! Do visit http://www.2lives1path.com for more deails.

This website is a joint effort between my wife and I. Hopefully through this website, I can get more chance to shoot and hopefully venture into wedding photography.

Now the next step is to venture into WPJA membership. Wish me luck!

Mauritius Part 2

2007-03-17T08:35:00.001-07:00

We moved to another Resort to continue the last leg of our Honeymoon. It's the Legends this time round on the east side of Mauritius. We move from the west to the east to enjoy more of the island.

The view from our lovely hotel, The Legends.... one thing good about the resorts in Mauritius... the have their own private beaches.... cool!

We have a chance to visit a small island belonging to The Legends resort group, Lle Des Deux Cocos. Its a beautiful island a boat ride away and we can snooker there with the clear waters... Some of the pictures we took on the island....

Of couse we left our marks again.....

We went on a island tour of Mauritius to some of the most beautiful places on earth....

Overall it's a nice experience to be spending time with the person you love in such a nice environment... :)

How I wish I was on the next flight there..... enjoying life with my lovely wife....

Mauritius Part 1

2007-03-17T08:16:00.000-07:00

We went to Mauritius for our Honeymoon in 2005 directly after my wedding day. The place is a Heaven for honeymooners.... The place is very romantic and it was a relaxing trip for both of us. Of course I got the chance to take some pictures during the trip.

We stayed at La Pirogue Resort for the bulk of our stay there. The usualy package is about 7 days in a particular Resort. We chose La Pirogue because it's not the usual choice for Singaporeans. Imagine going to a Resort with lots of Singaporeans... heehee... you'll feel like you have not stepped out of Singapore....

La Pirogue comprises of small huts that faces the ocean... once we set foot at the place and was shown to our room, we immediate loved the place....

The view from the beach along the Resort.

The night was equally beautiful......

The birds left their mark on the beach....

And so did we.....

To be continued..........

Canon PhotoMarathon 2005

2007-03-17T07:55:00.000-07:00

I know it's history already... but I am still proud of the pictures I took during the Canon PhotoMarathon 2005. It spiked my creativity in me and I approached the topics with an alternative mindset. To think out of the box is difficult... and to stand out from the 400 plus contestants is already an achievement for me...

Theme 1 : World In Motion

Well I thought... I needed something to contrast motion... so a few ideas were going through my mind... a turning globe? go to the airport to take the turning signboard? take a mum holding a daughter's hand preparing to cross a busy road? Well then I saw this image at Novena Square.... a Wheelchair bound person selling sweepstakes tickets... well I took a snapshot quickly and feeling guilty, I passed him a $5 note as a token.

My first picture got shortlisted for the top 10. I didn't win anything but it was very inspiring.

Theme 2 : Child's Play

Inspired by the first winning entry, I tried to do a different shot. I tried to contrast a Lego building set with a actual construction site in the background. Too bad the idea didn't work out for the judges... but nevertheless I still feel proud of this picture. Maybe I shouldn't have blurred the backgound.....

Theme 3 : Fashion in Action

Didn't wanted to take the usual shot, I went home to take my clothes in the washing machine.... Fashion = My clothes.... Action = Moving in the washing machine.... Cool? Not so I think...

Didn't managed to join the Canon PhotoMarathon 2006 because I got to cover my friend's ROM on that day... Certainly looking forward to the Canon PhotoMarathon 2007....

See you there! If you see me... just come over to say Hi!

My Cousin's Wedding

2007-03-15T10:08:00.000-07:00

I am honoured to be given the chance to take my cousin's pre wedding shoot last month. It's my first time doing a pre wedding photo shoot. I usually take pictures for actual day wedding thus I am quite new to the idea of posing my subjects and capturing the essence of pre wedding shoot. All I can say I am more comfortable taking photojournalistic style.

Managed to do a layout and will be sending to the printers later after the couple has gone through it.

Here's a sneak preview of the album.

Comments please....

Doing pre wedding shoot is quite tiring. Just think of all the places you got to go to take pictures. Well I have indeed learnt a lot from this pre wedding shoot and have gained more in depth knowledge of how to post process the pictures and what to look out for when posing the couple.

I also managed to cover a ROM of a very good friend of mine. Will post some pictures after I have done with my cousin's album.

My Cousin's AD is 12th May 2007 which is two months down. Hope that the printers will do a good job!

Phew... my job is 1/2 done! :)

Welcome!

2007-03-15T10:05:00.000-07:00

Well... looks like blogging is the "IN" thing nowadays. Thus I am going to start my own photo blog. This blog will showcase mainly the pictures I have taken. Hope that you will enjoy your stay here.

My first official post!