Kurt & Grace's Wedding

The day after Vincent & Miriam's engagement, we attended Kurt & Grace's wedding at SIB Krokop Evengelical Church. Grace was one of the many that ignited our youth fellowship about 15 years ago. And now, she is our youth pastor. As for Kurt, he flew all the way from the USA to meet his bride. In a simple way, I'd say the ministry got them together. It was a touching moment to witness the two exchange their vows. Kurt has a way in 'tickling' his guests that day. Check out 'the face' he did during the lighting of their Unity Candle.

To Grace & Kurt, congratulations from Jenn & I. Also, thank you for your love and guidance to us, especially the Young Adults Fellowship of KEC. Though I was just attending, my finger was itchy to snap some shots, so.. here are some of the details I captured that day.. Enjoy!

It can never be complete without the rings.


Petals along the aisle


Candle stands uniquely decorated


The excited Groom listening attentively to his Bestman


Nervous?


Lighting their Unity Candle..."What's with the face, Kurt? Wrong candle?"


The Bride's bouquet


Pastor blessing the couple


Some jokes going on?

Vincent & Miriam's Engagement

Last Friday was their engagement reception at Mega Hotel, Miri. It was a simple engagement attended by immediate relatives and some friends of both Vincent & Miriam. Half way over dinner, their E-session montage was played. For those of you who saw it over dinner, thank you for your encouragements. The couple was very 'rubbery' in getting all those stunts done (the jumping part I mean). Pastor Solomon of SIB K.E.C solemnized the ceremony that evening and here on, they are now preparing for their big day. Here are the balance shots we did at City Fan & Tanjong Lobang 2 weeks ago which was also played during the dinner, followed by some (Un-edited) shots during their engagement reception.



Click HERE to watch it in Hi-Resolution

Miriam's accessories






All dressed up


The entrance


Pastor blessing the couple


With their backdrop


The singers..




Too much wine?


Finishing her last glass of wine

Vincent & Miriam's E-Session

Last weekend was really a hectic one..but I'm not complaining. Being a freelance wedding & portrait photographer gets me meeting up with various interesting faces. I had 2 outdoor shoots just last weekend and it was good enough to make me snore so much at night...yeah, my wife told me. An E-Session & a portrait session.

Alright, this post is about Vincent & Miriam. Vincent is originally from Kuching but he's currently based in Johor attach with an oil & gas company. Few months back, sometime after church, Miriam approached me about doing an engagement session for them. Of course I was honored and thrilled. I was actually looking forward to meeting the guy whom we've only been hearing about. The love story begins way back in year 2000, while in Uni days, Vincent got 'hooked' on Miriam's seducing eyes one day & made the move. I don't know what he did but they are one bubbly couple from my 'viewfinder'. Though Vincent is kinda quiet, besides his handsome look of course, I bet his gentle words were among the things that swept Miriam of her feet. More of a peaceful guy I can say. During our meet-up, he was as cool as his looks. Hey Vince, I'm yet to hear you sing ah!

Their E-session was planned at the Miri City Fan & Taman Selera but after her make-up session before-hand, we stopped by Mr Ho's for some drinks coz it was still hot outside. Our make-up artist was very professionally quick. While at Mr Ho's, we did some shots to warm em up. My assistants this time were Grace (Miriam's cousin) & Jenn. Grace was their 'Caddy' to carry their stuffs around while Jenn was on the reflector. Since natural light was good, the shots at City Fan was a breeze but after the sun sets at Taman Selera, then only the reflector was in full use. To read on my method is using the reflector, click HERE

Below are my favs from their sets. I 'played' with some creative effects again so enjoy em. To Vince & Yerm, I enjoyed every moment photographing you both, plus getting you guys get wet! (on the beach ah..) Anyway, I look forward to photographing you guys again...for the 'bigger picture' this time.

So, I got them to play.. :

on the grass...


under the trees...


by a wall..


sitting on hard pebbles...


among bamboo trees...


against another wall...


on a jetty...(posing for a Levi's advert?)


walkin on boulders...


sitting on rough logs...


and finally taking a group shot on the sand.

From left: Grace, Jenn, Yerm, Vince & yours truly, ME.