Eric & Ai Wa Wedding Ceremony

Sunday, 15 March 2009

Eric & Ai Wa
Eric, my friend and two-time ex-colleague got married last month, and I was honoured to be the main photographer to cover his wedding. Out of the typical Chinese wedding, here's some shots that I like.


Hair
This was taken when Eric help Ai Wa remove her hair pins. This shot feels more natural than those taken during the makeup session, as the bride is in a more relaxed state.


Ready
This shot was taken when the bride just finished with her makeup. With the chair behind the bride, which she has sat for about 2 hours for the makeup.


Holding Gown
Grabbing the gown as she walks around, this shot indicates that the bride is ready with her makeup and are walking about.


Bride's maid gathering
This shot taken through the house entrance to the living room, the sisters are having a discussion on how to tackle the groom and the brothers when they arrive later.


Agreed
Happy with the negotiations, one sister shows me the "contract" agreed by Eric, signed with his kiss, as the other sisters opens the front gate and let Eric and the brothers in.


Exercise
Brothers have to sing the song "A whole new world" while working on the push ups.


Joy
Ai Wa, looking joyous as Eric unveils her in her room.


Mother's attention
Ai Wa's mother helping her to wear a necklace, as the bride's maid help lifting the veil.


Seat belts for safety
As Malaysia enforce the rear seat belts rule (finally), the couple adhere to the law , and pose for this shot.


Happy
Both couple cracking together on a joke, while giving ang pows to younger relatives.


Unwind 3
Final shot of the day, with the couple wearing the matching indoor slippers.


For more photo, visit to my Flickr site at here, or view the slideshow below.


High lighthouse

Sunday, 1 March 2009
We went to Bukit Melawati after our lunch break. Nothing interesting there: a small museum, lots of monkeys, and a light house (yes, that's why we were there). The sun was harsh, but luckily there's enough clouds as background to spice up the photos.


High lighthouse, originally uploaded by Ho Swee Ching.


Cold lighthouse
Cold lighthouse, originally uploaded by Ho Swee Ching.

Kuala Selangor Paddy Fields

Finally made a trip to Sekinchang at Selangor to take some photographs of the paddy fields. Following are some of the best shots of the day, taken around 10am.


Kuala Selangor, originally uploaded by Ho Swee Ching.


Jeff @ Work
Jeff @ Work, originally uploaded by Ho Swee Ching.


Paddy Road
Paddy Road, originally uploaded by Ho Swee Ching.


Would've taken more photos if wasn't for the extremely hot weather. Have to remind myself to come earlier next time to avoid the late-morning sun.