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Daniel Yap – The Wedding & Portrait Photographer bio picture

Welcome to my world

When I was about 12 years old, my dad started to teach me some
basics in photography. Back then, all the cameras were using film. And
everyone in the family has a camera, mostly point-n-shot. However,
dad's camera is something different from ours, his camera is heavier
and bigger, with funny looking barrel (lens) - a SLR. And this is where
I started to have interest in photography.

I remember once we went to the a park near Tawau old airport, dad had his camera setup on a tripod to take our family portrait in black and white. It was pretty amazing to see there's an auto timer to do so.



My mission

Back in year 2005, my passion for photography grew even deeper and I
always wanted to capture photos as seen in National
Geographic. My dream and goal is to attend WPPI (Wedding & Portraits Photographers International) events with other professional photographers - to learn and share our passions.

How I see things

Everything is created beautifully. There's always a moment for everything. I always thank God for all the wonderful experiences I had and never stop counting my blessings.

Joey Family Portraits | Jan 24 2010

It’s a beautiful day for outdoor family portrait; the sky is blue and the weather is fine. Before we start jumping out to the beach, we took some photos in the house. This is a good opportunity to get close and friendly with  the little ones; somewhere they feel comfortable, familiar and having the sense being protected by daddy and mommy.

The children are very excited when they know they are going out to have fun and this is their first time going to the beach. Sure enough they were very happy and thrill once we arrive the beach. Everyone in the family is having a great time; from the youngest to the oldest in the family. Every time when I take a family portrait for others, I always remember my very own family portrait taken by my dad when I was very young. I want to share the same family closeness and moment to them and I know one day these photos will give a very deep value to everyone.

The best part from this photo session with Joey’s family, is their willingness to show affection to each other (spouses) – this is so beautiful, exactly like the “Kodak Moment”.

 Happy viewing…tk

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Michael and Selinna Wedding Day | Jan 23 2010

 

It was a great pleasure to be Michael and Selinna’s wedding photographer, and at the same time meeting up all her HST gang. Last but not least, getting to know Michael’s super sporting “heng-dai”, you guys ROCK!

After being inspired from a few ideas I saw recently, I decided to try something new for Selinna, and I am happy with the photo outcome.

Here are some of the highlights of the wedding occasion, starting by wedding dinner on Friday evening and actual wedding day ceremony on the next day.

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Yaw Ting and Shi Jia Wedding Day – Sungai Petani & Penang

It’s just simply wonderful! Another great celebration from another great couple. This is our first actual day wedding photography for year 2010. Yaw Ting and Shi Jia engage with me after I done an actual wedding day photography for Aaren and Siow Wei last year.

Both come from big family and both enjoy singing and dancing as well. Guess what, the dance floor at the wedding dinner is always occupied; MJ wannabe was there as well. Throughout the whole wedding day, I can say that family values are very close knitted.

What more when you have Chakora band to fire up the night. By the way, Siow Wei dedicated some songs and she performed very well….or I should say the whole family and relatives really had a great blast on this special occasion.

Mel and I enjoy so much and we thank you for giving us a good start in year 2010.

*Note: Photo below showing Shi Jia’s parents can dance and sing; it’s just so fun and very memorable.

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*Shi Jia and grandma having an emotional moment.

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*Twin happiness. Shi Jia and her sister in-law.

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*Love this photo below. Mother and daugther at a very emotional moment.

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Edmond and Alisa – Penang Church Wedding

Mel and I close year 2009 photography session with Edmond and Alisa’s wedding in Penang, 12.31.2009. The mood and atmosphere in the air is filled with joyful songs and greetings, both from Christmas and New Year celebration. Everyone is happy and relax – including the bride and groom! Naturally, it makes me feel good and comfortable.

After the hardwork on “door crashing”  and  negotiation by the groom and his fellow buddies, the challenge didn’t stop there, Edmond got to hunt the bride’s missing pair shoe to complete the whole “heng-dai & zi-mui” session. I salute and respect Edmond for being super sporting and take on all the challenges.

Immediately after that, we proceed with the holy matrimony in Immaculate Conception Church Penang. By far this is the most challenging place to do photography shooting and it’s the hardest I have done. Being a videographer or photographer may not grant you to have special access to stand wherever you want. Besides, I was reluctant to use my flashes throughout the whole session as not to distract everyone attention. So, for the whole indoor shooting, I was shooting at high ISO and wide open aperture.

Finally we conclude the wedding photo shooting with family portraits and tea ceremony session.

p/s: Dear Edmond and Alisa,
          Mel and I wish both of you a happy and blessed marriage. Thank you for being a great couple/client.

Check out the photos below.

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Wai Loon and Hui Shi Wedding

 Wai Loon and Hui Shi has been a great couple during our recent photo shooting in Ipoh.

The wedding is a blast! Especially when both of them come from a big family. What more when you have an experience “TaiKamJe”, who carries a portable loud speaker and sings hip-hop wishes throughout the whole event.

In evening, you can see the celebration goes on; families from both side really enjoy themselves very much.

Wai Loon and Hui Shi, we wish both of you a happy and blessed marriage!

 

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