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Sneak peak – Wee Han & Lay Hooi Wedding | Mar 4-6, 2010
March 9, 2010 - 12:29 pm - Great Shots. Like it a lot.
Back home for Chinese New Year – Sabah
Back home for Chinese New Year; this time Esther is not around to join the fun we had. However, the good news is, Mel is with us for the first time to celebration CNY.
We drove all the way from Tawau to Tuaran, where mom’s mother kampung is. The journey takes about 9 hours with multiple stops. Tuaran is famous for its fried noodle (Tuaran Mee), and you have to try it out once you have the chance. Other than that, there’s Sunday Tamu (market) and “Long Shan Miau” pagoda, a must visit for visitors who are not from Sabah.
On the 3rd day of CNY, we decided to go to the beach to chill out. By then when we arrived, the sun is already high above us (we woke up late). Harsh light and harsh shadows, not sure how to deal with it, and we still go ahead to take some family portraits.
Later on we decided to come back in the late afternoon to enjoy the sunset.
Location: Dalit Beach, Tuaran.
Photo 1 & 2: Taken in the morning when the sun is high above us. Weather is extremely hot and I am sure no one can stand bare footed on the sand.
3. Then we came back in the late afternoon to take some photo and enjoying the beautiful sunset. L-R: Mom, Mel and Ruth
4. Ruth posing against the sun as it is about to set.
5. Ruth leaping high above in the air against the setting sun.
6. Mom and Mel watching over the sky.
7. What a surprise sight. Papa, Mama and Junior Buffalo passing by.
Joe McNally & Louis Pang Workshop and Seminar | Feb 1, 2010
Just about a week ago, I attended a very eye opening workshop conducted by world class guru (Joe McNally) about mini flashes for photography. It’s a dream come true to be able to see Joe in person after reading his books, following his photography works around the world and watching numerous time of his video. It is the effort of Wedshooter.tv to make this week long event a great success (Louis Pang is the man behind Wedshooter.tv).
During the workshop I have the opportunity to test out different light shaping tools and the result is VERY impressive. I hope I am able to save enough $$$$ and getting them real soon. This will be great to use them especially in portrait and wedding photo shooting.
Photo below is taken on Feb 1 (first day of workshop) with my sister Ruth, Joe, Louis and Mel. We don’t want to let go this chance taking photo with them.
The below photo showing Joe sharing his vast experience over the years (LIFE Magazine, Sports Illustrator, National Geographic, etc).
Photo below: Some light moment
The photo below is taken by me – straight from the camera. Model: Vanessa (Tera Chin). One hot shoe flash, one EzyBox and one trigrip diffuser.
Vanessa could pose all day and I could shoot all day as she is very professional. Photo taken with one hot shoe flash, one Ezybox, one trigrip and one gold reflector.
Me and Joe at the end of workshop day…woohoo..
Thanks to Louis who took our group photo. I got to know some new friends from there as well.
Seminar day (Feb 6, 2010). Earlier part of the day Louis was sharing about “guerrilla lighting” in wedding photography and very interesting live demo. Later on that day, Joe was sharing his techniques as well.
And finally, below photo is taken last night (post Joe McNally workshop practice). I took out all my light shaping tool that I have and try out if I could have the same result as what I had in the workshop. Is almost there, but could be better with Ezybox (really gotta have ‘ehem!).
Model: Melissa, also my lovely wife.
Here’s another angle of using a directional lightbox. And I think I got the whole idea how to do it now.
Alright, that’s all from now….tk
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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