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The Trumpet Player

Here's the first to a collection of random shots, which I will be posting one at a time from today onwards, every now & then. These shots are those that I like, but were unable to make up a series or collection to be shared. So instead of letting them collect dust, here they are, starting with this one of the trumpet player...

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Rayne

I've always wanted to do an indoor potrait shoot. The type with beautiful & stylish interior designs. Now when I think of that, the only place in Penang that comes across my mind is the stylish G-Hotel. But to shoot in public places seems like a less brilliant idea, what more with the number of photographers that'll be joining me - it'll sure create a buzz!

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That's when it suddenly struck my mind that I can do this at the show house of the project I bought. 8 houses/designs to choose from, now that's what you call spoilt for choices! A call to the developer is all I need to get this arranged..

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And now comes the model. Who else could better suit the theme than Rayne - a friend who's also the girlfriend of my lighting assisstant of the day ;) Very grateful to the both of them and especially appreciate the fact that Rayne even put a great effort in wardrobe selection as well as got her makeup professionally done! Awesome!

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In this shoot, only a single flash is used, shot through umbrella on one side while a handful was done on natural light only. This is to me a good start in CLS photography. Shall play with more lights in my subsequent shoots. Enjoy.

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The Wedding of SoonYee & SiewEng - 14.06.09

It's finally done! Took me a while to finally manage to find time to work on this but I hope it is well worth the wait. I consider post-processing as part of the process in producing my end product and I wouldn't deliver my photos raw. It's akin to Intel shipping its parts without executing a proper test. Would you buy an untested part? SiewEng had another 5 photographers (!) covering the wedding, so I hope this little delay won't do any damage :)

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At the same time, I would like to announce that together with my group of friends, I would be available for booking for any photography assignments be it wedding or potrait shoot. We figure it's time we start earning from our passion in order to take it to the next level. I guarantee you'll get the most value for your money! Call me up or send me a text message.

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WIP!

I'm so sorry to Siew Eng I took so long to do this. The wedding was almost 2 months ago ;) Trying to get this done this weekend!

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Valli * The Countdown Begins

As promised in my previous post, I'm rushing for this second series to be completed before Val delivers. Nag is hoping it could be 07/08/09.. but 08/08 is equally great as well! We shall just wait & see.

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Now, this second series of potraits which were shot at their home was done after I felt that I lost my touch on the first one. It's weird but photographers do suffer from occasional burnt-out. I took inspiration from Jennifer-Tai, a Seattle-based Malaysian born photographer whose work inspired me so much of late! The photos in this collection are given the cross-processing effect - you either like it or hate it. As for me, I'm experimenting with it and am still discovering the way to make it nicer.

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To Nag & Val, hope you like the two collections I've shot for you. Looking forward to the arrival of baby Nag!

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Sneak Preview: Series.2 of Valli's Maternity Potraits

Here's a preview shot - Another series especially done for Val. I shall post it up real soon. Keep an eye for it!

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