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Posted on April 20, 2010
Ok, I gotta admit that I have never liked Apple products before. Things like the iPhone, iTouch, Mac book… I *just* don’t like them! Funny thing is, I’m not sure exactly why too! I think it’s probably the impression that Apple gives me, that it is “elitist”, “atas”, etc etc.
But, I do give them credit for making products that are aesthetically pleasing and oh so easy to use.
However, when the iPad was announced, I realised what a great little tool this was for my client meetups. The screen quality is absolutely gorgeous and perfect for showcasing wedding images. And instead of me showing my couples images and slideshows from a laptop in front of them (b-o-r-i-n-g), I now pass the iPad to them and this allows them to interact directly with the images Cialis Viagra buy Online and videos! In fact, it makes the entire process of looking at my works so much more fun and engaging!
I took it out for a spin last weekend with a couple and they absolutely love playing with it. I now look forward to my next meeting 
Posted on September 19, 2009
Many a times, as photographers, we strive to capture an image with the most “feeling”, taken with the most beautiful lighting, with the most natural of expressions. But what is the most important thing that you look out for in an image where you appear in it? Isn’t it beauty?
An image can contain the most natural of expressions, taken using the most gorgeous lighting, but if you don’t look beautiful in it, then perhaps that image is not good enough.
Imagine an image of you in sunset at a beach, hugging and laughing with your hubby to be. The scenery is great, the light from the setting sun is fantastic, both of you are just laughing in your most natural self. However, your gums are showing, your nostrils flaring and your eyes squinting. Now, would you still like this image? Perhaps not as much as you would like to!
This insight, as well as other interesting and exciting aspects of wedding photography was covered yesterday, during a Jerry Ghionis seminar. It was a full day event held at Marina Mandarin, and boy was it an eye opener! Jerry is regarded as one of the world’s top wedding photographers and I was really fortunate to be able to attend it. It was truly a great experience and I will be looking to apply what I have learnt. So you guys out there are in luck!
Jerry Ghionis and yours truly
Posted on May 13, 2009
We decided to spend our last day at Interlaken doing something a little more exciting. First, an early morning train ride to the Jungfraujoch, or as it is more commonly known “Top of Europe”. The train ride took us through the mountains, and continued its upward journey till we reached the final train station. I really take my hats off the workers who laid the tracks in freezing weather almost a century ago! It was a lesiurely 2.5 hour ride up, with 2 stops in between. As we got higher, the view got more fantastic!
The view started to get really good even at the beginning of the trip!
One of the train stops along the way
Another scene along the upward journey.
Interlaken is famous for her snow sports and we saw several ski stations along the way.
The view at the top.. simply breathtaking!
Just enjoying the magnificent view before him
We met a couple from Korea along the trip and guess what? They were on their honeymoon as well! We hit it off right away and had some fun together taking photos of each other and for each other as well. They are a really friendly and nice couple. We had some language difficulty but it was a blast trying to guess what each of us are trying to say!
We are at the top of the world! Yipee!!
And towards the evening, Ivy and I both tried something that we have never tried before.. paragliding!! We saw so many paragliders during our stay at Interlaken that we decided to give it a try. After all, it looks really easy and.. how hard can it be??
Well, I started to have second thoughts the moment I reached the launching place and looked in front of me. This was what I saw…
Our instructors.. Benny (left) and Simon, preparing the parachutes (is that what it is called?)
We ran down a slope and the wind caught the chute behind us, lifting us off the ground. Take off!!! I’ll never forget the adrenaline rush as we got liftted up and off the ground. You can see all of Interlaken at the top and everything seemed so small! I learned from Benny that one would have to be an expert at reading wind directions and to manipulate it so that you can go where you want to go, and not where the wind takes you. We spent about 12 minutes up on the air, and I finally know what birds see from the sky. The red parachute you see above, at the bottom right was Ivy’s
Btw, we did not do it ourselves but were strapped in a seat with the instructor behind us!
Posted on April 27, 2009
I bet most of you have no idea where this place is. Same here. I have never heard of this place until my friend recommended us to check it out. It is a small medieval looking city 2.5 hours drive away from Prague. It is a quaint looking town that has a little castle built in it. For those curious ones out there, you can read more about Cesky Krumlov here.
Now to some pictures! I have applied some subtle effects on the images to try to bring out the characteristics of the place. Not sure if it works but hope you guys like it.
Posted on April 23, 2009
They call it one of the most romantic cities in the world. Since then, I have always wanted to go to Prague. Situated at the nothern end of Czech Republic, Prague is a charming city. Her cobblestone roads, red tiled rooftops and intricate architecture belonging to the old world all adds up to the mystery and intrigue of the city.
Prague was our second stop in our honeymoon and we spent the first day there virtually wandering along the streets with our eyes and mouth open admiring at the scenes before us. There were loads of tourists and the old city (as they call it) was simply bustling with activity.
The cobblestone road
The famous Charles Bridge in the foreground, with Prague castle in the background
This is the barbecue pit of the Old Prague Ham (I’m serious, this is what it is called). One person will slice off chunks of ham from the leg and then weighs it. You then pay according to the weight. The price? About 100 crowns (S$7.50) per 100g.
The famous astronomical clock at the Town Center
The many bridges spanning River Vltava
Prague Castle up close
One of the many statues erected along Charles Bridge. This one depicts the scene right after Christ's crucifiction on the cross
Many buskers and artists littered throughout Charles Bridge offering their wares and services to the multitudes
The shopping streets above may look busy and attractively lit, beckoning a night of shopping, but in many places in Europe, as I have discovered, shops close at 6pm. Yes, that includes all the shopping malls and major department stalls as well. Only the places like the pubs and restaurants are open till late. This was something that we could not get used to. What do they do after work each day??