Is it a good idea to do a ‘First Look’ before the ceremony?

One of the questions that get couples everywhere scratching their heads, for sure. In this day and age, there are countless resources where brides and grooms can search for wedding related information. You have got blogs, forums, online magazines, Pinterest, magazines, wedding planners, families and friends, and I probably missed some other things. The point is, things get confusing sometimes, where couples are advised (more…)

Trends or no trends?

Another question that I sometimes get from prospective clients is whether I do my own post-processing of images, and if so what kind of look do I go for. Well this is one of my favourite questions because I looooooove editing images. This is not to say I cannot take technically proficient images and need to cover that up in post, but more so to add a personal touch to them. And it is also important to note that I shoot RAW format images, which tend to be bland and dull unless some work is done on them.

So below are some simple (and slightly exaggerated) examples (more…)

What is your style?

I have decided to do a little mini-series of blog posts on questions that I typically get from brides and grooms. So needless to say (as can be seen from the title of this post), one of the most significant things to know about a photographer is his/her style. (more…)

How important are engagement sessions?

Some of the misconceptions of engagement sessions that couples have, is that the session only suits people who love being in front of the camera, or that it is only necessary for couples who plan on creating a ‘Save the Date’. Quite the contrary (more…)

Tips for getting the best photographs on your wedding day (for brides!.. mostly)

Alright it’s going to be all serious business for this particular blog post, so no pictures.. just words.

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From speaking with wedding photographers and observing brides on their big day, I have come to a conclusion. UNLESS you make a living standing in front of a camera, or for some other reasons you do and are perfectly comfortable with posing and looking natural before a camera lens, chances are (more…)

I recently fell in love with…

two lenses :p Yep I had the chance to play around with two gloriously bokeh-licious lenses (35mm and 50mm Art) and I got to say they really do deserve their somewhat hefty price tags. The Sigma Art series of lenses has long been touted as one of the sharpest ones out there, and definitely (more…)

Loving the festive mood

Even though I’ve been in New Zealand for a while now, I will be celebrating my first Christmas in Auckland. It was utterly shocking for me when I visited the mall the past couple of weeks, when I could not even (more…)

Bridal shoot tomorrow!

I am very excited to be photographing a styled shoot for Rose Halfpenny tomorrow! Not only because she is an established model in Auckland, but it’ll also be an awesome opportunity to test out my new gear.

More updates to come and keep a look out for the images!

But for now, let’s end this post off with a little picture to illustrate how excited I am :p

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The fun stuff..

This one’s for the photographers and wedding vendors out there. I am actually in the process of creating a new set of business cards, and it is so fun! You have heard this countless times.. (more…)