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managing editor CHAIYEN WONG contributing editor SOPHIA GOH

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art direction CROSSLINE STUDIO contributing writer JOANNE WONG sales and marketing ANDROS XAVIER CHAN cover photo by IVAN TAN PHOTOGRAPHY contributors IVAN TAN PHOTOGRAPHY jaja lifestyle photography JONATHAN ONG

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Here is one of the fonts we used in this issue that you can use for your wedding.

Bolton

by Paul Lloyd

Bolton is a family of 16 faces in the style of early last century. It is suitable for retro vintage themes, especially in designing vintage labels and mastheads.

For this issue’s vintage section, we used Bolton Tilting Shadowed. We love the effect! This title font is suitable for use with sans serif reading text.

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y t u a e B AND EleGANCE

A couture collection

by BERTA Bridal

Classically Feminine The inspiration for the 2013 Collection came primarily from the classic 1920s and 1950s, which is why the Israeli designer chose to shoot the catalogue in Paris, France – one of the most classic places of all.

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Elegance is the only beauty that doesn’t fade.

AUDREY HEPBURN

BOLDNESS IN SIMPLICITY The collection features more simplified designs, but with a sophisticated touch and unique materials. Long-sleeved gowns with plunging necklines or low backs highlight the boldness that BERTA’s designs are known for.

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PhotoS by CHAIYEN WONG / LOCATION time tunnel MUSEUM, cameron highlands

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CHAILENG & TIMMY We were smitten the moment we walked

We were worried that the place would be a bit

into the Time Tunnel Museum at Cameron

too dark, but everything turned out perfect.”

Highlands. That very instant, we knew right away that we just had to do a photoshoot here.

The owner is a collector himself; this is merely a place for him to share his collection. We were

“It is quite a journey from Kuala Lumpur, so we

overjoyed by the results, and we only wish that

stayed two nights to ensure we would have

it were nearer to Kuala Lumpur. But really, it’s

sufficient time and enough rest before the shoot.

worth the trip. Try not to get too Insta-crazy.

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PHOTOGRAPHY by JSPY Photography HAIR AND MAKEUP by MONIQUE THOO STYLING CHAIYEN WONG LOCATION TIME TUNNEL MUSEUM, CAMERON HIGHLANDS IN MALAYSIA

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OldSchool StORE Event Styling by coochicoo

This is one of the things we exist to do – share ideas that will resonate with Asians. Most of us didn’t grow up in barns and farms, so to us, the rustic look is beautiful, but not necessarily something we can connect with.

Instead, we grew up with coffee shops and stores like this. This is a theme that will certainly be much talked-about because it brings back fond memories, and reminds us how far we’ve come from when we were little kids.

We love the shades of blue that the very talented Jackie of coochicoo used to tie the whole theme together, as well as the candies with their customised vintage labels, the crates of Coke, and our childhood favourite, ‘kacang’ served in paper cones.

You’ve got to love the vintage blinds and biscuit tins used to set up the photobooth as well. We could go on and on, but you should just check out our website for more photos.

Event Styling by coochicoo Venue F Concept Dining by Buffalo Kitchens, KUALA LUMPUR

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Beautiful THINGS DON’T JUST HAPPEN. IF YOU WANT SOMETHING MARVELOUS, YOu’VE GOT TO MAKE SOMETHING MARVELOUS.

Photo by JENNY SUN PHOTOGRAPHY

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l a c i s m i Wh n o i t ra b e l Ce

Jia Yin & Huanmin

“We wanted our wedding to be not about us, but about all who have touched our lives.�

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FLOWERS

Unique Bunch Not your usual bridal bouquet, Jia Yin’s

delightfully unique selection of blooms including Geraldton Wax and Eryngium Zabelii, or better known as Sea Holly, looked simply stunning.

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THEME AND DETAILS

Delightful DIYs “We agreed from the onset that having a theme

was kind of cheesy, so we decided that we should follow our inspirations and let everything come together naturally. In the end, we probably spent way more time and effort than we should have but in retrospect it was all pretty fun.�

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THE RECEPTION Nestled in Singapore Botanic Gardens, Food For Thought was the perfect venue for the laidback couple and their 150 guests, not only because of their wholesome food, but also their gorgeous expanse of natural light and space. To make the reception more memorable and fun, the couple participated in wedding party games and sang along with the band.

“Forget about fairytales, a wedding is a celebration of love and friendship; everything else is cosmetic. If you’re pining for the perfect solitaire and the wind in your hair, you’re setting yourself up for stress and disappointment. At the end of the day, we were just overjoyed that our guests enjoyed themselves.”

Photography by Ivan Tan Photography / Videography by Mphoricstudio / Venue Food For Thought at the Singapore Botanic Gardens / BriDAL Gown by Valens Couture / BridE’S Shoes by TOMS, Steve Madden and Jimmy Choo / Hair and Makeup by IKON Studio / Groom’s Attire by Topman, Zara and Massimo Dutti / Wedding Bands by Tiffany & Co. / Flowers and Décor by Joyous Florist / Wedding Favours by Taobao / Invitations – Design by Mary Bernadette; Printed by The Gentlemen’s Press / Entertainment by Today’s Special / Photobooth

by One Eye Click Live / Lighting and Sound by XJ Audio and Visual Productions

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true love JANEL & PAULO

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“Just promise me that even if we grow old shamefully, we will still be best friends and lovers.�

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THE CEREMONY Now how about this? A couple getting married on their 10-year anniversary. Over 280 guests gathered at Chapel on the Hill for this beautiful ceremony. Even though they look very playful, the whole ceremony was actually really emotional.

The bride tried to hold her emotions together as she walked toward her groom, who was waiting for her at the altar. It was hard to believe that this day was really coming to pass – her finally walking down the aisle in her pretty white gown. Seeing each of her loved ones, friends and her grandparents. Reciting those sweet, sincere wedding vows.

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tHEME AND DETAILS

Back to Basics

There’s beauty in simplicity, and we like how chic the stationery and little details are. The

groom definitely got it right with his grey suit.

“We wanted a theme that was not too over the top and décor heavy, so we chose polka dots and stripes since it is simple, yet very cute and easy to match. As it was summer, salmon pink, seafoam green and mint seemed suitable.

“Prepare a lookbook of how you envision your wedding and reception to be. It helps you put everything together and match your ideas.”

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THE RECEPTION The couple agreed that they did not want an indoor reception. They were inspired by how simple, comfortable and fun backyard receptions look. So they went for exactly that.

Photography by Jaja Lifestyle Photography / Videography by Lec of IGS Cinema / Ceremony Venue Chapel on the Hill, Tagatay City / Reception Venue Clearwater House, Tagatay City / Wedding Coordination by E-vents’ Ezzentials / Bridal Gown by Michi Calica / Bride’s Shoes by Nine West and Nike Jordan 11 / Hair and Makeup by Terence Buenaventura / Groom’s Attire by Mak Tumang / Boutonnieres by {ETC} Handmade Goodness / Bridesmaids’ Attire by Joon Dayrit / Groomsmen’s Attire by Mak Tumang / Ceremony Flowers and Décor

by Amante Fleurs / Wedding Cake by Cake Tree Manila / Catering by Passion Cooks / Activity Booth by Spark + Twinkle / Invitations and Stationery Design by Printsonalities / Entertainment by Daryl Ong and Chiro

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CARNIVAL Kirstyn & Adam

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THE CEREMONY Against the dramatic background of the Old Newport Rail Workshops, with a red carpet running the length of the aisle and a backdrop of plush red velvet curtains, the hilarious Jon Von Goes officiated the wedding of Kirstyn and Adam.

“Although we didn’t write our own vows, we chose them very carefully and they felt really personal… we spoke softly so only we could hear… that was all that mattered.”

The heart-warming ceremony witnessed by 150 guests concluded with lots of hugs, kisses, confetti and champagne, which set a tone of fun, love and celebration for the entire wedding.

“There was so much love throughout the whole day, people kept saying they could feel the love. Adam and I were obviously loved-up, but so were our guests.”

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THEME & DETAILS

Old-fashioned delights Details like the ring toss, a kissing booth,

kewpie dolls, popcorn, fairy floss and a roaming magician added to the fun atmosphere of a carnival.

“The whole wedding was vintage carnivalinspired. We chose the 1930s and 1940s in particular so that there was a distinct era. All of the details throughout the whole day made our day special and enhanced the experience for our guests; we had so many people comment that everything about the day was so typically us, which is what it's about at the end of the day – us.”

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The Substation, Newport Not long after getting engaged, the couple booked The Substation as the space was amazing and suited them perfectly. “We love the history of the building as well as all of its imperfections and raw edges that have been left on show. The whole look and feel of the day started with inspiration from The Substation."

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THE RECEPTION Besides the excellent menu and the grandness of the building, there were lots of details to admire at the reception including huge installations hanging from the ceiling and eyecatching centrepieces that ran the entire length of the tables set with many different elements and lots of candles. “The atmosphere felt like something out of a movie.”

Photography by Jonathan Ong / Ceremony Venue The Old Newport Rail Workshops / Reception Venue The Substation, Newport / Wedding Planning and Styling by IGBY Productions / Bride’s Shoes by Wittner / Bride’s Veil and Hair Accessories by Alannah Hill / Groom’s Attire by Hugo Boss / Groom’s Shoes by Asos / Groomsmen's Attire by Asos, Myer and Zara / Hair by Mary Posterino OF Salon Symmetry and Adam DiBiase OF Salon Jenaire On the Waterfront / Makeup by Sadie Tate / Wedding Party Flowers by Connie Fedele / Reception Flowers by IGBY Productions / Catering by Melbourne Catering Company / Favours by Lajari Design / Invitations and Stationery designed by B. Designs / Entertainment by Austin Busch, Anthony Murray and Mamakusa

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SUCCULENT “We had collected Italian tomato cans and potted little succulents in them. We used succulents throughout the day, in the bouquets and buttonholes as well as the centrepieces, so it was nice to have some from the garden too.”

Bride’s tips Kirstyn shares the ideas behind everything they did and how she tied her whole theme together

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“Adam and I both love theatre – I love the performance side and Adam loves the actual spaces. So we wanted the ceremony to have a dramatic feel about it. We had a red carpet running up the aisle and a backdrop of red velvet curtains. Then we had a huge ceiling installation that had large balls of flowers, wire balls, moss balls and pendant lights.”

CARNIVAL THEMED “There were lots of different DIY elements. Adam and I love things with an earthy, rustic, organic feeling so we tried to have that throughout.

There were large gold candlestick holders, moss, flowers in jars and bottles, pinwheels, carnival terrariums with merry-go-rounds and elephants, and lots of candles."

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“All of the details throughout the whole day made our day special...”

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CHIC Mildred & Marlon

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The Dresses

Romantic Neutrals

“I wanted the gowns to be flowy and easy to move in to maintain the bohemian vibe.” Designing the dresses herself and opting for colours like peach, melon, beige and cream, Mildred wanted different designs for each bridesmaid so they could still use the gowns after the wedding.

As for the bridal gown designed by Jerrick Macasocol, it was made of lace and was actually a two-piece dress with a removable lower gown that can be removed to reveal a short knee-length lace dress.

“I asked the designer to design my gown that way so I can still use the knee-length dress after the wedding.”

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“We wanted to have a very laidback bohemian wedding with a touch of vintage that was outright perfect for our personalities.�

THEME AND DETAILS

Vintage Treats Amidst deliciously pastel vintage treats, there

were a lot of DIY elements in the wedding. DIY ideas – reception styling, boutonnieres and floral head wreaths – were pulled off with the help of the creative minds of Cuckoo Cloud Concepts.

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THE RECEPTION About 280 guests gathered for the wedding of these two photographers. Decorated with beautiful vintage paraphernalia, the reception was everything the couple wanted – the perks of working in the wedding industry and having friends who understood exactly what they wanted for their wedding.

Photography by Marlon Capuyan Photography / Ceremony Venue St. Therese Parish / Reception Venue IPI Sports Complex / Wedding Planning by Joseph Arnejo / Bridal Gown by Jerrick Macasocol / Hair and Makeup by Jomer Arrances and Bienne Ybanez / Groom’s Attire by Roger Salazar / Flowers and Décor by Eric Zanoria / Reception Styling by Cuckoo Cloud Concepts / Car Rental by Warner Pasasadaba / Catering by Creative Cuisine / Sound System and Lighting by REMO Lights (Prosound)

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MALAYSIA

BY VICTOR HEW PHOTOGRAPHY

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“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched they must be felt”

HONG KONG

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Photography by Avior Pictures

UNDER THE northern lights Jacqueline & Jianyong

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ART DIRECTION AND Photography

by ChuianFeng of Avior Pictures / Makeup and Styling by Liren Neo / Location Porjus, Sweden

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Definitely not your regular bridal portraits, these cost an estimated USD20,000, and much planning had to be done in advance to ensure that they achieved the results they wanted. Needless to say, the journey there wasn’t easy, and neither were the weather conditions.

This pursuit of the Aurora Borealis, commonly known as the Northern Lights, was made possible by ChuianFeng of Avior Pictures and a team adventurous enough to move out of their comfort zone, not to mention a couple crazy enough to attempt it.

Discover the journey See what happened behind the scenes and the challenges they faced

CHARTING 23 March 2012 THE JOURNEY

THE CHALLENGE The unpredictability of the Northern Lights On their first night, they got to catch the Northern Lights, but only for a short period. The next two nights were disappointing, as the Northern Lights could not be seen. However, on the fourth night, the Northern Lights danced all night long.

Facts: The season starts around end September to early October, with the best time to catch the Lights being January to March. The phenomenon occurs between 6pm and 2am, and is usually brightest between 10pm and 11pm.

Below zero degree weather and strong winds The sub-zero temperatures and strong winds were a challenge for the photographer, ChuianFeng, as well as the couple, Jacqueline and Jianyong. They had to dress really warm, including padded jacket and trousers, gloves, snow boots and a warm cap.

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21:05 Departure Changi International Airport (SIN) Qatar Airways 641 [7 hours 45 minutes] 23:50 Arrival Doha International Airport (DOH) 24 March 2012 01:45 Departure Doha International Airport (DOH) Qatar Airways 691 [6 hours 50 minutes] 06:35 Arrival Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) 09:20 Departure Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) Norwegian Air Shuttle DY4037 [1 hour 20 minutes] 10:40 Arrival Lulea Airport (LLA) Drive to Porjus [4 hours]

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ichelle and Joston had a yellow and grey theme for their wedding, and wanted to include those colours in their bridal portraits too. The couple love the outdoors and hikes, so they traveled to the nearest peak and did a little “hike”.

Funky Dali feeds us the technical details:

How did you convince the client to do this old-style photoshoot?

It was a work-together process because Joston and Michelle were also looking for something unique rather than the usual, conventional bridal portraits. Most of the time, we work with the couple in creating a picture so after a few rounds of discussion and pre-planning, we just went out to have fun.

Was it shot on film or was the effect achieved during post-production?

This whole series was shot digitally, and post-processed using multiple software programmes. They also mentioned something about a rustic theme for their wedding day and we wanted something similar too – hence the look and feel. The weather wasn’t really on our side during the shoot and we had to work around it. The ideas for some of the pictures that we really liked just came to us on the day, especially the one with the yellow umbrella, because we were trying to counter the bad weather. Thankfully, the couple’s commitment and excitement made everything easier and great! We love the expressions, and even with acrophobia, they challenged themselves and climbed up to an 18ft. tall silo for that shot!

How did the client like the results of the shoot? They were really happy with the results and here’s what Michelle and Joston wrote to us: ‘Awesome! The photos turned out very natural and beyond our expectations. We were very impressed with the outcome. It had the rustic style and candid moments of both of us, just the way we wanted it to be. Our family and guests liked it very much too!’

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ocated one hour away from Tokyo by the Shinkansen train, Nagano on its own has so much to offer. The gorgeous backdrops and countryside tranquility, the merging of rich history and old world charm‌ it was the perfect landscape for the photos Xin Mei and Edmond wanted to achieve. This is

the photographer Brian’s maiden trip to Nagano, and the results look nothing less than impressive.

How did you convince the client to do this old-style photoshoot?

Old-style is my signature style and most couples come to me precisely for that reason.

Was it shot on film or was the effect achieved during post-production?

It was mostly on film. The black and white shots are completely on analogue silver halide black and white film, the Kodak TRI-X to be exact. The colour shots on film were taken with the Kodak Portra 400. There was some colour grading done but mostly what you see is pretty much the original colour and contrast of the film.

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Art Direction and Photography by Brian Ho of thegaleria / Bridal Gown by Junko Yoshioka / Hair and Makeup by Maho Hamashima and Ayako Kurosawa / Groom’s Attire by Justmen’s / Location Scouting and Logistics by Daniel Yeoh / Location Nagona, Japan

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he thing about outdoor photoshoots in Malaysia is you can hardly predict the weather. Things didn’t quite happen the way they planned it but oftentimes what is unplanned can seem all the more beautiful and unique. Of course, a good photographer who knows how to adapt is important.

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How did you convince the client to do this old-style photoshoot?

The client saw our portfolio on our website, which showed our trademark style but was mostly of weddings. This is our first attempt at shooting bridal portraits, and we are more than happy with the results.

Was it shot on film or was the effect achieved during postproduction? We shoot using DSLR but we’ve always loved the film effect. Before the photoshoot, we discussed with our clients the scene and the right time to get good lighting.

How did you prep for the shoot? We talked about props to complete the vintage style, and things that are related to their lifestyle and personality. Unfortunately, it was hazy during the session but the haze was a blessing in disguise as it helped us to get the look and feel we wanted. During the shoot, we told our clients to be themselves, as we wanted them to feel like it was easy and comfortable. In the end, with a bit of colour editing and retouching, everything turned out perfect!

Photography by Jangguttouch Location Dr. Seenivasagam Park, Ipoh, Perak

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Recreating Moments Do you have a favourite photograph from your childhood? It’s become a trend to recreate old photographs.

In this example, Sarah wanted to recreate this photo with her dad, so she called on her friend Ron Dillon to help her. www.rondillonphotography,com

REVISITING

THE PAST More ideas on creating the vintage look Shoot in polaroid In our digital age, we rarely print photos. There is just something nostalgic about Polaroids, and getting to hold an instant photo in your hand. Shooting in Polaroid will instantly give out a vintage feel. more vintage wedding ideas here!

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Parents’ Wedding Portraits Another option is to include vintage photos. Some couples have included their parents’ bridal portraits in their own.

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He’s found the joy of having his passion and work intertwine, and Andrew Yep is having the time of his life. Here, he shares about his love for photography and design. www.theweddingnotebook.com

Vital Statistics Started

2009 Photography style

A photojournalistic approach with a touch of colour softness and subtleness.

Average number of weddings a year

About 25-30 weddings Gear

I am a Nikon user. Nikon D3, Nikon D800, Nikkor 50mm F1.4D, Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8, Nikkor 70-200mm F2.8, Nikkor 85mm F1.4D, and Nikkor SB-900 Speedlight.

Next on the list

Probably a wide-angle lens. A Nikkor 17-35mm F2.8 should do the trick.

WORK HARD, PLAY HARD

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What inspires your photography?

Beautiful photos, beautiful things in life, good movies. I am particularly inspired by artworks from Jose Villa, Elizabeth Messina and Jen Huang.

These amazing photographers mostly work in film format, and the colours of their photos are so soft and pastel. They tend to work with natural and available light.

You have a day job. Is it hard for you to cope with both your job and wedding photography? I am a publishing and design manager at an in-house company. I started drawing and doodling when I was young, and then I found design, and eventually photography. To me, it’s all about creating art, just using

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different mediums. I wouldn’t say it is hard because I really love both photography and design, and I am glad I found something that I love and am passionate about.

How did you start doing wedding

wedding assignments, I have been

This is a recent photo that has

photography? It started with

to Tokyo, Rome, Athens, Chiang

garnered a lot of positive reviews.

me photographing some of my

Mai, Istanbul and a few other places.

I’ve always wanted to do a

close friends’ weddings. I really

A big part of my travelling is for

wedding-style photoshoot. I’m

enjoyed the joyous occasion, the

my job, but I also travel purely for

obsessed with vintage styling, and

laughter and happiness. It was

leisure. The world is such a big and

I worked with a team of talented

also challenging at the same time,

beautiful place, unique in its own

wedding stylists, makeup artists,

capturing that beautiful moment

way wherever you go. I would like

and floral and cake designers for

of a bride’s smile or that special kiss

to travel to as many places as I can to

this project. After much discussion,

between the bride and groom. It was

experience the different cultures, and

we decided on the theme of rustic

those moments that made me fall in

document my trips through photos.

vintage inspired by the 1920s. I

love with wedding photography.

Every trip is exciting for me, and I’m

hope to do another wedding-style

always looking forward to the next one.

shoot soon if time permits.

besides photography? I love music,

Which is one of your favourite

Describe yourself in three words.

movies, football and travelling. For

(wedding) photos, and why?

Artistic, moody and friendly.

What are your other interests

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