Monday, September 22, 2008
Love = Vulnerable - 1:01 AM
To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything, and your heart will certainly be wrung and possibly be broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact, you must give your heart to no one, not even to an animal. Wrap it carefully round with hobbies and little luxuries; avoid all entanglements; lock it up safe in the casket or coffin of your selfishness. But in that casket — safe, dark, motionless, airless — it will change. It will not be broken; it will become unbreakable, impenetrable, irredeemable.~ C S Lewis
This quotation is taken from a book which was written by C S Lewis (the author of Chronicles of Narnia). I read it many years ago and read it a couple of times because it was a too "chimz" for my puny brain. I saw it lying on my table so extracted a part of it..
I find it so true that loving means being vulnerable.. Vulnerable to rejections and disappointments.. Whether or not it is towards our family, friends or anyone.. Yet, despite of that, we are made to love, we are made to be relational beings and nobody can live without it.. Love is the fundamental sustenance of life and the whole essence of life. Imagine a world without it, everyone will be selfish, our hearts will be hardened, impenetrable and unbreakable..
Labels: Personal
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Reflections ... - 6:42 PM
I was so amazed when i found out how Kelvin and Angela met each other.. About 6 years ago, Angela was on her way to Australia for further studies. Coincidentally, she took the same flight with a friend who was going to further his studies in Australia as well. Sitting right beside him was Kelvin.. That was the first time Angela was introduced to Kelvin by her friend, they were complete strangers back then.. The few youngsters realized that they were entering the same university and decided to rent an apartment together.... 6 years later, Kelvin and Angela were joined in matrimony ...
Sometimes, it really amazes me to see that there are so many "coincidences" in life.. I believe they are all divine arrangements.. same day, same time, same flight, same country, same state, same university..
I had such a great time taking some casual shots for them right before their engagement as i could feel the "connection" between this couple..
I love reflections, they reflect who we are.. Likewise, personally, i feel that photos should reflect who the couple truly are and how they feel towards each other..
Labels: Engagement, Outdoor Photography
Monday, September 15, 2008
My funny friends... - 11:14 PM
It's been such a long time since i last went out with these 2 friends..PS: You girls are really FOC (full of crap!!!) but they brought me lots of fun and laughter.. I felt so exhausted at the end of the day.. I hope I can join you more often.. argh.. I really miss the outings with the sisters..
This is Xinxuan, she's known to be a Natasha fanatic.. Can you imagine she even bought her the Vietnam traditional hat when we went Vietnam together?
This is Shiyun.. Witty and humorous.. the photos reflect who she is..
PS: Hey sy, next time try not to make funny faces la.. I know you are camera shy but funny faces shot not so pretty leh..
Here is Xinxuan's stinky Natasha with that hat.. Can't stand her smile.. **act cute.. bleah.. I think she travels more often than me cos Xinxuan brings her out to every single camp and overseas trip she goes.. Nat even went to Berlin with her 2 weeks back.. All of us can't stand her, been trying to get rid of her..
Labels: Friends
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Alex & Irene.. - 4:01 PM
Alex and Irene were such a warm and friendly couple and so were their family members.. Every now and then, they kept asking me to eat and make sure that I was well fed.. It was a very fulfilling day shooting for their wedding and I had a lot of fun mingling around with the whole family..
While waiting for the auspicious time to enter their new house, Irene was tossing her bouquet at the HDB flat area..
This is Irene's cute and affectionate grandma.. Once in a while, I'll peek at her and catch her grinning from ear to ear.. She seems to be the happiest person to see her granddaughter getting married..
Irene loves greenery and we went to the botanic gardens for a quick shoot in the afternoon.. The weather was absolutely beautiful..
It didn't rain at all, just in case you thought it did.. keke..
After I took this shot, Irene's cousin was saying that they looked so comfortable lying on the green pasture.. haha.. In fact, it was pretty warm when the midday sun shone on them..
PS: Alex and Irene, thanks for being so cooperative.. You guys are fantastic!
Labels: Outdoor Photography, Wedding Day
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Mr Bottle Kid's Club - 6:51 PM
I volunteered myself to shoot for one of the event organized by Mr Bottle Kid's Club when I saw the exciting programs lined up for the kids.. There were Nail Art, Face & Hand painting, Lantern Workshop, Tile Painting Workshop, Sand Art Workshop, Cookies decoration Workshop, story telling and even magic show! Besides just loving kid's photography, I love kids.. Well, I feel that they brighten my life with their childlike characters but of course some parents may tell you that there is a little monster living in each of them.. keke..
Cookies decoration! Yum Yum..
It's great to see that the parents and kids enjoy the workshops tremendously..
Hand painting..
Ooo.. this is my favorite boy.. i know i shouldn't show favoritism but i can't help it.. He is so so adorable and affectionate!!!
This is his brother.. Both of them are such happy kids and it gets so contagious..
The magic show was really entertaining to the kids, yet it was puzzling to the adults..
Face painting! I love this.. Wanted to get my face painted too but the artist was too occupied with the long queue of kids..
So amazed..
Even the teachers were so awed by the magic show..
I met these few loving teachers who are actually students from Laselle.. They were imparting their skills to the little ones and at the same time enjoying themselves..
.. and teaching them how to make flowers.. I tried but mine doesn't turn out to be a flower.. bleah..
Labels: kids