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Arthur The Modern King

It was a fun time teaching my students on some CLS & lighting techniques for their final assignments...

It is easy to follow the flow and 'create' images that are common... but to break from this 'commonness' one needs to understand the fundamentals, then utilitize it to create unique imagery... :)

Senandung Musica Sa-Malaysia

I had the privilege to shoot for Senandung Musica Sa-Malaysia event in Cheras... There were more than 10 bands coming to displaying their talents and entertaining the crowd...

Well, pictures speak louder than words! Enjoy!

Martell Presents The Passion of Cuisines

Had again a privilege to shoot The Passion of Cuisines and also saw the launch of their new addition, L'or... which cost more than a D3 aka RM15k :)

If you ask me, what I enjoyed most is actually meeting new faces & also familiar face plus the 'live' preparation of food!

Below is a 360 pano at 1 of the many that I shot in Genji Hilton PJ...

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Jacques Menier, Martell's Heritage Director

The Chef

Martell's Ambassador

Table prepared for guest

Lara & Wolverine Part 2

I know that I have dragged their dateline but these are a few of the remaining shots!

Can't wait to further shoot cosplay! Getting the feel & mood more & more! :)

Ern Yi & Kim, you guys are really great! :)

Bubba Gump Sunway Virtual Tour

Had a privilege to shoot Bubba Gump & did a complete Virtual Tour for them. Bubba Gump Sunway is the biggest outlet in Asia

Measuring 9,000 sq ft, the outlet costs NZ Diners some RM3.5 million that includes franchise rights, reno-vation, training and workforce. NST

Anyway, I always enjoy my architecture/interior shoots with Eric... my faithful partner! :)

Here's the end result of it! Enjoy!

A complete virtual tour of Bubba Gump

Masquerade Absolut- Pernod Ricard

Had a privillage to shoot at Absolut Launch Masquerade at the Lodge KL in March....

“Pernod Ricard just took over the brand and the positioning of the brand has always been to be ahead of the trend,” said Pernod Ricard Malaysia marketing director Deric Tan.

He said the whole idea behind the masquerade theme was about living in a trendy world which was ahead of time but not too far-fetched that one could not touch the brand.

Themed In an Absolut World, Every Night is a Masquerade, models were dressed in fancy costumes to complement the shiny red sequined limited edition skin that wrapped the vodka bottles.

Various rooms with different settings were set up for guests to play games and mingle around while the upstairs foyer provided a stage for the live band providing the entertainment." The Star

A New Life To The Digital ShoeBox Logo

Many thanks to Baron from Wolfang Digital (www.wolfangdigital.com) which has brought our logo to live! :)

Baron has vast experience in Videography and I would say passionate about what he is doing... moreso, open to new ideas and creative in bringing out the best in his field of expertise! :)

Many thanks again to Baron & Wolfang and let there be many years of working together in bringing out the best in this industry!

360 Panorama- Hon Yuen & Amanda's Garden Wedding

Hon Yuen & Amanda, were the 1st privileged couple to receive such service where we took a few photographs of 360 panoramas aka virtual tour of the event at Place Beach & Spa Resort Kuala Lumpur....

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The Palace Beach & Spa Lobby

Make Up Session

The Garden Wedding/Party

Hon Yuen & Amanda's Garden Wedding

Though it was simple yet joyful event for Hon Yuen & Amanda, we, the photographers were capturing interesting moments through the day....

Hon Yuen & Amanda are simple yet a friendly couple and not to mention camera shy... but as the day went by, they just ease & relax themselves & had fun through the event...

Thank God it did not rain and the sun was bright shining! :)

This are the non edited photos used for the slideshow at night...

More are to come as we are in the midst of working on their photos...

Wolverine & Lara

We had lots of fun shooting Asian style Wolverine meets Lara...

I have yet to finish up the whole series but here are a few snapshots....

Btw, the mosquitoes are killers... Sharon had to see a doctor the next day as she had rashes all over her legs...

hmm... this is what photographers got to go through :)

Glenmarie Golf & Country Club

I have an attachment to this club as I have been shooting her WIP for 6 months, every 2 weeks... until recently seeing its completion...

The place has been so familiar to me as I have seen the breaking down of the old structure and the erection of its new. Made friends with the contractors, guards & staff... It was indeed an experience as a package... :)

Some of the shots to enjoy! :) The new Glenmarie Golf & Country Club!

Marina Island Job Update

It was indeed a pleasant surprise when we were driving through the streets of Sitiawan... My wife suddenly shocked me by showing me a billboard, a shot something that I took... Ha... and it took a few seconds to recognise it was actually the shot that I did a few weeks back! :)

Am really happy that the client loved the shot and work that I did...

Cheers!

Marina Island

Marina Island... was just introduced to this place just before I was ask to take on this job... loved the place where I could fish! Would want to go there again this CNY if I have a chance, for fishing of course...

I would say, Marina Island has been the most exciting job so far that I have undertaken. The place in about 10 years gonna be like a small town by itself with interesting places of entertainment, business & residentials...

Our hosts was very involved with the shooting and they were so hospitable... :) We even had our meals together and even had breakfast outdoor style in front of the showroom... it was after the pre-dawn shoot...

The exciting part is that I had to go up this sky lift about 3 storeys high (at first I thought i was going even higher) to get an aerial shot of the home...

Anyway, here are some shots taken....

Chee Chew & Yen Ching

I had the opportunity to shoot Chee Chew & Yen Ching pre-wedding dinner only as had other engagements on their actual. My partner, Sharon, shot their actuals...

Anyway, to start the journey to Jenjarum, was with me my trusty GPS, which my generous sister bought for me. Reaching there was not so difficult, but to find the right house was... I was embrassed because I went in the wrong house (i usually follow the decorated hse, not knowing that they have also had a wedding ceremony just before)

Saying sorry to the owners and Yen Ching, opened the doors to 'rescued' me and brought me to safety! :)

These are a few shots of the pre-wedding dinner at her place... the ppl were enjoying themselves & a little too loud for a few :)

Congrats to both of you!

Make Up Session

Head gear for the nite

Ensuring every strand is in place

The 'outsiders' view

Portraits before heading to the restaurant

Hmm... 2nd thoughts? :)

Sister's bond

The love that I see for each other during the day

Relatives and friends having a good time

Relatives enjoying themselves

My signature shot :)

Music too loud for a few

Sneaking around to shoot

Traditions that can't go away

Traditions that can't go away

A toast of a love for a lifetime...

Wat's Up!

It has been sometime where I shoot
'professionally' as since Nov was involved in the Kids Camp, 911... It was really a bash!

Anyway, December doesn't seem to have more leisure time...

My opening shoot for December was with Stephen, Joey & Odie... while my partner, Sharon shot the planned shots, i setup my stuff to do some creative lighting, adjusted the right exposure and was ready for them... :)

Was walking around BU park, saw the playground was kinda normal but what struck my attention what this old abandon mini train track... good background n object to shoot with... so cutting the shorter story shorter... this was the result...

It is always fun to shoot with Steve & Joey as they are really a good sport even on their wedding day! :)

Wat's Up!

Why Ooh Why?

Unabashed

I had a good time shooting Unabashed at KTM. KTM has lots of architectural character that brings out the vintage look...

It was about 10am plus where we reached the location... Sharon had good contacts with KTM and the manager brought us around for a 'tour' of Heritage Hotel... a very kewl place if you like the feel of vintage and don't mind a 100 over years old lift and creaking floors...

Manage to set up the strobes and tested out first while Sharon was shooting them in the bath tub & some alien kinda poses on the roof top..

Believe me, our pores were flowing with milk & honey sweat... i smelt like a real man...

Anyway, coming back to the shoot, I was happy with my 1st shoot for bands and don't mind experimenting on new techniques...

Cheers to Unabashed for their new and coming album!

Samuel's & Joanne

One thing that impacted me a lot when shooting for Samuel & Joanne is their simplicity and they had so much going between them...

I could see the love and bond they had for each other, more than physical or material stuff... I enjoyed the shoot too as I 'sneaked' a little time chatting with Joanne's dad, talking about ways to tie a neck tie... At the end, her dad agreed to allow me so called tie the 'british' way... We had a good time indeed... :)

Jae Son & Eunice's Wed

It was a honour to shoot for a good friend of mine... though i was not with the crowd but was with the groom and bride nearly most of the time... going through their joy during the day.

A few of us started out, early as the wedding was in Johor, so Friday we headed down south, drop by their rehearsal and prepared for the next day...

What was the moment was early in the morning, the family gathered to pray together and after that, everyone gave their 'farewells' That was a very touching moment...

Jae Son & Eunice, may we enjoy & share this journey of life... :)

Phuket Thailand

I Want Mama Mee, Phuket Thailand
Originally uploaded by Sam's Digital Shoe Box

Was at my break with my beloved and tried some 'new' so called techniques... basically working out Nikon's CLS (Creative Lighting System) and also HDR (High Dynamic Range) imaging...

The outcome as the photo... the noticeable difference is the water's reflection has a better depth and tone. Image has more saturation or tones.

And as for CLS, able to position the light wherever I want and balance it up with the sunset....

Tadaa....