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29 December 2023

Dac and Wai Pin ~ Wedding Photography at the Westin Langkawi

Westin Hotel Beach Resort Wedding on Langkawi

Westin Beach Resort Wedding Photographer Langkawi — Sunset Photo at the Westin Beach Resort Hotel on Langkawi

Dac and Wai Pin contacted me to be their wedding photographer for their Chinese/Vietnamese/Western fusion beach resort wedding at the Westin Hotel in Langkawi, Malaysia. Two very lovely families. The weather was all over the place with rain coming down during the portrait session, partly due to it being a crazy hot day that ended up with a pool party at the end of everything. Good it was a private pool as the party went on into the night. You can view their weddingÂ below.

We had some time to kill before the wedding so took a few images around the Westin. Looks great doesn’t it.

The day starts with make up.

Wai Pin’s gorgeous red Cheongsam

Dacs groomsmen ready to go

Another photo the bouquet

Wai Pin arrived at the Tea Ceremony location first

The tea ceremony would be held on the Westin’s jetty

Dacs family arrived next

And gave his bouquet to Wai Pin who was obviously over joyed

And she showed her appreciation

Nice tea set for the Tea Ceremony

Dacs family are from all over the world and were separated by the Vietnam War so this was an emotional moment.

Dac’s mum welcoming her into the family

Tea ceremony time. Chinese and Vietnamese tea ceremonies are very similar.

Some quiet words of advice

Another view of the Jetty that was used for the Tea Ceremony

The lovely couple after the tea ceremony had finished

Wai Pin looked great

The Western style wedding was set up on the beach.

And everyone’s ready

We certainly had some competition in the photography department

Dac catches his first glimpse of his bride.

Wai Pin’s brother gave her away

A very pleasant setting for a beach wedding I do think!

Time for the vows

“I do”

Bridesmaids….penny for your thoughts!

Rings exchanged

Kisses done. “Right, we’re married!”

The wedding party group photo….make a note of the beach slope for the next photo.

Ok…I am jealous. Very jealous.

While we were setting up for the next photo we took this quick grab shot

The stunning sunset portrait

The wedding cake (s)

These books are a great idea for sharing your life with your friends.

Time for a fan dance girls

Listening to the speeches

And more speeches

Time for the couples toast!

There were a few games with prizes to be won.

Wai Pin checking on her guests

Nice family photo

Cutting the wedding cake(s)

Good night everybody. See you next time.

Sunset Photo at the Westin Beach Resort Hotel on Langkawi

27 December 2023

PreWedding Portrait Photography in Bali

Bryan and Cheeleng’s prewedding portrait session was in Bali. It was a long hot day but it was so much fun. Bali is one of those classic destinations where you just can’t go wrong with its exotic locations and awesome scenery. I would have to admit we struggled with the lighting on this trip. The sun was relentless casting harsh light almost everywhere we went. Due to heavier traffic than expected we couldn’t wait it out at many of the destinations but overall we got some really memorable photos.Next time I think two days minimum would be a better idea.

All done. Hot day. Let’s go get an ice cold one.

25 December 2023

Acts School of Dance Ballet Concert

Acts School of Dance Plaza Damas Ballet and Dance Performance Photography

Many people know me as a wedding photographer ONLY. Well yes weddings are my passion, and it is the most “up front” and noticeable photography I do in Malaysia, however I also do a lot of corporate and commercial photography as well. These photos are from concerts I photographed for Acts School of Dance. The dance school is located in Plaza Damas. I have had a long history of shooting for them ever since 2007. I LOVE photographing the performing arts, particularly dance and ballet!

Children excited for their concert with Acts School of Dance

More of the girls from Acts School of Dance.

Expat girls did a Chinese themed dance at the schools performance

Tha dancers warming up

She’s a cutie. A natural model.

Sometimes you just want to watch. One of the youngest ballet performers.

Putting on her ballet shoes

Part of the fairy dance was having a lie down

Backroom dance preparations

Girls waiting before they are called to perform

Some of the girls love the camera

The dancers welcoming their parents to the Acts School of Dance Concert

The juniors perform their ballet

Acts School of Dance also trains dancers in jazz

Motion was captured by slowing the shutter speed way down

These dancers were moving so fast it was hard to capture them!

Ballet: Acts School of Dance

5 December 2023

Jonathan and Sonia – A Wedding for two at the Four Seasons Langkawi

Stunning wedding portraits at the Four Seasons Langkawi

Another lovely wedding at the Four Seasons Langkawi. Jonathon and Sonia wanted a small and private wedding…the smallest wedding we have covered, bride, groom and zero guests 🙂 It was a romantic interlude before heading back to the UK for the big party with all the friends and relatives. as their wedding photographers we were very privileged to enjoy their special and intimate wedding at one of our favourite photography locations, the Four Seasons Langkawi Beach Resort and Spa.

4 December 2023

David and Nicki – Wedding at the Datai Langkawi

Destination Wedding Photographer Datai, Langkawi

David and Nicki called me to ask whether I could be their photographer for their wedding at the Datai resort in Langkawi. This is a beautiful location for beach weddings and is fairly secluded from the rest of the resort. Having the wedding in the evening meant we could photograph some lovely portraits as the sun set. It was a lot of fun and we all got tanned!