Hi people! Yes, it’s been a long time since I last updated my blog. Part of the reason being my busy schedule with work. It seems that my busy schedule would not end anytime soon. Recently, I have been busy preparing for my MPA qualification.

I have been accredited with an Associateship (AMPA) in the wedding category from the Master Photographers Association, UK. An associateship is awarded to photographers who demonstrate a great understanding of technique, light, composition, creativity and finesse in the art of professional photography. For more information, visit http://www.thempa.com.

This has been the most grueling experience for me from start to finish. It was a very last minute decision but it was all worthwhile.

It was a great experience and I am truly blessed with the people that I’ve met along the way during my preparation. I’d like to thank Ryan Wong for his invaluable advice and for spending countless hours (occasionally up to wee hours in the morning) coaching me on my final panel. I would not have done it without him. My esteemed judges for your critical and constructive feedback on my panel. I would definitely take it all in and start improving on those areas. My lovely couples because without you, I would not have any images to submit! Thanks for your confidence in choosing me as your preferred photographer.

I would also like to thank all my friends and colleagues who supported me throughout my grading process, Alicia Koh for running around town with me to get my panels completed, Stephen Loh (thanks for the coffee that helped me calm my nerves), Michael Chan (for waking up early and being there for my judging ), Chris Woon, Chris Lim, Agnes Tjan, Jonathan Ho, Jonathan Chan, Gerald Goh and the rest who gave physical support on that day. It was indeed a nerve wrecking experience! Not forgetting Edwin Tan, Jon Low, Andy Chin and the rest on twitter for your morale support. To my wonderful wife for her patience and support, I love you! To my Lord and Saviour, Jesus for His unending favour. All I am, is attributed to Him.

Here are a few images that made it to the panel submission.

It’s funny how most people are winding down for the holiday season but mine is winding up! It seems that the closer I get to Christmas the busier I am. My apologies for the short post, I’m working flat out everyday for past few weeks and hopefully I’ll have some time left to spend with my family during this Christmas season.

Alright, here’s the 2nd installment to Desmond & Ching Sze’s pre-wedding photos.

This is such a beautiful place that I would come back again to shoot here.

Here are the long overdue photos from Desmond & Ching Sze’s Pre-wedding. The reason that I held back posting these photos here is because I wanted to wait till their wedding last weekend. It’s 2am here and I think I’ll probably continue to write a better blog post some time tomorrow when I’m wide awake. Enjoy the photos for now and do remember to comment!

Part II coming soon!

Hey people!

I had a fantastic weekend shooting Desmond & Ching Sze Pre-wedding in Singapore! It was a challenging day because we were sparring with the weather most of the time. You see, it started out a week prior to the pre-wedding shoot. I was observing the weather forecast and the pattern goes something like this; morning – bright and sunny, afternoon – rain, evening – beautiful evening skies. Perfect! This has been ongoing from Monday to Friday morning when I was all psyched up for the shoot on Saturday. Great, I couldn’t wait! But things took an about turn when I saw grey clouds gathering on Friday evening. Oh no! It started raining!

Sure enough, Saturday was a challenging day, grey and dull skies for most of the morning, afternoon had a hint of sunlight. We did some beautiful casual shots for the morning. I initially thought that we would have clear blue skies for Saturday like the rest of the week prior. I was so confident that I planned out a string out outdoor locations without a backup plan! Hah! BIG mistake! As we were heading out for the evening shoot, I saw the clouds gathering above us as we drove to our first venue. We had to practically race against time (and the rain clouds) for most of the shoot.

By the time we got to the first venue, it was getting really dark. I took a few shots with the couple while Andrew and Mark (who graciously assisted me for that day) were setting up the lights for me. I felt a few raindrops on my face now, and I remembered shouting to Desmond and Ching Sze, “One last shot, guys! One last shot!”, just in case you do not know, that’s my favourite sentence *wink*. The rain was getting heavier now but I insisted that we took “one last shot”. *snap* *snap* *more raindrops* OK, by now, I knew we had to leave, although we only had 30 minutes at that beautiful spot. I told the guys to pack up and head to the car. We started loading the gear into the car when I heard Desmond shouting, “It’s coming! It’s coming!”. I looked with the corner of my eye and I saw a thick grey layer of rain like a curtain moving towards us. “Quick!” We dumped everything into the car boot and jumped into the car and slammed the door shut. BOOM! The rain poured like there was no tomorrow.

This was one of the “last shots” we took before the rain won.

Definitely one of my favourite shots of the day!

Finally, I could tick off one item on my wishlist. To photograph a couple or bride/groom alone, next to a plane. Woohoo!

I had to think of other spots to shoot due to the heavy downpour. I’ll probably post some of those photos later. As the rain hampered most of my plans, I was determined to wait until I could shoot at another wonderful spot. Here is a preview of what is to come.

All in all, it was a wonderful day out with friends. The weather did make things a little difficult for me at the beginning but it all soon fade away the moment I look at the photos. Desmond & Ching Sze, thanks for being so patient with me and for putting up with all the impossible requests at times. Would love to show you more photos but that would ruin the surprise for the Ipoh Wedding in December! The rain didn’t stop us and I think, end of the day, the chili and pepper crabs did make a whole lot of difference!

Unconventional Brides Promo has been extended to December 31, 2009!! Find out more here http://www.eeyern.com/blog/promotions

Just one photo for today from Jun Kit & Mei Sze’s KL Wedding. This image was taken straight out of camera, no photoshop.

Hey people, I’ve got like 5 minutes to blog here before I head off. So this is a quickie. Just a few more photos from Ken & Jackie’s wedding.

Something surprising happened during the toasting… guess what happened?

TADA!!!

Hey people! It’s been a while! Yes, I’m guilty of the greatest crime… the crime of not updating my blog for a long time. I’ve been swamped with work lately and I know this is not a good excuse. But don’t fret, I have a host of updates lined up for you. Just a quick round up of what I have been up to lately, I’ve been busy at work, editing photos, editing albums, shooting back-to-back weddings and the cycle continues for another two months to come. As you know, it’s the peak season and everything is starting to pile up. I’ve gotta be like the Duracell bunny, going on and on and on and on. For my readers, thanks for dropping by, day after day to check on the updates. For my clients, thanks for your understanding and your patience as I continue to churn out your beautiful photos and albums. It is my challenge to create the best photos imaginable and have them designed in a wicked album for you. Your challenge is to resist. Once again thanks for your patience, just want to let you know that I love you guys to bits as I continue to press on and defeat that mountain of work before me. Yes, it shall bow down before long… that’s a promise!

Anyways, back to the title of this post, here are some of my favourite shots from Ken and Jackie’s wedding. I will be posting more photos from their wedding day later. At the moment, just enjoy a few of my favourite shots.

Get ready for part 2 very soon! Thanks for dropping by and staying true to the eeyern way.

Muaks, hugz and more kisses, yours truly,
eeyern

Oh, ye mountain of work, here I come to conquer thee, ye shall not overcome me now! bwaharhar!

Hey people! Here is the part two installment of Edmund & Jen’s Wedding! I’m glad my Canon 5D Mark II (still looking for a name for my lil’ baby)  held up to the low light challenge at Banker’s Club.

Edmund’s sister.

Best man, Azrin with Edmund.

First dance.

Jen and I have been long time friends. We knew each other for many, many, many years. We used to go to the same tuition, attend the same church, the same school, the same college and now, I had the privilege both attend her wedding and at the same time, be the official photographer on this joyous occasion. Since I’m always lost for words when it comes to blogging (Gosh, I’ve gotta hire a copywriter soon!) I would let the photos do the talking.

This was actually my dream wedding car… too bad I couldn’t afford one and I didn’t know anyone who had one. Good on ya, Edmund!

Aren’t Ipoh girls just gorgeous! (Pssst, Mrs. eeyern is also from Ipoh!)

Edmund and Jen before the wedding ceremony.

A very happy mother-in-law.

Stay tuned for Part II tomorrow!

Alright people! Here is the second installment from Gerry & Helena’s Pre-wedding photos in Melbourne. Enjoy!

We saw two couples getting intimate at the corner and I got Gerry and Helena to do the same.

Sunset by the swimming pool at their apartment.

Overlooking Bolte Bridge in Melbourne.

Gerry and Helena, wishing you all the best in your upcoming wedding. Hope you love the photos!!!