Some ideas or concepts are so unconventional that at times i need to patiently wait for the right (and usually crazy) couple to come along. I have been brewing this idea in my head for a few years. It is a concept birthed out from my belief that everyone can be and should be a modern day superhero. Concepts like this take meticulous preparation, are props heavy and most importantly, require complete trust and teamwork between photographer and clients because we are trying to achieve something that has never ever been done before. We were vying for something epic!
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So Father's Day is almost over, I want to once again send my shoutout to all the fathers, all of you are real life heroes. I've heard it said that being a great father is a lot like shaving, no matter how good you shaved today, you have to do it again tomorrow. BUT, the good news is that all the good things that you sow into your family will not be forgotten, and one day you will reap what you sowed over time.
Like the next love story that I'm posting. It's about a love journey of two hearts, told in the POV of a girl, Lathifah and her appreciation and love for her man Adhimas. A story of how true love conquers all things, and of what her definition of happiness is. It's a story of how every little things that you do, if you do it out of love, it will not return empty to you.
The story is told over her narrative in Indonesian language. This time, instead of putting subtitles I've decided to just summarized what she said and put it here. I hope this story will be an inspiration to you guys!
“Happiness.
Every one of us has our own definition about what Happiness is.
Money, Family, Friends, Love, or anything.
My happiness is when I have a small family with you and our children.
The new people to whom our love will be divided for, the new purpose of living for us
My happiness is when you decided to choose me
To be the person who accompanies you for the rest of your life
And I said yes.
My happiness is when you’re always there, without any hesitance to spending more time with me, when we were a young couple.
My happiness is when we can keep in our faith and trust our love to go through the obstacles and boundaries.
When you can take the bright side of every single thing that we have been through.
My happiness is when you changed into a better person to fight for our love.
And we could reach it.
We could finish what we’ve started.
I realize, it’s the happiest day of my life, when you approached me for the first time and I replied you with a smile.
After all,
I’m so sure, the definition of happiness for me is to know you."
Enjoy the clip
Dimar
Director & Screen Play: Dimar Brataadiredja
DOP: Yasin
Scriptwriter: Tysna Saputra
A Dad is someone who wants to catch you before you fall but instead picks you up, brushes you off, and lets you try again.
I have two girls. And I imagine that the ordeal I have to go through now will be nothing compared to what I will have to go through during their teenage years. So, I do my best to build a strong foundation for our relationship, to constantly prove to them that there are indeed miracles in their daddy’s hugs. Of course, things like this don’t come easy or naturally for me, and so I try to do my best to learn about parenting these two jewel every chance I get. I found this article about parenting sometime ago, and I think it’s so awesome that I feel like I should share it with you.
I would like to share a story about how I met Franky. Back in 2009, we both met at Franky’s brother’s engagement party. I attended that party because it was my best friend’s engagement party too! Franky told me that it was attraction at first sight, and so he asked a friend about it. But that moment just passed without anything, because we were both still pretty tied up. It just wasn’t our time yet.
A friend of mine told me a story one day. It was about his dad. So, one night his dad and his pals were hanging out, having drinks. They had a few too many and so they went home drunk. The next time they hung out together after that, they exchanged experiences about what happened to them after they got home that night. Or more specifically, what their wives did to them that night. They made a bet on who had it worse. One guy got the silent treatment. Another one got locked out. And there were other “to-be-expected” responses. But my friend’s dad wowed the whole table.
Bali weddings are becoming a fast trend around these parts. I can understand why. I love the intimacy that destination weddings offer, a personal affair filled with snug emotions and love so thick you can slice it with a knife (well, a knife with pretty ribbons, that is). On top of it, the magical skies of paradise makes it an even more glorious event.
I had the privilege to document Clement and Ursula’s wedding day. We had the beautiful venue with a breathtaking view, a wonderful weather. They said their vows in the warmth of their family and friends. His words became meaningful. Her eyes became the window to her soul. And as she accepted his lifelong promise to forever care for her, to love her, and to cherish her… well, that was just a vision to remember.
So, that day, when the pink balloons glided across the beautiful Bali sky, they remained two persons, but now with only one life ahead of them. Congratulations Clement and Ursula!
Here is a sneak peak of their love affair that day.
Cheers,
Dimar
They say that a dog is a man’s best friend. Being a dog person myself, it is easy for me to see the truth in this. My wife and I adore dogs so much that we made our Woofy and Oreo (may he rest in peace) the mascot of AXIOO. Although not every dog is friendly by nature, we often hear stories about dogs. Inspiring stories surrounding rescue from fire or reunions. Dogs have been long used as a seeing-eye for the visually impaired and are now used in therapy for Alzheimer’s disease and in clinical settings as comfort for the terminally ill. Scientifically, dogs do help us.
I’ve shot many weddings, but this one is special. It’s the first wedding I’ve ever shot in Bandung, a city I call home. The bride’s home was a mere 5 minute drive from where I live. It’s funny… at our initial meeting I even found out that we are actually distant cousins. Talk about a small world, right?
Love is a choice. You get to choose who you fall in love with. You get to choose who you marry. You get to choose who you spend the rest of your life with, who you grow a family with, who you live with. Thank goodness for that freedom. Because of this freedom, some couples go against all odds to fight for a person of their choice, for a relationship they believe in. For love.
It isn’t always easy. The roads aren’t always smooth. Winds will go against them, people will go against them. But when a couple is strong and committed, they will stand at the altar with joyful tears in their eyes as they hold each other’s hands knowing that they have made it. Their love will prevail. Love always prevails. While overcoming differences as they bring two families together will be exhausting, there is beauty in unity. And that beauty will always be worth their whiles.
Mario and Namira come from two different worlds. They live in the same country and yet they grew up separated by culture. But they eventually crossed paths and found themselves a home in each other’s hearts. When it was time to be joined as one, it was like witnessing two worlds collide and cultures blending into one. I was just glad that I got to be there to see it all. The beauty is overwhelming, like none I’ve ever seen before. Here is a short preview of it. Hope you enjoy it.
Love,
Garry V.