My wife and I love Japan. I mean, what’s not to love? The hotels are excellent, the shopping is great, the people are friendly, and the food… there are no words to describe just how delicious the food is in Japan! We love it so much that we jump at the chance to explore and shoot for engagement portraits in the land of the Sakura blossoms. Anthony and Nancy are two naturally sweet people who love the idea of Japan and comic strips. We set out to Japan with a concept in mind for their photo shoot: four seasons.
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Directed and Written by: Garry Valentino
God works in so many beautiful ways for a person to find his soulmate, like this one particular story of how Ivan met with his.
It all started when the hospital in which Ivan was working in needs a particular land to expand. After searching for a while they found a piece of land that is suitable for them, and they found out that the owner was from Palembang. So they arranged for a meeting with the owner so that they can offer the owner with a proposal to buy the land. Ivan, was one of the persons assigned to handle the negotiations with the owner during that meeting. What he didn't expect the owner to do was bringing his beautiful daughter to the meeting! And yes, it was love at first sight for Ivan as he couldn't take his eyes off Vivi, the beautiful daughter. A lovely young lady with an unforgettable smile from Palembang.
Vivi was not only beautiful, but she was also smart, humble and a very easy going person, Vivi was a person that everybody loves. And after that first meeting, there were a few more meetings. And each time giving a chance for Ivan to get to know Vivi a little bit better. In short, the landowner accepted the proposal and the transaction was a success. In addition to that, Ivan found another success as he succeeded in winning the heart of Vivi as Vivi also accepted his proposal.
So like I said earlier, God works in a beautiful way for Ivan to find his soulmate Vivi, clearly a divine proposal to me. Well... Maybe there was one Director from where Ivan works that really wanted Ivan to meet Vivi and 'helped' set up the meeting between them. But hei, God sometimes also send His 'angels' to help do His divine works..
Cheers to Ivan and Vivi, so happy that you guys meet each other!
Garry V.
Ivan+Vivi Wedding Trailer from Axioo on Vimeo.
You know you have an atypical client when they want to do a shoot in Sydney but not at the usual locations. They actually didn’t want the photos to look like it was taken in Sydney! They prefer the road less traveled. This might sound strange to most people but Erwin and Velly are definitely not the common couple, and I very much welcome their adventurous spirit.
I love shooting weddings so much that I have decided to do it often (Really, is it that obvious? ha ha ) and this wedding was an exceptionally FUN FUN FUN one to shoot. It was one I truly enjoyed shooting. I arrived early in the morning at the Bride’s residence and since then I was already greeted with such a glow from happiness deep within. She was stunning! I couldn’t get enough of snapping her expressions with every move she made.
Directed and written by: Yosep Sugiarto
This is actually our 1st wedding in Palembang, a city rich with their sea product (fish) and famous their local food called Pempek. Located in Western part of Sumatera, people in Palembang mostly eats Pempek rather than rice. They can eat Pempek from breakfast till dinner. Pempek itself is actually combination between "Sagu+Gabus fish". That's why we are extremely excited to shoot a wedding in Palembang, one is to taste the delicious local dish, but secondly and more importantly, because we are shooting a wedding of one of the property lords in Palembang, Fredy and Nova.
Freddy as I know, is a very strict man, but yet very sweet to Nova. He is typically a very discipline guy, perfectionist type of guy, and independent. What I can say for sure is he is very lucky to have Nova.
Nova is very sweet girl, although she owns one of the biggest hotel in Palembang she is a very humple person. She is always full of smiles, even while shooting from the early morning till late at night, she is always smiling to everybody.
And that smile is contagious! We really enjoyed ourselves there even though we had to deal with many different challenges of shooting in a new and unfamiliar place. The whole day, that smile kept us going, and we ended up having the time of our lives there in Palembang, and as we can see, so did the rest of the 2000 people in their jam packed reception.
Congrats to the happy couple! May your days be filled with smiles!
Cheers
Yosep
Fredy+Nova Wedding Trailer from Axioo on Vimeo.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. I also find new lessons on love doing what I do, and for this I am grateful. I first met Charles and Vania at AXIOO’s exhibition in Surabaya. They were a sweet, kind and good looking couple from the start. But as I got to know them, I learned about how they finally made it to their wedding day.
If you’re one of those couples who have left a little of your hearts in Uncle Sam’s hometown or if you’re one who have been looking to capture your pre-wedding moments in The United States of America, we have got some exciting news for you.
Ruth is the vibrant go-getter. Danang likes to sit back and relax. She makes quick decisions. He likes to weigh his options. She is always eager to step up to the next level. He believes that everyone needs to take a moment to enjoy where they are today. Two different people, two different takes on love and life, eventually found each other at the right time. Six months after serious dating, Ruth and Danang decided to bring their friendship to another level. They’ve learned about each other, surpassed their problems and learned to accept each other’s differences.
When I first met Shau Fun and Kent, I knew instantly that I was going to like them. They are both so friendly and warm and anyone who stands remotely close to them will surely realize how much in love they are with each other. Shooting for Shau Fun was a breeze, her beauty just radiates through in every shot. And we had such a great time exploring her angles to capture her gorgeousness and her romantic side.
Wandi and Frida first crossed paths in college. She thought he was shy to talk to her, and he thought she was too cool for her own good. Until one day during a quiz on Taxes, he called out to her. Quietly. During a test. To ask for an answer to a question on the test. (Insert roaring laughter here.) I don’t know about you, but I believe that everyone has their own unique ways to chat-up the objection of his/her affection, and I’m sure that Frida will never forget how they first met.