Heroes are everywhere. When we're faced with a problem and someone steps up to solve it, a hero is proclaimed. I believe that there is a super hero in all of us. Each of us is born with the power to address a certain need, to attack a certain issue, to solve a certain problem. We aren't made to just wander aimlessly in this world and for nothing. We are here as an answer to someone or something.
Category 'Will You?'
Let me tell you something. I love concept meetings. Apart from the actual photo session itself, meeting new clients and brainstorming about how their photos are going to be like is a favorite part of my job. I love to hear stories about their dream wedding, their imaginations, but best of all, how they fell in love. It inspires me.
If I had to sum Jesen and Felicia up in words it would be: happy-go-lucky, cheerful and never too serious. They bring sunshine with them wherever they go. In fact, they remind me a little of Fen and I years ago, back in the days when we were still dating. I love how they interact with each other, and how loving and playful they are. There is nothing I enjoy more than watching people in love, and in a world where happily-ever-after gets a raised eyebrow instead of the expected heartwarming effect, seeing these two is like a breath of fresh air.
Most of the time we meet couples who are so excited about their pre-wedding shoot that we spend hours, sometimes even days, talking about and perfecting a concept for their prewedding photo session. We love these couples. They challenge us to be better, to understand, and to think outside the box. But sometimes, we meet couples who are busy tying loose ends in preparation for their wedding that prewedding portraits get bumped into the bottom of their list of priorities. We love these couples too. Now let me tell you why... they trust us.
Shanghai is an interesting city. It stands with a rich collection of modern architectures while retaining some rich cultural heritage. You might say that it offers both the old world charm as well as the glitters of the modern day.
If there is one thing I remember most about this lovable couple, it's "Ping, Mama tui senk ha" which is "Medanese" for "Ping, Mama's gonna go". Angela said this to me after every meeting and I found it simply hilarious! She is a chatty, caring woman, and she is covered with all sorts of motherly nature. She calls them as she sees them, straight forward and to the point. And I found that a charming side of her. Hendra on the other hand is the fun and witty one.
Jeff and Agita travel quite frequently to Hong Kong and Macau, and chose those two cities as the backdrop of their prewedding portraits. I didn't mind it one bit. Both cities come so alive at night and I couldn't wait to discover just what I could do there. On top of that, we were there in December, so both cities were in a jolly good festive mood. Perfect!
The highlight of the first day was definitely the session on the beach. It was cold and the wind was freezing but the couple was persistent to shoot there anyway, with summer beach attire!
Raycent proposed to Lina in Venice. They even had a few portraits done there. Then they wanted to have another session here in Jakarta.
One of the greatest things about my job is the chance to meet different kinds of people. A wise man once told me that "your resources is in your relationship" and I believe him. We can learn a lot from people only if you open up your eyes, your ears and your heart to them. By cultivating a good relationship, not only can you draw out wisdom and growth, you can also give back. And that's always a great thing.
Do you know what makes me happy? Adventure through a country with beautiful spots to shoot at. This trip with Alim and Yovita will stay with me for a long time. Unforgettable, I'm sure.
We first shot at Old Sacramento where everything just oozes cowboy vibes. It is a quiet place with many interesting spots. And the outfit that Alim and Yovita prepared for the shoot was so fitting that the old western feel was just too great to miss.