Li Lian & Niger: Just Wanna Have Fun

"...you're always in my heart, you're always on my mind;

And when it all becomes too much, you're never far behind;

And there's no one that comes close to you could ever take your place;

'Cause only you can love me this way ..."

Only You Can Love Me This Way, Keith Urban

A bubbly couple, Lilian and Niger walked into our Studio few days before their actual day wedding to discuss their final itinerary.  After the whole discussion, we were intrigued by the fact that this wedding is going to be FUN!

Thanks Lilian & Niger for having us to photograph your wedding.  Indeed we had fun especially the jumping into the pool shot.

Let's take a peep on the slideshow of what happened during the day. 

We spent a lot of time researching before finally deciding on our wedding photographers and we have nothing but high compliments for Jim & Ning who photographed our wedding and John who did our ROM.

Thank you for doing such an excellent job in capturing memorable moments at our Putrajaya ROM and KL wedding and especially in accommodating our many requests of having jumping into the pool shots!  What else can we say but a million thank yous and for going far and beyond expectations!  

We admire your professionalism and we were very comfortable working with all three of you.  In fact, we have heard nothing but compliments regarding your work and we are so happy we made the right choice by having JLP document our special day! :)

Lilian & Niger

Team: Jim & Ning

Related Post: Lilian & Niger's ROM

Christmas Special: Family Portrait

When was the last time you had your family portraits taken?

Whether your answer is 'never' or 'too long ago' or it could be 'a few years back' or 'a year ago' - the best time to have your family portraits taken is NOW!

Family portrait is not an once-in-a-lifetime event.  Families change!

The children at a young age are always changing and will never be the same as they are now; there may be a new addition in the family - be it new spouses or new born baby.


Even if there aren't any new additions, while life changes around us, it is always nice to have a new family portrait to chronicle our family through the years and may it be a permanent reminder of our family at a specific time in our lives. 

During this holiday seasons, families who are scattered around the globe will get together to celebrate winter solstice, thanksgiving, or simply a reunion - to share joy and laughter.  Gift your family a Family Portrait shoot with Jim and bring home those memoirs.

Sept-citing-ember

If you would have notice, we have re-arrange the layout of the blog. The most obvious will be the slideshows which are arranged vertically under each sub-heading on the right panel for your easy viewing and reference.

Well, it's unbelievable that September is coming to an end. So many events has taken place. Starting with Wedding Isle Bridal Image Styling Workshop which was held on 22 August 2009 where Jim has been invited to share with the Brides to be "How To Look Good in Photos."

Next, there was the Big Bridal Sale organised by WeddingsbyEternal.Com which was held in Sime Darby Convention Centre on 5 & 6 Sept. Followed by our JLP 911 Workshop in Clearwater Sanctuary Golf Resort.

For our Bride & Groom to be, we wish to make your year 2010 wedding wish comes true. Check out our October Best Deal on 1st October 2009.

Lastly, we at JLP wishing you Happy MoonCake Festival!

Pink & Ivan - Glamourous

It has always been my wish to be able to shoot some parasols on a wedding. And it so happened that my wish materialised in this garden wedding held few weeks ago in Sri Carcosa.

Our ever so glamorous and capable bride, Pink, and her charming groom, Ivan, planned their wedding so beautifully. Pink has heard about us and our works 5 - 6 years ago after attending a close friend's wedding and so they approached and engaged us nearly a year ago to photograph their wedding. Honored, we happily accepted the portfolio knowing that it will be a wedding which will be the talk of the town. Indeed, the occasion was full of surprises. It was a very romantic and colorful affair that I have ever photographed in Malaysia.

Ning, Braendan and myself started shooting during the morning preparation itself where Sharon and her styling team from Wedding Isle, skilfully making the bride and the girls beautiful. We were busy shooting the wedding gown and bits and pieces in the room.

The girls were so engrossed in helping the bride to dress up where they didn't even noticed my presence.

When they finally realised it and started to turn the bride away from my camera, I have snapped a few priceless shots.

Guests who attended the ceremony were full of personalities in their best and finest attires. Given the bride's name is PINK, you can easily guess the theme color of the wedding i.e. fuchsia pink and white with a touch of black. All decorations were artistically and tastefully set up by the creative team from Wishing Tree.

With the organisation, co-ordination and hard work from the bridesmaids and groomsmen, the wedding ceremony went smoothly under a clear blue sky. In such a romantic & enchanting setting and ambience, it is not surprising that the bride shed a few tears (it has to be tears of joy!). Guests who were there to witness would have shared the same sentiment. Or perhaps the ladies were sad realising that there gone another handsome single man marrying to their best friend. :p

Well Pink & Ivan, congratulations again on your recent marriage. Thank you for engaging us and your kind words. We had a real fun during the photography sessions.

"Dear Jim & team,

... thank you so much for doing such a great job at our wedding! Your work is remarkable! You've been nothing but wonderful in capturing every moment of such a beautiful day in our lives... When it comes to choosing our suppliers, we knew instantly that we wanted to use Wishing Tree and Jim simply only because of 1 reason: they are both one of the best in the field! ... for Jim, I had already fallen in love with his work 5-6 years ago when my friend Ee Peng got married. Thanks to her recommendation, I checked him out on pbase (before Jim had his own website) and immediately I told myself that this is the photographer I MUST HAVE for my wedding! ... I will always remember this day for a long time to come thanks to Wishing Tree, Jim Liaw ...

... Jim, everyone loves the umbrella shots! Brilliant! And the pre-wedding was said to be 'the best composition of any wedding photo' ... "

Pink & Ivan

Eugene & Regina: Faith, Hope & LOVE

"... friendship that flows from the heart cannot be frozen by adversity,

as the water that flows from the spring cannot congeal in winter ..."
James Fenimore Cooper

There is one thing every bride will practically be concerned and anxious about on their wedding day i.e. the rain!! As if the preparation itself is not stressful enough, the weather is something beyond everyone's control.

It was showering heavily at early morning in Penang. By 8:00 a.m., it was still drizzling. The bride stood and looked out her window. She expressed her concern that she could not have her garden wedding. However, we assured her that the rain would eventually stop. So far, we are always been blessed with good weather even if it rained right before the actual wedding starts.

True enough, when the bride went down to get ready and right before the actual ceremony began, the drizzle stopped.

Eugene & Regina met through mutual friends. What turned out to be a simple meeting transformed into a wonderful union.

It was a simple yet beautiful wedding. The couple had put a lot of thoughts into their wedding where quotes (e.g. as per the title & beginning of this post) have been printed and labeled onto wedding favors as well as mineral water bottles.

To Eugene and Regina, congratulations again! Thank you for engaging us and your kind word. We really enjoyed ourself. :) The pictures are amazingly beautiful and here at JLP, we had a challenging time choosing images to be posted here and ended up ... well, as you can see the number of images we posted above :D

"We did a lot of research before choosing a photographer, and finally decided your style is the most visually appealing. On our wedding day, both you and Ning were terrific! It was so easy and comfortable working with you guys. We were never nervous with you at all. It was like we were hanging out with dear old friends, even though we only met you a few times! We have nothing but compliments for your professionalism, friendly and efficiency approach."

Eugene & Regina

The Big Bridal Sale

"... A dream is a wish your heart makes, When you're fast asleep
In dreams you lose your heartaches, Whatever you wish for, you keep
Have faith in your dreams and someday, Your rainbow will come smiling thru
No matter how your heart is grieving, If you keep on believing
the dream that you wish will come true ..."
adapted from Cinderella

Planning your year 2010 wedding? Make your wedding wish comes true by visiting us at The Big Bridal Sale this coming 5 & 6 September 2009 at Sime Darby Convention Centre from 11 am to 7 pm.

A "Matta-like" Fair, organised for the very FIRST time by weddingsbyEternal.com, get exclusive deals from Malaysia's most influential Wedding Vendors alongside with international counterparts.

For more info, please visit The Big Bridal Sale Website.

JLP 911 Workshop

WHAT?

• This is the first stand-alone Workshop by Jim Liaw & his team at JLP.

WHEN?

• 11 - 13 September 2009

WHERE?

• Clearwater Sanctuary Golf Resort, Batu Gajah, Perak

HOW to get there
Click Location or Map

WHO shall attend?

• designed mainly for individual seriously wanting to turn full time professional photographers; OR
  
• wanting to craft an earning as skillful photographers working on part-time basis, alongside with their full-time employment
  

For more info, click HERE

FEES
Outstation Participants / Stay-in Local Participants
RM1,800.00 per person based on twin sharing

INCLUSIVE of workshop fees, accommodations, return trips CWS-Kellie's Castle, Kellie's Castle entrance fee, meals - breakfast, lunch, dinner throughout your stay, meeting room rental, coffee/tea breaks & refreshment.

Non-stay-in Local Participants
RM1,500.00 per person

EXCLUDE accommodations BUT INCLUSIVE of workshop fees, return trips CWS-Kellie's Castle, Kellie's Castle entrance fee, meals - breakfast, lunch, dinner throughout your stay, meeting room rental, coffee/tea breaks & refreshment.

MODE OF PAYMENT
By cheque payable to "JIMLIAW PHOTOGRAPHY'
Direct bank in to Maybank acc. 5147 2111 4375

HOW?
Register below!
(If you can't see the Registration Form, please click HERE)

CLOSING DATE: 31 August 2009

Sponsor

Wedding Destination @ Clearwater Sanctuary Golf Resort

Back in June, JLP was invited to participate in Wedding Xtravaganza 2009 (Fair) at Clearwater Sanctuary Golf Resort, Batu Gajah, Perak (CWS) which is about 2 hours drive from KL via North-South expressway.

As the name suggests, Sanctuary - the serenity & tranquility of the Resort makes a great wedding destination for couples who loves nature. Be it indoor or outdoor, CWS has about 6 venues for you to choose & plan your wedding banquet.

For more info on CWS & their Wedding Packages, please visit CWS Website.



Images documented by JLP John Seah & PJ Lee
Story & music mixing by the Editor

Treasures of the Rainforest

Conference Images documented by JLP John Seah.
Story & music mixing by the Editor

Signature Photographers welcomes Saiful Nang

Signature Photographers introduces and welcomes yet another industry stalwart as it’s newest member. A visionary that shares many common ideas and passion, Saiful Nang is a household name when it comes to wedding photography.

A qualified visual communication specialist, Saiful possesses a degree in Film studies. However, his passion in Wedding Photography has led to down a different path. A firm believer that all success stories are driven primarily by passion, Saiful attributes the same to his mastering the art of capturing moments for weddings. And he firmly believes that it is this same passion that has seen him being appointed as the Official wedding Photographer for the Brunei Darussalam Royal Family, as well as numerous local celebrities’ weddings. Now an International name to wedding photography, Saiful also developed and annually conducts the groundbreaking and widely successful photography workshop, PhotoCamp.

We at JLP extends our big welcome to you Saiful and looking forward to working with you.

E-Lei & Choon Sern: Best Friend Forever

"...and so I'm sailing through the sea, to an island where we'll meet;
You'll hear the music fill the air, I'll put a flower in your hair ...
I'm lucky I'm in love with my best friend, lucky to have been where I have been...
lucky we're in love in every way, lucky to have stayed where we've stayed..."
~ lyrics adapted from "Lucky" - Jason Mraz

Love knows no boundaries or time zone, that's how it feels having read the love story between this lovely couple. Met since A-Level, both E-Lei & Choon Sern have been together ever since. Even though they were times they were apart i.e. different nationality, furthering studies overseas, national services etc., E-Lei, a Malaysian and Choon Sern, a Singaporean; decided to settle down in London. They even work under the same roof. Amazing!

The couple has set their mind on having a beach wedding and particularly Redang as they fell in love with the place during a visit 9 years ago. Moreover, one of the most unforgettable experiences they have had was having a BBQ under the stars by the beach.

And so they decided on Berjaya Redang Beach Resorts since it is very convenient for their overseas guests to fly in and out.

Well E-Lei & Choon Sern, despite the challenge to decorate the place due to inacessibility and logistics issue, the simple yet elegant decorations really set in the mood. Not forgetting the lovely landscape, crystal clear water, white sandy beach, coconut drinks & the twinkling stars - very magical & enchanting!

The images are magically fantastic that we've decided to present it in the form of a montage. Thank you for having us over and captured all these beautiful moments.

"We found JLP from the website. The artworks immediately caught our attention and are different from the rest of the photographers we've come across. After the initial meeting with Jim & Ning, it was quite clear to us that we want to have both of them as our wedding photographer. Also, they provide good advice and tips for beach wedding. Jim & Ning, both of you are very professional. We like your warm and friendly personality. During the group photo shoots, you've created a lively atmosphere and our guests loved you both. We really enjoyed ourself and had a great experience. Thank you."

E-Lei & Choon Sern

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Signature Photographers welcomes Alvin Leong

If you have not already heard, Signature Photographers has an additional new member i.e. Alvin Leong.

Alvin has been in the wedding photography industry for more than 8 years and is a member of Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP), Master Photographer Association, United Kingdom (MPA, UK) and World Institute of Photographic Masters (WIPM).

In addition, Alvin is also the first Malaysian to have started a Photography Academy i.e. Alvin Leong Academy of Photography in collaboration with Open University Malaysia.

We at JLP extends our big welcome to you Alvin and looking forward to working with you.

Happy Birthday Jim!

It was a last minute arrangement, we decided to surprise Jim a day after his birthday. Even Ning didn't know about it till the next day (but she is smart enough to dress up nicely :p). Since we know Jim loves his coffee very much, the only cake that fit the bill is Tiramisu and that I know Alexis has the best!

It was a long and exciting day but nevertheless everything went well according to the plan without Jim's suspicion although he had that quizzical look why all the team photographers were in the studio. The moment he ushered out the last client, he turned to our direction and started some casual chat while our creative designers brought out the cake. When they were right behind him, he still didn't suspect anything. Then, as we started singing, he turned around and saw the cake. This is how surprised he looked.

For a split second, Jim was speechless but kept smiling.

The cake is so nice that some of us had second helping. And because it contains alcohol, the team photographers later became jolly, perky & very loud ... I kid, I kiidddd!! :p

Well Jim, happy birthday again & many happy returns!!