More to come....

C&M Engagement Session @ Fort Worth

An inspiring trip to NYC 2007

Teok and I decided to do something different for the Thanksgiving this year. Instead of spending the day with our friends in Dallas, we spent it in New York,with some friends we haven't seen for a while.


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Wedding 09/22/2007

Teok and I shot the wedding together at the Surrey House in McKinney. It was a small but heart warming outdoor wedding. Things didn't go as well as the bride had planned. The ceremony started late because the DJ did not show up on time. The song did not play properly when the couple were ready to walk up th e aisle. The guest did not get the chance to sing the song she had prepared for the couple.

But the bride did not make a big deal out of it. She cared about her guests and their comfort more than getting a "perfect wedding". Instead of having the guests waited in the 90F temperature while the DJ was trying to fix the technical problem. The bride and her new husband walked up the aisle with an "infectious" smile on their faces, while the guests were humming some "unidentified" tune.

That was the most beautiful moment I have ever witnessed.

The "CHEMISTRY" & the "CLICK"

I’ve always believed in "chemistry". Sure, I would love to sign all the clients that I have met. I would love to be as financially well off as possible. But there is something much more important than money.When I meet with potential clients, I need to make sure we "click". I do not want to obligate anyone if they do not feel comfortable with me. At the same time, I will avoid signing clients if I don't feel I am the right fit with them.Let's face it. It is the biggest day of their lives. If the "chemistry" doesn't exist between me, the photographer and the clients, they would not be able to enjoy the day. They could not give their best in front of the camera because of discomfort of the person who is behind it. Like wise, if I can not feel the "click" , I am sure I would not be able to produce quality work.
So, for all of you who are looking for a wedding photographer for your big day. Think carefully, if you cannot feel the CLICK, it may not work out for you.

Passion

I met with a client at a cafe last Sunday. The meeting went well. They seemed to be pleased with what they saw in my portfolio.

After the meeting was over, a gentleman who sat on the next table asked me if I am a wedding planner. I told him no, I am a wedding photographer.

He looked at me, and told me ," you are a brave lady. There isn't much female wedding photographers that I heard/know of. It's a stressful and tough job!"

I smiled at him and told him,"Well, it's all about PASSION. I love my job, I enjoy what I am doing and I am glad I am doing something that I love for living."
That's right, that's what it takes. PASSION.