Event: Benson Tan @ The Office Pub

I had the pleasure of being again invited to watch Benson Tan and his band partner Paul perform, this time at The Office Pub in Api-api Centre, Kota Kinabalu. Although there are only two of them in KK instead of the full band, they still rocked the house. Benson had some minus-one music in his laptop and Paul add the rest of the filler and solo guitars in the music. I absolutely went ape-crazy when they performed one of my most favourite songs, Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynrd. Those guitar riffs of yours really are absolutely amazing Paul!! Below are more photos of them while performing their set. Most of it is in B+W because I just love the feel it gave to the photos.

The tattoo on Paul's arm. I should have asked him what it meant.

I just love that semi-circle of light framing Paul's profile.
 

Cheers to The Office Pub!!

This is one of my fave from the set.

Even Stephen (owner of The Office Pub) got in on the action.

A shot of the boys. Also another fave simply because of Stephen's expressions in this group photo.

A shot of me and the boys. Yup, I was pretty stoked up.. LOL!!

Event: Benson Tan @ RAWK

Benson Tan is a Sabahan professional singer/artiste currently residing in Australia. He recently came back to Malaysia for a holiday with the family here in Kota Kinabalu and while here he is also invited to perform at various nitespots around town with his band partner Paul. The wifey and I was lucky to be invited by Sharon, his sister, to come and watch him perform at RAWK in Donggongon, Penampang. I must say I really enjoyed the set that they performed. He did some pretty impressive impressions of various singers like Tom Jones, Elvis Presley and even Micheal Jackson which was added with his own personal twist. I love how the colours from the spotlights came through in these set of photos which you may view below.

Benson's performance was very energetic complete with some really flashy dance moves. That got a good portion of the ladies in the crowd swooning.. LOL!!

Paul is Benson's guitarist and band partner.

Benson doing his impression of 'The Gloved One' a.k.a. Micheal Jackson.

One of my fave shots of the night because it's one of those concert-type shots that I've always wanted to do.

Cowboy boots on Wah-wah.

The performance is so good that you just got to dance and enjoy!

Benson wrapping up his set.

I really enjoyed myself watching and photographing Benson and Paul perform that night. A million thanks to Sharon for inviting me to come to the show!!

Engagement: Kris & Nadia

21st September 2009

Hotel Shangri-La Bandaran

My second day of Hari Raya was certainly full of fun activities. The highlight of the day was certainly Kris and Nadia's engagement held at Hotel Shangri-La Bandaran. This is my first time shooting an engagement ceremony at a hotel venue and it was certainly a most interesting experience. Although it rained heavily in the morning, it didn't dampen the excitement and happiness of the whole occasion. It was almost like covering a mini wedding reception.. LOL!! Nadia, if this is any indication of how your wedding reception is gonna be, you have got me very excited to shoot your actual wedding when the time comes! Below are some highlights of the day.

Future MIL is a qualified make-up artist. How lucky is that!!

Love the details on her dress.

Wifey and I with the newly engaged couple.

Congratulation on your engagement day Kris and Nadia!! Looking forward to your wedding  day soon!!

Godson Joshua's Baptism

I spent the first day of Hari Raya by presenting my Godson Joshua Ithan Solibun for the Rites of Baptism at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Needless to say, I am more excited about the whole affair than Josh. He is more concerned about his comfort and his 'nenen'.. LOL!! Anyways, below are some photos taken during the Baptism.

New Logo and Watermark

Hey folks!! Now that I've got a new blog layout that I am very happy with, it's time to add something else that is new which is my new watermark with my self-designed "logo".. LOL!!! Well, I'd like to keep it as simple as possible and I am quite happy with the design. Below is an example of the new watermark with the newly designed "logo"... :D

All future photos posted in this blog will bear the watermark just like the one in the above photograph. BTW, that is Bam-bam, the wifey's Miniature Pinscher. Cute kan dia??

New Look!!

I guess upon reading this post you would notice that I have changed the blog layout. Yeap!! I felt that the previous layout was too cluttered to serve its purpose as a photoblog so I decided to start afresh with a cleaner and simpler layout with minimal distractions. It will also hopefully allow me to post larger sized images such as the one below for better viewing pleasure. So what do you think? I certainly like it and I hope you do too.. :)

Wedding: Harry + Annie (Day Two)

*Warning: Too many beautiful photos ahead :D
30th August 2009
Kg Toboh Baru
Kg Pamalan

This is part two of Harry + Annie's wedding which I think was the most beautiful event from the two-day coverage. It was all done in traditional Dusun ceremony and there was so much colours and natural beauty in everything. I love this set so much. I feel so blessed to be invited to witness this happy affair. Annie was absolutely gorgeous in her traditional wear while Harry looked very handsome in his traditional outfit. As usual, there were lots of fun and laughter... and LOTS of drinking.. hahaha..!! The laughter was so infectious that I was also laughing all the time I was photographing the event. I absolutely enjoyed myself the whole time. Below are the highlights of the day.

Waiting for the bride to arrive...

Bride's arrival...

Waiting for groom's arrival...Groom's arrival...Meeting the bride......and the negotiations are commenced with a round of drinks!!We have a deal!!The couple leave together with their entourages...Yes folks, that is how far they had to walk...BERES!!Bridal entourage arriving at Annie's home...The welcoming committee with their toll charges.. hahah..One of the best experiences I've ever had in photographing weddings. My most heartiest congratulations to both Harry + Annie on your wedding. May your happiness last forever and ever. BTW, the content of the bottle in the second last photo is NOT Sun Valley Orange Cordial.. ahahah..!!!

...and my special thanks and love to my wifey Chegu Carol for assisting me during this shoot. Love ya hunny!!