Life's That Simple - Bryan & Chin See Love Portrait

Life's that Simple is a unique theme created for Bryan and Chin See, where both person just enjoyed life together, in a simple way. To be honest, this is one of my dream theme, just need to find the right candidate, and when I heard about Bryan and Chin See's story, I seemed to be able to relate it. Chin See enjoys having breakfast with Bryan every morning, and she just felt that it is a sweet thing to be embraced as a loving couple. Where things doesn't require to be grand, but small little things are able to make this couple the most happy person in the world, as long as the person one love is right beside you. So we picked this unique location in Yut Kee Restaurant, a well known place for its original vintage style. Had something simple, and all the nice and memorable shots just appeared.

Right before the assignment, I have actually personally experience the beauty of simplicity myself, eating just a normal bread, enjoying bits by bits trying to come up with this unique idea behind in order for me to be self contented during the shoot. My experience were able to relate to those shots that I am about to produce, one by one, with lots of feelings and enjoyment. I must say, I am very pleased with the result, even though it is a simple love portrait, but I just hope to get everything right for them. Peace of mind.  

But of course, while Bryan and Chin See are working in Singapore, there are indeed a level of stress, but I told them that Singapore culture is in need of these kind of values and I know that their friends are able to appreciate the theme, and so they rely the creation on me. And after delivered the pictures to them, they had gone to develop many prints and canvas and made their room filled with these shots, and of course, I wish that everyday, they are able to relate to these great values of love, and love each other even more everyday.  

A Ring for A New Journey - You Weng & Bee Peng Wedding Day

Known Bee Peng 3 years ago while covering Lai Peng's ROM. During Lai Peng's wedding day Bee Peng came over and asked about my charges and Bee Peng confirmed right after she received a date for the wedding. These group of friends have a very close friendship, therefore the wedding day is more towards making the family and friends happy, filled with blessings and love. Bee Peng is a rather shy bride compared to Lai Peng. She even told me not to shoot that much and just have a great time mingling around, of course I would not do that, I know in the end those precious pictures will be something significant for them. During wedding luncheon, You Weng made a very cute animation that expresses the love between You Weng and Bee Peng and began to notice You Weng's talent, those animation were very cute and memorable. We simply love to provide the most memorable experience for couples, though the wedding seemed to be a little structured, we initiated a small little beloved session right after the wedding day, just to give them a unique experience for a life time. And it is so easy to do that each time right after the wedding day where the mood is still there, and You Weng and Bee Peng was pouring a little of emotions into it. Making it a unique moment to be remembered. Thanks to Bee Peng for believe in my work. Hope to see you again in another wedding. :)

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year, another step we moving in 2013.

Merry Xmas and Happy New Year, before we finish off 2012, here is a short teaser video for your own enjoyment lol. For those that we have covered your most significant moment in the past, those that made us realise how truly in love you are, hope you guys can remember the smily face of Dennis Yap LOL. A big thank you from the team, to you. Happy New Year! Big thanks to Gary Ngui for this special clip. We will launch the full version next year, hehe....

The Spirit of Emotions Photography Workshop by Dennis Yap - 29 Dec 2012

A specific wedding can be the same but different people produces different result! If you ever wonder why some photo are touching and why some doesn't; why some photos are able to make you cry and some you do not have any feeling with it; why some photos are able to make you agree with him (the shooter) but some you just disagree all the way; why some photos are very grand and artistic but you just can't seem to click with it. In this workshop we have the answer for you. And we aim to make you even better.

Aside from "The Hidden Treasure" workshop that Dennis had conducted earlier, that workshop described ways to make things real so that the shooter can acknowledge his responsibility (those people that had attended the workshop will know what I am talking about. =P). For this The Spirit of Emotions workshop its all about the photographer's efford; his mind, skill, techniques and vision in order for him to distinguishes himself from the rest. In simple terms, this workshop is all about expressing the individual's heart, which I called it "The Spirit". 

50% of the cost of this workshop are sponsored by our clients as we use 5% of our revenue to promote social awareness. The Spirit of Emotions is part of our effort to inspire, to acknowledge and to educate. This is the reason that our workshops are always reasonable because we believe that as a market player, we should not be charging sky high for education, and education is important for the growth of humanity. Believe me, it is true~ we mean it.

For those attendees that have attended this workshop before we urge you to attend again as the previous we have did was 2 years ago. Majority of the topic that will be discussed here has been evolved over time. Seats are limited to 15 pax in Le Petit Studio. We are proud to have our own studio to host this workshop and it is the first time to have it here, the home of Dennis Yap Photography*. Hope to see you here~ and do take your chance to make some friends. :)

A Place Called Sandakan - Robert & Annie Wedding Day

Robert and Annie known each other during Robert's trip to Singapore, and they shared a lot of laughters together, Robert works in a drug manufacturing company while he ensures the drugs were meeting certain standards prior to launch. Yes, Robert is the nerdy one, his brother as well hehe. My first impression to Robert is he look so much like a scientist. For this special day, Robert flew over his close family from Vancouver to Sandakan and Annie flew over from Singapore. It was the first time where Robert heard about the gate crash and most people were very new to this idea, so it was interesting to see how they react to it, but since most people were not young, the gate crash was very simple and short. 

It was not my first visit to Sandakan, there are some nice memories behind this small little town. I remember the moment I stepped into Annie's room and start snapping, and a guy beside me asked if I am Dennis Yap and start observing how I snap. But in fact its nothing special, it just snap snap all the way hehe. Annie's family was a little reserved. For those that just known Annie one might think that she is a bridezilla but in fact she is a very kind hearted lady. So right after the wedding day we were both sharing about the wedding day. Looking forward to meet her and her friends in Singapore during my next trip. 

The Sweetness Within - Marcus & Jeen Wedding Day

Both Marcus and Jeen were actually living in Australia and this day its something special happening for the Mah family. The moment I stepped inside Jeen's house I was amazed by the size of the house but the Mah's family were all very humble people and they all were so down to earth. For some reason, I kept on recalling the sweetness of Jeen's mom, where she welcomed me nicely, inviting me for a nice cup of coffee. To the Mah's family, Jeen is a unique daughter where she brought over many good qualities within the family, setting a very good example for everyone. I was like part of the family already. The good thing about this assignment was the gate crash was done inside the house, where it was big enough to cater the big group of groomsmen. And again, I met my old colleague in the group. Everything was very authentic and genuine. Pretty bride and smart looking groom, nothing more can ask for, hehe. The Mah's family really gave me a very good impression, I wish one day I can visit her mom and give them a big thanks again.

The Journey of Olivia

It was an amazing journey to cover Alicia's Baby Olivia. This assignment is not finished yet as the assignment covers maternity portrait of Alicia, delivery of Olivia, new born of Olivia, full moon until Olivia is 1 year old. A journey that will take 1 year to complete. A journey that will take 4-5 session to complete. As always, my dream was to cover the delivery room, we almost got it but the doctor refused to allow me to enter the delivery room to cover Alicia's delivery and it will still remain as my dream. I love newborn portraitures, especially for this assignment there are so many sessions within a year, and we sort of built this intimate little relationship with the Lim's family. And now I still miss them, including their dog. 

Alicia's family loves to values pictures and they had their pictures taken from wedding until to date and it is still going on. After these few sessions, now left over is Olivia's full moon and 1 year old, and by then they receive a nice custom made album, which includes the whole process of Olivia, from pre-born until 1 year old, I hope the journey will continue until Olivia's 18 year old but I hope I will still be healthy enough to cover that. And I have also tried to imagine, what if one day, I am able to cover Olivia's wedding. That will be something amazing right? Gosh, I just wish that I can do this forever!

Remembrance - Howard & Angeline Wedding Day

Howard and Angeline had engaged me for almost 2 years and a year before we supposed to cover her pre-wedding and wedding day but a week before her wedding day, Angeline's mother had passed away and she had to call off all her wedding plans, I still remember that she were crying over the phone telling me the sad news. On this wedding day, it was rather a remembrance of her mother besides a wedding day. In the morning, Angeline's dad walked over to me and shared his feelings, even though Angeline looked happy on this day but within everyone it was a sad feeling because her mother were unable to be there for her. Her wedding dinner was filled with lots of laughter but half of the attendees were unable to attend due to the missing of her mom, but we still carry on everything that has been planned. We actually helped Angeline to make a slideshow for the remembrance of her mom, and there was a moment of silence before the dinner is commenced. Aside that, humorous Howard had made the day with laughter and joy. I remember the moment I watched Angeline marching in with a brilliant smile, for that moment I felt so happy for her, simply because we had known each other for quite a while and I can relate with them, everything happened in the wedding. 

Really thanks for Angeline and Howard, love to see your friends and family that day, may your new life filled with love and happiness. 

Unspoken Words - Kenny & Cheryl Wedding Day

Cheryl and Kenny stayed very close to our Studio in Empire, what a coincidence, in fact just realised that I have covered 3 families in the past on the same road where Cheryl live. When I entered to Cheryl's room, facing her bed was a big painting of a fatty lady. I asked Cheryl if she love the painting and she told me that she love to see giant ladies. Just so happened her make up artist was about the similar size, and for that moment I take note of myself, am I the giant type as well.. hmm.... feeling worried LOL. And later came the groom Kenny, and all his groomsmen were dressed up with the funny shirt thats sells in Thailand, with the wording "GAME OVER" below a married couple, you should know which one. All of them were funny, casual, layback. I am sure that Kenny did it for fun, and the day ended after lunch.

However, there has been a myth in this assignment that I have not able to discover why. Did I just aroused your curiosity? At first Cheryl had booked me for a full day package but for some reason we were told that the wedding was cancelled and later they settled with a half day assignment. And one day while I was browsing the web and went into Malaysia bride forum and found that my package was for sale, on the same date which is today, and realise that they are looking for a couple to buy over the date. Though I knew it was not possible as per our policy but it was quite a surprise. Therefore on that wedding day, I was very excited to find out why, but it seemed that everything was quite well organised and worked out quite fine. As a photographer, most of the time we can only based on observation, we can never get to understand the whole story unless we were told. But one thing I do realise that, the more story the couple expresses, regardless it is good or bad, those story can help us in creating something more extraordinary. :)

Our Premium Album - All Time Favourite

We have received many enquiries asking about the look of our premium album. Here it is, ever since we launched this album since beginning 2012 it has been an all time favorite for every couple that engaged us. Right after they see the album they fell in love and got mezmerized right away. Over the years we have been personalizing, this album were created with many thoughts behind. It is not just an album but something that reflect what we believe over the years, specially tailored for you. And you only get it in Dennis Yap Photography*. We want something that enable you to recall the past and enhances your feelings after many years to come. Thus, this album is not created for now but for the future. I particularly love the pattern indicated infront of the box, we named it The Tree of Life. A book for many generations to come. It also signifies the meaning of Life, overpowers the meaning of love. As we believe that the meaning of life comes after many encounters of love. Lots of love.

Regards,

Dennis Yap