2010 March | a . t i n y . b l o g

27 Mar, 2010

Of cakes, balloons and children’s parties!

Up till recently, I’ve always thought children’s parties are just about kids laughing at the clown’s antics, chomping down on MacDonald’s, blowing out candles on birthday cakes and collecting presents. It’s always easy to shoot compared to a wedding—-no tears of happiness/sorrow, no nervous brides barking at bridesmaids etc.

However, I realise shooting a children’s party involves being a sensitive and politically correct photographer too!

I’ve shot a particular child’s birthday parties more than once already, and coupled with the sibling’s parties, I’ve seen the girl many times over the years. I remembered a quiet, shy and reserved girl staring at the camera all the time. Last week, curiosity finally got the better of me and I asked the mum if her child has become happier, since I saw a lot more smiles in the latest batch of photos.

Then came the surprising answer: “She’s angry with you because many years ago you didn’t take a lot of pictures of her.”

Ok, from now onward, I’m going to shoot a birthday girl like I shoot a bride.

//kc

Ariel & Belle turn 2!

Jiaxuan’s 4th Birthday Party

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by kc

22 Mar, 2010

Edmund & Jenny’s Wedding Ceremony & Reception

I first met Edmund & Jenny at a mutual friend’s wedding last year. That was a lovely evening party attended by close friends and family members at One Rochester. Edmund was there early and helping out with the setting-up. I remember his face because of his features, I thought he’s Korean. Jenny was annoyed by the fact that I didn’t remember her. She said she was there helping out too, but “coincidentally” after I turned up to start shooting, she went inside to take a breather. Hmmm….. well anyway, it was a light-hearted introduction when they visited the studio to take a look at my portfolio. Astonishingly, Jenny is Korean, while Edmund’s not.

They liked what I did for the mutual friend’s wedding pictures and would like me to repeat the “trick” at theirs since it was going to be very similar. The only difference was the venue. Their wedding ceremony and dinner would be set at The White Rabbit.

They don traditional Korean costume for the solemnisation ceremony and wore untraditional wigs for the reception. Flowers from Boenga (whose office is just across the road from White Rabbit) gave the place and extra touch of class and luxury. The band made up of three talented Filipinos (same band who performed at the mutual friend’s) was electrifying.

I really love how the photos brought out the mood of the evening.

//kc