Seng Ping and Samantha at Thean Hou Temple

One of the reason why Seng Ping and Samantha had chosen Thean Hou Temple for their Registration Of Marriage was for the beauty of the scenery surround the temple. I also do not want these scenery to be left untouched but to be embedded in their memory.

I have a perfect models for the photo shot and the weather was great but abit too hot as the sun had raised high up in the sky. Almost mid-day. Well, we were late as these session should be done before the ceremony. We have to take what is available and use it to our good.

These were the shots that I have taken at Thean Hou Temple with the newly marriage Mr and Mrs Ngieng Seng Ping as the main characters.

All images taken with Nikon D7000 and lens Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 and AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G.

Let's go for a walk with Ngieng Seng Ping and Samantha.

Seng Ping and Samantha: Marriage Registration

A bright morning sky welcome, the couple Ngieng Seng Ping and Samantha Low as they headed for Thean Hou Temple in Kual Lumpur from Bukit Jalil.

As for Agnes and I, we were stuck in the morning rush at the Federal Highway. I have planned every shot that I want to take during this event but the worrying of being late, dimished my eagernest and memory. Still I will shot but abit rush.

We made a wrong turn along the way but we managed to arrive at the Temple registration Office just in time. Seng Ping, Samantha and her sister as the witness were already outside the office.

When the Red packet changed hands in my early blog entry Seng-Ping-Samantha-Pre-Marriage, the next step in the journey of Seng Ping and Samantha for being a FAMILY will be Registration of Marriage.

Lets go into the scene of the event.

All images taken with Nikon D7000 and lens AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G and Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 VC.

 

 The journey started with I AM and ended with WE ARE. Single to couple and family.

Seng Ping & Samantha Pre-marriage: Exchange of Packet

Marriage is one of paramount important in human life and the pre-marriage preparation is also as important to ensure the smoothness of the planned marriage process.

Chinese in general has many pre-marriage custom based on their area of origin in China. The Foochow has their own custom whereas the Cantonese has their own and the same goes with the Hokkien and the rest.

Wedding Dinner: Selva vs Prema

Last Saturday,  June 2nd, Agnes and I were invited to a Wedding Dinner for Mr. T. Selavarajan @ Selva and Ms K. Premarani @ Prema which was held at Dewan Serbaguna Taman Maluri, Jaln Wira 1 Kampong Pandan, Kuala Lumpur.

After many twists and turns, we managed to arrive at the Dewan just in time.

Though we are the invited guest but I am armed myself with my Nikon D7000, my new Nikon Speedlight SB910 which we bought a few days ago and now still learning how to use it and two lens (Nikon 50mm f/1.8G and Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 VC).

I shoot when the line is clear only as not to disturb the official photographer and videographer.

At the entrance of the Hall (Dewan), we were greet by the 'Kolam'.


KOLAM

As we sit at the table near the door, it seems that everyone is waiting for the main event.


Photographer and Videographer ready at the entrance



Kids waiting..

The Arrival

Uncle leads the way

Fragrant and Flower Petals cover the path

Presentation of Mr and Mrs Selvarajan

And the Indian's custom of Feeeding the Bride and the Bridegroom begins.



Selva feeds his wife

Prema feeds her husband

 

Uncle feeds Prema

And photo time for the guest follows.



Selva, Prema, Agnes and John

Agnes and Prema



Mr Augstine

Stella

Gowri and Annie

Congratulation, Prema!!!

Appreciate your comments.

Thank you.

(See you in my next Wedding Dinner Photo Session which will be this weekend, June 9th 2012)

Wedding Event - Kimmy & Chris

The Year 2011, 11th of November that is 11.11.11 is so special for most people who believe in the power of numbers. Do you believe in the power of numbers? It seems that people of all walk of life in Malaysia believe in the power of numbers. This can be justified by the thousand of Malaysian's couples took their vow "I Do" on that day which included our beloved friends, Kimmy Teaw and Chris Yap.

When I first got invited for their dinner wedding which was held at SSTwo Mall on 13th November 2011, my first reaction was, "Is it? Wow!! that's great!!"

When good friends get married it's a wonderful thing and we thanks them for inviting us to share their wonderful moment with us. I love those smiling faces and laughters during the event like this.

The next thing come to my mind was, "This is a good opportunity for me to take wedding photos but always remind myself of where I stand. Hired photographer comes first. Remember!!!" I think I can handle that.

On the afternoon of 13th November, I fully charged my camera battery. I took a waist pouch and packed my camera Nikon D7000 attached with my new lens Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G. It fitted nicely in my waist pouch. There will be alot of running around with this 50mm and carrying a waist helps my movement.
Then again I think, why not bring along another lens, Sigma DC 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3. It's a non-OS lens. I also packed in my waist pouch. How about speedlight? I need it for better lighting but just out of budget at the moment. Maybe next year budget.
When my wife and I entered a lift at the car park to the restaurant at SSTwo Mall, I am glad to see Kimmy, Chris and their hired photographer from micasa-bridal-house. It's just like being fixed that I should know this photographer better and yet till the end we never introduce ourselves. He is a good looking guy with a friendly smile. hope to know him one day. I thank him for the opportunity to get some critical shots.

The guest registration and angpows receiving table at the hall entrance.

Both couple received their friends.

Dedicated table for Kimmy and Chris' friend from DKSH. There are a few tables.

The couple entering the dinner hall.

The main table where the couple will be seated.

The couple seated at their table while their hired photographer captures 'the special moment' of Kimmy and his mother having a private conversation.

The couple learned to work as one family in cutting wedding cake.

Pouring two bottles of Champagne into one glass as one family.

 Kimmy and Chris new family taking a toast with their guests.

 Yum!!!! Seang!!!

And up it goes.....

Kimmy helps his wife Chris down the stage stairs.

Our Brother Law sings a lovely song for the couple.

Janet ask, "Did you capture their picture?"

Kimmy and his Biker's friends.

The wedding dinner is over and the guest head for the entrance.

I hope I got the right shots that make the event 'wedding dinner' and I will try to make it much better next wedding dinner event which will be this coming Sunday, November 20th, 2011.

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Peace and love to all.
John Ragai