Alyaa + Richard

MasyaAllah and Alhamdulillah for the month of February.

Tired but fruitful.

Alyaa and Richard capped it off with a warm reception which I truly felt part of the family.

Sarah + Irwan

This guy Irwan, has a real tight group of friends. Much respect to that.

The Browns

A quick teaser of what went down

The Almost Black & White Post

A number of things happened over the new year, some of which happened literally on the first day of the new year; almost like an overnight shift. Some of which are reflected in this post. Others may be shared at a later time when I feel it is appropriate. I feel like there’s so much I need to do and with so little time; I’m just afraid I will not be able to accomplish it all. May Allah grant me the ability to do what I intend and still fulfill my responsibilities. I’m just glad I am able to share this change with Farah; I could not have asked for a better partner for me to experience this with and only Allah knows best. And no I’m not just referring to photography.

My family was in Cameron Highlands over the new year (yes this post is a little late) and the world of Black & White just consumed me. I felt like shooting everything in Black & White; it’s just something I cannot explain. I needed the Cameron Highlands trip; a getaway from the city for some fresh air, relaxation, recharge and just to get away from it all was what my body had been craving for for sometime now. I’m glad I went.

Welcome 2012

I know it’s a little late but, welcome to the new year!

I still remember the day I set up this blog like it was yesterday. In fact, my first blog post was done on the very same chair I’m sitting on right now! I’m thankful for 2011, a lot of lessons learnt, a good number of weddings shot (hoping for more this year) and I’m just looking forward to more of it honestly. It’ll be tough though, with my real job’s project kicking into full gear this year. Things look a little uncertain too in the ‘stable job department’; once the project ends in June and final reports are done with, I’m out of a job, which means I have to start looking now. But then I argue with the fact that if I start looking now, there’s always the fear of distraction. Ahh well, I’ll worry about that as time passes. I’ll deal with it as I have dealt with other life changing situations in my life.

When I started this blog, I had the intention of it being more than just a photoblog, yes I wanted to share the weddings I’ve shot, and yes I wanted to share my personal projects but I also wanted to share more about myself in my posts which I feel that I did not. I’m done with excuses. And…simply put, that’s fueling my drive to one up myself this year. Photography to me is more than just a source of side income. I’ve sort of lost the plot as to what it means to me, and I mean that in a positive kind of way. Photography is more than documentation, self expression or capturing the moment…I can’t quite put my finger on it right now, when I do I’ll let you know, and it might just be the pictures doing the talking when the time comes.

I wish to thank all who have let me grow as a person over the last year, the Almighty of course, Farah my wife, my parents, my colleagues, individuals whose weddings I shot in 2011: Shahida + Ariff, Nadia + Harris, Zaffri + Azilla, Winnie + Sham, Shidi + Syariza, Diyana + Firzuan, other opportunities I’ve had to shoot for like Jieha’s daughter’s first birthday, Luqman’s performance at RTM, Naz who deserves a big thank you for really giving me the opportunity to shoot with him, Nik who took me in as second photographer for a wedding in early November. Thank you all, and if I missed anyone, you know I didn’t mean to.

The last wedding I shot in 2011 – November’s Diyana and Firzuan’s do in Kluang, Johor.

Shidi + Shariza

It feels like it has been a while. And truly it has.

Of course, my full time job keeps me busy…which is the main reason behind the lack of posts as of late.

I had the pleasure of working with Nik Muhammad Hafiz, an accomplished and highly motivated photographer who’s body of work speaks for itself. Thanks for having me along for the ride dude :)

Shidi and Syariza’s solemnization had all the makings of a warm couple which I hope I managed to capture.

Sham + Winnie

Last Light

I’m knackered. Really. Ever since end of August it has been full steam ahead. I’ve fallen sick twice over the last month and barely had time to recuperate in between illnesses. Alhamdulillah I had some time today to squeeze in a little personal work. Something I’ve put off for half a year. As the title says, this was done during the last half hour of sunlight.

Maestro – A glimpse

When you get a call from a friend who’s been with you through thick and thin and hernia (don’t ask) and he asks you to document him conducting during RTM’s Orchestra’s 50th Anniversary. There is really only one thing to do.

Sham and Winnie; 11 years in the making – a glimpse

I would say that in my 28 years here on earth, and in the grand scheme of things I’m rather young and have not really seen the world. But I’d have to say that Sham and Winnie epitomize humility and grace.

Thank you for letting Farah and me be a part of your beautiful day. We truly wish you guys a long, healthy and prosperous marriage.