One thing I have learnt is that when couples first contact me, they are not looking at photographs, but rather, the photographer.
Since taste is extremely subjective and broad, when it comes to deciding on a photographer for your wedding day, it all comes down to the person behind the camera (or the business).
By now, you’ve probably seen a bit of my portfolio, so now it is time for you to know a bit more about the person, aka, me.
Stories, since young, have always captured my attention and imagination. It was a way out from my own daily life. It offered an escape from homework and piano practice. When I was a young lad, dad would sit my sister and I down, and tell us a story. I don’t recall the specifics of the story, but it was pretty awesome. As such, stories, have always been a part of my life.
When I was in my second year of university, studying a degree I never finished, I met a girl. Her name was Charmaine. I remember what she wore that night – a black singlet and dark green (almost black) cargo pants with Chuck Taylors. She had forgotten her keys and I had to drop her flatmate off from a party so that she could get home. She thanked me and I think that was all the words that was exchanged. Two months later, I finally worked up the courage to ask her out …
Eights years on, I still love her to bits.
You see, we all have our own stories to tell. Each, uniquely different to our own experiences and contexts. And when it comes to wedding photography, every couple has their own story to tell.
Marriage is a symbol of commitment that extends beyond a piece of legal document. Marriage, no matter whether it is between a man and a woman, or a man and a man, or a woman or a woman, represents so much more than just a lavish one-day party. Marriage is for a life time.
So when couples contact me about their wedding and ask for my availability, I do a victory dance (sometimes without pants on). I do a victory dance because I love what I do. I do a victory dance because I believe in what I do. I do a victory dance because like me, other people have found love.
This is why I do what I do. Not because it is fun (it is!). Not because it brings in the money (it does!). Not because I am good at it (I’m ok). Not because I am creative (I really am not!).
I tell stories, because .. I have loved, been loved, and am in love.
I also love ice cream, fried rice, and almost anything with meat in it.
Want to know me better? Pop me an email and say hi!
