Wedding Bells Toll in November

WEDDING BELLS TOLL
October and November seems to be the peak of weddings. I helped 2 pairs of soon-to-wed couples with their wedding cards designs. Coincidentally, both pairs getting married in November and are separated by one day apart, 21st November for Khee Fatt & Choon Foong, and 22nd November for Raymond & Mona. Phew...luckily both didn't fell on the same day, one my housemate and another is my cousin.

They were looking for cost effective designs and printing. So, i designed both the cards similarly in terms of printings and finishing. We went for 2 sides card printing, foregoing the traditional card design with a fold. 4 colours print in front and 2 colours printing at the back. And finally with a Spot-UV finish on the card where it is appropriate.


Khee Fatt & Choon Foong's Card
Concept: Movie poster
This was designed somewhat to look like a movie poster. Hence, you can see all the credits on the bottom of the design which include all the names of the people who will help and participate in the marriage ceremony.





Raymond & Mona's Card
Concept: Precious moments doodle
Mona is a big fan and collector of the Precious Moments series. She has a whole collection of this clay dolls on her display cabinet. We went for the signature precious moment wedding doll design with a touch of pink!

Congratulations to Khee Fatt & Choon Foong and Raymond & Mona! I hope their friends and relatives really like the cards!

Photoshoot with Yise Loo

Artist : Yise Loo (pronounced Luo Yi Shi) | 罗忆诗
Profession: Singer

I became aware of Yise a few years back when the radio aired her songs. Her voice really caught my attention as it was so fresh and energetic, it just felt there was something different about this singer. Fast forward a few years later, and I am working with her on a photoshoot for the magazine feature.

Yise is a witty, fun and talented artist. She was so natural with the camera that is was so easy and fun to work with her. We started the session slowly, but as the shooting went on, she became warmer and more natural. One of the best and most friendly artist I have worked with.

Originally hailed from Johor, Yise is now based mostly in PJ, with occasional trips to China to promote her album. She is trying to reach out to every corner of the world and I wish her all the best. Check her out yourself! She has a facebook fans club and blog.

Just Another Day at Work

TEAM PHOTO
This was the day to shoot the team photo for year 2009. It has been some time since we last had one. This day turned also turned out to be Adeline's last day with us. She has been with us for so many years, and we tried our best to ask her not to leave. However, she had made up her mind and we wish her all the best!

Introducing the designers:













The Copywrite Experts:





The rest of the photos

2009 Publishing team group photo..with the tags


This one without the tags~


The girls in the team.


The boys in the team.


Inspired by Lacoste Ad...with a more playful twist.


Take II or was it III or maybe more...lost count~


FAREWELL ADEL
Farewell photo session with Adel, the most efficient and fastest working designer in the whole wide world. And I am not exaggerating! She truly is...


We will miss you~


Individual photo session with Adel.


Some other random shots. It was a crazy and fun shooting session, as expected when you have a bunch of young and vibrant creative minds gathered together~ fun...fun...fun~

Khee Fatt & Choon Foong @ SMI

TRUE BLUE MICHAELIANS
Location: St. Michael Institution, Ipoh

After the registration of marriage at Chin Woo, the couple and their best mates whisked away to St. Michael for the photoshoot. It was great being able to do the shooting at our school. Most of us spent a good part of our lives studying at this school; 12 years in total for me (kindergarten + primary + secondary level)

It was a shame most part of the school was locked. Still, it was great being back, using this magnificent building as the backdrop of our photoshoot.


We started out shooting inside the La Salle Centre, and found this nice turquoise wooden door. Brilliant colour!




This was selected to be used in the wedding card design.




At the school parlour with the statue Paterfamilias (Parents).


Upholding the great Michaelian Ethos!


The long corridor...It would have been better if the red fire emergency hose is not there.




Choon Foong was natural and Khee Fatt tried his best with about 20 people watching over them during the shoot. lolz.


The main building block as the backdrop.


The group photo of Khee Fatt and Choon Foong with all the "Heng Dai(s)" and "Ji Mui(s)"


Da' fun version.


This did not turn out as what I initially planned. But I still like how this turned out, the actions and looks on the dudes were great!


Another try, freezing the action!


Girls aloud! The bride with her "Ji Mui(s)"


The "Heng Dai(s)" version I


The "Heng Dai(s)" version II


The "Heng Dai(s)" version III. Not much cooperation from the guys on the left. Woi... Colin, Chun Hui and Alvin! haha...


The couple with Brother Matthew.


Brother Matthew with his fellow ex-Michaelians.


We just couldn't leave without going for a final round at this water feature.


That's all folks! Thanks to Khee Fatt and Choon Foong, and the rest of the boys and girls, this turned out to be a very fun shooting session and gathering.