Jan 20, 2011

My Pre-Wedding Album: Teaser

This is what I've been busy with - Wedding preparation
































These are the photos in my pre-wedding album. To peek at the photos before they were edited, visit http://szelovestravel.blogspot.com/2010/08/sneak-preview-my-prewedding-shots.html

All photos taken by Edmund Tham & assistant.

Now that wedding's over, I've added some new photos.

Personally, I'm in love with the shots!

Enjoy!!




Jan 19, 2011

Sneak Preview - My PreWedding Shots




First Stop.
Sekeping Tenggiri.

(Read my blog post on Sekeping Tenggiri guesthouse in Bangsar @




Raw, unedited pre-wedding photos by Edmund Tham


We stayed at Sekeping Tenggiri for a night, a day before our much-awaited moment - the pre-wedding photography session.
I could barely sleep that night, tossing and turning in bed; my mind was just simply restless.

Or should I say, nervous! And, that's not good at all.

We woke up at 6 the next morning (me with puffy eyes) and I cleansed my face without applying moisturiser after; toner is sufficient at this stage.

Or the cosmetics won't work well on the skin.

One word of advice: Don't make last-minute appointment with your beautician.

My make-up artist (MUA), Chew Yen, arrived around one hour later.

Edmund Tham (a World's Top 9 WPJA Wedding Photographer in 2008) and team arrived a short while after.

After 2 hours of hair-pulling and hair-twisting drama, I was all set and ready for pre-wedding shooting at around 9am, with my make-up on and hairdo all ready.

We started shooting from 9 and ended at 1pm. I wore the heavier wedding gown at Sekeping Tenggiri and also the evening gown before we hit the dusty road.

We left Sekeping Tenggiri and headed to the next location - Rawang.


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Second Stop.
Rawang


Taken and edited by Edmund Tham

Unedited photos taken by Edmund Tham

Our first stop was at this aged Caltex station somewhere in Rawang which had just recently changed its signboard.

Had it (the signboard) been the old one, the effect would've been way cooler.

Still, the outcome of the shot (plus editing) is phenomenal.

The visit was like travelling back in time, to the 1980s; even the air smelled 'old' and the ground was dusty and sandy.

Before I got down from the car, I applied a generous amount of sunblock on my skin and thought that'd do it.

However, the MUA told me that sunblock usually takes 15-20 minutes to take effect. *Oh, Great!*

I did get sunburned, but not severe in my case. *Thank Goodness.*

We got ourselves a handful of spectators (called fans) at the station too, not bad.




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Final Stop.
Kerling


Pre-wedding photo taken and edited by Edmund Tham

Raw file by Edmund Tham; standing among the giant machines on the site

 
After a few stops in Kuala Kubu Bharu, this is the second final stop, in Kerling.

Sitting on the soil of this site are mammoth-sized tractor and other machineries which names are not known to me.

I had tough time walking on the soil as the ground was soft and there was mud all over.

I guess wearing a pair of Nike running shoes here would make life a lot easier, but I only brought a pair of Crocs and the rest, heels.



Unedited pre-wedding shots by Edmund Tham - near the site in Kerling


When we reached here, the sun was sinking as evening approaching; the clouds were thick behind us, so the scenery blend in very well with the setting at the site.

Word of advice: Be sure to ask permission before entering any sites or you might get into trouble!

            Taken at the road side, on the way to Kuala Kubu Bharu               
                                     
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Despite it being a wet season, it didn't rain at all that day!

Good force was with us that day. :)

Thank you so much to Edmund Tham & his team for making our day so wonderful and stress-free!


On Gowns

Note that all my gowns are from La Runa, SS2.

The rental of the gowns ranges from RM500 to more than RM1, 500, depending on the quantity of gowns you rent and the fabric as well as the designs.

All gowns are very, very well-kept and definitely value for money!

Check out La Runa's collection @ http://laruna.com.my/ OR

call 03-78778881 for an appointment



On the Road Trip

Try to minimise the things you bring along on the day of your photography outing, else you might end up losing one or two items.

Leave your watch at home, you don't have to wear it.

Remember your sunglasses, sunblock cream and a comfy pair of shoes.



Jan 18, 2011

Being pregnant

Being pregnant is not easy, as what I'm experiencing now.

Tossing and turning in bed in the middle of the night is just, frustrating. It's just so difficult to sleep in the right position that I'm comfortable with.

Being a person who's used to sleeping on the back, I find it very hard to sleep on my left throughout the night. It bothers me when I don't sleep on my left, fearing it will obstruct my baby's air or blood circulation. And that causes anxiety.

Before I got pregnant, it was easy to sleep my night through even when I was hungry. Not anymore. I simply have to eat even when it means getting up at 3 in the morning! I sit on the bed and munch some biscuits or any light snacks, with my eyes shut.

Then, I will literally sleep in a sitting position for at least 30 minutes before I lie down on bed. I simply need to get the food digested.

I feel nauseous every single day and that means, no travelling long distance. Staying at home doesn't make me more comfortable.

I usually pop one or two sour plums into my mouth and I immediately feel better!

Unfortunately, that cures my nausea for only one minute.

Now, it's almost impossible to wear skinny jeans or tight dresses. That's one thing I have to sacrifice for the next several months.

I ate 3 meals a day, but now countless times!

It'll not get any better when my belly starts to grow bigger.


- My second month of pregnancy-
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