having fun in Central
– wedding of mei-kee and söeren

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August 11, 2008
simonthephoto ranked top 4th artistic wedding photojournalist in the 08 Q2 [AG]WPJA Contest 1
simonthephoto ranked top 4th artistic wedding photojournalist in the 08 Q2 [AG]WPJA Contest
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We ‘re hiring
August 11, 2008
simonthephoto ranked top 4th artistic wedding photojournalist in the 08 Q2 [AG]WPJA Contest 3
simonthephoto ranked top 4th artistic wedding photojournalist in the 08 Q2 [AG]WPJA Contest
August 18, 2008

I love taking photos in Central, I can easily find locations with good color, texture, and light. I had taken numerous pre-wedding sessions in Central, but this was the first time leading over 25 persons.

Both mei-kee and söeren came from Germany, now working in India and chose Hong Kong for their ceremony. It was the first time for most of their friends being in Hong Kong — when mei-kee decided to take some photos in Central in the morning, everyone was excited to follow us and have a walk altogether.

You may think it was very difficult to manage such a large group on the street, instead, they ‘re such a fabulous group that I had so much fun working with them.

date: 27 feb, 2008
ceremony and reception: the peninsula hotel, hong kong

Tips: In other to work with such a big group,

  • you have to be very confident on what you ‘re doing
  • plan ahead what you are going to do in next 30 sec
  • give clear instructions, of course, you have to shout loudly

the big “group shot” — when I was taking this photo, all the passer-by around stopped and looked at me !!!
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mei-kee and söeren
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We ‘re playing “when söeren meets mei-kee”
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Even though there ‘re over 20 of their friends and families looking at them, they ‘re still very natural in front of the camera
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thanks, everyone !!!
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in the morning, girls getting ready, three younger sisters of mei-kee – pei-kei, emily and shirley
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boys getting ready – at the LKF hotel. Do you like to make a guess who is söeren?
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the game
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mei-kee changed into wedding dress
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love this shot
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before the ceremony, I had 60 min private photo session for the bride and groom
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another fav of the day
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at the peak
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at peninsula
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there ‘re so many great photo locations inside peninsula
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the ceremony at peninsula
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I do … …
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timeless moment between söeren and his mother
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catch it, everyone !!!!!
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 you had to take risk in order to take great (and extraordinary) photos, but I was at the incorrect position this time, the bouquet just flied over me … …
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congratulations
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always love the crew meal at peninsula — simon, ken & vickie
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8 Comments

  1. Cc says:

    having such a big group in Central is pretty amazing!!!
    i like those two pix taken in LKF Hotel, love the shadow effect and reflection there!

  2. Cc says:

    having such a big group in Central is pretty amazing!!!
    i like those two pix taken in LKF Hotel, love the shadow effect and reflection there!

  3. kingfai~ says:

    your pics are ALWAYS inspiring and entertaining!

    must be real good fun if working with you~

    pity I dont have time to take care of you/your equipment ..Haaaaa

  4. kingfai~ says:

    your pics are ALWAYS inspiring and entertaining!

    must be real good fun if working with you~

    pity I dont have time to take care of you/your equipment ..Haaaaa

  5. Ray Chui says:

    Simon,
     倒影那兩張相真的很正!睇你過blog 真係好多得著!努力!

  6. Ray Chui says:

    Simon,
     倒影那兩張相真的很正!睇你過blog 真係好多得著!努力!

  7. Hi All,
    thanks, I used different colour temp setting for these two pics, the first one is cool while the second one is warmer.
    it ‘s more difficult for the first one, so many groomsmen, and I had to get the moment when they didn’t overlap each other.

    simon

  8. Simon says:

    Hi All,

    thanks, I used different colour temp setting for these two pics, the first one is cool while the second one is warmer.

    it ‘s more difficult for the first one, so many groomsmen, and I had to get the moment when they didn’t overlap each other.

    simon