Redza Ridzuan : Photographer

And so the wedding reception kicks in the next day at her parents’ house. What you see previously were the decorations on the dining table, better known as “Meja Makan Beradap” in Malay culture. She also had a wall for her friends to put up wedding wishes and gifts.

While people start to fill up the area, Eta was getting ready for the day.

Similar to playing the pipe organ in churches to indicate that the wedding ceremony is about to start, we have a team of people playing traditional narrow drums we called “kompang” in a rhythmic pattern. This is pretty much to inform the surrounding neighbourhood that someone is getting married, and they may join the fun (although in this modern world we are living in now, people will only attend a wedding ceremony only if they get an invitation by the host).

Well, after tonnes of group photos, the ceremony came to an end. Before we end this chapter, allow me to share some images from their portraiture session.

(owh yes, those are raindrops alright~)

Cheers~

My friendship with Eta goes all the way back to my final semester in a university in Dungun, Terengganu. Together with our close pals, Nuar & Iena, we knew each other when all of us joined the orientation committee for new students. In fact, Eta played a major role in the way I smile in front of the camera now. She managed to convince me that we express our happiness better by showing our set of teeth while smiling. (Me 0 : 1 Eta) Ever since then, I did not turn back at all. As for this session, it’s her turn to listen to my instructions, as I’m the one behind the camera. (Me 1 : 1 Eta)

The first thing that caught my attention as soon as I step into her room was her hand bouquet. Instantly, I got to get a photo of that.

Well, the Eta whom I once knew back in the university was not really into makeups. Most often than not, she goes to classes without any makeup (Ok, I don’t consider lip gloss as makeup ya?). Having said that, I have to admit that I was pretty excited to see her makeover for this ceremony.

As soon as Azli stepped-in, it was showtime!

In some parts of Malaysia, people practice tossing sweets and coins to the guests especially to the kids…

 while sometimes, even the uncles and aunties would join in (and came fully equipped with apparatuses to boost their luck in collecting those items)

So, that’s all for folks. Coming up next, their wedding reception held the day after.

Cheers~

Here comes more photos of Ikram & Elena. This time around, the photos are from their wedding reception held at Saloma Theatre Restaurant which is located very nearby to our iconic Twin Towers. To my non-Malaysian visitors, a quick google on the name ‘Saloma’ would give you a brief introduction on who Saloma is, and why do we even have a restaurant named after her. Let’s cut the introduction short and keep the photos coming your way~

This photobooth backdrop and decorations were done by Ikram and Elena themselves, with the help of some sidekicks and cute assistants of course.

Hope you enjoyed them. Feel free to browse through the gallery below for some photobooth actions ay?

Just last weekend, I had the priviledge to photograph Ikram & Elena’s solemnisation ceremony held at Felda Villa Restaurant, Kuala Lumpur. Unlike most of my clients whom were introduced to me via our mutual friends, Ikram & Elena relied solely on the search engine to lead them straight to me. Now I’m pretty sure my SEO is doing it’s job well. Hahaha! Bundled with supportive family and wickedly havoc friends, they were such a sweet fun couple to be photographed that day.

This was actually my second wedding assignment at this venue yet that three years gap really made an impact to the surroundings. A lot of things have change ever since, and boy was I excited to find some awesome spot for a short portraiture session after the ceremony.

It would not be an ending without a shot of their wedding rings, right?. :D

I have prepared a slideshow presentation of this ceremony for their reception dinner held next day. Feel free to hit the play button if you feel like listening to Jamie Foxx singing Fly Love to accompany the slides. 

Whee~!!

If you have not spent enough time here to realise that I enjoy photographing my friends since God knows when, let me take this opportunity to present the fact again with another beautiful couple. Like many of us here, I have met, known, and mingled with a lot of friends from their bachelor days to when they celebrate another new addition into their families. Now, it is time for another friend to cross that path. 

I knew Haiz back in the university couple of years ago. A very fun easy-going guy that only a handful of times that I can see him frown. Most of the time, proven by this series of images, he will charm you with his smile. Multiply that with his beautiful wife, Erma, who is also generous with smiles, you would have guessed how this session will turn out to be. That one beatiful Saturday morning, we headed to Taman Botani Putrajaya that is located in Malaysia’s federal administrative center, some 25kms away from the heart of Kuala Lumpur. It was also my first time to conduct a portraiture session here. For this particular entry, I would like to take a slightly different approach by putting some thinking process that was done on that day. Well, it was a new territory hence I really need to think on my feet. Let’s see how it goes :)

I’m a huuuuuuuuuuge fan of abstracts and patterns. Having to see these exotic roots sticking out into the scenery, I made it as our first stop.

Before you proceed further, I need to remind you that this entry is totally bombarded with patterns and one sweet couple. It’s not too late to turn around and hit other entries :D

In this kind of situation, I normally  (I honestly think this is a common photographer’s habit) will take a snapshot of a particular spot to initiate some ideas prior to having the couple into the frame. But sometimes, I do get some clients who are more excited than I am, hence, they appear at the right spot before me!

It wouldn’t be called a botanical garden if it was not carpeted with grass, right?

Next stop, the wooden jetty.

We planned to wrap the session once we are done here. Somehow, the stairs that leads us to the carpark looks kinda tempting. You can see that even Haiz can hardly wait to be in front of the camera.

You know what, it is great to have this kind of people, who understands your way of thinking, the things that catches your attention, and the spot that makes a good photograph. Thank you guys for sharing a morning full of love and fun. I know it is not too late to congratulate you two on your wedding. Last but not least, thank you also for reminding me why I love taking photographs. You two ROCK!