Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Kel + Sha : My First Wedding Photography Clients

Doing a paid shoot seems exciting. Yet doing it for the first time adds a little nervousness to a photographer. Those are the emotions that I felt when I was invited to cover Kelvin and Shine's wedding last May 27, 2014. I had such feelings due to the following reasons:

          (1) Limited equipment. I only used a d5100 Nikon model. No lighting paraphernalia, no assistant, no whatsoever.
          (2) Payment. Being used to nature photography, I had no guarantee succeeding into wedding photography venture. I was hoping that the quality of the shots would somehow satisfy the family with the amount they would give me. Given it was my first time, I didn't set the rate. And I was surprised with the amount I received :o)
           (3) The Official photographer. Ok, there was a PRO present during that occasion. Somehow it lessened the pressure that I felt because I won't tire myself anticipating every movement the couple would make. It was an opportunity for me to learn from them. I tried to observe how they guided the people in posing, how they documented the bridal entrance and how they used their lighting equipment.

Having tried such, I look forward into meeting my next client. By this time, I am looking for ways to improve my craft. Shooting weddings is enjoyable though.
 
 



Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Singapore

Universal Studios Singapore
(c) Rara Aguja 2013

Universal Studios Singapore
(c) Rara Aguja 2013

Universal Studios Singapore
(c) Rara Aguja 2013

The highest man-made waterfall in the world
Jurong Bird Park, Singapore
(c) Rara Aguja 2013

View from the Singapore Flyer
(c) Rara Aguja 2013

View from the Singapore Flyer
(c) Rara Aguja 2013

View from the Singapore Flyer
(c) Rara Aguja 2013

Waterfront Universal Studios
Singapore
(c) Rara Aguja 2013

SEA Aquarium
Singapore
(c) Rara Aguja 2013

Little India, Singapore
(c) Rara Aguja 2013

(c) Rara Aguja 2013

Singapore Zoo
(c) Rara Aguja 2013