Mixed Wedding at The Concourse + Photoshoot at Arab Street: Joao & Mona

He’s Portugese and she’s Indonesian. They met in Singapore years ago and this is where they decided to get married. I know, it’s one of those love stories that makes you go awww. We did a few more family photography sessions with them since and became friends! They invited me to their farewell lunch party in Mamanda and in a family trip to Adventure Cove Waterpark! Mona lost all her family members in the 2004 Tsunami in Aceh, Indonesia and only has one sister and a niece to call family. The couple has since migrated to Switzerland for good. It was so depressing seeing them off at the airport last month. Simplifai Studios wishes you guys the best of times together 10,000km away. Stay warm this winter! <3

The Noodle Maker

This photograph, taken in a noodle factory in Vietnam, is one of my favourites, ever. As soon as I stepped into this dimly-lit kitchen, I knew straight away that the lighting is out of this world. I stood there in front of her, waiting for her to look up. She wouldn’t budge. She knew that I was there. I kept the shutter button halfway-pressed, ready to take a picture the moment she looks up. Ten minutes into this stand-off, she finally did. Only to hurl some Vietnamese insult and gestures at me. Well, I couldn’t blame her. I would be pissed too if someone points a camera at me for that long while I am working in the heat. But hey, I GOT THE DAMN SHOT! It was all worth it. Till we meet again, ma’am. I won this time.

Malay Wedding at Gurame Indonesian Restaurant: Abdillah & Liyana

Looking to hold your wedding at a unique venue that offers a halal menu? Look no further than Gurame Indonesia Restaurant. Abdillah & Liyana held their private solemnisation at home one day before the wedding reception. They booked a couple of rooms at Capri by Fraser for the bridal make-up and bridesmaids and groomsmen to gather. We feel that this is a great idea especially because the wedding venue is only about 10-minutes drive away. We had fun capturing every tiny details in this wedding and not forgetting the impromptu photoshoot right at the end!

Top Wedding Photographers in Singapore

We are really honoured to make the list of the Top 100 Wedding Photographers in Singapore by Kiasu Bride! We also had a feature on the Top 25 Wedding Photos list by Kahwin Singapura recently. It always gives you the extra bit of energy to keep on improving your work when they are recognised. Thank you wedding vendors, wedding blogs, clients and friends! 🙂

Launch of simplifai.com version 6.0!

We are proud to announce the launch of something that we have been working really hard on. The launch of this new website! We have gathered feedbacks from past clients and made the web-browsing experience even better here. For a start, we have included 10 times more content! We have uploaded selected photos from actual day weddings, outdoor photoshoots done in Singapore and overseas, videography and a little more about myself and the team behind Simplifai Studios.

Malay Wedding at Gardenasia: Suhaimi & Hamaiza

Who said that Singapore doesn’t have a quiet place for a wedding? After their solemnisation (nikah) at Assyafaah Mosque, we did a short photoshoot with the groomsmen and bridesmaids at Sungei Buloh Nature Reserves before proceeding to Gardenasia for the wedding reception. Gardenasia is tucked in the north-western region of this island. Away from the noisy highways and crazy human traffic, this place is surrounded by farms! We would jump at the next opportunity to shoot a wedding here again.

Mixed Wedding at Holiday Inn Orchard: Kyle & Rubhinni

It is always a great sight seeing a multi-racial group of people in a joyous gathering. Their Nalungu ceremony, an Indian tradition, was held at Rubhinni’s home in Singapore. It was a night of fun and laughter, even for the photographer! This Singapore-Australian wedding reception was held the next day in a grand ballroom at Holiday Inn Orchard. We’ll let the photos do the rest of the talking!

Malay Wedding: Firuz & Nadiah

Firuz & Nadiah are police officers! Can’t help but feel safe at their wedding. Ha! It was a two-days affair featuring the animated Kadi Hassan as the Solemniser. We did a mini photoshoot at Gardens by the Bay straight after the wedding reception.

Corporate Event Photography: 10 Square at Orchard Central

It was a pleasure covering the launch of 10 Square @ Orchard Central. 

Originally a car park, the space housing the new 10 Square @ Orchard Central arts training centre was developed by The RICE Company. The space combines traditional arts spaces with leading age arts technology that will define tomorrow’s creative arts industries.

Overseas Bridal Photography in Bali: Dhiran & Sukvin

Off we were to Bali again! This place never fails to amaze me with its versatility for Bridal Photography. I mean, where else in the world can you find an abandoned Boeing 737? We were greeted by friendly kids during our photoshoot at a waterfall too! And, just look at the smiles on those Camels. Even the animals are friendlier here!