I’ve been a professional wedding photographer in Hong Kong and beyond for more than a decade. Regardless of the type of wedding I’m shooting, be it Indian, Chinese, Western or a different culture, I almost always include some black and white shots in the final album. Here are six reasons why.
It makes for a beautiful contrast to other ‘riot of color’ photos
While in the bad old days, couples getting married would only book a professional photographer for the big day. However, in the fun and digitally mobile times we live in now, many couples are opting for pre-wedding photoshoots and some even commission a proposal photographer to capture the he/she said "Yes" moment!
Anyone know where 2018 went? Boy, did the year wiz by! 2018 was even bigger and better than my amazing 2017!
Wedding photography just isn’t enough these days. More and more of my awesome clients also want pre-wedding photoshoots. Starting as a trend in Asia, pre-wedding photography is now popular all over the world, with couples keen to commemorate their happy engagement months just as they do their big day.
My pre-wedding photoshoot of Hong Kong model and actress Ankie Beilke has been featured in everyone’s favorite Cantonese publication, Apple Daily and Hong Kong's very own popular entertainment site
Hong Kong is known as Asia's World City and a meeting of East & West in terms of culture and business. You definitely need a thick skin and a competitive hunger to be successful here. Another thing you need in Hong Kong is to update your professional head shot on the regular. Here's what I’ve learnt through my many years as a professional photographer in Hong Kong.
Competition is fierce
Thanks to the internet and social media, we’re seeing more of other people’s wedding and bridal portraits than ever before. But if it’s not a close friend or celebrity in the frame, chances are you’ll just keep on scrolling. Some brides, however, refuse to be ignored. That was the case for Dolly Menghani, whose Philippines wedding to Rajiv Chandnani I photographed this January.
With smartphone cameras improving rapidly and Instagram ever so addictive, most people indulge in mobile photography of some sorts. But actually being good at mobile photography isn’t as easy as it looks, and very few manage to create quality images. This strikes me as a terrible shame, considering how accessible the medium is, so I’ve recently started running mobile photography workshops in Hong Kong, my base city. If you think this is something you could be interested in, test your knowledge of the basics.
It may come as no surprise that as a professional wedding photographer based in Hong Kong I not only photograph weddings in our beautiful city but I’m also booked to photograph luxurious destination weddings in exotic locations all over Asia and beyond!
Instagram is an amazing resource for those trying to find their perfect wedding photographer. As it’s a purely visual medium, it’s the ideal platform for wedding photographers to showcase their skills and portfolios. Soon-to-be-weds who haven’t yet decided on a photographer can browse at will, search by style and/or location, as well as glean tips for other accounts they follow. Here’s more on how to find your perfect wedding photographer on Instagram.
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