Hello guys, blogging on jonlow.com took a back seat these few weeks while I took time off completing various albums and dateline and busy indulging on gotMojo? camp. If you haven’t heard of RedNinja.tv , perhaps this is a good time to head over to our RedNinja.tv blog site to keep up to date what I’ve been buzzing recently.
I have to admit that I am way back with blog posting. I’ve got weddings from 2009 and still haven’t make their debut on the blog. Work is as busy as always, bookings are coming in consistantly nowadays. May, Jun and July is full for Wedding Day Photography, while I am still available for Wedding Portraits during these period. August is a little slow for me, but it’s a great time to really catch up the work. There are limited dates available in September and October while November strangely I’m quite available. December is peak for us every year and this year is no different. So, send in your enquiries quick and save your dates!
Speaking about enquiries, I have recently got help from a fellow ex bride of mine whom she now turn my PA. She is currently assisting me in getting Jon Low Studios organized. If you haven’t heard from me in the emails, that’s because Kate is answering them. Trust me, she’s a lot more efficient than I am.
I would be speaking at DCIM, together with the RedNinja.tv crew. It would be held in Midvalley coming 15th of May 2010. Will report on that when I’ve gotten more details!
Let’s get into the interesting bits of this post. Yes, pictures! Here are some of my favourites of portfolio taken for Sonia and Dennis. This wedding was shot in December.
Dennis’s parents.
Here is a tip. Dress up the parents as they will look good in our photographs!
The boys hanging out with the man. Boys will be boys.
Mean girls. – I got them holding up the games element for the upcoming traditional chinese gate crashing. They happily did it. No lie, look at their smiles.
The bridesmaid trying to get a good grasp of what’s happening on the other side of the door during the gate crashing games.
Sonia.
Dennis.
The groomsmen in full suit – feeling proud.
The bridesmaids.
It’s always the 1st shot where people look rather normal.
And then, there are more of these kind of photographs after.
Raw sweet emotions.
Before.
After
And the kiss.
Do you have videos that when you watch it gives you goose bumps? I have several. They are keepers. They motivates me. They pick me up when I feel lost, and instead of beating myself up, I find comfort and inspiration from watching these videos again and again.
I was going through my hard drive and bumped into this video again after some time. Let me share this video with you:
He had 30 million views to date. The video went viral on youtube when it was launched. What an incredible video. This was probably one of his finest ones produced. Great use of the music score, with many points in the that works well. I particularly love how the people join in the dances, the wave covering Matt, and the cutest of all – the indian dance group.
It was a video, and behind the video was Matt, and his story to who is he, how did the idea came from and how he work on the idea making it real. It was an experience – traveling around the world and be part of his own adventure. And, what a aftermath – a viral video hit. Incredible stories and experiences and satisfaction.
Well, if you have watched most of the video featured here, perhaps you are inspired as well. This video touched me, giving me permission to go work on an idea that I have, and reminding me that it’s very achievable.
Happy inspiring Sunday, you guys! Thanks for being part of my inspiration.
Client that trust my work, I notice, they book me early. There is this leap of faith and trust that I would do a good job in photographing the once in the lifetime wedding. I remember Aarathi, we probably communicated a couple of times over the email, but the first time I met you, it was in Melbourne Central’s Starbucks during my visit on Autumn in Melbourne 2009 project that I did. I met Steve a lot later in KL on later date nearer to their wedding.
I know I am dealing with a great client. Their eye sparkles when they talk to you – as though they found gold, and I totally melt. I felt so much appreciation just by showcasing my portfolio. Here is an honest mistake, I melted… till I misquoted a lot of albums! Let’s just say that they got a very good deal – And no, I don’t think I will repeat the same mistakes again.
I always awed covering mix culture weddings. Learning cultures, accepting the differences, adapting in a completely different world which we use to be shaped from our own family culture and values.I guess that makes us human. We are just great explorer.
Aarathi getting ready early in the morning.
If I could remember her name correctly, Sarah, Aarathi’s mate from London patiently observing Aarathi getting ready.
No monkey business. Batu Caves is an interesting location to shoot a wedding. The monkeys self invites to be part of the wedding party.
Thea beautiful wedding entourage dressed in Sari – an Indian traditional custom.
Guest at the entrance are greeted with the smiles, ready to be dressed up with Tilaka.
Lighting the oil lamp.
This is a shot not to be missed in any indian wedding.
Hello guys,
What’s brewing? RedNinja.tv ! I am participating in the camp, and will be running a short session during the camp. The camp is anchor by Wiki Lee, I love his leet video + photography slideshows that he has done, and I personally love his warm feel in the wedding portraits which I myself would love to learn from the master himself! Am looking forward.
There are 5 of us Ninjas who will be running the camp – Jenny Sun (Jenny Sun Photography), Grace Tan (Stories.my) , Alex (Integricity) , and Mark Leo ( Stories.my)
We are at our last pace of registration for the camp. It will be on the 24th and 25th April 2010 over at Corus Paradise PD. We have plenty that we prepare for the participants, and I bet you, it would be fun.
Remember to sign up now!!! 
I am back home! After a week away for our location shoot in Langkawi and Perth, I am back in KL. It’s a slow month here in Jon Low Studios, in terms of shoots. It doesn’t mean there is not enough work though. Plenty to catch up from the previous shoots that we had.
The last day in Perth was pretty simple. Let the hair lose, dress down, and kick some butt! Susan and Danny was gracious. They treat both of us a day tour in Margaret River. It’s a place to just chill and relax.
No, this photograph ain’t making into the wedding album.
We went “caving” – trust us, it’s not that adventurous type. We went visiting the lighthouse, and try our best to locate kangaroos farms to feed the pet – but it just ain’t happening this time around.
We wanted wine tasting, only to realise they don’t open on a Good Friday. Oh well, our luck. We had fun at the winery nevertheless! Here are some photos!
