Aaron + Stephanie Wedding Day (Miri, Sarawak)

FujiPix HS 10 Digital Prosumer Camera

The last one year I have recommended many of my clients and friends to purchase Fujifilm cameras. I was like a YELLOW PAGES and I managed to get them to purchase Fujifilm Finepix digital cameras especially Finepix F70EXR and Finepix S200EXR that uses Fuji Super CCD and the latest CMOS censor - the HS 10 model.

Why am I introducing these cameras to all these people? Well, its all about convenience. If you purchase a DSLR, you have to invest on lens, lens and lens. And to some people, to make the camera look good, you need to get a vertical grip. That would cost you an additional RM 400 or so. Imagine buying all these gadgets, you have to get a larger dry box to keep these lenses or else, it will start growing "fungus"!. Yes, no kidding especially in such humid weather in Malaysia! So whenever I go overseas for a trip, I don't carry my heavy camera gadgets. Instead I was using my wife's Fujifilm Finepix F70EXR! It shoots like a pro with it's has incredible EXR (Excellent Resolution) functions!

Now, with this latest model of FinePix HS 10, you will be surprise what wonders can you get with this camera that cost a mere RM 1800 (approximately USD $ 545) from Foto Shangrila (1 Utama & Mid Valley Megamall). The camera functions is abundant but most importantly, it gives you superb and crisp image with amazing white balance. On top of that, you get HD video, just like what a Canon 550D can do. What else do you want? It can zoom from 24mm (super wide) to 720mm! That's longer than my 70 - 200mm telephoto lens! So for those who wants to buy an EXCELLENT camera with limited budget and do not wish to keep upgrading their camera gadgets, choose Fujifilm Finepix HS 10!

Jason + Sharon Wedding Day - Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Live Band - My Favourite Pick

I think some LIVE band will definately hate me for what I am writing here but I pick only 2 bands whom I think they can really sing! I mean, for Christ sake, aren't they suppose to sing rather than reading lyrics all the time? I have seen really bad singers during my whole 16 years as a wedding photographer. Of course, there are good ones whom I really don't know who they are as they are probably musicians from bars or clubs and we don't talk to each other! You know... the word "ego"...

Now... for those who are keen to put in extra money to make your wedding reception more meaningful (and of course, entertaining your guests...), there is Paul Au from Crescendo Music Entertainment from Ipoh. They are a group of music lovers coming together for some live, unplugged music. With only minimal acoustic musical instruments, The Fifth Instrument, or simply known as the vocals, can be truly pushed to its most original position. For those who are keen, they actually sings LIVE in 1 Station Leisure Cafe in Ipoh (Perak). Paul can be reached at +6 012 516 3332.

There is another up and coming LIVE Band called The MUSE Entertainment from Kuala Lumpur. I have no idea what MUSE stands for but you can really be impressed with Shorn Ho's guitar and whistling skills and his lead singer - Jessy. Her pics is below, yesss... pretty lady with great voice and this was taken last Saturday @ Federal Hotel, Kuala Lumpur during Aaron and Stephanie's wedding reception. Shorn is contactable via his mobile at +6 012 397 9262.

Oh yes, the last image (top) is not from any of the LIVE Band. He's the self-made singer from Miri (Sarawak) singing a song from Green Day. Nah, just kidding! Hehe... He's the brother of Aaron and everyone was having loads of fun during reception, isn't this what wedding is all about?