Oliva Ong's Photoshoot

We were called up by Kose a month ago to shoot the behind-the-scenes of Olivia Ong's photoshoot for the current Nu You magazine covershot as well as the editorial write up. Olivia, who is making waves in Japan, is the current model for Kose beauty care products.

I arrive early at the Crown Plaza hotel at Changi T3 at 9am. I was early. Altho it wasn't my 1st behind-the-scene proj for celeb photoshoots, I was quite excited. Coz one of the local top fashion photographers, Wee Kim, would be directing the day. I just hoped that I wun get in his way.

When Olivia arrived, I didn't know it was her (sorry, but I really dunno our local singers well). I thot she was one of the reps from the record label, helping to carry a guitar. Oops... Anyway, here's some of the screen captures from my footage.

Makeup session! I covered it just like any bridal makeup. It's the same to me!

Ok, that's the guitar she carried in at the hotel lobby when I met her in the morning.

Wee Kim and his assistant in action. Oh, the big guy on the top left is the art director for the shoot.

He had the "BIGGEST" say on the set.

Gorgeous right?

Touch up again at Wee Kim's studio in the afternoon. David Gan was on hand to help.

I must say he was really friendly. Had some nice chat with him in-between the shoot. Very humble and down-to-earth guy. He brought pineapple tarts to share on the set. And gave everyone an Ang Pow too (it was still CNY)!

Olivia in action. I believe everyone else on the set had an easier time than Olivia. We could sit, slouch, walk around whenever we want. But she had to stand on high heels the whole afternoon (2-8pm), posing to the demands of the art director and Wee Kim. Had to take my hat off to her for still being able to smile at the end of everything.

Throughout the day, I found Olivia a simple girl who loves music. The description of "the-girl-next-door" will suit her aptly. She is a very approachable person. She even asked for my namecard (for her sister who is getting  married soon...)

Kose Singapore has put up the video here.

Our original clip.

Dallas & Shem Wedding

The wedding day can be a routine affair, but just a bit of creativity with a personal touch, can make the wedding really special and memorable. Dallas and Shem are indeed one creative pair whose wedding was fun and entertaining.

Knowing their personality and as much as we had anticipated, we can't help but we were still surprised with many Firsts. This is the first time we had a bride penning "Just Married" on the bridal car... first time we had a bride wearing super high heels on an AD... first time we had a bride who made goofy faces amidst laughters throughout the day yet still exuded grace... first time we had a bride wearing pants for tea ceremony... first time we had a couple who walked into the banquet hall like mega stars with a sea of fans waving torchlights and cheering for them... first time we had a super lively emcee who chatted up the crowd and asked the bride to stop talking. Boy! Shem could have talked for the next hour or so if not for the emcee....and first time we saw a bed on the stage in a banquet hall.  The couple was being cheered on to do an amusing performance. It was an easy feat for them and they carried it off well. .

Guess many of the guests could not forget the toasting match between the 2 sexes on the stage. The floor was so engrossed in the match til they forgot to do the toasts. Last but not least, they showed many videos that traced their love path to entertain the guests.

Click here to watch their Pre-wedding video.

Dallas and Shem's personality exudes every aspect of their wedding. It was truly a memorable one.

Ban Ban and Lan Lan - the 2 adorable baby sharks that signifies the couple's love for diving.