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I took some gorgeous photos of my good friend Ally and Jeff, her hubby now on their wedding. That happened in September and unfortunately, some of the photos I posted then were lost during the transition of my blog in October. So, all the postings that I did in the month of Aug and Sep were all gone! Poof! Just like that. Don’t ask me what happened, I just don’t know. It’s too technical I can’t be bothered to know anyway.
Anyway, I was way overdue editing the rest of the pictures because………I was just too busy at work and at home, I was too lazy, I was spending more time with my family, blah……blah…….blah…….. *laugh* What great excuses! 
So, I whipped out my lappie at past midnight because I couldn’t sleep and I was in the mood to edit some pictures and here are some to share with you again.
Isn’t she beautiful? 
I just love that expression. You could only capture this on every girl’s very big day.
This is THE moment………….
“You may now kiss the bride”…………. my favourite moment. 
And this one has got to be one of my many favourites!
The kiddos got bored a little while waiting for the bride to arrive, so they kept themselves entertained with PSP! lol……lol……
I think that’ll be all for Ally and Jeff wedding pictures to share. I hope to be able to share more from my upcoming photoshoot of another one of my good friend.
Have a wonderful weekend!
I had my first canvas class last Saturday and it was totally awesome!! The girls were really fun and had a great time. Thank you girls for coming in! And I’m really glad you’ve learned some tips and techniques from me.
I’m already thinking of what I should create for the next possible class, maybe some time in January. It still depends if I’m available and my work doesn’t take me away from town. And I have special request for a private session, for a group of friends who wants to come in together. I’m so honored and happy! Look forward to seeing you girls in January!
And before I knock off, my 2nd class this Sunday, 20th Dec has a slot available because one of the girls can’t make it. So, it’s still open if you’re interested. Please email me at leenaloh73[at]gmail[dot]com.
I’ll see you girls on Sunday!
if someone appreciates what you’re doing for them or you got to hear it right out from their mouth?
I could tell from their body language, not only words. But sometimes we may get the wrong message and we assume that people do appreciate your kindness. In actual fact, they may not.
But I know of someone who sincerely appreciate my kindness and is grateful for what I’ve done for her. And she recipocrate my kindness by displaying her affection, care and concern for my family, especially my son. And I’m ever so thankful that I found her, she’s a God gift from Heaven.
Thank you S, for you’ve shown great respect for our family and is ever so patient with us. We love you like our own family and I hope you’re truly happy with us.
Well, I sort of wanting to start saying my thanks to the people around me. I may not have said enough how thankful I am for their presence in my life.
So, for every other day or week, I would make sure I’ll say my words of appreciation here. It will be for my family and friends or whoever I’ve come across that I want to thank.
Anyway, thank you to a couple of days break without the bosses in the office! Hahahahahaha!! Hey, I’m still working even though they’re not around. I’ve just got tons of work to accomplish and there’s no way I would slack in my job. That’s not me you know.
I recently found some great fonts to work on, thanks to this person for the link. I’ve downloaded some and played around with them. Really cool fonts!
If you like, you can find them here. There are hundreds to choose from.
Sometimes when my eyes get too tired, I would take a break and source for some inspiration to re-energize and get going again. But I haven’t had much luck lately getting any great inspiration. I’ve no mojo to scrap or craft or whatsoever. Hope it’ll come back soon. I sooooooo need to craft! But I’ve been reading lots of articles, mostly on photography. I’m actually preparing for a photoshoot this weekend, hence the extra hard work doing some ‘research’. lol…lol…
I’m gearing up for a packed weekend this week. On Saturday morning, I’ve got a photoshoot assignment, back to home for a one-to-one canvas class (special arrangement) and followed by Christmas dinner at my place with my friends and their families. Sunday will be my 2nd canvas class session, and followed by some quiet time with my family. Haven’t decide what we’re going to do yet but I know we’ll be tired out at the end of the day.
Anyway, thanks for popping by and hope to come in again soon!
This is one of the most celebrated seasons of the year in Singapore and also throughout the world. The only difference between the Singapore and the other part of Northern or Southern sphere is, we don’t snow here and in fact I would call it “Hot Christmas”!! lol…lol…
Well, in a way, it’s unique. In the month of December, it is usually cooler than the rest of months in the year. However, climate changes due to global warming, December is becoming warmer each year. Unlike those days when I was very young, it always rain in December. We’ll be lucky if we get showers.
However, these make up for the warm weather.
We loooooooooove Christmas at Orchard Road, every single year!! The street will be lighted up with beautiful lights and decorated trees are everywhere!! We always make it a must to stroll along Orchard Road and taking pictures amongst hundreds of people. We don’t mind the crowd during this season. The Christmas mood just make up for it.
Now, let’s talk a little about photography, my love and passion.
You know, night photography is one of the hardest to master. Because of low light, we have to compensate with high ISO and higher shutter speed to make sure we don’t get blurred and dark pictures. Many people will opt for the auto mode which will activate the flash automatically. I don’t like that. In fact, I don’t use flash 99% of the time when I use my DSLR. The effect is not-so-great I would say and I’m sure some of you would agree with me. I love working with natural lights.
So, after reading a couple of tips from DPS (you can find it at my sidebar under Photography), I decided to get a little adventurous and I worked on manual mode, even the lens is on manual focus.
And I love the effect of these pictures when they are off-focus.
I only used the Photoshop to add vignette to the 2 pictures.
I’m starting to experiment with off-focus shots and I love how it gives a different effect than the always-focused shots. You know what I mean?
Then I experimented with shots on reflection.
And this is my interpretation.
I love the effect of these 2 shots. I played around a little with the contrast, brightness and added vignette. No extra touches on colors or what so ever.
I’ve been very disciplined. I read articles from DPS every other day, at times more than 10 articles each day on tutorials on tips and techniques. Reading is one thing but trying it out is another. And I did both, reading and applying to what I’ve learned. Practice makes perfect, so there’s no short cuts out in getting perfect pictures by just a click of a button.
I’ve mentioned this a couple of months ago, having the best cameras does not make your pictures look great. As the saying goes, “The real difference between an average photo and an amazing photo, is the photographer, not the camera”.
I’m not a super talented photographer and I don’t claimed to be one. But one thing for sure, I work really hard. Call me crazy but I read my manuals. So, before you start going around and say “Hey, I have the same camera but how come my pictures turned out like that?, start reading and practice a lot!! Take your camera everywhere with you, take lots of pictures and stop complaining how heavy it is to carry it around. Why buy it in the first place, right?
Be adventurous and practice in manual mode. Take a few shots of the same subject, play around with different settings and see the outcome of each shot. You’ll get there in no time, believe me. I’m also sharing some articles I’ve read at my side bar under “Worth Reading” on tips and techniques, please pop in and read them.
I’ve had a great time this weekend with my family. I am sooooooooo not looking forward to go back to work tomorrow! Who does anyway. lol….lol…..
Good night!
I enjoyed my Saturday today.
I had my first canvas class. It was really fun! Thank you for a wonderful time girls!
I went kite flying with my family. Totally awesome!
I took lots of pictures. Here’s one with 2 different PS effect of a same picture to share with you. I love them both!
I took pictures of the sun setting. Weather was wonderful!
I hope you’ve had as much fun as Ido.
Happy weekend to all of you!
I have 2 girls who are not able to join the “Canvas Madness” class because of other personal arrangements, therefore, I have 2 more slots available for these classes:
12th Dec, Saturday ~ 1 slot
20th Dec, Sunday ~ 1 slot
Both classes are from 1pm-4pm. If you’re interested, please email me at leenaloh73[at]gmail[dot]com.
For the rest who will be coming, I’m very excited to see you soon!
Have a great week ahead!
when everyone is taking a break and going for vacation, wrapping the year up with lots of Christmas shopping, having loads of parties for family and friends and blah….blah….blah…..So are we.
We’ve just completed our shopping for a Christmas tree and ornaments and finally…………..we’ve set it up yesterday! We really had a wonderful time, doing it together as a family, which includes our helper. She’s already part of our family.
We sat in our living room all day and night long, just gazing the tree in contentment. It’s just beautiful to us. lol….lol…. This year is Ethan’s first time setting up the tree and we are hoping to cultivate this festive season in him so he’ll grow up to love celebrations like this with open arms. We have to say that he’s taking in this well and totally excited about it! Well……….he has to be because he was busy re-arranging the ornaments again and again until we have to stop him *laugh*.
So, our next plan is to start shopping for our family and friends gifts and it’ll be done day by day. The list is definitely long but I’m sure we’ll enjoy it. The crowds at all the malls are building up fast and we have to brave through them with an open heart, no sweat!
So, I’ve started my shopping on Friday, bought lots of SB papers to make cards and will send them out soon. In fact, this will be my first time making Christmas cards, a history in the making! Hahahahahaha!! I always buy them, year after year because I’m just too lazy to make any. But I’m in a high spirit mood this time, so I’m taking the chance and effort to make them myself. I just hope it’ll turn out decent enough to send them to my family and friends. Let’s just say I’m hopeless when it comes to cards but I’m trying, for a change. The cards will definitely be simple. Most important thing is, it comes from the heart, right? Yeah, just making myself feel better.
So, are you making anything special this Christmas for your loved ones? Share them with us.
Anyway, as I’ve promised in my last post to give away some goodies to 2 person who put in their comments but sadly, there’s only one comment. So, one of the giveaways will go to the only one……………
Ee Bing
We will always put up a HUGE Xmas tree about 2 metres tall! But this year we’re spending Xmas in Osaka! Gonna play at Universal Studios before Singapore’s open. So guess we’re not putting up a tree this year. Presents remain though. haha.
Ee Bing, thanks for sharing with us your Christmas plan this year and I hope you’ll enjoy your holiday in Osaka! Please email me at leenaloh73[at]gmail[dot]com and I’ll get out the goodies to you.
Now I’m left with the other giveaway and I’ll post something again this week to give away the goodies. Just a token of appreciation from me for your constant visit to my blog.
I’m off to making my cards now. Have a great evening and week ahead!
The moment I got back to work on Monday, I got into full force again! Was away for a business trip, got home and was on my feet until today. I’m seriously worn out and all my energy I’ve recharged after my vacation is drained again. That’s life, huh?
Well, I have another long break coming right up on Christmas all the way after New Year! So, I’ll get to spend time with my family again until Ethan goes back to new school term on the 4th Jan. Lucky hub will be on the same break period with me, even much longer! Well, he deserved a good break since he’s been working non-stop for the whole year.
We’ll probably hang around in town or pop by somewhere nearby. We’re goind to be having some Christmas parties at my home and at friend’s place. So, we’re looking forward to it!
Anyway, thank you to those of you who have confirmed your place in my “Canvas Madness” class! Both classes have been taken up! Appreciate your interest and support. And for those of you who didn’t get a place, I’ll be placing you on the waiting list. If any of the girls pull out, I’ll notify you as early as I can.
And do you know that my good friend Lia is having some wonderful classes in December? There are a few projects you could create in her classes and make yourself some gifts for your loved ones for Christmas. Hurry up and pop by her blog now for more details!
We’re setting up our new Christmas tree tomorrow, our first since Ethan was born! We’re totally excited! lol…lol…We had a tree way before we had Ethan but it has gone to some place, God knows where! So, we got a new one today. Will be getting the ornaments tomorrow morning and I’ve bought some scrapbook materials to make more. Never try it before, so I hope it’ll work.
Have you set up your tree? Real tree or plastic, it doesn’t matter *laugh*. Share them with us here and link your blog in your comments in this post. No tree? No worries! Just tell me and everyone how you are going to spend your Christmas holiday with your loved ones.
I’ll be giving away some goodies to 2 lucky person and you have until this Sunday by 6pm, Spore time, to post your comments. Treat this as a Christmas pressies from me!
Til then, have a great weekend!
Hey there! I hope you’ve had a great day today.
I’m now finally able to release the picture of my canvas class sample for your viewing pleasure. And thank you to those of you who have confirmed a seat with me. I certainly appreciate your support.
Here’s the sample of the “Canvas Madness” Class which I’ll be conducting this Dec.
* Note* ~ The Prima flower vine that will be used in the actual class is of diffferent design but with the same value and definitely beautiful as well.
As for the rest of materials that you will received will be exactly what you see in this canvas piece.
I have received very welcoming responses for this class and I thank you again for your quick reply. One of the classes is already fully taken up and I’ve left with the following date and no of seats:
Date: 12th December, Saturday
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
No of slots: 2 only
Venue: My home (address will be advised upon confirmation of your booking)
Class fee: S$70.00 (materials list will be provided upon confirmation)
If you are interested to attend this class, please kindly email me at leenaloh73[at]gmail[dot]com.
Terms and conditions will also be sent out to you once I received your email.
As you can see from the sample, you’ll be having loads of fun playing with lots of paints, mists, inks, yummy goodies from Prima and also Hambly.
You need to really dress down for this session because I’ll make sure you get dirty! lol…lol…
Sounds fun? It is going to be FUN!!
Thanks for all your comments and for popping by.
I’ll be away on a business trip tomorrow and will be back on Wed. Will try to reply you as soon as I can.
Have a great evening!
But seriously, the hub and I wished that this vacation doesn’t have to end so soon. We had a wonderful time, especially Ethan, the hub and I get to spend lots of time together, without any disturbances from our work. We practically switched off our mobile phones, only turning it on just to check if there’s any “emergency” messages but there weren’t any.
We got home 2 days ago on Thursday and I’m still on leave until Monday, which I’m soooooooo not looking forward to going back to office!!  And I finally dragged myself to check my mails at work and my oh my………….. there are a whole lot of news to catch up. But I’ll just leave it until Monday. I’m still on vacation you know.
Anyway, I’ve been slacking at home with my dear son and occassionally, stepped out just to get some stuff. What a peaceful time…………… and I’m having this thought of rotting at home, forever!! *laugh* Yeah, yeah, yeah……..not in a million years! I wish I could stay at home and be a full time mother but my dear son’s long list of wishes like “Mommy, I want this……Mommy, I want that…….” will never allow me to be a stay-at-home mommy. He thinks Mommy and Daddy print money from our printer at home! lol……lol……. But luckily, he doesn’t kick up a fuss when it’s time to say the big “NO”.
Ohhh………I forgot to tell you that we’ve taken loads of pictures from our vacation!! But………… I’m just too lazy to resize them to fit the blog. However, I did some editing, like 3-4 pictures a day since I came back? Bwahahahaha!! It’s better than nothing right? Right?
Here are some to share with you for the moment. And as you can see, I have a new blog header with our picture taken at the beach in Club Med. Amazing place I tell ya.
Gosh, why is it soooooo difficult to get a nice shot of Ethan looking up?? Well, it’s better than nothing.
I love this one.
Ethan spent days in the water, which is amazing because he’s not a big fan of pools and beaches. lol….lol……
Ethan on the tight rope, which was one of the Mini Club activities for the kiddos. They’ve got great activities to keep them on their feet the whole day, which left some time alone for me and the hub.
I love this one!!
And this one too!!
And thanks to the hub for making me look, “skinny” in this picture! lol…lol…
Adn this one is also one of my favourites, with Ethan ”hanging” on my back.
Did I mention that we look like fried “doufu” (beancurd) now? Hahahahahaha…….. The hub got a very nice dark tan, for me, it’s medium tan and Ethan got browned a little because we applied lots of sun block for him. But he’s looking really healthy now. Not as fair as the steamed “white” chicken he used to be (it’s a local joke anyway) *laugh*
Gosh, I’m just wondering why did it itch so much after the tan……… probably the skin is peeling.
So, that will be all for now. I still have hundreds of pictures that I could choose to put them all into an album. But when? *laugh* Ok, ok, I’ll work on them everyday and probably by a week or 2, I’ll probably get a decent lot to make them into a family vacation album for 2009.
And guess what? When I got home, I received a notice from the postal office that I have a bulky item to be collected from them. I was guessing what was in the package and true enough, it’s a whole load of yummy goodies for my upcoming canvas class!!
And I got so excited I started packing them into kit packs. I even went out to get 8 pieces of canvas board, good for 2 classes. And I’ve drafted out the information for the class and they will be posted here real soon, in a couple of days time. And for those of you who have emailed me, I will send out the details to you first before I post them here because you’ll get the priority. But because there are more demand than supply, I have input some terms and condition (nothing big deal) so everyone will get a fair chance to confirm a place for the class. It’s a first come first serve basis. I’m not saving any seats for anyone in particular, just to let you know. Just a little peek of the pack.
I started working on the sample piece for the class this afternoon (wasn’t very happy with my previous piece) and finishing it up soon. Still need a little touch up. Once I’m done, I’ll post it here for everyone. I’m certainly happy how it turned out. The canvas was filled with wonderful Prima goodies, enough for me to smile.
And there’ll also be lots of paints, mists, inks and toilet roll……..oopppssss!! :p
Don’t worry the roll is not part of the embellishements *laugh*, it’s just to………………….. Eh, if I tell you then you’ll know what to expect from this class. Will tell you soon when you come for the class.
I gotta catch up with my beauty sleep. Was up late last night just doing up my header.
Have a great weekend and good night!
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