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Archive for 2009

10th Borneo Island International Big Bike Festival: Bikes

Being the official photographers for this huge event is no easy task. Over 200 big bikes from Sabah, Sarawak & Brunei came over to
this island to participate this yearly event. Labuan island, being the host for this year was indeed a challenging task given to the
bikers commitees. This article is also dedicate to the late Azil Afiq who has demised and left his families and friends during his
photography that was given to him by us. We are saddened to see you go and may your soul rest in peace.































































































Kasnan & Fieza: Wedding

Wrapping up our wedding clients for 2009 is this couple from Sioloon.com’s community group and here’s the story. He is an art teacher from a government school and she was a student. They started their relationship while she was still at high school till she graduated, got a job and now, they are finally wed! Words can’t describe how powerful love is but we do know that this couple’s love has no barrier. First of all, we would like to thank them for hiring us thus being the last wedding client for the year and like to congratulate them on their marriage. This is yet another traditional malay wedding ceremony but we spiced it bringing them for an outdoor photoshoot just right after their Sanding event. Soon after that, it was time for McDonalds… with their bridal garments on! This couple were so stunned to see so many people dinning at McD’s and at first, they hesitated to even step out from their car. After a minutes convincing them, they finally came out and we finally completed their wedding photoshoot at this popular franchise restaurant.

Martin & Sophiarena: Wedding

Today, we’ve captured an exciting wedding event that involves a charming British groom and a beautiful Malaysian bride to be wed in a traditional Malay Wedding. Started off with the Akad Nikah event which was slightly different from the usual that we have experienced before but the concepts and rules remained. Just right after their Nikah, we brought them out for a short outdoor photoshoot at Tiara Labuan Hotel and towards the night, their reception covers the Majlis Berinai, Majlis Bersanding, Makan Beradap & Potong Kek at Tiara’s Grand Ballroom. Their wedding was a blast having both friends & families of the British & the Malaysian couple to witness their wedding.











































Cocktail Party & Xmas Lighting Ceremony: Corporate

Grand Dorsett Labuan Hotel boasted this night for their big clients that have been supporting them over the years. Started with Church of Our Holy Saviour Choir group rejoicing our Christmas spirit, to the magnificent Ginger Bread House that has been built by the men & women of Grand Dorsett Labuan Hotel and to the Lighting Ceremony all over the Ginger Bread House, officialized by Mr. Hubert, the hotel’s GM. Following on to the main event, there were about 150 corporate peoples attended this free attendance party. The night was extremely superb with the decos emphasizing on the Pirates of Borneo night theme and several performances were shown during the party. Thank you Grand Dorsett for giving us a chance to participate our work.



























































Shahwal & Dayang Basrina: Wedding

To our visitors and fans, apologize for not updating this portfolio site and yes, we’ve been busy with our schedules. This post covers our 1st December malay wedding couple and we brought them to a new location for their photoshoot after the Sanding ceremony. Lots of fun shooting them and discovering the new shooting location. So to this new wedding couple, congratulations on your wedding and thank you so much for supporting us.























































































Hazelan & Almaherah: Wedding

In November 09′s final week, here is another of a simple yet interesting malay wedding held in the bride’s residence here in Labuan with the common akad nikah, inai & sanding event. Groom is from Sarawak, chubby & cute guy. Likes to joke alot while the bride is the quiet type. This couple met each other during their studies at Kolej Matikulasi Labuan and with their ever lasting love for each other, here they are and happily married. They requested us to take a few shots back to the matrix and we were happy to do so. So to Lan & Era, congrats to you all and we enjoyed taking your moments.















































































I Love House Music Party: Night Life

Viewers warning… There are 75 pix in this set but it’s worth the loading times.

Blue Wave Lounge hosted this event and its our first time here capturing their highlights. 4 main DeeJays, 2 from the Philippines and 2 other from Brunei are battling against each other for the night’s supremacy. The resident DeeJays from the Philippines known as DJ Kima & DJ Jhon were already known as the one of the top DJs in Labuan island for their talents in remixing of Hip Hop, RnB, House & Electro tunes. While 2 DeeJays from Brunei were playing and remixing their own unique blend of Progressive & Tech House tunes in their own style. We are no DeeJays but the one thing we know that all these DeeJays played very well without major glitches. Warmed up by their resident band “D High Energy” band at 9pm and the main event began at 11.30pm and ended at 4am.

The club was awfully small, cramp and didn’t have enough strobe & laser lights but sufficient color lights were position only towards the dance floor. It didn’t really meet our expectations but we took advantage to this situation by giving some tilt & pan from our lenses to spice up the mood in our pix. Many of our favorite color effects were also added into this set so that our viewers are able to enjoy the variety of our shots. Before we forget, we were delighted to be their official photographer for this event though our buddies Kalis & Zyan Mojito came along spicing up the dance floor with their own photography style. The event ended with DeeJay E-Jump finishing off his set making this a bizarre night to be remembered. Now onto the set and please sit back, relax and let your fingers do the work.





















































































































































Alexander & Suzie Lyn: Wedding

Here is a massive 42 pix to share with our loyal viewers and also to the newly weds for being so supportive throughout the whole event. Not only they are our close friends, they also believed in us thus hiring us to be their official photographers on this special moment. There are much to be said but we would like to share our photos that tells the story of this lovely couple. So to Alex & Suzie, thank you so much for making us your officials and congratulations.



















































































Aaron Jonathan’s Birthday Bash: Birthday

Yes it’s a birthday party for a 1 year old boy which is cute and also featuring Aaron’s cousins. This is our first take in Keningau and though many have told us how boring their town is but, we don’t find it boring at all. Although there wasn’t any shopping malls or complexes, the shop lots itself were good enough for our daily living and purchasing. Our client was kind enough to book us a room in Juta Hotel and to my surprise, it was really beautiful. Now onto the pix.

















































Trenggo Minerals Sdn Bhd: Corporate

Trenggo Minerals Sdn Bhd is a barite milling plant located at Rancha-Rancha and its time for their long waited opening ceremony. Scenes started off with their Golf Tournament 2009 held at Labuan Golf Club followed by the prize giving presentation cum dinner at Tiara Labuan Hotel. The next day was the main event of its Opening Ceremony that was officiated by YB Datuk M. Saravanan, Malaysia’s Deputy Minister of Federal Territories.

















































Offshore Industries Annual Dinner 2009: Corporate

This is one of the biggest highlights of the Offshore Industries that are based in Labuan and also their clients in domestic & international affairs. Every year, this annual dinner will be organized by 1 or more offshore companies and every year, it gets better & bigger. Shots involved are officers participating at the backdrop & also some local stage performances and by Khadijah Ibrahim.







































Manikar Beach Boutique v4 – Escape to Paradise: Nightlife



Full info are listed in the official flyer below. We hope to see you there.



And here are the pre-sale tix priced at RM80 for 2 Nights & RM45 for 1 Night. Contact us to obtain yours now at 013-8635154 or 013-8511609 before Oct 25th, 2009.



We hurried back to Manikar from Fun Pub and to our surprise when we got there at 12.15am, number of patrons are very minimal at the 1st night. Regardless, we managed to capture a few shots before heading back to our room.

















2nd day coverage, press conference talks were presented by the organizers Nadiaz Events & Exhibition, United Silva Tiv DJs, DJ Luv, DJ Dip Disc and the Ambassador from Brunei. Following onto the coverage are scenes from the late afternoon, arrivals, backdrop shots, the main event & random poolside dunks.





































































Next morning while lunch… Wrap ups & discussions of the yesternights.









See you in volume 5.

Halloween Night @ Fun Pub: Night Life

This is the night… no not for this event. It was for the Beach Boutique v4 and though it was the most anticipated event happening in every 2 months once, we decided to pay a visit to our local spot for some highlights and we didn’t regret it. After we have checked into Manikar’s deluxe room courtesy from the resort’s manager Mr. Jonah Tan, we took a quick look at the early scenes of day 1 of the boutique. It was still very early and the number of patrons were unfulfilling to start our 2 nights photography journey. At 9.15pm, we arrived at Fun Pub, paid our entrance tix and these are we got. Not forgetting, the Stardust band replacing Solidtude band was performing that night so why not?































Clement & Ameris: Wedding

This was our very first chinese wedding event held at the last week of October 09. After scouting and meeting up with this newly weds, we knew it was simple & short but the fun & laughter didn’t stop us on the actual day. From their preparations to the reception, everything was perfect! We were laughing all over with the brothers and sisters at work while clicking away and their guests were really entertained by their performances during the reception. Congratulations to this newly weds and thank you so much for being supportive to us. God bless.















































































Final Performance of The Solidtude Band: Night Life

Yet another old update from one one the most favourable 5-piece band from the Philippines, the Solidtude band. Performing their final performance in Fun Pub at Dorsett Labuan, we and many of their fans will surely miss them. Members are Charro Lambatan (Keyboards), Edwin Fernadez (Guitars), Fema Kwong (Frontline), Maurenkay Llamis (Frontline) & Lorymae C Cabason (Frontline).