I can tell you a lot of stories about Yoevan and Paulina that will make you go “Awwwww…” But I’m just going to tell you my favorite one about them today.
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Let me tell you a little something about guys: when we like something we focus. I’m not just talking about when it comes to liking a girl and focus on summing up a strategy to get her to like us back. I’m talking hobbies. Some of us like (what girls would find weird, such as) toys and video games and others like golf or football or basketball or other kinds of sports (which girls find equally weird). But I think what we guys have in common is that when we like something, we “invest” our time (and expenses) into that hobby.
Do you remember the beginning of your relationship? Every waking hour you long to meet with that one special person, to get to know her better, to just be with her. You find reasons to see her or talk to her, and you jump at the chance to take her out. You go out of your way to deliver new and exciting experiences. You set up romantic surprises and take her to impressive places. You would do anything to tell her how much you adore her to win her heart. Then you are married. And then you think that she is eternally yours and that the chase is over.
Directed by: Yosep Sugiarto
We're always looking for interesting stories from the couples that we're shooting. And once in a while we get got ourselves a nice treat, like in this case, DR's love story.
What does DR stand for? As most of you would have guessed, DR comes from Danang and Ruth. But also, both Danang and Ruth are Doctors! (Well.. sort of). Ruth is a dentist, and Danang is.. a Light Doctor! Some of their close friends might even be able to come up with interesting words or comments from the letters DR when it comes to Danang and Ruth :)
I love this story as this is a simple story of boy meets girl, boy falls in love with girl, girl accepts boy's love. But I'm betting in between that Dream Romance (another DR), there is a whole lot of challenges that they had to overcome for them to be where they are. And I love how Ruth said in her vow that love IS a decision, and she decides to love Danang. This is so powerful to me, as in marriage, we often times have to Decide Repetitively to love our spouse (ladies don't put up your hands). And knowing that love is not a feeling but a decision that we have to make, will help us to persevere, and not get tired and give up.
SO, congratulations D+R, may you Daily Remember to love each other, til death do you guys apart!
Cheers
Donny Effrien
I’ve got to say, this was one of the most memorable trips I’ve had in a while. India is so full of surprises! When Eko and Veronika told me that they wanted Jaipur and Udaipur as their pre-wedding destination, I was made rather confused. Of all the places in the world, why did they want to choose this place? But after this trip, all that changed. I was totally captivated by the beauty and the rich history of the Rajasthan region in India, and that includes Jaipur and Udaipur. Would I go back there again? I say YES in a heartbeat!
I’m always super stoked to shoot Bali weddings. There is a certain magical aura in the Island of The Gods that accentuates chemistry and brings love alive. And there is nothing I love most than to shoot for a couple who are so much in love. Their chemistry just makes the beautiful atmosphere even more memorable.
Here's a little surprise for Aldwin & Sera who are tying the knot today in Paris. By the time this is published, they would be getting ready, looking their best and about to say their vows.
Just a few nights ago, we strolled around in Paris taking a few romantic portraits of the soon to be Mr & Mrs. We waited until the sun goes down, so that's about 10:30 pm. Big applause for Win & Sera who made the photo session look so effortless, bearing the cold summer breeze at night. You always look great together :)
I’m always excited to do pre-wedding shoots. It’s like a ground for new experience, to test out new concepts and basically just have fun! Every so often during the first concept meeting, we’d be asked about what’s the best concept for a couple and we’d always encourage them to relive their stories or to do something that is “so uniquely you”. Do what reminds you of how you first met or how you fell in love. Or do something that describes who you are as a couple. There are couples more mellow than dramatic, more crazy wacky than romantic, more dark and edgy than sweet.
I could write a book on Kevin and Niken. They get it. All of it. Their wedding was so full of life. Their wedding party, which consisted of old buddies, among which are Niken's childhood group of 20 girlfriends, are the most raucous. And the best part is, instead of getting lost in the details, the couple enjoyed the day together. Lucky for us, we got to photograph it all!
Congratulations Kevin and Niken! Here's to that big happily ever after!
Cheers,
Dre
They say that great pictures are determined by two factors: the subject and the photographer. I say it’s a joint effort of the two. And that’s how I would like to describe Ricky and Amanda’s wedding day. It is such an honor to shoot for this gorgeous couple. I can’t stop clicking the shutter at the sight of this beautiful bride and her attractive groom. They both look great from any angle and we have fun trying out different poses that brings out the better of the two. My absolute favorite picture has got to be the portrait of Amanda (picture 04). She is just stunning!