Welcoming Dre to the Axioo family! We are thrilled to shout the good news. Not only is he an amazingly gifted photographer, he's also a super cool guy.
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Directed by: Yosep Sugiarto
Produced by: Donny Effrien
We first got to know Edric and Anita during the pre-wedding trip to South Africa, and we know how fun and loving they are as a couple, so we're very excited to shoot their wedding in Bali. Both of them were hoping to get a more intimate and relaxed feel having their wedding in Bali, and we wanted to make sure that it translated that way in our shots. One thing that got us excited was that we know that Edric was planning a surprise for Anita on their big day, so we decided that this would be the centerpiece of the same day edit.
Well the big day came and everything went beautifully. Anita received the surprised and straight away she broke into tears as she was reading Edric's heart poured into the beautiful letter he wrote, the only one that complained was the make up maestro, Mr. Peter Saerang because he had to retouch the ruined make up again (just kidding).
When you have your wedding in Bali, the thing that you really pray for is for a nice weather. And God answered Edric and Anita's prayers on this day as the day was beautiful the whole day and it stayed dry throughout the wedding reception at night. It seemed as if everything had worked together magically to set up a beautiful wedding on that day. When I was standing there looking at all the people enjoying themselves and pondered back at all the beautiful things that has happened that day, I could only say to myself, that this has been a blessed day in Bali.
A short refreshing trip does magic to our life. We've been so looking forward to go on this Axioo outing trip, destination Bangkok. For the next few days the whole Axioo team (more than 30 of us) gets to spend time together, share our thoughts, enjoy Bangkok, shop and eat and eat and eat. No surprises that our luggages and tummy expanded within a matter of days.
Hey guys! Axioo is planning to produce a short film called "Love Was, Love Is". And we're looking for talents for the film. If you're interested, or know someone who's interested, please read the description below and shoot us an email at donny@axioo.com. Thanks!
Character Description:
JOANNA: early twenties, slim-built, long wavy brown hair
KEVIN: early twenties, tall, muscular, has tattoos on his arms, typical womanizer, stubbly
CLOWN: tall, slim
ADAM: mid twenties, medium-built, tall, roughy looking
After all these years, we still have this familiar bond with the USA. There's something about it that makes it feel like home. Once in a while I still miss all the little things I used to do in Seattle, some silly food cravings that can only found there. Like that little hole in the wall Thai Tom in University Way that makes me drool each time I think about it. Now that we are living in Jakarta, the city of a hundred malls (so it seems), I miss the outdoor shopping malls in the US, like The Grove in LA.
Directed by: Garry Valentino
Produced by: Donny Effrien
The last time I went to Makassar was 33 years ago. Stayed there with my family for 4 years before moving to J-Town. So when I met Jemmy and Ella and they told me that they want us to shoot their wedding in Makassar, I was stoked!
So we got in early to Makassar, met up with them over a really delicious dessert and listened to their incredible stories. The real funny thing about this couple, is that we have Ella and her bridesmaids who mostly studied overseas, then we have Jemmy and his crew who have been living in Makassar their whole lives. The only thing that they have in common together is their absolutely adorable Makassar accent.. and of course Jemmy and Ella's love for each other.
We really had a blast in Makassar shooting an incredibly fun and gorgeous couple. We enjoyed the food culinary experience, the hospitality of the people and the city as a whole! Can't wait to get back for another wedding in Makassar :)
As we listened to the story of how Herman & Dewi met, we could only sit in awe of how coincidental love brought them together. They first met briefly during a tour to Thailand with their families, but that brief glimpse did not lead to any follow ups. He was still studying in Cambridge and she was half way across the world in Australia. Sometime later she decided to move to U.K and as she was walking around in Manchester...guess who she met?
Directed by: Yosep Sugiarto
Produced by: Donny Effrien
Well, this is certainly not the first time we have a wedding in Bali that ended up raining in the evening. BUT, this is by far the best, the most spectacular and the most fun wedding in the rain we've ever shot. I'll tell u guys why later.
The day started beautifully, everyone was all smiles and bubbly all throughout the day from preparations to the wedding ceremony. We were all so convinced that it was gonna be a "rainless" nite. Then it happened. Started out as a drizzle, then it started pouring. And we all went to panic mode :)
But then, something incredible happened. Almost none of the guests left their seats. They just took the umbrella that was handed to them, held it in one hand, and ate with the other hand. And we suddenly saw a bunch of yellow umbrellas all across the reception area. It was an unbelievable sight. And then after dinner, everyone continued with the after party, just like it wasn't raining. And yes, they all partied the nite away and we had a blast capturing every moment that nite. The nite ended with most of the bridal party in the pool :p. Well, it was a wet might for sure, but it was because it was raining love.
"I'm dreaming of a white Christmas..." Who doesn't know that song? Each time I hear that song, I can feel gentle snow falling on my nose. It's that time of the year we go jolly buying gifts, then cuddled in near the fireplace with a cup of hot chocolate. The lyrics work like magical spell on our mind.
I can't believe that we are now entering the month of March. Time does flies very fast. I want to share photos of couples we shot in Europe for either their sweet escape trips [honeymoon] or Pre Wedding Portraits Sessions. I will be posting a few more blogs on travel destinations ideas. I hope it inspires you and help you choose your destinations for your honeymoon or holiday.
The nice thing about travelling with a tour, you get to see lots of different cities and their landmark, meeting a new people, and everything is planned for you.