Time flies

The last 3 days passed in a blur, it was a constant rush to different places, to say hi, wishing people Merry Christmas while keeping my dates with family for lunches and Dinners. When it was all over, I realised that in the mess of it all, I didn't get to spend quality time Kim, and now it is back to work while hoping for a better weekend during the New Year Weekend. That's one thing to keep in mind and something that I've learnt through shooting so many weddings, if you pack too many things into the wedding day, you'll hardly have anytime to enjoy it. It will be just a blur of fulfilling the "have-todo" list.

We just checked out Oosh at Dempsey Road, it is really nice, open air, outdoor dining/lounging concept. If only Singapore is further away from the equator... Anyway with Shangrila breathing down our necks we'll probably sign with them, the pavilion it is then.

One more wedding assignment, one more wedding dinner to attend and that's it for me for this year.

God's many blessings upon you all. Remember God's faithfullness and his love for us.

Moments Apart in a Foreign Land

It has been one and a half years since I did the series "Moments Apart in a Foreign Land". It played a big part in my development as a photographer. The chance to catch up with Mami in Japan completes the circle that started 5 years (or was it 4 years ?) ago.

Then, when I was still a youngling, I had the chance then to sit in the workshop with other international photographer during the Month of Photography. I met Sherman and Mami, the two that opened my eyes to what other international artists are doing. That inspiration and seed of though has kept me developing in a certain style till today. It is quite a play on the tightrope to be aware of where the international scene is developing while still conscious enough not to be carried away but stand on each others' shoulders to develop my own style.


more of "Moments Apart in a Foreign Land" - http://www.rueyloon.com/japan/index.html
The exhibition is still on at 16 Duxton Hill until 15th December 2006.

It has been a while

The last wedding I shot was almost 6 months ago, between it was filled with work for Capitaland and of course my Australia trip. During the long break I had quite some time to think about where the local wedding photography scene is heading and where do I fit in. The American style of wedding photography seems to be the IN thing now. BUT as an artist I'm closer to the European school of though, so I've decided to bring this style towards my wedding photography. A simple way to describe the 2 different style would be "the decisive moment" vs "after the decisive moment". There is a quieter more contemplative quality to the images, just like Hollywood vs European Cinemas. Slowly... I'll see how this can be done for wedding photography.

Commitment is when...

Commitment is when you are willing to share your bed with someone who rolls around on the grass in the park.

The Standard Charted Singapore Marathon

Alright, let's check the list.

left thumb, aching
right shoulder, aching
left arm when holding my drink, shaking
right neck, aching

ahh.... back from the marathon, photographing.

After dropping my gear off at the studio, I slept for 4 hours straight, deep sleep with dreams thrown in. Waking up at 9pm I was convinced that I won't be able to sleep anymore that night, but sinfully that wasn't the case.

At least I managed to catch up on some quality sleep, repaying the sleep debt that has been building up over the months.

This year's marathon was a breeze, no sun, great cloud cover with even a slight drizzle thrown in. DIdn't even finish the water I brought with me. Last year's one was HOT HOT HOT ! My 1.5L bottle of 100plus turned into a hot drink midway through.

Oh YA, starting at 630am this year instead of the 5am of yesteryears helped too :)

cheers