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Joanne + Wei Kian (Padar Island, Komodo National Park Flores Post-Wedding)

December 11, 2018

// Wondrous Post-Wedding Sessions in Padar Island, Komodo National Park, Flores Indonesia //

Photographer: Andre

When Joanne & Wei Kian got married, they skipped having a big wedding party and chose to celebrate it by doing something they’re passionate about, which is traveling and exploring. Komodo National Park in Indonesia is unquestionably one of the most beautiful gem in the world. Their famously spectacular islands successfully enticed many travelers and adventure junkies from around the world like Joanne & Wei Kian. The raw beauty of the islands is a whole new level. Something you must see and experience yourself.

We did island-hopping during the trip sharing a boat together. We visited Padar island, pink beach and Gili Lawa to do the photo-sessions. We would eat fresh seafood awesomely cooked by the captain of the boat. At night we would chill on the deck of the boat, having drinks and conversations sharing life experiences while stargazing at the wonderful night sky. We also got a chance to see the majestic Komodo dragons which is the icon of the place that can’t be seen anywhere else in the whole world. On the last day, we went for snorkelling session which ended the trip nicely. I just realised that doing island-hopping, sharing moments and living on a boat for a few days together with fellow adventurers could be heartwarming, sentimental and fun altogether. It was definitely a wholesome adventure that highlighted our 2018.

Nicola + Corbin (Nusa Lembongan Island Beach Wedding)

November 28, 2018

// Island Beach Wedding at Sandy Bay Nusa Lembongan //

Photographer: Andre

Just a week before their wedding day in Nusa Lembongan Bali, Corbin and Nicola were trapped in Mount Rinjani Lombok Indonesia along with hundreds of trekkers after a powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck the tourist island. I didn’t know they were in Lombok until I saw their names came up on 9News Australia. I lost contact with them & was extremely worried about them as the whole Lombok was in chaos that time. But thankfully a few days before their D day they contacted me and told me they were safe.

2 days before their wedding, another earthquake happened in Bali & a tsunami warning was issued by the local government. Corbin and Nicola were already in Lembongan but we were still in Bali. We almost couldn’t make it because of the big rising tide of the sea. Luckily the weather calmed down the next day, so we successfully sailed to Lembongan to shoot their wedding. Amazingly their wedding day was blessed with a very beautiful sunny weather! A major contrast from the weather on previous days. As if nothing happened, the wedding was going very smoothly. All those terrifying incidents they experienced before were soon forgotten as everyone was enjoying and really had fun in the party! It was a proof that even the universe was on their side! This made it the most memorable wedding we documented this year.

Venue: Sandy Bay Lembongan // Dress: Grace Loves Lace

Flavia + Bastian

November 19, 2018

// Sweet Couple Prewedding in Bali //

Photographer: Andre

“You are my favorite”, he said offhand.”Favorite what?” she wondered aloud. “Well, just that. My favorite eyes to look into, my favorite name to see appear on my phone, my favorite person to spend an afternoon with.. My favorite everything.”