Fan Jean and Lee’s Wedding at Home and Reception at the Shangrila Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Fan Jean and Lee's Wedding at the Shangrila Tanjung Aru
Fan Jean and Lee's Wedding at the Shangrila Tanjung Aru
Fan Jean and Lee’s Wedding at the Shangrila Tanjung Aru

Kota Kinabalu, beautiful  location, lovely people. I first met FanJean when I was the wedding photographer at City Harvest Church (CHC) in Subang Jaya several years ago, and when she contacted me to be her wedding photographer back in her home town of Kota Kinabalu I leapt at the chance. Her family were very welcoming and showed me where to get the freshest seafood in KK the night before the wedding.

Next day I headed to Jean’s house whilst Selvam, one of several professional photographers I work with, headed over to Lee’s house. The plan was to meet up at Jean’s for the bargaining and then out into the garden for the wedding ceremony. Garden weddings work well in Malaysia but can sometimes be tricky to photograph as our sun is a bit merciless. For the keen photographers out there who are faced with the challenges outdoor shoots hold, make sure you shoot in RAW as the contrast range is well beyond the capabilities of jpeg processing in current cameras.

From the photos you will see there was very much an England theme, and I think you will agree the boys look striking in their Union Jack aprons! After a fairly fun bargaining session, where we learned all about chickens and eggs, it was on into the garden for a small and intimate Christian wedding ceremony performed by their pastor. A quick change and then the tea ceremony followed.

During the early evening we headed down to the beach and were lucky enough to catch the last rays of sunset for some portraits and then on into the Shangrila Tanjung Aru for the wedding dinner. I have included a photo of how Jean and Lee helped their guests find their tables. I hope you get some ideas from it. The end of the evening featured the Sumazou a traditional dance in East Malaysia which I happen to like quite a bit.

All in all a great wedding in East Malaysia.
Kota kinabalu garden weddingKota kinabalu garden weddingKota kinabalu chinese weddingKota kinabalu chinese weddingKota kinabalu chinese weddingKota kinabalu chinese weddingKota kinabalu chinese weddingKota kinabalu chinese weddingKota kinabalu city harvest church garden weddingKota kinabalu chinese weddingKota kinabalu chinese weddingKota kinabalu chinese weddingKota kinabalu chinese weddingKota kinabalu city harvest church garden weddingKota kinabalu city harvest church garden weddingKota kinabalu city harvest church garden weddingKota kinabalu city harvest church garden weddingKota kinabalu city harvest church garden weddingKota kinabalu city harvest church garden weddingKota kinabalu city harvest church garden weddingKota kinabalu city harvest church garden weddingKota kinabalu city harvest church garden weddingKota kinabalu city harvest church garden weddingKota kinabalu city harvest church garden weddingKota kinabalu city harvest church garden weddingKota kinabalu city harvest church garden weddingKota kinabalu city harvest church garden weddingKota kinabalu city harvest church garden weddingKota kinabalu chinese tea ceremony garden weddingKota kinabalu chinese tea ceremony garden weddingKota kinabalu chinese tea ceremony garden weddingKota kinabalu chinese tea ceremony garden weddingKota kinabalu chinese tea ceremony garden weddingWedding portraits at the Shangrila Tanjung Aru, kota KinabaluWedding portraits at the Shangrila Tanjung Aru, kota KinabaluWedding portraits at the Shangrila Tanjung Aru, kota KinabaluWedding Reception table seating ideas Shangrila Tanjung AruWedding Reception table seating ideas Shangrila Tanjung AruWedding Reception table seating ideas Shangrila Tanjung AruWedding Reception table seating ideas Shangrila Tanjung AruWedding Reception table seating ideas Shangrila Tanjung AruWedding Reception table seating ideas Shangrila Tanjung AruWedding Reception table seating ideas Shangrila Tanjung AruWedding Reception table seating ideas Shangrila Tanjung AruWedding dinner banquet Reception at the Shangrila Tanjung Aru, Kota KinabaluWedding dinner banquet Reception at the Shangrila Tanjung Aru, Kota KinabaluWedding dinner banquet Reception at the Shangrila Tanjung Aru, Kota KinabaluChinese yum seng Wedding dinner banquet Reception at the Shangrila Tanjung Aru, Kota KinabaluChinese yum seng Wedding dinner banquet Reception at the Shangrila Tanjung Aru, Kota KinabaluWedding dinner banquet Reception at the Shangrila Tanjung Aru, Kota KinabaluWedding dinner banquet Reception at the Shangrila Tanjung Aru, Kota KinabaluBallroom at the Shangrila Tanjung Aru, Kota KinabaluChinese yum seng Wedding dinner banquet Reception at the Shangrila Tanjung Aru, Kota KinabaluDance floor Wedding dinner banquet Reception at the Shangrila Tanjung Aru, Kota KinabaluSumazou dance during wedding at the Shangrila Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Special thanks to my colleague, photographer Selvam Shanmugam for accompanying me on this trip.  work review

Laverne and Jin’s Wedding at City Harvest Church and the Marriott Hotel

Laverne and Jin's wedding at City Harvest Church
Laverne and Jin's wedding at City Harvest Church
Laverne and Jin’s red getaway car!

When I received a call from Laverne and Jin regarding being their wedding photographer I was really happy. I have taken the wedding photos for many of the leadership team at City Harvest Church (CHC) including their pastors, and had seen them at several of these weddings. This is in their new church which is fantastic! Their bright candy red VW combi wedding car was also a stunner.
The City Harvest Church Subang Jaya Wedding of Laverne and JinThe City Harvest Church Subang Jaya Wedding of Laverne and JinThe City Harvest Church Subang Jaya Wedding of Laverne and JinThe City Harvest Church Subang Jaya Wedding of Laverne and JinThe City Harvest Church Subang Jaya Wedding of Laverne and JinThe City Harvest Church Subang Jaya Wedding of Laverne and JinThe City Harvest Church Subang Jaya Wedding of Laverne and JinThe City Harvest Church Subang Jaya Wedding of Laverne and JinThe City Harvest Church Subang Jaya Wedding of Laverne and JinThe City Harvest Church Subang Jaya Wedding of Laverne and JinThe City Harvest Church Subang Jaya Wedding of Laverne and JinThe City Harvest Church Subang Jaya Wedding of Laverne and JinThe City Harvest Church Subang Jaya Wedding of Laverne and JinThe City Harvest Church Subang Jaya Wedding of Laverne and JinCity Harvest Church Subang Jaya LeadershipCity Harvest Church Subang Jaya LeadershipCity Harvest Church Subang Jaya LeadershipPastor Kevin City Harvest Church Subang Jaya Leadershipkeith City Harvest Church Subang Jaya LeadershipCity Harvest Church Subang WeddingLaverne and Jin City Harvest Church Subang WeddingLaverne and Jin City Harvest Church Subang WeddingCity Harvest Church Subang WeddingCity Harvest Church Subang WeddingCity Harvest Church Subang Jaya LeadershipCity Harvest Church Subang WeddingCity Harvest Church Subang WeddingCity Harvest Church Subang WeddingCity Harvest Church Subang WeddingCity Harvest Church Subang WeddingCity Harvest Church Subang WeddingCity Harvest Church Subang WeddingCity Harvest Church Subang WeddingCity Harvest Church Subang WeddingCity Harvest Church Subang WeddingCity Harvest Church Subang WeddingJW Marriott Wedding Banquet Dinner for Laverne and JinJW Marriott Wedding Banquet Dinner for Laverne and JinJW Marriott Wedding Banquet Dinner for Laverne and JinJW Marriott Wedding Banquet Dinner for Laverne and JinJW Marriott Wedding Banquet Dinner for Laverne and JinJW Marriott Wedding Banquet Dinner for Laverne and JinJW Marriott Wedding Banquet Dinner for Laverne and JinJW Marriott Wedding Banquet Dinner for Laverne and JinJW Marriott Wedding Banquet Dinner for Laverne and JinJW Marriott Wedding Banquet Dinner for Laverne and JinJW Marriott Wedding Banquet Dinner for Laverne and Jin

Greg and Jennifer’s Wedding at City Harvest Church

Greg and Jennifer. Married in City Harvest Church, Subang Jaya
Greg and Jennifer. Married in City Harvest Church, Subang Jaya

Greg and Jennifer’s Wedding at City Harvest Church (CHC), Subang Jaya. We have been the wedding photographer team for many of the original leadership team of the church and it has been wonderful to see the church grow over the years. This was in the old church building, before the new and much larger one down the road. In the evening dinner was held at the Bankers Club opposite Times Square.

Cameras Used: Canon 20D, 5D, Nikon D200 and D2H

 

The Wedding of Pastor Kevin Loo to Esther Ku in City Harvest Church

Wedding Photographer City Harvest Church Pastor Kevin and Esther
Wedding Photographer City Harvest Church Pastor Kevin and Esther CHC Subang
Pastor Kevin and Esther’s Wedding in City Harvest Church

I have been going through the archives and posting up these golden oldies recently. Here’s Pastor Kevin and Esthers wedding in City Harvest Church (CHC), Subang Jaya. When they asked me to be their wedding photographer I didn’t realise that I was going to end up covering weddings for almost the entire leadership team. City Harvest Church has moved into a newer, larger and nicer lit building. These photos were taken in the old windowless “blue cave” church with the Canon 20D, Nikon D2h, and Nikon D70. Back then these were considered the wedding cameras of choice but it was challenging. The new generation of cameras have changed things quite a bit!

Pastor Kevin Loo wedding to esther ku in City Harvest Church SubangPastor Kevin Loo wedding to esther ku in City Harvest Church SubangPastor Kevin Loo wedding to esther ku in City Harvest Church SubangPastor Kevin Loo wedding to esther ku in City Harvest Church SubangPastor Kevin Loo wedding to esther ku in City Harvest Church SubangPastor Kevin Loo wedding to esther ku in City Harvest Church SubangPastor Kevin Loo wedding to esther ku in City Harvest Church SubangPastor Kevin Loo wedding to esther ku in City Harvest Church SubangPastor Kevin Loo wedding to esther ku in City Harvest Church SubangPastor Kevin Loo wedding to esther ku in City Harvest Church SubangPastor Kevin Loo wedding to esther ku in City Harvest Church SubangPastor Kevin Loo wedding to esther ku in City Harvest Church SubangPastor Kevin Loo wedding to esther ku in City Harvest Church SubangPastor Kevin Loo wedding to esther ku in City Harvest Church SubangPastor Kevin Loo wedding to esther ku in City Harvest Church SubangPastor Kevin Loo wedding to esther ku in City Harvest Church Subang

Property of Grant Corban Photography Sdn Bhd (666138-V)