Rajul Adli Weddings

Nuril & Azry

2012-01-14T16:29:00.000-08:00

an awesome couple, soft-spoken, easy going and polite ... the bride is my 2nd cousin and the groom is my ex-student ... this made me realised how time gone by faster than i could imagine because the last thing i remembered, nuril was just a small kid back then *sigh*

being surrounded with close family was wonderful experience but being nudged for makan many times were another story hehehehe

thanks for hiring RA Weddings ... have a great life together :))

Wedding Slideshow

their gallery here

Ummi & Azez

2011-12-24T22:45:00.000-08:00

could you imagine shooting with personal attachment with bride & groom?? ... i really felt that i was shooting B&G from my heart and ignoring many rules in photography ... i enjoyed shooting, editing and creating slideshow, so did my wife ... and i love the lyrics of the song too ..

Cintai aku dengan hatimu
Seperti aku mencintaimu
Sayangi aku dengan kasihmu
Seperti aku menyayangimu

thanks for the opportunity for covering your events esp on your prewed session .... have a blessed life together :)

Wedding Slideshow

their gallery here

Miswani & Rahman

2011-12-15T18:10:00.000-08:00

A family with a magic word ... they said thank you after every family portrait ... felt so good being appreciated.

thank you to B&G for giving me and Ucingitam opportunity to cover your perfect days ... this could be my last wedding in Belait after experiencing engine overheat for the 2nd time *tua udh keta ku ani* ... special thanks to your cousins for the rescue and Ucingitam for the ride.

Have a great life together :)

Wedding Slideshow

Ummi & Azez - Prewed

2011-11-29T05:10:00.000-08:00

Khursiyah & Haris

2011-11-27T02:51:00.000-08:00

this was my 2nd experience covering wedding in kg tanah jambu family ... it was enjoyable to see how close they are (villagers) ... even most of them still recognised my face ... the bride's family made me feel at home too *aku tinggal d salambigar pulang hehe*

thanks to B&G for hiring me ... really grateful covering ur events esp with si haris :p

Slideshow Majlis Perkahwinan

their gallery here

Iqah & Adi

2011-11-13T01:32:00.000-08:00

their nikah really touched me coz i always imagine what will it be if my first daughter is getting married ... i know his father had been thru with so many hardship knowing they had been living abroad since iqah was young ... and despite his strong personality, he shed tears when iqah bersalam and hug him ... iatah rasa indung :(

i was overwhelmed the way B&G put their trust on me and it was a big challenge when iqah "indirectly" expressing her expectation .... and i really do hope B&G like these highlights ... big thanks for having me on your beautiful-perfect days ... have a wonderful married life ahead :)

special loves (hehehe :p) to Nazri of NagVideo Studio for covering nikah event :)

Nikah Highlight

Sanding Highlight

HQ version here

Atul & Zanor

2011-11-04T00:25:00.000-07:00

it could be a difficult decision when choosing your photographer who formerly was your lecturer ... that was what concerned Zanor when we first met for discussion but he left with no choice coz the bride had made her choice :)

i hope Zanor would appreciate the experience when a lecturer changing hats to a photographer and besides, i am a person with lack of seriousness anyway :p

congrats to Atul & Zanor, i know that - as u always said - you will cherish every moments captured on your wedding day and share them with your kids and grandkids and tell the story how brave/dare you were on your prewed session hehehe

have a great and blessed life together ...

Wedding Slideshow

their wedding gallery here

Bam & Haz - Post-wed

2011-10-24T23:14:00.000-07:00

Atul & Zanor - Prewed

2011-10-22T01:47:00.000-07:00

your big day today ... congrats

Bam & Haz

2011-10-17T04:22:00.000-07:00

a groom with very particular taste or perhaps senses?!! that we (grooms) normally overlooked or ignored ... nevertheless, his peculiar creative sense helped me producing many "powerful" shots that left me breathless .... not to mention, bam and haz attention to detail is second to none :)

being close colleague (groom) and ex-student (bride) made most of our session soooo casual despite some difficulties of groom's effort to bridging his expressions divine hahhahaha .. bam can either marung or ketawa melabang but nothing in between ... which is necesary in wedding portrait ... those gaps filled by the bride's elegant, beautiful, cheerful and natural characters which made him lighthearted :)

so moved and happy being around with u on ur perfect day ... and being around with groom's family was priceless experience ... i know me & bam gonna talk about this wedding repeatedly over teh tarik and roti jantan every 10am ...enjoy ur journey together

B&G gallery here

Bam & Haz

2011-10-09T20:04:00.000-07:00

Majlis Akad Nikah

Bihah & Bahar

2011-09-28T01:21:00.000-07:00

i was supposed to cover her wedding video but i realised that i was drifted away with shooting (still) during their portraiture session ... i normally took less than 15 shots for dvd cover design but i end up more than 200 shots altogether hehehehe ....

how could i (or you) resist from getting best shots when i (or you) look into her sharp eyes ... and seeing them at ease, relax, and enjoy made the session more irresistible to miss :)... check out their pics in my FB gallery

congrats to Bihah & Bahar and have a great life together :)

Nikah Highlight

Sanding Highlight

Enjoy!!!

Dress Collections

2011-09-17T18:17:00.001-07:00

One of the daunting tasks in making your pre/post wedding preparation is selecting perfect dress to suit you and location surrounding. Many clients expressing their concerns in selecting suitable tailor, design, style, color and etc if they were to custom-made their dress locally. Responding to their concerns, my wife and I are proud to be your dedicated supplier for the following dresses which - we believe - satisfy your different tastes and budgets.

These dresses are creation of exclusive clothing, available in many sizes, made from high-quality fabric and sewn with extreme attention to detail. Of course this is not limited for pre/post wedding only, you can also buy it for any formal events.

It is our responsibility to make you beautiful on your perfect day. It is your responsibility to resist from buying it :)

For more choices and info on pricing, check out this gallery.

Wedding Portrait Photography

2011-09-04T01:58:00.000-07:00

Posing in wedding portrait photography can be difficult but at the same time it is very important. I find that the clients often choose the shots they like the most according to the pose and how the pose makes them look rather than how good the photography is.

As a photographer, we should not start shooting with the attitude that the photographer’s job is photography and the clients, job are posing. We must understand that the clients have no idea what pose they should do, so the photographer needs to coach the clients.

A little advice to future pengantin, you should look for the photographer whom able to spend portrait session as part of your itinerary and creatively produce excellent wedding portrait. Do not simply decide based on what you have seen/read on the web or by your friends' recommendations. Meet them, see their samples and make mutual agreement.

Wonder where to get posing ideas? Get inspired and see my new wedding portrait portfolio OR click here to see more

Diya & Azam

2011-07-23T04:16:00.000-07:00

beautiful majlis, beautiful couple, beautiful songket dress, beautiful hantaran, beautiful gift, beautiful location, beautiful families etc ... and i said to my self "how could i recreate my own wedding as beautiful as this" ... sigh :(

a big thank you to B&G for giving me this opportunity to be a part of your beautiful day ... enjoy your life together fulfilled with love and happiness :)

not forgetting to creative and talented photog - Ed Noorislam & Azlyn Ibrahim - for their contributions making this highlight uniquely beautiful ... working with you made me feel at ease ... apa nya katani "betanang" hehehehe

Wedding video highlight 1

Wedding video highlight 2

HQ version here

enjoy!!

Shima & Addy

2011-07-11T04:05:00.000-07:00

i was shooting this lovely wedding few days after experiencing undesirable "incidents" ... alhamdulilah i received many helping hands and supports from fb friends and fellow shooters ... my special thanks to Cinematicpro, Ucingitam and Shash Lee Sonne(MUA)... you know this appreciation is for :)

i had so much fun covering this events and really helped me recuperating the pressure i had been through ... the B&G's understanding - esp during ambilan - made me so comfortable and touched ;(

may ur marriage will always be blessed .. Amin!

Highlight 1

Highlight 2

HQ version here

Diya & Azam - Prewed

2011-06-29T03:31:00.000-07:00

personally love this ... great location, lovely couple ... and working with Ed Noorislam, Azlyn and Shahfaizal were absolutely awesamboi hahaha

HQ version here

Quality Time - Singapore

2011-06-28T06:58:00.000-07:00

enjoying every moment .... love them more everyday ...

HQ version here

Hafizah & Alimin

2011-06-18T05:00:00.000-07:00

posing is one of the daunting tasks in wedding photography ... facial expression eg. mean face, emotional smile, cheeky smile etc play important elements in producing excellent portrait ... i was having difficulty achieving all of them during portraiture session with them .. why? ... becoz the bride kept on smiling hehehe ... her smile made me excited to shoot the bride alone ... and sometimes i was blanked over that i have groom watching beside me ... sorry Alimin hehehe ... you guys are so polite that i couldn't refuse any of your requests

thanks for having me and it was such a great pleasure covering your perfect day ... have a wonderful life together :)

more pics here

Hafizah & Alimin - Prewed

2011-06-01T00:55:00.000-07:00

Wedding Video Slideshow (high quality version here)

Majlis Konvokesyen ITB Ke-20, 2011

2011-05-27T09:01:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to ITB students intake 24 on your convocation ... see u guys at the top

more pics here

happy viewing :)

Hadi & Fauziah

2011-05-05T07:24:00.000-07:00

i thought it was simple to cover groom side ... think again ... because photograher has limited 'object' to shoot compare to bride side ... BE WARNED!! this may cause mental block for few seconds ahahahaha lesson learned ...

i had great time shooting both families as if we have known each other well .... how i wish i could cover more events and took many great shots ... how i wish i have more time with B&G during portraiture session ... and how i wish i could cover for both B&G events ... and that would be GREAT!!!

really love seeing the B&G holding hands, hugging, talking, looking at each other ... so in love and sincere .... wish you have a great life together :)

More pics here

Marni & Amin

2011-04-12T23:12:00.000-07:00

whenever i show video sample to B&G-to-be ... they will smile and imagine how could they act in front of camera ... that was exactly happened to Marni & Amin when i have my first meeting with them ... surprisingly they looked natural most of the time and their highlights show ...

my special thanks to B&G for giving me the opportunity to cover your beautiful events ... may your marriage full of blessing and happiness :)

Highlight #1 - Nikah

Highlight #2 - Sanding

Newsletter - Why are Professional Photographers so Expensive?

2011-04-07T16:37:00.000-07:00

Why are Professional Photographers so expensive?

This article has been very well received by the photography community, and is published in the December 2009 edition of Professional Photographer Magazine.

In this digital age where everyone has cameras, scanners, and home “photo printers,” we hear this all the time: How do professional (or personal) photographers charge $X for an 8×10 when they cost just $1.50 at the drugstore? Simply put, the customer is not just paying for the actual photograph; they’re paying for time and expertise.

The average one-hour portrait session

First, let’s look at the actual work involved:

* Travel to the session
* Setup, preparation, talking to the client, etc.
* Shoot the photos
* Travel from the session
* Load images onto a computer
* Back up the files on an external drive
* 2 – 4 hours of Adobe® Photoshop® time, including cropping, contrast, color, sharpening, and backing up edited photographs. Proof photos are also ordered.
* 2 – 3 hours to talk to the client, answer questions, receive order and payment, order their prints, receive and verify prints, package prints, schedule shipment, and ship.
* Possibly meet clients at the studio to review photos and place order. Meeting and travel time average 2 hours.

You can see how a one-hour session easily turns into an eight-hour day or more from start to finish. So when you see a personal photographer charging a $200 session fee for a one-hour photo shoot, the client is NOT paying them $200 per hour.

The eight-hour wedding

A wedding photographer typically meets with the bride and groom several times before and after the wedding. And it’s not uncommon to end up with 1,000 – 2,000 photos, much more than a portrait session. Many photographers spend 40-60 hours working on one eight-hour wedding if you look at the time that is truly involved. Again, when a wedding photographer charges $3,000 for eight hours of coverage, clients are NOT paying them $500 an hour!

(Don’t forget that the photographer runs the wedding day to some extent. A comfortable, confident wedding photographer can make a wedding day go more smoothly.)

The expertise and cost of doing business

Shooting professional photography is a skill acquired through years of experience. Even though a DSLR now costs under $1,000, taking professional portraits involves much more than a nice camera.

Most personal photographers take years to go from buying their first camera to making money with photography. In addition to learning how to use the camera, there is a mountain of other equipment and software programs used to edit and print photographs, run a website, etc. And don’t forget backdrops, props, rent, utilities, insurance, etc!

In addition to the financial investment, photographers actually have to have people skills to make subjects comfortable in front of the camera. Posing people to look their best is a skill by itself. You could argue that posing is a more important skill than actually knowing how to use the camera. A poorly exposed photo can be saved, but a badly posed photo cannot.

The chain store photo studio

Chain stores do have their place. For a very cheap price you can run in, shoot some quick photos, and be done with it. But you get what you pay for.

Consider the time and effort that a personal photographer puts into photographs, compared to a chain store. Store sessions last just a few minutes, while a personal photographer takes the time to get to know the people, makes them comfortable, makes them laugh. If a baby is crying at a chain store, they often don’t have the time (or the patience) to wait because everyone is in a hurry.

The truth is that many chain store studios lose money. In fact, Wal-Mart closed 500 of their portrait studios in 2007 because of the financial drain. What the chain stores bank on is a client coming in for quick, cheap photos…and while there, spending $200 on other items. They are there to get you in the door.

The real deal

Professional, personal photographers are just that—professionals. No different than a mechanic, dentist, doctor, or electrician. But a personal photographer often becomes a friend, someone who documents a family for generations with professional, personal photographs of cherished memories.

Maybe we need to help clients look at it this way: A pair of scissors costs $1.50 at the drugstore. Still, most people will gladly pay a lot more to hire a professional hair dresser to cut their hair.

The added attention and quality that a personal photographer gives is worth every penny.

Conclusion

We hope that those who have taken the time to read this page will have a better understanding of why professional photographs, created by a Personal Photographer are so expensive.

Thank you for taking the time to read this.

By,
Susana Barberá

Zarinah & Sufi

2011-03-31T02:45:00.000-07:00

zarinah and sufi are sweet and generous couple ... i can see it through their hantaran which i don't remember how many ... and most are prepared by zarinah herself ... you know what you good at hehehehe

it was pleasure covering you guys ... enjoy ur honeymoon (abis x udh)... hope ur marriage fills with generous love and happiness :)

Highlight

this is snippet that i extract from their documentary video .. this is not highlight btw

Enjoy :)

Our Photobook Printing Service

2011-03-20T15:42:00.000-07:00

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Click here for more info.

Zaza & Zul

2011-03-13T00:49:00.000-08:00

this was my first time doing prewed photoshoot in BSB and alhamdulilah it exceeded my expectations ... big thanks to B&G for their courage and understanding for facing a lot of embarrassing moments esp at harbour front and jetty ... yet it was fun :)

it was such a great pleasure working with you guys ... you have put so much trust on me which i had never experienced before ... and i love your sincerity too ... hope your marriage fills with blessings and happiness :)

more pics here ... enjoy :)

Zaza & Zul - Slideshow

2011-03-06T01:22:00.001-08:00

your big day today ... congratsss

Dewi & Ariffin

2011-02-22T07:32:00.001-08:00

it is very interesting to know this particular couple ... they made my work and photographers' work easier ... in fact they came up with graceful, daring and fun ideas ...

the things that really annoyed me was the photographers (http://www.vdphotography.net/) who kept on "poisoning" me most of the time :p

congrats to dewi & ariffin ... enjoy ur journey together :)

Ezwin & Dean

2011-02-17T19:41:00.000-08:00

it started with very lovely prewed and great location too ... it then goes with nervous moments of nikah but the groom handled it calmly with laughter hehehe ... i guess he won't forget the kadi's face forever :p

it was enormous joys covering their wedding and such a friendly reception from both B&G families ... esp ezwin's dad who kept on saying "freestyle" whenever he sees me hehehe

wish B&G full of blessings and happiness :)

their gallery here

Zaza & Zul - Prewed

2011-02-15T19:08:00.000-08:00

More here...

Ezwin & Dean - Prewed Slideshow

2011-02-05T18:20:00.000-08:00

Your perfect day today ... congratsssss :)

Gong Xi Fa Cai

2011-02-02T08:06:00.000-08:00

TXTG & DRIVG ... IT CAN WAIT

2011-02-01T03:57:00.000-08:00

Dewi & Ariffin - Prewed

2011-01-24T23:56:00.000-08:00

Special thanks to Vision Divine Photography for such a great collaboration :)

Ezwin & Dean - Prewed

2011-01-18T01:13:00.000-08:00

their gallery will be updated after the big-perfect day :)

Ratiyah & Amirul

2011-01-08T01:53:00.001-08:00

first thing ... she's my colleague ... same dept ... know her since she was student ... a colleague who always strive for perfection

and her wedding shows ... simple events but perfect selection of MUA, food, dress, hantaran, etc ... and of course great choice of photog & videog from B&G sides.

we were having fun esp during our outdoor shoot when we asked B&G to perform several actions making this highlight quite unique to me ... sorry to trouble u guys a bit esp during our "jungle" adventure hehehe

wish B&G lifetime happiness :)

Kartika & Adi

2010-12-27T03:26:00.000-08:00

one thing that i love being a wedding photog/videog is that it exposes me to a positive environment, excitement, energy and happiness ... the other thing is capturing not only beautiful moments but also honesty in people/family ...

i was so much glad being around with kartika's family ... family with inspiring characters .... wish B&G will always full of blessings ...

Video Slideshow

Beautiful Boy

2010-12-08T02:04:00.000-08:00

Collection of photos from birth to 6 months ... enjoy!!

HQ version here

Majlis Qurban

2010-11-19T19:25:00.000-08:00

This was held in Kg Tanah Jambu .... can't believe my eyes seeing scenery like this with only throw stone away from my place ... really love the tranquility and the excitement of org Tanah Jambu :)

More pics here

For Laily's Bridal

2010-11-17T02:12:00.000-08:00

More pics here and here (wedding exhb)

Diyana & Amri

2010-10-18T03:14:00.001-07:00

when putting their video highlights together ... i couldn’t stop smiling the entire time .... kadang2 sebak jua d dada *dunno how to write it in english hahaha

i knew that i had weaved so much for their highlights that i couldn’t wait to share it with them ...

the events had mixed of deep emotion, great energy, fun and lightheartedness ... me and azlyn really can’t help but enjoy our-self when we’re around B&G, families and friends ...

owh pls diyana, tell your mom my sincere thanks for her kind hospitality :)

Highlight 1

Highlight 2

The Wedding and Holiday Exhibition, Times Square Shopping Centre, 6th - 10th Oct, 2010

2010-10-04T22:21:00.000-07:00

In collaboration with Laily's Bridal, I am proud to announce that a video presentation of my latest videography and photography works will be displayed at Laily's Bridal booth.

It is our pleasure to showcase our products and services to ensure perfect wedding day for you to cherish forever. Don't forget to indulge yourself a promotion voucher*.

Wedding - Your Perfect Day

*subject to Laily's terms and conditions

Diyana & Amri - Prewed

2010-10-03T06:03:00.000-07:00

My Precious 2

2010-09-30T04:03:00.000-07:00

They are my main motivation to keep me going .....

More here ... enjoy :)

Some Kind of Wonderful

2010-08-22T04:26:00.000-07:00

I know I can't express
This feeling of tenderness
There's so much I want to say
But right words don't come my way

I only know when I'm in your embrace
Then this world seems a better place
And something happens to me
And it's some kind of wonderful

.... Michael Buble

Click here for HQ version

Enjoy!!

p/s: manage to finish 4hrs backlog of family videos :)

Resort World, Singapore

2010-08-07T18:40:00.000-07:00

Photo op while on course :)

Click here for gallery ... enjoy!!

Shifa' & Izzat

2010-07-24T22:16:00.000-07:00

I love being able to cover more than just a wedding day but also an opportunity to know them well ... and it also makes their highlights more relax and original.

Congrats to Shifa' & Izzat ... enjoy your journey together with full of love and blessing ... btw excellent songs choice :)

Click here for HQ version.

Enjoy :)

HM 64th Bday

2010-07-18T00:05:00.000-07:00

These are some shots taken during HM bday and also at the Kianggeh Market.

Click here to access to the gallery .. enjoy :)

Majlis Konvokesyen Institut Teknologi Brunei Kali Ke-19, 2010

2010-05-30T02:27:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to all ITB graduates on your recent convocation especially to my bro, Zulazmi. Wish you all success in your course/career undertaking. See you at the top :)

Click here for gallery.

Proud family

Proud brother

Proud graduates

Maternity Photoshoot

2010-05-27T21:01:00.000-07:00

We were planning to do this much earlier but end up doing it at the very end of third trimester of pregnancy ... alhamdulillah at least we have priceless memories to keep ..

Click here for HQ version

Enjoy :)

Izam & Kartika

2010-05-09T02:25:00.000-07:00

Another wedding another new experience .. it was enormous pleasure covering the B&G ... hope u enjoy your new journey ... i am sure you have ample time planning (you guys good at this)for your honeymoon ... mark&spencer cookies plsss hehehe

Click here for gallery.

The Zoo & London

2010-04-21T03:21:00.000-07:00

Another quick edit juz for fun .. enjoy!!

For HQ version:
The Zoo
London

Revised Package

2010-04-06T07:10:00.000-07:00

Do check out the revised package below:

Photography package
Videography package

Portfolio 1

2010-03-16T07:49:00.000-07:00

The shots was taken few months ago but only manage to finalise after several trials and errors.

HQ version can be found here.

Special Collaboration

2010-02-01T17:25:00.000-08:00

As videograher, it would be so much easier working with photog like Azlyn. He threw up his posing ideas and I simply shoot away ... no pressure hehe. My sincere thanks to the meant-to-be-together couple, yuna & shah, for allowing me to join your pre-wed session :)

Pre-wed video hightlight

For high quality video click here

Once Upon a Dream

2010-01-26T01:37:00.000-08:00

Imagine lugging around for hours with my Nikon DSLR D300 with 10-20mm attached and my Sony HC1 camcorder + large battery + wide converter attached. Imagine how tired i was. Imagine how happy I am now having these captured moments.

For high quality, click here

I have uploaded most of the pics - almost a year ago - in my Facebook gallery

Special Collaboration

2010-01-14T15:26:00.000-08:00

I enjoyed with the recent partnering with Ed Noorislam as always .. and my special thanks to B&G to-be for the opportunity .. ur exictement made our creativity juice flowed hehehe ... happy planning btw ..

Click here for HQ video highlight

Enjoy!!

Nooraini & Shahriman

2010-01-10T01:00:00.000-08:00

Despite having problems with my editing system, I managed to finish this and deliver to my client just on time. The most important thing, I have trouble-free experience dealing with the B&G from inception to completion. Many thanks to B&G ... and to Shah, good luck with your placement ... back home soon :)

Wedding Highlight - Bersanding & Ambil-ambilan

Click here for HQ video highlights.

Everyday I Love You

2010-01-03T03:50:00.000-08:00

Especially dedicated to my wife and daughters ..

Check out here :)

Dk Rafidah and Azizil

2009-12-24T07:15:00.000-08:00

I had great time covering the bride (colleague) side after more than a year off. Wish B&G a lifetime happiness and full of blessings.

Click image for B&G's gallery

Paris

2009-11-30T04:43:00.000-08:00

Managed to squeeze some time to edit this long-overdue video. Would love to see this place again :)

Check out here :)

Hani the Promoter

2009-11-18T15:47:00.000-08:00

She was actually influenced by Disneyland's promotional video. Any idea what is she trying to say? :)

Click here :)

Smugmug's Sharing Features

2009-11-11T03:04:00.000-08:00

I was amazed by smugmug's sharing features. All videos and photos can be shared via email, link, embedded code (for forum, blog etc), social network (twitter, FB etc) and social bookmarking (Digg this, google etc). Worth every cent ;). I embed this video for testing purposes and it works.

You could also view this directly to my website. Use this link

If you are interested to sign up with Smugmug, do fill my email add rajuladli@yahoo.co.uk in your sign up account :)

juz 2 inform u

2009-08-13T09:35:00.000-07:00

blog works fine but i have no time revamp it ... will include chatter box, links, stories, announcement etc etc ... hopefully by early oct ...

thanks to my wife for web face-lift ... will ask her a favour again ;-)