Wedding Photos Selection

Key says

Though I understand that it's quite a norm that the bridal studio will try to sell the photos, it is actually quite difficult not to make additional purchase. That is because 30 photos (included in the package) is simply too little... We took a total of about 300 photos and after 2 to 3 rounds of elimination, we were left with 62. It's been very difficult to eliminate further as the photo really looks good and is able to tell a story (well we sort of plan it to be so during our photo-shoot but since we cannot have a say on the layout, I'm not too sure if the album will turn out to be as story-telling as I want it to be).

Nonetheless we decided to keep all 62 photos, i.e. we will be making additional payments to buy these photos. There wasn't any hard-selling by the bridal studio, it's simply just too difficult to reduce the numbers further. After the selection of these 62 photos, we need to choose like another 43 photos from it to be used for various things, such as mini albums, photo frame, cover photo etc. All in all, we spent close to 3.5 hours in the bridal studio!! At the end of the day, we are exhausted simply by looking at photos over and over again.

If anyone is reading this, perhaps it's good to consider bargaining to increase the number of photos when purchasing a bridal package so that perhaps there's no need for further top-up. Not too sure is this possible but oh well, never ask never knew but in our case, the 30 photos from the package is definitely not sufficient. Nonetheless, we are satisfied with how the photos turnout and the service/help rendered during out photo selection. +1 more brownie point for My Dream Wedding.

Pat says

One word: *Tiring*
We had our appointment to chose the photos after our work, which was a serious mistake. Imagine looking at your computer for close to 8 hrs or more already and now had to see TONS of photos to pick those you want for your wedding. *it's seriously strenuous to the eyes*

I remember we were very worried on our photoshoot day as we worry that there was not enough nice photos for us to pick. hahaha!! In the end there were about 300 photos to view from and we had several rounds of eliminations too. *Tip: if you want to save money, you had to be strict with the choosing of photos, if not it will take FOREVER to chose from a big pool of photos just a few that you are willing to spend on*

Once we had a rough gauge of which photos we were interested in (obviously more than the 30 photos that were included in our package) we need to eliminate more as we did not want to spend too much on it. It was very difficult at the final stage of elimination because the album will be in layout form (aka afew pictures in two pages), therefore there were some photos that had similar themes that had to be together then nice. but lets say if we like one/two photos from the similar themes then we can't really pick it either as it would not go well in the photo album. (I hope you get what I mean, >.<)

In the end~~ 62 pictures was it and we of course had to pay extras. I like our new consultant for the photos choosing (at first, I thought it will be the same consultant throughout the whole experience) as she was genuine in helping us pick nice photos and not just hard-selling photos. *super likes*

Out of the 62 pictures, we had to chose pictures for mini albums, bed side photo frame, cover photo for big album, bed top photo frame. *argh* I was seriously tired after it.

Usually for the bed top photo, it will just be one super enlarged photo but for My Dream Wedding, we saw one that consist of 10 pictures and you can move the pictures around like jig saw puzzle. *super likes* haha.. so.. we upgrade to that instead.. =x

Overall experience: I'm just glad it is over.. hahahaha! but I can't wait for the finish product! =)

Photoshoot

Key says

Weather has been kind to us. It was raining heavily a day ago and there was some slight drizzle early in the morning. However by the time we reached the wedding studio, the rain has stopped. After confirming the gowns and suits are ok one last time (the day before there was a fitting and it was amended for today), we waited for our make-up artist to arrive.

Frankly speaking, I was actually a bit disappointed when the make-up artist arrived late as it sort of throw our schedule off because we are late for the first location shoot. However, in the end we managed to complete the shoot at the first location on time and subsequently the other shoots is on schedule. Also the make-up artist followed us throughout and help us do our make-up, wipe away (my) perspiration, carry our bags and even help to create the bubbles effect. The helpfulness and friendliness have completely undo the bad image of her late arrival.

After this wedding shoot, I think I will highly recommend My Dream Wedding to my friends if they are looking for a bridal studio. Prior to the shoot, I have already blogged about how satisfied I am with their services. Today, they have far exceeded my expectations. First and foremost, it's a crew of 3 following you for the photoshoot (2 photographers and 1 make-up artist), unlike the typical wedding shoots we saw along the way where there is only a photographer and the couples. Next, they have a mini bus which fetches you around your location and they helped to prepare (i) cold cut fruits, (ii) mineral water and (iii) breads for you during the shoot so that we will not be hungry - talk about being considerate!. Throughout the shoot, we do not need to worry about anything at all and just concentrate on the shoot.

Well the day has gone by pretty quickly and smoothly. Since there will not be a second photoshoot, I just hope the photos turn out well and the way we want it to be. If so, My Dream Wedding would have won another (3rd) brownie point from me and the last critical event will be the actual day!

Pat says

I didn't knew I was that excited till the fact that the night before I woke up at 2am (thinking it was 6am), then 3am, 4am, 5am etc.. (u kinda get the idea) BUT! the funniest thingy was I nv felt tat excited to wake up almost every single hr thinking its my waking up time. >.<

Well, I wanted to eat Mac Breakkie for breakfast, so we suggested to meet super early to eat our breakfast and take our own sweet time to go My Dream Wedding (MDW). It didnt rain at first, but after we ordered our breakfast and started eating, it slowly drizzled abit then poured =(. My heart almost dropped when I saw this situation. But I kept reminding myself that it'll be okay. We can still do raining shots! (interesting and unique~) I guess that was the only thing that brighten my spirits. Well, as what Key said the weather was good to us. (super nicesh indeed!!)

I was actually kinda worried about whether we need to think beforehand poses to do or stuff to bring etc. But apparently on the day itself, they kinda planned it all alr. They were super experienced with the places that we are gg and the cameramen alr knew what kind of poses he wanted, so he just instructed us on how to poses and all. We just had to follow accordingly. hehehe.. Which is definitely a relief on my part. =)

But I felt impromptu poses by us helped too.. We wanted this drinking shot that he didnt planned to shoot, then it somehow became part of our MV too! hahaha.. and they prepared like items for the shoot/MV too! but we brought some stuffs that we tot would be useful~ (shall not elaborate too much~ *secret* till the MV and photos are out) muhahahaha..

Thinking back, I think it was an enjoyable experienced! We felt very taken care of, except my mosquito es bites part. The mosquitoes ONLY BITE ME! sighs.... got 7 presents from the mosquitoes..

Reviews of photos are available within a week time (so fast right~), we were very shocked too. But as chinese new yr was up next, we settled an appointment on 21 feb 2013 instead.

Cant wait for the photos to be out! hopefully my face looks slim~ (*pray hard*)