Kingson & Heidi Pre wedding at Sumba Island by Gusde

GUSDE, PRE WEDDING

The landscape, the sea, the beach, the peaceful and tranquil environment, Sumba has reminded me of Bali back in the 80s. As if it brings me back to my youth, where I, the lost soul was once searching for adventures and nature beauty, running free and wild exploring the ‘raw’ Bali with my camera. The air that I breathed, the sight what laid in front of me when I first stepped to Sumba had flashed all these memories in a glance and somehow, abruptly I had big smile on my face and this fire deep within that evoked my spirit and energy to say ‘Sumba,I am ready to capture you!”

I was delighted when Kingson and Heidi contacted me for their prewedding. I was deliberately offering Sumba to this beautiful couple who likewise love journey and adventure. I thought, though I have never ever and will never ever bored with Bali as there are still lots to explore nonetheless I needed something different, some kind of feeling when you first fall in love, that magic spark. And so we did go to Sumba, exploring and adventuring. And it was indeed magical.

Capturing this lovebird was very exciting and somewhat adventurous, from the serene beach glazed with golden sand and blue water, to the uninterrupted view of fresh green savannah. Along the way we saw horses, goats and wild boar live freely in the nature, as far as your eyes can see. Not to forget, Sumba also has stunning white sandy beach; smell of the fresh ocean and the breeze flowing harmoniously with the waves made such a great-relaxed feeling. It is absolutely magical spot for sunset too.

Sumba Island is one of three big islands of East Nusa Tenggara. The popularity of this place as tourist destination may not be the same as Bali, nonetheless it’s definitely worth a visit. Sumba has charmed me in a lot of different ways. I promise myself I will be back.

Start the beginning of your love journey in Sumba, beautiful memories captured in magical land is priceless. Worth every corner of your home as you hang them in frames.

 

 

 

 

Shanghai Prewedding | Steven & Moon by Adiwarna & Mario

ADIWARNA, MARIO JR, PRE WEDDING, PROMO
2016 was year that god made my dreams came true; South Korea, China and Japan were the countries i wanted to visit for prewedding photo session.  
 
I met Steven and Moon in Bali. Steven comes from jakarta, while moon comes from China but has lived in Jakarta 
At first, the couples wanted to do a pre-wedding photos in Bali. Moon want to took a photos in Bali buildings, but Bali have more landscape than buildings. I gave them an idea, what if they took a pre-wedding photo on Shanghai, because Moon had lived there too. Then they are agreed to do a pre-wedding photos in Shanghai.
 
Shanghai is the country’s biggest city, It stands with a rich collection of modern architectures while retaining some rich cultural heritage. 
 
They are really excited for the pre-wedding session, took a photos with them are like photoshoot with a models, they are very good at posing. There was just so much love and chemistry going on during those few hours. They made it so easy for me to capture the honesty between them. we are do the photoshoot for two days, and visited many places. Shanghai Film Park is one of any place that we had visited, we are so lucky because when we was there we can saw how the filming making. Many people there can’t use english, but we are lucky to have moon between us,  because moon can understand every street sign there. The best experience that we can’t forgot. 
 
-adiwarna and mario-

JP & Jeremy Wedding reception at Jeeva Saba by Gusde

GUSDE, WEDDING
Having had their wedding ceremony in Jakarta, JP and Jeremy celebrated their intimate wedding reception in Jeeva Saba, an Estate located between the Pura Anyar temple and an oceanfront resort cocooned by rice paddies and coconut trees. Jeeva Saba Bali boasts a 70-meter stretch of vovanic sand beachfront with stunning views across the Badung Strait and Indian Ocean to Bali’s Mt. Agung and the Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida Island.
This exclusive intimate wedding was decorated by Cosa Project in cosy colorful themed garden night wedding reception. And organized by Emerald Events.
Capturing the reception through the eyes of all these camera lenses as my weapons of the night, I could genuinely feel they were choosing the location as they were choosing for each other as soul mate. The venue was somehow magically complementing the joy of celebration of their most special night. As in choosing for your partner in life, I could sense glimpses of their emotions when they found and decided to celebrate their once in a lifetime reception at Jeeva Saba. Fresh breezes of the green lush garden mixed with the flirtatious winds of the ocean made the atmosphere such a refreshing and most enjoyable one. Guests and couples mingled with no barriers, very intimate, engaging and as you would always find at home or places you find comfort; it’s warm. And I felt this, genuinely.
I hope this warmth comfort feeling exuded through these photos I captured throughout the night.
May you forever find joy in each other eyes, warmth in each other arm. Love in each other hearthfully.
-Gusde-

The Sanctus Uluwatu Wedding | Ricky & Lala by Adiwarna Irawan

ADIWARNA, WEDDING
The couple are full of joyful energy, i can see they love each other from the very beginning. I met Isabella and Ricky for the first time at their wedding day, This playful couple decided to get married on the beautiful island, Bali. The Sanctus was their venue of choice. Looking at their photos we can see how funny the door game was. When the tea ceremony the bride look very beautiful with a red gown, nothing could beat the intimacy of that moment. The bride changing into her wedding dress-for the ceremony. After every procession, came  the most awaited moment, Isabella and Ricky’s wedding ceremony, When the wedding ceremony, there was cloudy but Ricky know the sun want to see them do a vows under the blue sky, and then there was. 
 
The outdoor wedding reception held was so wonderful. Still with her beautiful white dress, makes her look very graceful. Their venue was transformed into an awesome setting with white flowers. It was so lovely to see the guests interact with one another. The bride has a squad called “Kecap manis” the squad who like to eating, they are cares to each other like a family. For the first dance, they are prepared a spesial stage for the guests, that was very powerful dance from the couple’s wedding. Looking from the photos we can see how cheerful they are. Take a look by yourself in every moment, frame by frame, below.
 
“Bai Tou Xie Lao-may you two grow old together, and be each other’s companion when your hair are white.” 
-adiwarna irawan-

 

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