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Before becoming a wedding photographer, I did a few photo shoots for some major national and international magazine. Some of them are: Rolling Stone, Elle, FHM, Esquire, Go Girl, Bella Donna and a few others. I liked it but I felt that I did not belong to this kind of photography.
Then on day, a friend of mind asked me to do the photo shoot of his wedding. I really enjoyed doing the photo shoot and I realized that I fell in love with wedding photography.
Marriage is a life time commitment that I think should happen only once. I am a photographer who is married with 2 kids. I know the feeling of being in a wedding. The happiness, the love, the laugh and the new beginning of another life.
This is why I love taking photos of weddings. To see people with smiles of happiness, tears of joy and the whole day just makes me happy. It’s not because of the job, but I am happy to be a part of the weddings.
I have never seen a sad wedding ever in my life. And it should not be. It should be the happiest day of our life.
So, what could I ask more? I do what I love and people love what I do for them. In the future, while looking at their wedding pictures I take and tell the story to their kids, they will remember me. That’s what makes me feel special as a wedding photographer.

Daniel & Nga Pre wedding at Nusa Penida by Gusde

GUSDE, PRE WEDDING

Many moons away, when I started learning about photography, there was this one commercial photographer that inspired many other photographers in Indonesia. So inspiring that I still remember him until now but I realise these recent years I haven’t heard much about him.

So on one fine day, I received whassap from a client enquiring about Nusa  Penida pre-wedding photoshoot. He told me his name is Daniel and we talk about location, preparation including outfit which was organised by our stylist Sasha. Daniel then had a request to use his own camera for the photoshoot. I was like “that’s unusual” but of course being polite I then asked what type of camera as surely I didn’t want to disappoint my client nor sound like a snob one just ignoring his request. Daniel said “medium format”. Again I thought “wow, that’s unusual” but I knew this client must be a professional photographer. I didn’t immediately ask the question but I thought I would when I saw him on the pre wedding shooting day.

On the day of the shooting day, there it was, my curiosity was answered. Daniel is indeed this commercial photographer whom inspired others back in the days. Daniel Santaso is his complete name. Apparently Daniel moved to Vietnam years ago and continued his career there. And there in Vietnam he finally met his soulmate, Nga.

It was a privilege to take his pre wedding photo session.

Thinking back, sometimes we never know how we will end up meeting with someone who inspires us. Likewise we never know how we will meet up our soulmate, he/she can be just meters away or thousand miles away but he/she is for us, waiting just right there.

-Gusde-

        

Tirtha Uluwatu wedding Reyson & Michelle by Gusde

GUSDE, WEDDING

What’s not to love about Bali island? Its fresh air, amazing hospitality, and spectacular landscape including deep blue sea ocean view are ones not to be missed. Destination wedding is one of the best ways to enjoy an intimate celebration with your beloved ones. On the wonderful island of Bali, Michelle and Reyson began on their new journey as husband and wife with a wedding ceremony held in Tirtha Uluwatu, set on the Southern cliff top of Bali with sweeping views of the Indian Ocean. This lively couple met in Dubai, and decided to get married after the proposal done by Skype on their 1st anniversary.

Wedding celebration was all extraordinary and high-spirited, with all the bride maids looking beautiful with their up-dos and tropical dresses. Their wedding ceremony under the sunny afternoon light was so pretty with classy colors palette of white. The bride looked so beautifully with her white wedding dress and colorful bouquet and likewise the groom looked equally very charming that day.

Still in her lovely white dress sans the veil, the bride looked stunning beside the handsome groom when they did their grand entrance for the reception. Romantic, nonetheless. The colorful decorations and joyful atmosphere, bright colors like orange and yellow were incorporated into the decorations and table settings. Wedding reception took place at the Glass House. This venue is not only about unique architecture and dreamlike garden concept but also has magical ethereal play of light and colors that organically flow together with its surrounding. In the middle of the reception someone stood up giving a speech and sang a song, a familiar voice and familiar song, surprisingly there was Jose Mari Chan. Nothing could beat the intimacy of that moment. The speeches started with a little serenade and continued with much laughter and few happy tears too. The dance was wrapped up with the most-awaited first dance of the bride and groom. Everyone was left in awe.

“may god be with you and bless you. may you see your children’s children. may you be poor on misfortunes and rich in blessings. may you know nothing but happiness from this day forward”

-Gusde-

Pham family session by Gusde

FAMILY PORTRAIT, GUSDE
It was a relaxed day, my rare day off when I decided to clean up some files on my MacBook. By coincidence I found Thiery and Andien wedding photos folder. My memory flashed back to the day where their wedding was held in Swiss back in 2013. I was their photographer, having the privilege to travel miles away to capture their very special moment. Such a great journey, not only Swiss, we also traveled to France and Italy.
My fingers instantly followed my feeling to open the folder where one by one of that important moment sliding through, suddenly I wanted to contact them. I went through their Facebook page and saw they have a cute baby boy. My god, how time flies and I miss them. Without further due, I messaged them and told them how much I wanted to see them especially their baby boy. I instantly offered them to make family portrait, a reunion which they can bring back home and timeless.
So there it went, we set up the plan together with their makeup artist of their wedding too. Such a great reunion it turned out.
I was delighted to capture their family portrait, how happy they played with their son. Family is essential. Personally I like capturing my family activities as those moments are irreplaceable and photos make them timeless. And I know Thiery and Andien are not the type of persons who bring camera everywhere, so I gladly do it for them. It’s apparently their first family photos too, it makes me even happier that I could give these to them.
Time can’t be turned back, moments can’t be repeated but they can be memorized vividly in photos. I am the happiest friend to be able to give these memories to them.
– Gusde –