Actual Wedding Day #1 - Joo Hwee and Chong Ghee

This is the first time for myself on official duty for actual wedding day photography, and my sister become my guinea pig. :P

So, how much had I prepare for it? First on the gear, I got myself Canon 60D December last year, read lots of DCM and Digital Photography magazine (of course Malaysia version, no money for the UK version. :P), went for A Day with A Pro event (on landscape, but who cares, and it is good that I actually went as from there I met the pro Kevin Chooi), got another lens Sigma 17-50 f2.8 HSM and finally the Actual Wedding Day Photography Workshop by Kevin.

So, with all the gears in hand, and LowePro S&F belt and lens changer, it is time for action....

The bride's house:




Makeup gears:








Makeup in action:






Wedding gown and shoes:








Bride:










The kids:




Chi Mui:






Arrival of Groom:


Heng Dai and Groom in action:










Get the bride:












At Groom's house:










Dinner reception:






So, that's what one noob photographer can do at an actual wedding day. For complete coverage, at least 2 photographers needed. :P

Canon Digital Photo Professional 3.10.2 updater release

The new version release on 11th Aug 2011 according to canon's website. I take a look on the update history, and the update is only for the support on one of the new lens...Below is the update history taken from the software site.


Update History

Changes for Digital Photo Professional 3.10.2 Updater for Windows;

Supports new lens (EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II)

Below is the site for the software download:

http://support-my.canon-asia.com/contents/MY/EN/0200154001.html

Canon 60D firmware update v1.1.0

New firmware release from Canon for 60D. This round really need to update it. No wonder I found out the rotation information is incorrect sometime...:P

Below is the information from the Canon firmware update site:

EOS 60D Firmware, Version 1.1.0 [Windows]

Last Updated : 13-Jul-2011
Issue Number : 0400037402

OS

• Windows 7
• Windows 7 (x64)
• Windows Vista
• Windows Vista (x64)
• Windows XP
• Windows XP (x64)

Detail

Changes:
Firmware Version 1.1.0 incorporates the following fixes and improvements.
1. Fixes a phenomenon where the wireless built-in flash settings are reset to defaults when the battery is removed from the camera.
2. Fixes an intermittent phenomenon where image-rotation information is not recognized correctly when shooting with the camera in the vertical position depending on the timing of the shutter release.

Firmware Version 1.1.0 is for cameras with firmware up to Version 1.0.9. If the camera's firmware is already Version 1.1.0, it is not necessary to update the firmware. 

Sigma 17-50mm - 心绚。四月天

Well, I like to take photograph, but my motivation always come from buying a new lens. :P So, after getting the new Sigma 17-50mm f2.8, it is time for massive shutter kill again. And as usual, only have time and mood to do it during weekends...

My daughter favorite weekend outing place: Seberang Prai City...
Below shots are all with the 17-50mm f2.8 at f2.8 with 1/125 secs. ISO on Auto mode.

Her favorite game -> The bowling...


Dancing machine




While I was a bit sad when I think the focus point is not actually incorrect, after post process, it become one of my favorite shot!


The power of f2.8






Another favorite shot, the expression is priceless...again, the power of f2.8.

Below shots with 1/500 sec, f2.8, auto ISO...







I like this shot the most!