Rabbit Coming, Tiger Going

Its already middle of January. The end of the Tiger year is bring some last minute fortune. Quite exhausted with covering 4 events and 2 side projects for Wediogelafer Dot Com but all is still good.

Emails have been pouring in from all over asking for FDC packages. Its looks a good sign for this year. Really hoping to secure more bookings before the Chinese new year. Bookings are always good. The clients and potentials are also a friendly bunch. Another bonus is that I just realised that I was able to make quite a number of good friends from these friendly bunch of people. We can never go wrong with making more friends.

Anyway, today will be one of the rare Saturdays I can sit back and enjoy a nice regular Chocolate Ice Blended at Coffee Bean. Cheers to that :)

FAQs

What does our investment include?
Mainly you will get 2 crazy and trigger-happy photographers, DVDs filled captured memories (1000-1200 photographs) and a 3-5 minute slideshow. Sometimes, you may just get a little bit more than the above.

What gears do you guys have in your bags?
Tuck nicely in our bags are Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF 24-70mm f/2.8, EF 50mm f/1.4, EF 70-200mm f/2.8 and Nikon D700 with exactly the same set of lenses from the Nikkor range. Not forgetting our Speedlite 580 EX II and Nikon SB800 flashes. Both cameras are from the full frame category.

Do you provide hardcopy prints?
No, we do not provide prints to our clients but we do have contacts to do prints depending on the request.

For the slideshow of the morning session which is to be shown during dinner, can I use my own music?
Most definitely yes, we encourage our clients to choose their special music as this way the slideshow becomes a little more sentimental. We will do our to create a slideshow which will blend in with the music; however we have to keep in mind, that not every song will be able to portray the right moment nicely. Well of course if that happens, we will let you know when it just doesn’t have that ‘oomph’.

How long before we get our digital copies?
On average, 2-3 weeks. However if we are not able to deliver on time, we will notify our clients and ask for some time extension.

Does FDC accept outstation or oversea jobs?
Yes, of course we do. However to keep things simple, we normally let the clients handle our transportation, accommodation and food during the whole course of the shoot.

How do we go about with booking FDC dates?
We will take a 30% deposit upon confirm dates; otherwise, our dates are on first come first serve basis. Make them payable to 'FOTOGELAFER DOT COM'.

2011 Bookings Are Open

Go to our Facebook Page to view the available dates.

New Pricing Structure

Based on requests, we have simplified our pricing structure. The new rates are as stated below:

Locations IN the Klang Valley, our new rates effective December 31, 2010 are as below:

Starts from RM600 for half day (4 hours).
Starts from RM1,200 for full day (8 hours).

Locations OUTSIDE the Klang Valley (Peninsular), our new rates effective December 31, 2010 are as below:

Starts from RM900 for half day (4 hours).
Starts from RM1,500 for full day (8 hours).

Canon EOS 5D Mark II Battery Life

with 100% battery life, covered an actual wedding day (morning session).. 46% battery left after 1018 clicks and still moving strong.. quite good battery life for the Canon 5D Mark II

I am quite impress with the battery life.

Singapore Interest

As of late, FDC has been getting quite a number of inquiries from the Lion City (Singapore). We really hope we can draw more jobs from this lovely island country. Definitely more interesting to earn SGD than RM.

Heading down to Singapore tomorrow. Nights everyone.

Facebook.Com Album Sharing Function

Today marks the day, Fotogelafer.Com will fully utilize the functions of Facebook.com. For a start, Fotogelafer.Com is on Facebook.Com now. You can search us with "Fotogelafer Dot Com".

We are now integrating the album function provided by Facebook.Com. Instead of loading the photographs here on Blogspot.Com, we are now using Facebook.Com. Now you will be able to view the entire album with ease.

Just click on the first specially linked photograph of each posting from now on, and it will direct you to our albums.

Enjoy this new function. Do let us know if its good or bad.

Fotogelafer.com Name Cards

Finally got my name cards printed out. Here is the front view.
And this is the back view.

My Gears and How Much It Cost

This is what and how much I have already spend on my camera.
To my surprise, it has already pass the RM10,000 mark.

Fotogelafer for CWS Malaysia cause

Guess whose photo is on CWS Malaysia website? :D

Redeemed Prizes

This is what happened to the RM250 voucher won from the Wild Asia Photo Competition. A 2.0L Camelback Hydration Pack worth RM159.00 and a Black Diamond LED Headlamp worth RM149.00.
Thanks Wild Asia.. Thanks Core Zone.. Cheers

"Take a Picture for Conservation" Photo Competition Results

I just got to know today that I got prizes for both my photographs which I submitted to enter the "Take a Picture for Conservation" photo competition. You guys can visit Wild Asia too.

Nature Category (1st Runner Up). Yik Hoe's wife, Lee Ping, got the Grand Prize :D which truly deserves it, no doubt about her shot. Wish I can share her photograph here but unfortunately I don't have it.

Caption: Nature's Heart
1st Runner Up Prize :D Cheers

Candid Moment Category (Grand Prize)

Caption: The best investment a father can give to his son. Planting a tree of life.
The Grand Prize :D Double Cheers

Actually this morning, I had a meeting with Deborah Chan, the Communication & Business Strategy Manager of Wild Asia Sdn Bhd, to discuss on some collaboration on the CIMB MyCause Competition.

On top of that, I conveniently made myself available to collect my prizes from Wild Asia premises. I was not entirely surprise I won but to win 2 prizes, that was totally unexpected. I thought the other contestants captured better photographs than I did.

Overall, happy happy :D

List of Mountains and Hills in Malaysia based on their heights

I came across this list of mountains and hills in Malaysia. I would definitely love to climb all of them. I will keep this in this blog as a reminder of good outings to plan for. Mark in red is the number of times I have climbed the particular mountain or hill.

List of Mountains and Hills in Malaysia based on their heights (Feet)

1. Gunung Kinabalu - 13,455, Sabah Kinabalu Park, Sabah (4 times)
2. Gunung Trusmadi - 8,669, Sabah
3. Gunung Tambuyukon - 8,462, Sabah
4. Gunung Murud - 7,946, Sarawak
5. Gunung Mulu - 7,795, Mulu Park, Sarawak
6. Gunung Tahan - 7,174, Taman Negara, Pahang
7. Gunung Korbu - 7,162, Ipoh, Perak
8. Gunung Yong Belar - 7,156, Perak/Kelantan
9. Gunung Gayong - 7,129, Perak
10. Gunung Chamah - 7,122, Tasek Temenggor, Perak/Kelantan
11. Gunung Yong Yap - 7,113, Kuala Mu, Sungai Siput, Perak/Kelantan
12. Gunung Ulu Sepat - 7,089, Tasek Temenggor, Perak/Kelantan
13. Gunung Batu Putih - 6,990, Kg. Sg. Woh Tapah, Perak
14. Gunung Tama Abu - 6,930, Banjaran Tama Abu, Sarawak
15. Gunung Irau - 6,924, Cameron Highland, Pahang
16. Gunung Benom - 6,914, Jerantut, Pahang
17. Gunung Apd Runan - 6,900, Sarawak Kelabit Highland, Sarawak
18. Gunung Gerah - 6,898, Perak/Kelantan
19. Puncak - 6852, Perak
20. Bukit Batu - 6,863, Sarawak
21. Bukit Batu Buli - 6,862, Banjaran Tama Abu, Sarawak
22. Gunung Tumang Batak - 6,830, Perak
23. Gunung Berembun - 6,817, Perak
24. Gunung Bilah - 6,812
25. Gunung Berumbun (Wray's) - 6,808
26. Gunung Bieh - 6,800
27. Gunung Belatok - 6,800
28. Gunung Junction - 6,796, Perak/Pahang/Kelantan
29. Gunung Gedung - 6,776, Taman Negara, Pahang
30. Bukit Batu Lawit - 6,712, Banjaran Tama Abu, Sarawak
31. Gunung Berinchang - 6,664, Cameron Highland, Pahang
32. Bukit Batu Iran - 6,620, Sarawak
33. Gunung Tangga - 6,609, Cameron Highland, Pahang
34. Gunung Bubu - 5,144, Banjaran Titiwangsa, Perak
35. Gunung Swettenham - 6,434, Perak
36. Gunung Shoid - 6,387
37. Gunung Ulu Kechau - 6,380
38. Gunung Liang Timur - 6,343, Behrang Ulu/Tg. Malim, Perak
39. Gunung Liang Barat - 6,342, Behrang Ulu/Tg. Malim, Perak
40. Gunung Berhid - 6,334, Kelantan
41. Gunung Challi (Pondok) - 6,307
42. Gunung Siku - 6,284, Cameron Highland, Pahang
43. Gunung Tok Nenek - 6,284
44. Gunung Noring - 6,197, Perak
45. Gunung Bintang - 6,110, Kedah/Perak
46. Gunung Noring East - 6,106, Kg. Kuala Balah, Kelantan
47. Gunung Beremban - 6,041, Pahang
48. Gunung Basor - 6,038, Kelantan
49. Gunung Semangko - 5,984, Kuala kubu Baharu, Selangor
50. Gunung Suku - 5,896, Perak
51. Gunung Kuar - 5,815
52. Gunung Ulu Kali - 5,814, Ulu Yam Baru, Selangor
53. Gunung Bujang - 5,812, Pahang
54. Gunung Tiga Negeri - 5,789
55. Gunung Raya - 5,759
56. Gunung Besar - 5,737, Lasah/Sg. Siput, Perak
57. Gunung Warpu - 5,724
58. Gunung Chabang - 5,612, Simpang Pulai(Kinta), Perak
59. Gunung Jasar - 5,565, Cameron Highland, Pahang
60. Gunung Rajah - 5,526, Bentong, Pahang
61. Gunung Ulu Semangkok - 5,473, Kuala Kubu Baharu, Selangor
62. Gunung Lotong - 5,459, Maliau Basin, Sabah
63. Gunung Bubu (Manong) - 5,437, Kuala Kangsar, Perak
64. Gunung Bah Gading - 5,318, Kg. Gedung/Bidor, Perak
65. Gunung Pulang - 5,259
66. Gunung Perdah - 5,173, Cameron Highland, Pahang
67. Gunung Ulu Jerneh - 5,172, Kg. Kelian/ Ijok/ Selama, Perak
68. Gunung Tera - 5,105
69. Gunung Tangga 15, - 5,049, Taman Negara, Pahang
70. Gunung Rabong - 5,047, Gua Musang, Kelantan
71. Gunung Ulu Titi Basah - 5,030, Tasek Temenggor, Perak
72. Gunung Lebah - 4,992, Kg. Ulu Selim(Slim River), Perak
73. Gunung Tapis - 4,960, Kuantan, Pahang
74. Gunung Ayam - 4,934, Kelantan
75. Gunung Nuang - 4,898, Pangsoon/Ulu Langat, Selangor
76. Gunung Bedong - 4,818, Cameron Highland, Pahang
77. Gunung Lawit - 4,982
78. Gunung Pangkin - 4,797, Taman Negara, Pahang
79. Gunung Besar Hantu - 4,794, Jelebu, N. Sembilan
80. Gunung Mandi Angin - 4,790, Dungun
81. Pine Hill Tree - 4,777, Frasiers Hill, Kuala Kubu Baru, Selangor
82. Gunung Ulu Merah - 4,757
83. Gunung Hijau (Maxwell) - 4,751, Taiping, Perak
84. Gunung Ulu Perus - 4,700, Taman Negara, Pahang
85. Gunung Bunga Buah - 4,690, Genting Highland, Pahang
86. Gunung Temiang - 4,098
87. Gunung Stong - 4,664
88. Gunung Chingkai - 4,583, Kg. Jalong/Sg. Siput, Perak
89. Gunung Diwangsa - 4,578, Taman Negara, Pahang
90. Gunung Ulu Bakar - 4,563, Taman Negara, Pahang
91. Gunung Bakar (Palas) - 4,560
92. Gunung Che Tahir - 4,523
93. Gunung Ulu Telang - 4,516
94. Gunung Gagau - 4,513, Taman Negara, Pahang
95. Gunung Menyelit - 4,467
96. Gunung Talang - 4,413
97. Gunung Ulu Bakau - 4,421, Selangor
98. Gunung Inas - 4,400, Kg. Kenering, Grik, Perak
99. Gunung Penrissen - 4,360, Sarawak
100. Gunung Ulu Soh - 4,343, Tasek Chenderoh, K. Kangsar, Perak
101. Gunung Padang - 4,314, Terengganu
102. Gunung Baha - 4,294
103. Gunung Kambing - 4,288
104. Gunung Berangkat - 4,254, Perhentian Bertam Baharu, Kelantan
105. Gunung Saji - 4,212
106. Gunung Ulu Tirus
107. Gunung Perlis - 4,195, Taman Negara, Pahang
108. Gunung Ledang - 4,187, Asahan/Sagil/Tangkak, Johor
109. Gunung Panggang Paku - 4,155, Cameron Highland, Pahang
110. Bukit Lata Papalang - 4,152, Kg. Tg. Pari(Baling), Kedah
111. Gunung Bujang Melaka - 4,048, Kampar, Perak
112. Gunung Surat - 4,031
113. Gunung Kenderong - 4,011, meter, Gerik.
114. Gunung Biong - 3,997, Kg. Baharu Sauk, Batu Kurau, Perak
115. Gunung Jerai (Gurun) - 3,992, Kuala Muda, Kedah
116. Gunung Reskit - 3,989, Taman Negara, Pahang
117. Gunung Gajah Terom - 3,958, Terengganu
118. Gunung Bokbak - 3,934, Perak
119. Gunung Telapa Buruk - 3,913, Kg. Ulu Klawang, N. Sembilan
120. Gunung Irong - 3,908, Pahang
121. Gunung Chintawangsa - 3,886
122. Gunung Kuak Rimau - 3,712, Grik
123. Gunung Kubang Badak - 3,650, Kg. Surau Baling, Kedah
124. Gunung Gabis - 3,627, Kg. Bkt Koman (Raub), Pahang
125. Gunung Penumpu - 3,590, Taman Negara, Pahang
126. Gunung Laris - 3,527
127. Gunung Terra - 3,503
128. Gunung Peninjau - 3,471, Chemor, Perak
129. Gunung Serundum - 3,462, Pancing/Kuantan, Pahang
130. Gunung Lerek - 3,441, Kg. K. Sentul, Pahang (Maran)
131. Gunung Kachang - 3,436
132. Gunung Kub
133. Gunung Birut
134. Gunung Tebu - 3,408, Terengganu
135. Gunung Belalai - 3,406
136. Gunung Besar - 3,398, Bekok Segamat, Johor
137. Gunung Belumut - 3,313, Kg. Kahang/Kluang, Johor
138. Gunung Perenggan - 3,275
139. Gunung Bekok - 3,126, Johor
140. Gunung Cherlak - 3,065
141. Gunung Datok - 2,900, Rembau, N. Sembilan
142. Gunung Raya - 2,890, Pulau Langkawi, Kedah
143. Gunung China - 2,890
144. Gunung Perak - 2,836, Kedah
145. Gunung Chirgoi - 2,804
146. Gunung Ulu Kemapan - 2,802
147. Gunung Chenuang - 2,788, Selangor
148. Gunung Tok Bidan - 2,763
149. Gunung Beremban - 2,753
150. Western Hill - 2,723, (Penang Hill) Pulau Pinang
151. Gunung Jua - 2,719
152. Gunung Angsi - 2,702, Kuala Pilah, N. Sembilan
153. Gunung Santubong - 2,657, Sarawak
154. Gunung Ulu Baranang - 2,654
155. Gunung Ulu Kaho - 2,600
156. Gunung Besar - 2,595
157. Gunung Kapal - 2,592
158. Gunung Bayu - 2,549
159. Gunung Berantai - 2,520
160. Gunung Tampin - 2,507, Tampin, Negeri Sembilan
161. Gunung Mat Chinchang - 2,339, Langkawi, Kedah
162. Gunung Pulai - 2,147, Pulai, Johor
163. Gunung Muntahak - 2,339, Kota Tinggi, Johor
164. Gunung Sumalayang - 2,018, Johor
165. Gunung Rajah - 1,890, Taman Negara, Pahang
166. Gunung Lambak - 1,673, Kluang, Johor
167. Gunung Senyum - 1,594, Felda Batu 25/Jengka, Pahang
168. Gunung Panti - 1,498, Kg. Lukut, Kota Tinggi, Johor
169. Bukit Takun - 1,450, Melawati/Ulu Klang, Selangor
170. Gunung Lubok Tedong, - 1,420, Melawati/Gombak Selangor
171. Gunung Lepo - 1,400, Ulu Langat, Selangor
172. Bukit Tabur - 1,300, Melawati/Ulu Klang, Selangor (3 times)

East Meets West

Here I am enjoying a Nyonya dumpling and some Whisky :DThis dumpling came all the way from Singapore and costs SGD3 a dumpling. It was huge compared with the local one we have here.
Deliciously filling.

14.06.2009 - Seremban Outing

I was playing around with the new 50mm f/1.8 II during my visit to Seremban. Shot a lot of my Aunty Lanny's pet cat. Love the response of the lens, so far its good for me. Nice sharp images :D I just have to adjust from my habits of the 18-200mm to accustoms myself to 50mm.Mum got some local food. Its her fave. I had a few myself.
We had lunch at Yi Poh Loh Shu Fun Restaurant.
And finally close the day with some local Seremban chendol.
Grandma enjoy her bit.

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Photographer: Wan Cheng Huat
Camera: Canon 50D + Canon 50mm f/1.8 II
Location: Seremban, Malaysia
Taken On: June 14, 2009
Edits: Nil

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Just got a new eye for H1N50D, a Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II. Beginning to love it :D

07.06.2009 - Samuel's Birthday Dinner at Pantai Seafood Restaurant

It was Samuel's birthday dinner at Pantai Seafood Restaurant. Recommendation by Chee Wing. The food was so-so, not very tasty and their service was Horrid with a capital H. Well this will surely happen when you hire foreign labour to help out.The clams, Thai chicken and Patin fish was good, the rest was just below average.
Present at the dinner was Han Leong and Joyce, Kian Ming, Fung Keat, Chee Wing, Jeffrey, me, Samuel and of course his NEW girlfriend, Denise.
Great time to catch up, especially when everyone is so busy leading their respective lives.
After filling ourselves with seafood, the cake was awaiting us. Thanks to the staffs, our RM70 Secret Recipe cake was half melted.

H1N50D New Home

H1N50D's new home finally came. Aipo AP-38EX is her home's name. The relative humidity percentage in my room is 63%. That is quite high, I guess and its not a good condition for camera and lense. Glad I got her a home where she can be safe and sound; away from fungus. Here are some shots of her home.

Read the whole bloody manual

On another note, today I have accomplished another feat. I managed to read the whole bloody 50D manual. Made several mental notes but then again, practices make perfect. And that is what I will do.

Now where shall I go?

Aipo AP 38-EX Dry Cabinet + Me

I have made an order for an Aipo AP 38-EX Dry Cabinet. That cost me RM350. Well whether its worth it or not is another question. To me, its an investment to ensure that my equipment are in good condition; most of the time. It would really be a bummer to have my body and lens covered with unwanted fungus.

My room is particularly humid, probably because I am in here most of the time I guess.

The dry cabinet will most likely reach here this Friday.