Seaside at candi dasa

A charming intimate wedding in Karangasem, Bali.

Two Indonesians living in Melbourne, tied the knot in Bali. Overlooking the handsome sunset in Candi Dasa. Dreamy reception dinner at the seaside on a pier deck-worthy of your next wedspiration.

Sunset wedding dinner at Candi Beach Resort, Bali.

This is a gallery of Hans and Febby’s wedding day. On their special day, they were surrounded by their nearest and dearest. They shared their joy with the core family and closest friends.

Their wedding was postponed by the pandemic lockdowns, but with plenty of video calls and planning, ceremony and the party can finally occur!

The stationaries and printed medias were all designed by Hans the groom- who happens to be a fan of peanuts’ Snoopy.

Dinner at the pier deck decoration.

Febby, the tropical bride.

Wine and excellent dining kind of party

MUA: LoresaMakeup

Dress of the Bride: JeannyangCouture

Suit of the groom: Bhavia Tailor

Venue and decor: Candi Beach Resort Bali

Cake: Ixora Cakes Bali

Twins and Floral

I have had the opportunity to photograph Ayla and Leia’s parents for their pre-wedding. It has been an honour for me to continue to witness their expanding beautiful family: The adorable twins’ first birthday!

Beautiful chaos of smashed cakes.

Delicate floral curtains were prepared for their background by Agora Creation.

The twins were smashing away at the gorgeous pastel cakes specially prepared to be destroyed.

Twinsies with the parents and grandparents.

Pretty mama, Leona who is also a Makeup Artist.

Decor: Agora Creation

Stylist: Inggrid Daniella

Blooming Motherhood

The dreamy maternity shoot that you deserve.

Her partner greeted me as she is finishing getting ready. On that sunny day, we created a series of delicate images for their soon-to-be first born.

Carmen was glowing that day-makeup aside, I can go out on a limb to say that it was indeed a glow from within. Perhaps it is true what people are saying: you glow different when youre filled with joy. (Or in this case filled with actual joy in the shape of human miracle)

Boudoir mixed in with casual session, sprinkled with gorgeous flower arrangement acting as a giant scarf (Rodate Inspired), please enjoy this blossoming motherhood in a gallery form.

Ayana Bougainvillea hits different

We wrapped up the shoot at Ayana’s private beach.

Florist : Ladoux Florist

MUA: Dara Meutia

Hairdo: Rahayu Mukti

Coastal Bride

Airy, flowy, bridal shoot by the beach.

A modern look with veil scarf: soft yet edgy by Asmara Bridal. Goddess in frame is Camille from Castaway Model Management.

Glowy makeup is by Luvita, Pearl Hair is by Rahayu. Styled by Miranda.

The look is a mixture of ballet-core and mermaid-core aesthetic wrapped with a bow with the additional of: gentle, billowing tulle-acting as scarf veil. The tulle is an element adapted from Bridal look but together we made it our own version.

Watch the campaign in motion, video by Christian Utama.

An Intimate Wedding at The Edge Bali

Years of documenting wedding, Jen and Winston took me back to the roots and my core ‘why’ I am in this field; to be present for two united souls and proud of their union. Fancy tinkets and fluff of details are not necessities, instead they got what matters most, each other.

Genuinely (derived from Jen+Win), a celebration of love with Bali Cliff view in Uluwatu.

They have been in a relationship for a few years, healing with each other, building solid connection. They also co-founded Naughty Goat, a gorgeus coffee artisan shop in Bali.

The bride did her own make-up, not only that she also took care of her sister’s (maid of honour) makeup and hair.

Jen opt for a white dress piece from SukkhaCitta-an ethically handcraft brand, as her wedding dress.

An adorable, wholesome first look after they got ready separately.

Greeting their guests before the ceremony.

Cute wiggles before the grand entrance with the father of the bride.

Familial embrace in the intimate ceremony.

Decoration and table setup from The Edge.

Reception of 20 guests, accompanied with accoustic guitar musician duo. It was a dinner filled with so much loud laughters, hilarious intimate speeches- amongst their nearest and dearest.

Happy tears were shed, countless hugs and amazing food, even free-flow beers were involved.

Cheesecake made by the bride herself and the event wrapped with everyone leaving with joy anddd little bit tipsy (worry not they do not need to drive as they stay over at the property).

Thanks for feeding your photographer well that night, lovebirds.

Breath-taking Sumba Amorous Escape

Among many places that I have visited, Sumba really is one of my favourite place on this planet earth. To be able to capture Sumba’s beauty in photos for two lovely souls? Now that is even better.

This is a curated gallery of Edwin and Jessica, an amorous escape as they flew over from Jakarta to Waingapu.

The swift embrace of cold, cold morning.

Constantly in awe of the golden sun, the cold morning breeze, the vastness of everything. Reminding me how small we are in the grand scheme of the universe. I may be a tad dramatic but when my mind wanders on destination, I crave to return to Sumba for more couple sessions!

We had an impromptu stop and manage to shoot at a sheep farm.

The legendary Walakiri Beach, East Sumba.

Walakiri at sunset.

Lakeside Picnic and Forest Fairy Tale Prewedding

Dress: White by Gail , MUA: @muabyaleksander

These two met during pandemic period and their relationship blossomed as these florals decorated beautifully on their lakeside picnic boat.

Chris proposed to Vega during New Year’s eve celebration surrounded by close family and friends. They embarked to Bali for their fairy-tale inspired prewedding session starting early at Danau Tamblingan.

After discussing style and concept long-distance style : Bali-Jakarta, we found a great floral stylist: LadouxFlorist who beautifully styled the boat(s) to this Bridgertonesque vibe. The florist started decorating before the break of dawn when it was still dark, hours away from the city.

Enjoy this curated gallery of moments from the lake to the forest, beach, waterfall. Chris and Vega aesthetic adventures in Bali.

Utilising the flowers we used on the lake, we brought the blooms to the forest.

Dress: The Bridal Workshop

Afterwards we moved on to the beach. This is where we were greeted with soft waves and majestic caverns.

Dress: The Bridal Workshop

As we moved on to the next day heading to the waterfall, we stumbled upon a gorgeous vastness of marigold field. For obvious reasons of course we parked and jumped at the chance to be surrounded by this sea of marigold.

Having satisfied with the brief stop, finally we were greeted by the magical waterfall of Tukad Cepung.

Requiring some relatively minimal trekking, its rather a scenic route emerging from cavern system- leading up towards the waterfall itself.

Dress: Saya Tales

Wrapping up their sessions with some intimate relaxed snaps at their villa.

Flirty Waterfall and Beach Adventure

The journey begun at 4am as we drove towards the waterfall. The dawn has not even break as we reach the destination, it was still dark and quiet. Morning dews accompanied us as we descended the slightly slippery trails- all the way towards the charming Tegenungan waterfall.

Stephanie and Febby are a very sweet couple. The then-fiance, Febby did not skip a beat whenever it comes to speaking sweet words towards Stephanie during the session. They are just naturally affectionate towards each other and I am always very grateful for the pair that makes my job easier that way.

Stephanie looking very ethereal in front of the waterfall.

The rest stop of the waterfall with a heart-shaped cubicle. We just can’t help to utilise it!

A cheeky stop-over on a lovely road with rows of coconut trees, with a cheeky appearance of a local man.

Onto the second part of the session we enjoyed the last light of Bali on Bingin beach.

Upon reading this entry, these two are expecting a baby together. The news brought me so much joy and I was so chuffed for them! May your family tree grow healthy- with full of silly laughter, good food and kisses.

A special thanks to Santi, Stephanie’s aunt who referred me to be their photographer.