Signing off 2011

Dec 30, 2011

End of 2011 is fast approaching! It didn’t feel too long ago when I was in Vanuatu last year typing up my highlights of 2010 & new year resolutions.

2011 has gone by so quickly and has been an amazing journey; my wedding photography business had kicked off much earlier than I predicted (2012). Shot my first solo wedding in March 2011, and have gotten several enquiries (booked most of them!) throughout the year for end of 2011 and early 2012, while still working as a second shooter for Bailie Photography! Shot 11 weddings in total this year! Was published twice in 2 Modern Wedding magazine issues and was also featured on their blog. So it has definitely been a busy last few months. My photography gigs have allowed me to meet so many amazing people; fellow photographers/photoclubbers, wedding vendors, clients etc. I feel so fortunate they have all been so kind and supportive of what I do! which I am forever grateful for :)

The other awesome happenings of 2011 included traveling! HK, China, Singapore, Vanuatu – covers my Shopping, Eating, Relaxation holiday and of course lots of Photographic opportunities.

Anyway! Quick Highlights of 2011!

Highlights of 2011

#01 January – Began the year with family in Vanuatu (only happens once a year!)
#02 February - Masters in Pr/Advertising began; Officially kicked off my role as President of UNSW PhotoClub
#03 March - I graduated from B/Media & Communications!
#04 April – My birthday month!, with ‘red’ surprises all round; boyfriend got me my favourite red velvet cupcakes all the way from Melbourne! and homemade red macarons from my sister! Another friend(s) got engaged!
#05 May - Photographed the beautiful Tangled shoot which is stil trending to date!
#06 June - 3 Days, 2 Nights Blue Mountains Road trip with PhotoClub! Freezing few days.
#07 July - Went to China with Dad for a few weeks (and a very short stopover in HK :( )
#08 August - Did pre-wedding photos for our first friend to get married
#09 September - Friend’s Hens’/Pamper Weekend in Blue Mountains and Hen’s Night with the Girls!
#10 October - Official Photographer at Friend’s Wedding! Celebrated our 4yr anniversary! Shot a Wedding in Coffs Harbour, 2012 Wedding Photography enquiries started flowing in! Busiest month all round! Also got iPhone 4S!
#11 November – 1 week in Singapore with the boyfriend!
#12 December - sweet My Girl shoot! and Christmas in Vanuatu with family & boyfriend

Photography Highlights

Weddings, Pre-Weddings, Styled shoots

*3-4 weddings missing on this collage! Have not had time to pick out photos for the blog yettt, but will be on the blog in the new year! (just a few days away!)

Checking off New Years Resolutions of 2011 -

01. Continue being a loving, supporting sister, daughter, girlfriend, friend.
02. Try maintain a healthy diet while being able to enjoy the good food- Still failing in this area
03. Loose that “spare tyre” that is hiding my “waist” // erm EXERCISE? - Sydney lifestyle seems to support this :(
04. Taking better care of my hair and skin. – given very short attention span to them :(
05. Continue passion in Photography and Design
06. GRADUATE from B/Media Communications on 11th March 2011!
07. Hoping to survive Masters in PR/Advertising at UNSW - Loved it! 10x better than my undergrad course!
08. FIND A JOB in a Media or Creative Agency/company! – Yeah… when will this happen…
09. or else be a freelance… designer/photographer for the time being -
10. Supporting my team of executives for UNSW PhotoClub – lets aim for 500 members by the end of the year! (We had about 330 in 2010!) Biggest achievement! ended with 565! and I initially thought 500 was a bit farfetched..
11. Hoping to go overseas with the boyfriend – Singapore? *pleads savings to grow*- O.M.G it actually came true! Thanks to Jetstar’s buy 1 get 1 free deal! but 1 Week in Singapore was not enough though :(
12. Dine at Quay (again). - Did not happen :( Price seems to go up with every season of Masterchef…
13. Photograph my friend’s wedding in October 2011. - Best wedding!