New Branding. Check.

I’ve been waiting, and waiting for that inspiration, motivation and time to come around when I can finally put together branding for my Photography business. Honestly, I had no idea at the beginning of the year that I would land a handful of solo wedding and other photo jobs during this wedding season and already set for the first few months of 2012. Things happened, too quickly. Though, I’m grateful that people appreciate my work.

I’m a freelance graphic designer by trade designing logos etc. for businesses, and surprisingly found myself tangled up in my own indecisiveness about my branding.

• What do I see in ‘Clarzzique Photography’?
• What do I want potential clients to think of ‘Clarzzique Photography’?

Took me several months to discover my photography style; Candid, Natural and {hopefully} fun!

Which therefore inspired the look and feel that you see here.

I’ve been a little (more) than in love with floral illustrations lately; couldn’t design it myself as I’m not much of an artist…so I hired my sister to do it for me :P

The perks of having an inhouse illustrator+artist+fellow graphic designer. Win!

Initial ideas from her sketch book

Turned into reality overnight – I spent a ‘half-nighter’, quickly putting together a simple website which you can now access through www.clarzzique.com !

I encourage you all to check out my sister’s work! especially if you want to get something designed as well! Head on over to her blog at Dawnelia.com !

Last but not least, another shameful plug -‘Like’ my new Facebook fan page! :)

More new Photos will be up on the blog in the next 24 hours!

x Clarissa

I wish.. for my New Year Resolutions to come true!

New Year 2011 has been more ‘festive’ than I expected in Vanuatu; beach, dinner, gatherings.. fireworks… and lanterns!

Our neighbour across the road invited us over for dinner on New Years with few other Chinese families here, as always we were to BYO dish. So there was a good variety of food, from dishes made from local produce that I’ve never tried before to the common Chinese starter of springrolls. Good food, good company… the night ended with a BANG! or several bangs as these chinese families brought out their hidden/remaining stash of fireworks. They weren’t as big as the ones we played with on NYE, but they were *fun* enough to keep the kids entertained. For once the kids seemed to be having more fun than the adults!

Then, the party host brought out her stash of chinese lanterns? and shouted ‘Everyone! write down your new years resolutions on these and let them off!’So here we are cheering on the new year in a Chinese tradition (i think?). It was an interesting photo moment (even though it was SO DARK ;() especially when you see the lanterns being let off one after the other.

‘For Happiness’

Lum Family, Happy, Healthy and Good Finances (i think that’s what my sister wrote). Joking, I said ‘Just put down Win the Lotto – that grants many wishes’, it’s true though, right? I spied with my little eye… and saw another family writing *WIN LOTTO* in caps :) Good luck to you!  The cuter wishes of the night, one of the little kid asked the adult ‘I want to wish for an Ipod Touch please, please please!’ … too cute, but I’m sure that’s a more realistic wish.. even though she was probably like 7.

If not held properly, it could go *down* in flames 8-)

Up, Up and Away!

It was so nice watching the lanterns flicker and disappear into the night sky…

To dearest friends and family, I wish that your new years resolutions will come true this year!

Farewelling 2010

Much belated 2010 Summary of 2010 post + New Year Resolutions!

Did one last year so I ought to keep this tradition going ;) Honestly, I can’t believe we’re already beginning a new year! Looking back, it really feels like the year has zoomed past us!

But taking the time thinking of what we’ve encountered, celebrated in 2010 are lots of memories to be cherished. Perhaps all the partying made things go by so quickly? ;)

Just to list a few memorable moments of 2010…

Spent the beginning of 2010 with the family and boyfriend in Vanuatu :)

Was Vice President for UNSW PhotoClub (the best club ever!) and became President for 2010-2011!

Dressed up as Sailor Mars and dearest friends as the other Sailor scouts in February for Napat’s 21st Birthday – Celebrities, Villains and Heroes UNITE!

Spent an awesome 17 days in Japan; Osaka, Tokyo, Kyoto, Hakone, Hiroshima just to name a few

Photographed not one but two, three, four weddings! Thanks to Couples Choice Weddings and Bailie Photography for the opportunities!

My friends surprised me at midnight of my 21st Birthday! and also gave me a brand-spankin new iPhone 3GS! BEST SURPRISE EVER!

Had a beautiful 21st “Spring in April” Birthday, thanks to friends and family for making it ever so special! They put together a “CLARZZIQUE” Magazine… it’s so beautiful, read it here! BEST BIRTHDAY EVER.

Found out in May that one of our best friend is getting Engaged – and being the first!! and then we threw her a Chanel inspired Engagement party! Looking forward to the wedding in October 2011!

Months and Months spent photographing Cupcakes for my friend’s cupcake business – Cupcakes by M!

Had a 3 day Getaway to Melbourne with the boyfriend and friends! ;) attended the annual PMA!

Began a new project ‘Eat My Shots!’ - Food and Photoblog in July! So glad I did, because I got to meet with many amazing food bloggers at the food bloggers XMAS Picnic!! Oh and also adding inches to my waistline ;(

Participated in RSPCA Cupcake Day Charity – we raised over $700 worth from donations and selling cupcakes!

Started my family of goldfishes! 2 comets, 1 ranchu and a little sucker thing :)

• Completing my degree in B/Media and Communication! Farewell media theories!
• Had a rewarding 3 month internship with Socialista Media (the founding company behind sites such as 2threads.com, ThiswayIn.com) working as an assistant Digital Producer – that’s one thing to tick off my 2010 resolutions! Internship – tick!

Attended:

Top Gear Live 2010

Russell Peters Green Card Tour

S.H.E Sydney Concert

WICKED

Sydney Food and Wine Show

• Spending Christmas – New Years back in Vanuatu with the family :)

and last but not least – reached a 3 year milestone with the love of my life <3 and still going strong! bring on 4 years!

These are just the some of many other wonderful moments which can’t simply be put in one blog post! (too long!)

I’m super thankful for those who have been part of my life in 2010, for all the fun times, good food etc.etc. I have met so many new people online and in person being part of UNSW PhotoClub. May our friendship continue on to 2011 and be forever, and ever!

2011 New Year Resolutions

* Continue being a loving, supporting sister, daughter, girlfriend, friend.

* Try maintain a healthy diet while being able to enjoy the good food 

* Loose that “spare tyre” that is hiding my “waist” // erm EXERCISE?

* Taking better care of my hair and skin.

* Continue passion in Photography and Design

* GRADUATE from B/Media Communications on 11th March 2011!

* Hoping to survive Masters in PR/Advertising at UNSW

* FIND A JOB in a Media or Creative Agency/company! // MAKE MONEY!

* or else be a freelance… designer/photographer for the time being

* 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!)

* Hoping to go overseas with the boyfriend – Singapore? *pleads savings to grow*

* Dine at Quay (again).

* Photograph my friend’s wedding in October 2011.

* and more…

Honestly, with my degree ending, and supposedly finding a job – I have no idea what’s ahead of me… so I guess i’ll just have to let loose and see how the year unfolds for me!

Hope your new years resolutions will work out for you too!

See you in 2011!