關於 what time do weddings end ，我們在網路上蒐集到這些相關的討論、資訊與評價

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拍照是人們生活的一部份，就因爲是生活的一部份，它可以顯示我們，當時的運氣指數，是良好或不良好的水平。智能手机未报到時，人們拍照的機會與場合，大多都是出外郊遊，旅行，畢業，結婚，生日，聚會時，等等。如今智能手机，已是人們的生活伴侣，她他們的拍照，根本就沒有時間，及空間的約束，彷彿都化身爲，金庸著名武俠小說，笑傲江湖裡的任我行，哈......。

吾，玳瑚師父，可以肯定的告訴妳你們，妳你們大多的生活照，都是不能旺妳你們的。坦白說，不旺不打緊，怕是怕妳你們，特别精心挑選的景點，人物，服飾等等，不旺反凶啊！吾見過有待確認，是否旺或衰妳你們的照片有，世界八大奇觀，野草，落日餘暉，瀑布，喜宴，購物商場，樹林，花園，公園，宠物，車內，度假村，餐館，衞生間，等等等。敬請吾的粉絲及讀者們，勿将自己的命運當賭注，笑傲江湖裡的任我行，下場不是很好看哦！哈......。

懂得玄學的其中一個好處，就是我們能通過自己的八字，選擇絕對增旺我們的，生活照，結婚照，宣傳照，等等。這當中包括，對的服装，對的化妝，對的髮型，對的首飾配搭，對的潮流趨勢，對的景點，對的人物，對的手式，對的姿式，對的日子，對的時間。若是在室內，我們也可以通過自己的八字，佈個超旺我們的佈景，這相當於辦工室風水也。這也是吾，玳瑚師父的一絕。好啦！請大家告訴大家，大家共襄盛舉，不要溺難於一張，微不足道的照片裡。

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Taking photos is part of our daily lives. Because it is so part of our routine, it can reflect our luck indicator at that moment in time, whether it is healthy or unhealthy. Before the times of smartphones, the opportunities and venues for taking photos are largely confined to outings, excursions, travels, graduations, weddings, birthdays, gatherings etc. Now that smartphones are man's daily companions, people are no longer restricted by time or locations in their photo-taking. They seem to have morphed into Ren Woxing, the character in Jin Yong's novel, The Proud Smiling Wanderer. Ha...

I, Master Dai Hu, can tell you this for sure, most of your daily photos definitely do not bring luck to you. Honestly speaking, it's okay if they do not, but what is scarier is the locations, people, outfit and accessories that you painstakingly choose bring you bad fortune instead! Photos I have seen include locations like the Eight Wonders of the World, wild fields, sunset, waterfalls, weddings, shopping centres, forests, parks, gardens, pets, inside the car, resorts, restaurants, toilets etc. My dear fans and readers, do not gamble with your destiny, for Ren Woxing in The Proud Smiling Wanderer did not come to a good end! Ha...

One good advantage of knowing Chinese Metaphysics is that we can choose daily photos, wedding photos, publicity photos that absolutely prosper us through our Bazi. This also includes the right outfit, the right make-up, the right hairstyle, the right accessories, the right trends, the right venues, the right people, the right hand signs, the right pose, the right day, the right time. If it is indoor, we can also decorate the place such that the backdrop brings super good fortune to us. This is like doing up the office Feng Shui, which is Master Dai Hu's master stroke. Okay! Please tell everyone and share in this meritorious deed, do not fall prey and suffer the consequences from an insignificant photo.

It has come to the end of 2018..
2018 was a year of giving back.. We have supported 40 children and their families with monthly food supplies and education in Perlis, we did a fundraiser event at the Swiss Dream Circus and raised over RM350K for 19 homes; and were involved in many other charity events.
It was an eventful year of many weddings and functions. Meeting people and making new friends. Did many exciting events and learnt new things. Travelled and explored new places. Ticked one of my bucket lists of having one of my creations exhibited in a prestigious museum and witnessed the launch myself. Spent quality time with my families and friends near and far. Became an interior designer accidentally. It has been quite a journey. Ups and downs. People came and went.. some left without a goodbye .. Part of life journey that made us tougher and stronger. Making us realized many times of how lucky and blessed we are. Treasure every moment in life. Enjoy what we do.

I don’t give myself a new year resolution. I had never done it. I go with the flow and always look forward to something new and challenging. 2019 will be an exciting year for us at Melinda Looi, and we are ready.. Are you?

#Melindalooijourney #Meltravels #Melgivesback #melcares #Melindalooiteam #GangML #museumdream #Melindalooicouture #deyoungmuseum #comteporarymuslimswearexhibition #sanfrancisco #texas #USA #melindalooifamily #melindalooifriends #melindalooiID #bespokeIDbymelindalooi #interiordesign #blessed #thankyouforsupport #workharder #amazing2018 #lookingforwardto2019 #welcomenewchallenges

Song by Barnatchok .. Love this song so much!

WPPA memeber of the months- One of the famous wedding photographer interview ( Nick Ghionis ) www.wppa.com.hk

Member of the Month – Nick Ghionis @ X Sight
( www.xsight.com.au )
MORE PHOTO AND INTERVIEW : www.wppa.com.hk

1. XSiGHT is one of the most famous leading brands in the photography industry and it already has its studios and galleries in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Darwin, California (USA) and also London (UK)… Can you please give us a brief concept about do these studios work closely together or independently while all can maintain such a high level of quality that is absolutely amazing in terms of both business and artistry sense.

Nick: From the beginning the idea behind XSiGHT was to create a BRAND that will represent the best image making in the world. The business model we have attract photographers who are at the top of their game and aspire to be a part of a select group of individuals that will not only compliment the brand but also cement XSiGHT’s position as leaders in the industry.

All our studios work independently of each other with the common goal of creating stunning images and offering excellent customer service.

We put in place a proven business model that all studios would adhere to, but the freedom to create and be artistic in your own right is what makes XSiGHT unique.

2. You are the owner of XSiGHT Melbourne and how you can keep a balance role as you are the boss and photographer at the same time, which seem to be quite difficult to run a successfully business like yours… Do you mind to let us know how many staffs do you have and what is the distribution of their work? Does the scope meet your expectation?

Nick: XSiGHT Melbourne and the XSiGHT brand is owned and run by my wife Sharifa and I. We have surrounded ourselves with a team that can only be described as the best in the business so the day to day running of our Melbourne studio occurs with ease.

Without a great team, it is impossible.

We have two portrait photographers and two wedding photographers, a studio manager (also a photographer), a customer relations officer, two in house digital artists as well as our Creative Director and Photographer Rocco Ancora. Each person has specific roles to help the business run smoothly but most important is client liaison.

All this is overseen by Sharifa Ghionis while I get on with working on the business.

3. For the past years, how you position XSiGHT Melbourne in the market? Did you have a clear target set from the beginning?
Nick: When it comes to marketing our business, we recognize it’s not a once off event, it has a beginning a middle but never an end. There is not one key that opens the door, rather there are many aspects to marketing to ensure that clients are drawn to you on a regular basis. We have consistent strategies in place to make sure this happens and always keep an eye on market trends so as to keep up with changes in client expectations.

4. How you come to the idea of XMENTOR? Any specific marketing plan of it?

Nick: The XMENTORS came about when Rocco Ancora joined the XSiGHT family as Creative Director. As speakers and educators, Rocco, Sharifa and I decided to create a brand where we can draw on each other’s strengths and include different aspects to the photography business from digital workflow to management and business. The brand XMENTORS is all encompassing, making our workshops unique, as we offer photographers content that transcends more than just taking pretty pictures.

5. From your point of view, is marketing plan very important in running an artistry business? Can you share with us your way to figure out your marketing plan as it is very common for artistes that most of them are idealistic and will shift to the “art” side more then forget about the money matter spontaneously… Any advise or suggestions to photographers who just entered the industry and thinking about to set up their own business; and also to those photographers who are already running their own company?

Nick: Many people have a romantic notion of what a photographer is. We consider ourselves artists and get annoyed when business gets in the way of our creativity. Unfortunately this is where many fail in business.
When it comes down to it, we are selling a product. Regardless of the product, a business plan needs to be put in place that takes into account all aspects of photography. You need to calculate ALL expenses: overheads, printing, retouching, production, your time etc in order to make informed decisions and grow your business and profit margin. You need to be a business person in photography rather than a photographer in business.

6, When was the 1st time you had your very first shot? In what circumstances? Was it an amazing one? Then immediate fell in love with “shooting”?

Nick: I first picked up a camera at the age of 21 whilst on holiday in Fiji. Unlike today’s digital world where you are able to see in an instant what you are photographing, I used the camera merely as a tool to document my holiday. It wasn’t until I developed the film that I realise that I might have a talent for this. I actually enjoyed the process of taking photos and instinctively was able to get consistent results without really knowing what I was doing. I thought to myself “..imagine if I actually knew what I was doing, rather than putting it on auto.” That’s when the journey began. I devoured every magazine and book I could get my hands on.
As my passion grew so did my expenses. I built three darkrooms and enjoyed printing my own B&W prints. Like many who enjoyed the fine art of printing, my hero was Ansel Adams. I remember going to an exhibition of his and marvelled at the tonal range and depth that he was able to get in his images.
I would work 3 to 4 jobs to make money and pay for my new addiction. It wasn’t long before I purchased a 5×4 Linhof Master Technica and my 500cm Hasselblad with lenses and backs.

7. Do you remember what was your first set of equipment as a professional photographer? How’s their performance? Good?

Nick: My first camera was a Pentax MG and I grew out of that quickly as I was unable to put it on Manual. I then bought myself an Olympus OM1 which I loved and still have to this day.

8.When and how you have started as a wedding photographer? And how’s this first shoot led you to the way you are now?

Nick: Every weekend for 2 years I assisted other photographers with no pay, just so I could learn, but was too scared to do a wedding on my own. It wasn’t until 1989 that a friend asked me to photograph her wedding. Naturally I declined and thought nothing of it until 2 weeks prior to her wedding when she asked me what plan I had for her big day?! It was too late for her to find another photographer so I found myself shooting my first wedding! At the end of the day, I went home and vomited from stress and exhaustion. I remember paying a premium to get the negatives earlier because I couldn’t handle the anxious wait. When I got the results back I was pleasantly surprised. They were beautiful and it gave me the confidence to do more weddings.

After freelancing for a couple of studios and offering B&W printing services to them, I continued to work from home while persuing other ventures and business opportunities. It wasn’t until I joined XSiGHT that I truly forged ahead with my career. Focusing all my energy into being the best I can be. While I continued to serve our clients and exceed their expectations, my only motivation was to grow the business and remain at the top of our game. However the face of our company for many years was my brother Jerry Ghionis, an amazing photographer, and in my opinion one of the best wedding photographers in the world. It was only until he left the company that I had to make a conscious decision to step into the spot light and stear the company into its next phase. Amongst many initiatives that were put in place, one of them was to participate into the world of awards. Something that initially I was reluctant to do, but felt was necessary to continue the momentum of being an award winning studio, something that Jerry was already doing for our Brand.

9. Which is your best shot? And why?

Nick: With thousands of images taken, when asked which one is your favourite, it is hard to choose. But one photograph that I have dear to my heart is “ The Prayer “ This photograph was taken in the Greek Island of Rhodes, one of my favourite destination weddings. It was taken at the wedding of George and Fiona, who after their wedding decided that it was time they too realised their dream of running a photography studio. They now run XSiGHT Darwin, a thriving business in the north of Australia. At the time this image won 1st Place in the Wedding category at WPPI, it was a proud moment for me, not just for the fact that it won 1st place, but it did so without the over photoshop images that was prevalent in competitions and to a degree still is.

10.Any advice or suggestion could be given to photographers, especially for those fresh photographers?

Nick: I consider myself a purist when it comes to photography I implore all photographers whether you are starting out now or seasoned photographers artistry begins in the camera.

11.What is your motto in your life?

Nick: Many people ask me, what is your mantra? What do you stand for? I think living your life with respect and integrity is what I aspire to do every day.