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Starla + Jason Wedding Teaser

2010-10-12T15:06:00.002-04:00

My buddy John Lo asked if I wanted to be his second shooter as well as help assist with lighting at a Atlantic City wedding so I said YES! Well, not in that huge way but it was still a resounding yes.

The wedding was held at the Showboat Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey at the House of Blues "VIP members only" Foundation room. The place is pretty nice and cozy for an intimate wedding.

Here are some teaser images of the wedding:

To view these at larger size, please visit my blog site: William Eng Photography

Favorite Photo of the Week

2010-10-06T12:12:00.003-04:00

Samantha + Barry's Wedding | Nicotra's Ballroom | Staten Island, NY - October 3, 2010

Check back later on www.wengphotography.com for updates!

Trash the Dress Session

2010-09-30T23:06:00.001-04:00

My buddy John Lo asked me to join him in a ‘trash the dress’ session with a newlywed bride in New Haven, Connecticut. This is where Yale University is located. It’s a very nice homely town with a few contemporary touches to it. This is a first for me as I have never done a session like this before. I guess creative ideas started flowing around in my head and next thing you know, the newlywed bride ended up in the town’s fountain!

Overall it was a fun shoot. We all had fun and that’s what count most!

For the rest of the photos, check out my photography blog

I'm trying to "retire" this Xanga page but perhaps I can post concurrently with my other blogs:

www.wengphotography.com/blog/ - This is my main photography blog

www.eggrollboy.com - This is my personal blog. Posting to this will be the same content as Xanga

http://engphotography.blogspot.com - Exactly same as my photography blog

http://eggrollboy.blogspot.com - Exactly same as my personal blog

Happy Birthday Spikey!

2010-09-27T15:54:00.001-04:00

Spikey's 6th Birthday was on September 20. He's getting old! (but still acts like a baby...)

Brooklyn Wedding Video

2010-08-20T13:14:00.001-04:00

Just uploaded the Brooklyn wedding video. Enjoy!

J & J Brooklyn Wedding

2010-08-16T23:11:00.001-04:00

Visit my other blog:

J & J Brooklyn Wedding

ProPhoto Blog Promo

2010-08-06T14:58:00.002-04:00

If you're a photographer and is looking for a nice portfolio to build upon, try ProPhotoBlogs!

It's based on the Wordpress blog engine with hundreds of easy to use customizations. Also it's a great way to showcase your portfolio with the built-in slideshow gallery.

So what are you waiting for? Click and order from my link, you'll get receive $10 off! Definitely worth it!

Check out the video for a quick tour:

Professional Photographer

2010-07-20T10:42:00.001-04:00

Often at times brides are turned off by the prices for wedding pictures. Most brides don't know what goes on behind the scenes and as to why professional photographers charge what they do. Also this pertains to professional photographers and not to someone new to the industry. I would also be wary of a photographer charging waaaaay under the market prices.

Top 10 Reason Professional Photographers Charge What They Do:

10. Professional photographers are in business, and as a business, need to make a profit. Because they make it their career, they dedicate themselves to becoming the best they can be, and share that knowledge with their clientele.

9. Professional photographers have to buy professional equipment. Nope, they don't just pick up a point-and-shoot from Wal-Mart and declare themselves a professional. They spend thousands upon thousands of dollars getting multiple camera bodies, the finest lenses, flash equipment for every situation, tripods, light stands, backdrops, props, carrying and storage cases. And then when you think you have it all - you need to get backups for everything to make sure you never miss an image.

8. Professional photographers continue their education, and learn as much as they can about the business. They join groups like Professional Photographers of America or the National Press Photographers Association. They attend seminars and training by some of the best names in the business. They concentrate on becoming the best they can be.

7. Professional photographers don't just snap a picture, they create a photograph. They understand positioning. They understand lighting. They understand placement. You're not just paying for the ability to place a finger on the trigger and snap a picture. You're paying for the years of experience it took to create the perfect image.

6. Professional photographers can spend hours producing one professional photograph. Time can include:

creating the marketing

answering emails and phone calls

meeting with the client to talk about the event

setting up for the event

drive time to and from the event

time for the actual photographing

running to and from the lab

meeting with the client for previews and decisions

processing the image

retouching the image

mounting the image

framing the image

packaging the image

dropping off final images

production work

follow up work

Add it all up, and you can see why one portrait session may include hours worth of work. It's impossible to stay in business if you only make a few pennies per client.

5. Professional photographers have to be more than photographers. They have to be CEOs and marketers, and bankers, and salespeople, and production workers, and janitors, and buyers, and negotiators, and networkers, and drivers, and organizers. And photographers. That's a lot of skills for one person to master.

4. Professional photographers will do it all. Want to get married at the top of a 14,000 foot high mountain, where the only way up is a 30 minute ski-lift ride? A professional photographer will be there. Want a portrait running through the waves on a Southern California beach? A professional photographer will be there.

3. Professional photographers aren't just order takers, they provide total customer service. Professionals photograph dozens or even hundreds of clients a year. They understand what looks good, how to put together albums, and how to group multiple photographs together. Their goal is to provide you with what you need and what's best for you - not just have you sign on the dotted line.

2. Professional photographers watch for the newest, most innovative, creative products available. They stay up to date on industry news, and find things that perfectly match their clients taste. They don't try and fit you into something you don't like - they find out what you want and search the world over for the perfect things. They are the professional.

1. Professional photographers have the knowledge and the skill to make you look the best you can be. I can buy a hammer for a few dollars at the hardware store. Yet I spent hundreds of dollars for a handyman to repair my deck. I can buy a needle and thread for a few dollars at the fabric store. Yet I spent over $100 on alterations at a local tailor. It's not about the tools; it's about the outcome.

Sure, anyone can buy a camera and take a picture. You can head down to your local discount store, wait several hours and have a minimum wage clerk place you on an X and snap a few pictures. But they can't get what a professional can get. They won't concentrate on expressions. They won't advise you on outfits and locations. They won't provide 110 percent customer service. You won't get a professional portrait.

Isn't it time to see a professional? :-)

Source: Hubpages

J & J Brooklyn Wedding Teaser

2010-06-23T15:15:00.003-04:00

Here's a quick teaser for J & J's wedding in Williamsburg Brooklyn. This was such a beautiful day for a wedding! The day was beautiful. The bride was beautiful. Everything was just a beaut!

Accompanied by my associate JohnLo and assistant Jasmine, we made magic happen...

Memorial Day Weekend 2010

2010-06-09T00:14:00.001-04:00

This has got to be the hottest, longest and most busiest Memorial Day weekend I can ever remember!

I even had a bit of a sunburn walking down the Boardwalk of Coney Island in Brooklyn. The boardwalk is totally renovated. They even opened up a new amusement park called Luna Park.

On Memorial Day, I ventured down to the Meatpacking District in the west side of Manhattan for a portrait shoot. The temperature wasn't as hot as the day before so it was definitely an ideal day to shoot.

Katie & Jamal Engagement Session

2010-05-17T16:38:00.001-04:00

May 15, 2010 | Prospect Park | Brooklyn, NY

Saturday was such a beautiful day. Even a better day for an engagement session!

My buddy JohnLo was shooting an engagement session for Katie & Jamal at Prospect Park Brooklyn, NY. I assisted John with some off-camera lighting techniques. It was definitely fun to work with other photographers. You can see John’s engagement session here.

Here are my images since we’re both shooting with different style so we can complement each other:

N & H Wedding

2010-05-11T12:08:00.003-04:00

Here are some of the photos from N & H's Wedding. Unfortunately I can't post all of them since I took hundreds so here are a few for your enjoyment.

N & H Wedding Teaser

2010-03-26T23:10:00.003-04:00

Shot a wonderful wedding on such a wonderful day!

Here's a teaser...

STAY TUNED FOR MORE COMING SOON!

First of Spring Portrait Session

2010-03-24T23:50:00.001-04:00

It was a sunny Saturday afternoon. The sun was out. The warmth of it
filled the air and onto our skins. Oh what’s a photographer to do??

Shoot!

So we gathered up with our fellow photographers and some models and
had ourselves an all out photography shootout!

It was definitely fun showing techniques to the new faces as well as
the familiar. It never hurts to learn more right?

Check out the photos from the session as well as the video at the end
of the photos. Enjoy!

PocketWizard AC7 RF Shield

2010-03-08T10:53:00.001-05:00

Photographers LOVE the latest photography gadgets. With technology, there’s always something new coming up. Even better when that technology helps with my photography.

One of the PocketWizard guys had asked me to Beta test their upcoming accessory, the AC7 RF Shield.

Long story short, what this AC7 Shield does is to extend the distance & range of my portable Canon flashes. These things are based on radio frequencies and the Canon stuff was emitting a high amount of these frequencies thus making my radio based remote flashes less effective with distance. I have tested the AC5 Soft Shield in a school gym and proved its effectiveness.

Brides Beware!

2010-03-02T16:37:00.002-05:00

ATTENTION ALL BRIDES!

Please make sure you research your wedding photographer before hiring him/her to photograph your wedding. Things like this cannot be redone. There's no rewind button or do-overs.

If a wedding photographer is charging less than $2,000 in any metropolitan area, then something must be wrong.
The average rates for a wedding photographer in most metropolitan area goes somewhere $2,000 to $5,000 for their packages.
The rates apply the moment you book the photographer to the day the products are handed to you.
It's not about just taking pictures...it's about the service.

Please remember...
Don't be fooled by a person claiming to be a "Pro" Photographer with low-ball prices.
Professionalism, quality and talent goes a long way.
Food, flowers, and decorations only last for so long after your wedding, but
quality photographs will last your entire lifetime and generations to come.

ATTENTION ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS!

Please know what you're doing. Don't fudge up a bride's wedding by taking sub-par photos.
In my own opinion, I hate seeing brides unhappy about their wedding photos.
Please know that they CAN sue you in small claims court too!

See this video...

2010 Chinese New Year Parade

2010-02-23T11:37:00.001-05:00

It's the Year of the Tiger and in NYC's Chinatown celebration was the 2010 Chinese New Year Parade!

Can't believe the crowd turn out this year. I'm guessing it's due to the nice 40 degrees weather we're having. This is definitely one of the biggest celebration by far!

For most of the parade I hooked up with the local school's marching band, the New York Chinese School Crimson Kings.

There were many other floats with a lot of sponsorships as well

Happy Chinese New Year!

2010-02-15T15:48:00.002-05:00

Happy Chinese New Year! It's 2010 and it's the Year of the Tiger! May everyone be blessed with happiness, good health and great prosperity!

[Taken by iPhone]

Collected some "red envelopes" during the Chinese New Year Festivities. I still need to stop by johnlo to get some from him too!

New Boda Bag

2010-02-10T16:53:00.001-05:00

As James Brown said "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag!"

I'm all about the camera bags. It's like a part of me whenever I go out with my camera and lenses for a photo gig. More than that, it's a necessity! How else can I shoot efficiently without the right equipment?

The new Boda Weatherproof Lens Bag is a Godsend! I can carry my lenses with me and change them out on the fly with no worries of missing a crucial shot. The new bag is also sturdy enough that I have confidence in protecting my gear.

Thanks to Armin for the promo code and John for the arm twisting to buy this. I'm glad I listened.

Maternity Photography | Central Park

2009-11-10T16:17:00.001-05:00

Paula & Hector - Plus One

Maternity Photography @ Central Park, NYC

2009-10-15T11:12:00.001-04:00

Paula's Maternity @ Central Park

M & E Wedding @ Central Park - Video

2009-10-11T21:11:00.001-04:00

Manhattan Bridge Centennial Parade

2009-10-09T12:25:00.002-04:00

What: Manhattan Bridge Centennial Ceremony
Where: Manhattan Bridge, New York City
When: October 3, 2009

The Manhattan Bridge turns 100!

The Manhattan Bridge, the youngest of the four East River Bridges, celebrated its 100th birthday today. But with 375,000 New Yorkers crossing it everyday it is perhaps the most important bridge in New York City.

M & E Wedding @ Central Park

2009-10-03T17:27:00.001-04:00

M & E Wedding @ Central Park - Sept. 26, 2009

Fifth Avenue Portrait Session

2009-09-24T10:30:00.002-04:00

Back from Vacation!

2009-09-16T13:20:00.003-04:00

I'm back from vacation with a much needed time off!

I'll update more once I finish downloading the photos from my trip.

Update:

We stayed at a wonderful Disney Coronado Springs Resort. The views are definitely breathtaking!

L.E.S. Photo Shootin'!

2009-07-27T11:31:00.005-04:00

What: Models + Photographers = Photoshoot @ Lower East Side, NYC
Date: July 25, 2009

The theme of this was Alternative, Punk Rock, Modern Medieval, Grunge, Urban, Gothic, Hip Pop, Heavy Metal and Bad Girl....So what's the best place for this? The Lower East Side at the 'lower east side' of Manhattan!

As Group Leader #2, I lead a few photographer and our models around the urban streets of the Lower East Side. While I didn't get to shoot that much, it was fun to direct the models as well as helping out the photographers on getting the shot. I don't usually lead a lot of people because I like to work independently but this may be the start of a new venture. I may soon offer technical workshops for photographers of all levels just as soon as I finish my professional photographer certification.

It's not all work & no play for us photographers...

Photoshoot @ Bryant Park

2009-07-02T11:37:00.000-04:00

Models + Photographers = Photoshoot @ Bryant Park, NYC

Here I am waiting to set up my next shot

Just goofing around

Portrait Photo Session 6-6-2009

2009-06-08T11:18:00.003-04:00

Had a Portrait Photo Session this past Saturday with a few models.

It was suCh a wonderful day for a shoot too!

Here are my personal faves:

Spring!

2009-05-06T20:52:00.001-04:00

Spring Time is Here!

Took a nice trip out to the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens and what a pleasant day it was!

Kooza!

2009-04-27T16:22:00.001-04:00

Had a nice weekend at Randalls Island to catch the new Cirque du Soleil show, Kooza.

As I was leaving the bathroom during intermission, this guy walked up to me to go into the stall. he looked really familiar but I can't put a name to the face. then some girls were giggling and getting excited at the same time so I "listened" in to their conversation.

That "guy" is no other than Mr. Doogie Howser himself, Neil Patrick Harris! So I fumbled with my camera and waited for him to walk out from the bathroom. As he approached the female fans who had their cameras readily aimed at him, he simply ignored them and came up to me! DOH! He paused for a moment as I fumbled with my camera (I had it on super zoom). he sorta smiled at me then walked off with his partner.

Darn my illiterate point & shoot skills.

>> Spoiler Photos Below <<

Le Cirque

2009-04-17T15:48:00.002-04:00

Just finished another photography job last night at Le Cirque

This is is supposed to be some fancy schmancy place which was also featured on a HBO Documentary, A Table In Heaven

I asked my buddy John to come help out as well as an experience for him to shoot events.

So we were waiting for Sirio Maccioni (owner and founder of Le Cirque) to make an appearance until they announced the one and only, Mr Chocolate..

JACQUES TORRES!

If you have never experienced his chocolate, then you're missing out.

Jacques: Do you know what this is?
Woman: No
Jacques: It's is a laser thermometer
Jacques: You can point it at something and it'll tell you the temperature
Jacques: *points at woman* Wow, I can't tell you now but how about later?
Woman: *blush*

He's an all around funny guy and loved flirting with women (coz he's French?)

Seafood!

2009-02-24T11:36:00.000-05:00

Lobster & Mussels....yummmmmmm

This is actually my first time handling a live lobster. It didn't put up fight from this one trick I learned from reading MAXIM.
See ladies, MAXIM does come in handy!

Red Velvet Cupcake from the Little Cupcake Bakeshop!
http://www.littlecupcakebakeshop.com/

On a side note, business is starting to boom for me. A lot of prospective inquiries.
I just need to manage my marketing speech, etc and hook in the deals.

I'm starting to look to hire an freelance assistant as well.
You can get as much as $500 cash for up to 8 hours!

Grinning

2009-02-20T13:11:00.001-05:00

Pets do the cutest things...

Of course Spikey would grin for some Super Chunky Peanut Butter!

Air Justin '09 Live!

2009-02-09T17:05:00.003-05:00

Was in Atlantic City to catch my very first Asian concert!
Also, my last time at Atlantic City was like maybe 5 years ago?
So as I was walking past security, they had a bag check point.
They told me I can't take pictures!! "Sir, is that a professional camera? Sorry you're not allowed to use that"

Bummer!

And since I sat on the front row, they production people kept a close eye on me.

But it's okay, I can use my point & shoot :-P

Justin Lo's Air Justin '09 Live @ Trump's Taj Mahal
w/ guests Kary Ng and Stephy Tang!

He got a bit choked up singing a song he wrote about his ex...

VIDEOS TO COME...

Chinese New Year Festivities

2009-02-02T10:56:00.001-05:00

2009 Lunar New Year Parade
February 1, 2009
New York City, NY

Errrr...?

Happy New Year!

2009-01-05T10:53:00.002-05:00

Happy New Year's!

What have I been up to? Not much. Just doing "stuff"

Cooked a surprise dinner on New Year's Eve.

I've never made lamb chops before and I wasn't a big fan of eating lamb.

But dang these came out great! It was pretty frickin' delicious! Now I'll have to keep that special marinade under wraps.

Spikey says Happy New Year too...

Road Trip

2008-12-31T10:45:00.000-05:00

Road Trip to DC/MD/VA

So the day before I left for the road trip, I came down with the stomach flu.
I had body aches and chills and bathroom movement every 30 mins.
Worse feeling ever!
I think I slept all day. I was practically knocked out until the next morning.

Next morning I packed....still a bit groggy and out of it. I didn't pack my camera with me since I didn't want to carry it around.
Plus I was still feeling a little weak from the stomach virus.

Five Guys Burgers in Baltimore, MD

Phillips at Baltimore, MD

Phillips

Baltimore is so pretty at night

Happy Holidays

2008-12-22T15:07:00.000-05:00

Hope everyone have a safe and happy holidays!

Uploaded via iPhone

iLove my iPhone

2008-12-08T14:16:00.002-05:00

My new iPhone 3G...

It's actually faster than my old Blackberry. Running on 3G is definitely faster than EDGE.

I also need people's contact information again.

My phone doesn't accept calls from anyone wasn't added into my Address Book so email me the following:

Name:
Mobile:
Address:
Email:
Birthday:

I thought I had curbed my Crackberry addiction but now I can't even put down this phone!

It works well with my lifestyle such as handling my side businesses, etc.
I checked out the Blackberry Bold and Blackberry Storm and hated them both. The functions of both weren't worth upgrading to.

Anyone wanna buy a used Blackberry Pearl?

Bronx Zoo

2008-09-16T10:31:00.002-04:00

One of the best childhood past times was visiting the zoo.

Even when I'm older now, I still feel like a kid on his first time on going to the zoo.
I really had a great time there. The animals were out in full force (I'm talking about the zoo animals, not humans). Despite the hot weather, it was a great outing.

You're never too old to enjoy stuff. =)

Free to Succeed Tour in NYC

2008-08-26T11:14:00.001-04:00

I had the opportunity to attend David Jay's Free to Succeed seminar on Monday.

That man is an amazing speaker. He's "on key" with the photographers on every topic. I'm glad to know that I'm also on key with most of what he said.

Jasmine Star was amazing as well. Becker also happened to be in NYC so he stopped by to speak for a brief moment.

Overall we had a great time and it was also a great pleasure to have met these great people.

Weekend of 7/25 - 7/27/2008

2008-07-27T23:26:00.003-04:00

Restaurant Week

Weekend of 7/18 - 7/20

2008-07-21T10:56:00.001-04:00

Hope everyone had a nice weekend.
I didn't really had mine planned out but things fell into place on its own.

MoMa on Friday

The MET on Friday

Jeff Koons exhibit
http://www.metmuseum.org/special/koons_roof/more.asp

Jackson Hole @ Bayside Queens on Saturday

Tony stuffing his face as usual. He claimed he was on a "diet"

My Akaboura© Burger

Walking the Dog on Sunday

*RAWR*

And finally my last spontaneous act of the weekend...

BAMM!!

My new Shaolin look..LOL!
Here's the story.
I was trimming my hair a bit but then it was getting late in the evening and I didn't make dinner yet.
So, I was like screw it. Buzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
End of story.

The Dark Knight

2008-07-17T16:23:00.004-04:00

Great flockin' movie!
Our whole company went over to the IMAX theater this morning to watch it.

All I have to say is you MUST experience it on IMAX.
Six scenes were shot exclusively for IMAX.
And this is a first time for me to experience IMAX.

Heath Ledger's performance was awesome.

Also saw the trailer for the Watchmen movie that's coming out next year.
Awesome!

http://watchmenmovie.warnerbros.com/

A Doggy Afternoon

2008-07-14T23:29:00.001-04:00

I didn't do much this weekend except shopping
Stopped by Century 21, GAP, Modells & Circuit City on Saturday.
Outcome: I bought a new Philips DVD player and a work-out bar to use at home.

Then a lot of walking, running and then jogging with Spikey.