TSO @ WPPM

The past week and a bit has been crazy. Apart from being deluged with orders for the upcoming peak wedding season, That Special Occasion also presented a fashion show at the opening night of the WPPM (Wedding And Portrait Photographers Malaysia) Conference last Friday. Other than That Special Occasion, Michelle Touche, Bella Rahim and Canon were also sponsors for that evening, with the latter hosting the event.

Whenever we have a choice, we very much prefer to have non-professional models to showcase our creations during a 'live' show. I feel it communicates a more realistic image, that of an everyday bride in a gown of ours. We do real gowns for real people so to speak, not just models who are in almost perfect proportions. Having said that, model Evon did a great job showing off 3 of our gowns during the various workshops at the conference proper. Workshops and seminars are where experienced models are necessary as facilitators for the presenters.

After the excitement of the weekend conference, it is now back to the grind of working towards delivery of a number of gowns for weddings from September onwards. I shan't complain though.

Photo courtesy of Mau Horng.

Halloween

Twilight-vampire wannabe, Lady Gaga apparently, our host for the evening and a cross between Harry and Hermione - the team from That Special Occasion with Natasha from The Peak Xperience who hosted a halloween party in conjunction with the opening of her wedding gallery.

It takes quite an effort to dress according to a theme for a party. Luckily for me, Michelle, proprietor and makeup artist of Michelle Touche agreed to help me out. An hour was how long it took her to get me looking like this. I wonder how brides sit through their makeup and hair sessions, I was practically trying not to fidget after 10 minutes.

As they say, effort is always well rewarded. I had a great time at the party, and one only gets to really do so when one immerses oneself in the theme. I could have done more with the attire but having to work a full day, I guess sitting through the hour long makeup was effort enough. Thanks Michelle for getting me into the spirit and thanks Natasha for the party!

Photo shot at Natasha's Halloween party.