Thomas & Erin 5th Dec 2009

Last weekend was perhaps one of the most exciting weekends since the start of my montage creations. I had 3 montages being aired in different hotels throughout Saturday & Sunday.

One of the montages was completed in Usain Bolt fashion. The client called me up on Thursday afternoon and told me that his wedding was a Saturday luncheon.

I met him to pass me the photos on Thursday night at 11pm and started doing till 3am before my batteries ran out. I did managed to deliver the DVD to his hotel on Friday for AV testing, however on Friday night he asked whether he could made a slight change to the montage.

That feature made me stayed up till 3am again. Woke up at 9am and finally delivered to the DVD to his hotel at 11.30am, an hour before his luncheon. It was indeed a tiring effort but thankfully the client appreciates.

As much as I was excited throughout the weekend, I was equally having negative thoughts“What if the DVD didn’t work out or hanged halfway?”I guess experience plays a big part as you start to anticipate more projects.

All that negative thoughts were finally brushed away when the weekend was over and thankfully none of the brides/groom called. Monday came and I’ve received msn and sms from two clients telling me how good my montage was and how much everyone was impressed with what they saw.

Some of their guests already asking for my contacts!My heart skipped a beat when my client told me even a renowned photographer commented well on the montage.

It’s a pity though that I’m not able to upload the montages for public viewing, as my clients were quite shy about it. (They are agreeable for me to present privately though)

Nevertheless, my montage was seen in Club Chinos, Holiday Inn Atrium, Raffles Town Club, Fullerton, Ritz Carlton, Park Royal Beach Road….

Next Stop M Hotel, Furama Riverfront, Noble House….

Mengfung & Sukma 29th Nov 2009

Another commissioned work on 29th Nov 2009 last Sunday at Fullerton Hotel!

This is probably the first project that i've done for a total walk-in stranger through facebook. We discussed everything over email & sms and only got to see her when I passed her the DVD.

A total different kind of Montage as the story was revolving her pet Kitten rather than the usual childhood->growup->courtship kinda montage.

CheeChew & Callie 7th Nov 2009

The day is 7th Nov 2009
Today marks a very special day for me since my start of providing this montage service.

Special indeed as I’ve personally witness how it is like, to have your work shown in front of nearly 500 friends and family members of the blissful couple. Tonight was the completion of my ‘first’ montage work after I decided that I should provide it to earn another source of income.

Thinking back on how it began….

I have a colleague coming to me sometime after my wedding.

“Anntonii, I like the way you do all these video stuff before the march in. Please help me do for my daughter for her wedding, just give me your quote.”

A simple request and it was how fast the deal was concluded.

23rd August was the date I’ve first met with the bride and groom.
The pressure comes when you don’t know your clients personally.

“What were their expectations?”
“Can I deliver to their request?”

All these negative thoughts lingered around my head as I walked towards them.
I take some time and pain to explain that I’m not really a professional but someone who tried his best to do up his own wedding montage.

“It’s ok, my dad says your work is good!”
The bride exclaimed.

I felt a certain load rest upon my shoulders as I tried to keep up to their expectations.
We discussed over a few times and changed quite a bit till it was finally approved by them just 1 week before their wedding.

Finally the day comes as it was aired during the start of the banquet.

For some stupid reason, I was late for the banquet and the montage was one third shown.
As I entered the darkened ballroom, I tried to scan around for the reactions of the guests.

Some laughed, some cheered and others simply smiled as the montage rolled to its finale.

It helps when you have a bunch of colleagues who support you as I received a lot of cheer from them when the lights were back.

It was really amazing to see something that you’ve done been view by hundreds of people at the same time. Though it’s not a movie nor mtv… it’s a story been told with merely photos, something which cannot be recreated.

I’m all geared up for my 2nd, 3rd & 4th Montage as the deadline draws itself nearly. Hopefully it will draw the same praises all around.

Regardless of the whatever outcome in years to come, whether I will still be doing this montage services is not really important, as tonight is indeed a memorable night.

Have a blissful wedding,

Mr & Mrs Wong.

Samuel & Angela 2nd Aug 2009