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Flat Lay Photo, Trending Now Among Wedding Photographer
Flat lay photo has become a trend in recent times. This style of photography is a way of shooting by collecting and arranging several objects related to the wedding day and then photographing them vertically from top.The flat seems to be a canvas and the objects that are arranged will usually convey the story about […]
5 Nice Bali Resorts for a Wedding on The Beach
Are you planning to get married and hold a wedding reception on the beach in Bali? So many resorts offer an amazing wedding venue, maybe in a serene chapel, in a natural tropical green landscaped garden, or even at their hip and chic beach club for an exciting party! Maybe this pandemic doesn’t allow you […]
Bali Pre Wedding Spot: Tegenungan / Blangsinga Waterfall
Blangsinga or also known as Tegenungan is the nearest waterfall if you stay in southern part of Bali like Kuta, Seminyak, Nusa Dua, and Canggu area. It has an easy access that made this waterfall is crowded by tourist almost everyday. We have to come in the morning to avoid the crowded. There are also […]
Bali Pre-Wedding Spot: Sangeh Monkey Forest & Temple
Sangeh Monkey Forest and Temple is one of the most favorite tourism site which is located in Sangeh Village, Abiansemal District, Badung Regency. It can be reached around 1 hour from the Airport. It’s a tropical mini forest inhabited by hundreds of tame monkeys and dominated by nutmeg trees towering up to 50 meters, so […]
Bali Pre-Wedding Spot: Lake Tamblingan
Lake Tamblingan is located on the northern slope of Mount Lesung, Munduk Village, Banjar District, Buleleng Regency, Bali. This lake is one of the three twin lakes that formed in a large caldera. In the eastern part, there are Lake Buyan and Lake Beratan. Flanked by the surrounding forest and because of its location in […]
Kedonganan Beach, Nice Spot for Pre-wedding Photoshoot in Bali
Maybe you haven’t heard the name of this beach often, but in the North of Jimbaran Beach there is a white sandy beach that provides delicious seafood and a pretty beautiful view. The name of this beach is Kedonganan. Actually Kedonganan is name of a village and its beach also named the same. Due to […]
New Trend: The Wedding Hashtag
Wedding hashtag is become unique in this ‘instagram’ era. And this trend is not only lively at Indonesian weddings, but has also spread throughout the world. In line with the increasing importance of social media and the growing need to tag many things on social media, weddings are not immune from this trend. Apart from […]
Why Wedding Photos are So Important for Your Life in The Future
When you prepare for the wedding, maybe every detail of the event on your happy day has been thought out in such a way. However, on D day itself, you will not even see the details that been prepared days even months before. In the past, bride and groom thought that wedding documentation is only […]
Most Important Things Have to Be Captured by The Photographer During a Wedding
Marriage is a sacred moment once for a lifetime. There are rituals and traditions that must be carried out by a bride and groom before finally becoming a husband and wife. The pledge of allegiance made in front of the officiant as well as the marriage certificate issued by the state will validate both of […]
Some Reasons Why Bali is The Best Wedding Destination in The World
I believe most couples would love to have their wedding ceremony with ocean view as a backdrop and Bali is one of the most popular wedding destination that has that kind of view in the world. A romantic atmosphere and a moment to share happiness as well as a vacation for your invited guests. Yes, […]
The Romantic Moment of Amel & Jack in Their Pre Wedding Photo Shoot
Even though they dated for six years, Amel and Jack had to undergo LDR for five years because they both worked in different countries. Jack is originally from Hong Kong and has a career in there, has to fight for his love to Indonesia because Amel is originally from Jakarta. The struggle was not in […]
8 Best Resort for Honeymoon Photo Shoot in Bali
The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud Bali The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud Bali is set amidst lush rice fields and at the bottom of a hill. If you and your partner want to “heal” yourself from a stressful rhythm, then this resort is one perfect choice. You will be presented with views of lush […]
A Perfect Example of Micro Wedding: Isaac & Melanie
Not being able to invite many friends might be one of the most peeve things experienced by most of bride and groom this year. The situation is not conducive since COVID-19 is still declared as a global pandemic and many couples forced to change their wedding plan. Reducing the scale of the ceremony or also […]
Wedding in ‘New Normal’
Unexpectedly, the pandemic is able to change human lifestyles or often called the new normal. This will also affected on how people holding a wedding. Here are some things to be considered: Ceremony in an open space Open space has better air quality than in a closed room. Being in a closed room for a […]
Pre Wedding Video: Things to be Considered
In addition of pre wedding photo, cinematic video of your love story is also nice to have before the wedding. With a romantic song and story telling cinematic style clips, this video will be one of the most important show on the wedding reception. Here are some things to be considered if you want to […]
The Pros of Doing Pre Wedding Photo Shoot in Studio
The variety of pre wedding photo shoot locations certainly give you many choices, but sometimes time and distance make it hard to find the right schedule. Therefore, a studio can be a good idea and is highly sought after, especially if you and your partner are always busy. Here are the pros of using studio […]
How to Make Groomsmen and Bridemaids More Intimate During a Wedding
Groomsmen and bridesmaid actually have an important role to assist the bride and groom. In addition, they also play an important role in a variety of excitement in a wedding. Before creating excitement, bridesmaid and groomsmen must be unified. Here’s how: Participate in taking care of the wedding preparations. Groomsmen and bridesmaids take part in […]
Best Selling Hybrid Cameras 2020
There are many camera choices in the market, but not all of them are in demand. Nowadays, many people are looking for a hybrid camera that’s good for both photo and video. Here are some of the most high selling hybrid cameras in 2020. UNDER IDR10mill Canon EOS M100Canon always has an attractive choice at […]
Wedding Venue: Stone House by Tirtha Bridal
Who is doesn’t love the amazing scenery of Bali? This lovely tropical island is one of the most favorite ‘destination wedding’ area around the world and home of most iconic wedding venues. Tirtha Bridal is one of the best. Situated around Uluwatu area, this resort provide an unforgettable romantic sensation of a wedding, more precisely […]
Destination Wedding: Some Things to be Considered
Are you planning to have a destination wedding? Then surely it must be a lot of things to be prepared in the destination itself. However, don’t worry because it’s been done by many couples so you must also be able to do it. Here are some tips that might could help you. Use a professional […]
How to Wedding in This Covid-19 Pandemic
Once Covid-19 has become a pandemic all around the world, couples who have planned their wedding must be confused and worried about how their wedding will be. For now, there is no exact rules for couples who want to get married in addition to delaying to uncertain time. Even today, the number infected cases are getting […]
Covid-19 is Really Affecting Photography World
It seems like everybody in the world know about the Covid-19, a new version of Corona virus that spreads to almost 200 countries without discrimination, even most of big countries like the United States, Italy, France are also affected, and of course Indonesia is also affected. Covid-19 is very dangerous because of its rapid transmission […]
Determining Pre Wedding Photo Concept
Concept is the initial part of an event. For those who are preparing for a wedding, determining the concept of wedding is the most important thing to do. In addition, setting up the concept of pre-wedding is important too. Nowadays, pre wedding photography is very popular among couples who wants to get married. It’s usually […]
Postponed Wedding Because of Covid-19
There are many things to be considered when planning a wedding. It’s because marriage is the most eagerly awaited event and is only done once in a lifetime (at least for some people :D). Usually, the bride and groom will do everything to realize their dream wedding. The preparations are not even short, some have […]
5 Pre Wedding Concept Ideas 2018
There are so many concept options in order to make your pre-wedding photo looks beautiful. One that’s really viral in Bali today is Royal Balinese Concept by wearing traditional or modified Balinese royal costume. However, there are many more concepts that can be explored and developed. Especially for couple who want to have pre-wedding photoshoot […]
Reasons Why You Chose Bali as Wedding Destination
Who doesn’t know Bali? The fame of this small beautiful island is definitely no need to be discussed anymore. So far, there is no other island in Indonesia that can beat the glorious of Bali in foreign countries…
Practicing Poses Before Pre Wedding Photoshoot, is it Important?
Not everyone have a high confidence to pose in front of the camera. Most of them feel so shy and awkward, but many of them also very narcissistic and feel so confidence when photographed by a professional photographer. This case is not only happened mostly in groom, but also in bride. Moreover, we have to […]
Film Cameras Reborn? What’s The Difference With Digital Cameras?
Since the emergence of digital camera at the end of 21st century, the popularity of film camera had gradually declined. Camera manufacturers stopped the production of film cameras likewise the film roll itself. But film cameras are still alive instead of die. Some people still remain faithfully snapped with this analogue system. Later, film […]
Official Photographer: KAO Salon Division Conference in W Hotel Seminyak
It is a pride for us when a huge international company trusts BPSO as their official photographer when holding an event in Bali. This time is KAO Salon Division that based in Australia, hold a conference that was attended by hundreds of leading salon business owners in Australia and we were hired as their official […]
The Chalk Pre Wedding
Nowadays, pre-wedding photoshot becomes one thing that must be done by couple who want to get married. Marriage doesn’t feel complete without some prewedding pictures in beautiful places. Beside to capture the moment, it also can be as venue decoration on wedding day. The location should be in a beautiful place such as beach, lake, […]
Wedding Tips: The Advantages of Renting Gown for Wedding
Second hand item becomes something that is forbidden for some brides and grooms and assume all the things to be worn should be completely new on their marriage day. Therefore, there are two options for those couples, sewing a new gown that fit your body in a tailor or just buy the new one that […]
Canon EOS 1DX Mk II Has Been Officially Launched in Indonesia, Should We Buy it?
Four years after the presence of the professional camera EOS-1DX, Canon spawned its successors named EOS-1DX Mark II and this brand-new camera has now officially entered Indonesian market through…
Endek Bali Pre Wedding Gown Concept
Endek Bali is one of Bali’s pride created by ‘skilled-hand’ Balinese craftsmen of woven fabric, widely used by various classes of resident for formal and traditional event, also even used as a uniform of Bali local…
Bali Photo Shooting Become The Official Photographer of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Netherlands During 6th Ministerial Conference of The Bali Process
It is an honor for us to be entrusted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Netherlands and Netherland Embassy for Indonesia as their official photographer…
Understanding Video Feature in DSLR
This time, I’d like to discuss about the video feature on DSLR camera / mirrorless. Yes we both know that modern cameras such as digital SLR and mirrorless have a very good video recording quality, but we also still need to know the ins and outs of video features in a modern camera. First we […]
Buying Memory Card for Your Camera Tips
When buying a new camera, most buyers underestimate the quality of memory card, such as speed, capacity and brand. Though quality of memory card is very important due to its function of storing photo and video. There are lot of brands in the market so that we need to understand the SD Association standards set […]
Wedding Photography Tips: Views of The Ceremony
Wide Views of the Ceremony Lens SelectionOne thing I like to do at every church wedding is grab a wide shot of the sanctuary. An ultra wide angle lens (14mm – 17mm in full frame camera or 10mm on crop factor camera) is needed. TimingThe key to those shots is timing. Wait until there’s a […]
Which Camera is The Best for You?
If you asking me which is the most ideal and eligible camera to be purchased at this time, then the answer may not be easy. I do not automatically suggest the most expensive camera to buy, also the cheaper camera is not necessarily not good. Nowadays I observe that every camera has a lot of […]
Hustle Bustle of Modern Photography
Photographer used to be hassle in the old time. Start from selecting the film (iso and the amount of contents), can’t see the result before it is printed, and the lack of reference to learn from. Today’s photographer is much…
Pre Wedding Photography Tips: Night Photography
One friend gave me a very interesting book as birthday gift about wedding photography by Neal Urban, an American photographer who won several prestigious awards. Well, I’ll share a little summary in several…
6 Best Wedding Chapels in Bali
As a bali wedding photographer, sometimes our client asking about some recommended wedding chapel in Bali, therefore here I show you the best wedding chapels in Bali. Tresna (Ayana Resort & Spa)The real image that created by Tresna Chapel has a deep philosophy. The word ‘Ayana’ derived from Sanskrit and means “protection” which makes this […]
Landscape Photography Tips: Non Technical Aspects
Landscape Photography is fun and good to learn. Especially for beginners, it usually starts with Landscape Photography. You don’t need to deal or having contract with clients. If fail, we can come and re…
Tips: Determining Pre Wedding Photo Theme & Concept
Pre wedding photo could be starting line towards your wedding day. Lot of things can be told through a series of pre wedding photos that have been taken. Therefore, having nice looks pre wedding photos, has a theme…
7 Most Important Keys of Learning Photography
From 2007 to 2015, I get a lot of developments in my photography world. Here are 7 main things that I think quiet important to improve ourselves and in the end, our work. Learning theory of photography in advance will…
Model Photo Sessions at HooK Cafe
Sunday 8 February 2015, Hook Cafe Denpasar held a nice model photo sessions themed ‘Smart Sensual’ in its Cafe and Office area in Denpasar, Bali. 4 Beautiful models, 40 photographers, 3 prices, amazing…
Basic Introduction: How to Trigger Off-Camera Flash
Off-camera flash refers to the technique of placing an external flash out of the camera. The important question is “Why separated from the camera?” So that we can put the flash anywhere we want. Be able to control the direction of light is something that is very…
Casual Photo Hunting at Bali Bass 2nd Anniversary
n order to celebrate its 2nd anniversary, Bali Bass Community with Bali Pixel and Cak Jepret hold a cool event in The Stone Kuta titled ‘Road to BaliBass 2nd Anniversary’. The event contains of DJs Performance…
Family/Group Photography Tips
To get some nice family or group photos, here are some tips and techniques: Don’t put the camera too close to the subjectBecause when it get too close, then we will be forced to zoom out or use an ultrawide lens because…
Photography Vision, What We See in Our Mind’s eye
In photography, vision is more important than gear (cameras equipment). Vision determines whether a work looks outstanding or not. Photography vision means a “personal viewpoint” of the photographer itself…
Event Photography Tips: ‘The Details’
As a professional or enthusiasts of photography, we certainly often shooting for an event. Whether it’s a wedding, birthday party, company gala dinner, or maybe documenting a “contract signing” in a company…
Bali Professional Videography Services
Good news, Bali Photo Shooting now providing Bali professional videography services. To meet the increasing demand of our clients for videography (especially video commercial for property), Bali Photo Shooting widen its wings to provide professional…
How do a Photograph can be Said Good?
A common question that often asked to me “how do a photograph can be said good” Or “how to make a good photograph?” Photography is essentially a form of media to communicate and express a thing…
Tips: Do We Need Expensive Camera & Lens to Make a Beautiful Photo?
To make a beautiful photo, sometimes we don’t need too sophisticated tools. But most people assumed, expensive and sophisticated lens and camera is …
How To Be Successful in Photography: The Rules
Being a successful photographer is actually has the same recipe as being successful in other professions. Steve McCurry, one of my inspiring photographer said…
Gear Review: Nikon D810, What’s New Compared than D800 / D800E?
For readers who follow the camera news release yesterday, just yesterday (June 26 2014), Nikon released a new full frame camera, the Nikon D810 which is a renewal version of Nikon D800 and 800E as well…
Beginner: How to Make a Blurry Background (Bokeh) on Portrait
Many beginners often asked me, how to create a blur background for portrait photo (bokeh)? Actually it’s quiet easy. Actualy, you need a DSLR camera, because…
Story of a Photographer
When the first time a person holding a camera either cellphone or pocket camera, usually he will be very happy to photograph everything like flowers and a cute dog. Believing himself already good in photography…
Using Flash for Outdoor Portrait Photography, Why?
Have you ever seen a photographer taking an outdoor photo with flash even under the bright sun shine? Using flash for outdoor portrait photography especially model provides several advantages compared than natural…
Tips: Handling Flower Girls & Rings Bearer in Your Wedding Venue
So, you plan to use some little kids to play some roles on your wedding ceremony such as flower and rings bearer? Here is some things to note. Who to choose:The flower and ring bearer usually 4-8 years old…
Tips: How To Avoid / Handling Condensing Camera Lens (DSLR)
When your camera is moved from hot to cold place or vice versa, there is a possibility that the lens will have condensation or dewy. A common example is when we…
Using Extention Tube for Macro Photography
When you focusing a lens, the farther the lens from image sensor, the closer the focus . But the distance between lens and sensor is limited, then there is a limit…
Tips: Do We Need a Specialization in Photography?
A few days ago , I read an article on a website of photography entitled ” Everyone is a photographer now , take a specialization or you will doomed. ” It was something like an argument that in photography…
Pre-wedding Photography in Bali Villa
The beauty of Bali is not only searched by all tourist over the world, but somehow some couples love to capture their moment behind of Bali panoramic…
Learning Aspect Ratio and Composition Theory on Photography
For some people, aspect ratio setting on a digital camera got a very little attention. One reason, the lack of understanding about it. Then what is the aspect ratio? Aspect ratio is the ratio of the width and height of…
Basic Tips to Make an Attractive Pre-wedding Photography
Most of couple want to make a unique pre-wedding photos, but sometimes there are some things to be forgotten so that the photo doesn’t look nice. Here are some basic tips for pre-wedding photography…
Tips: How to Make Your Hair Looks Good When Photo Shooting
Nearly all women like to be photographed. Unfortunately some of them are not really satisfied seeing the photo result due to imperfect hair. Saucer, unruly or doesn’t make their face more beautiful…
How to Pack Your Photography Gear While Vacation
A holiday is always fun, forget your daily stress and enjoy the days without any load, and one thing is certain for the photographer is to bring their gear.
Tips: Planning Pre Wedding Photography for Couples
Pre Wedding photos are getting more and more popular among couples who want to marry. Pre wedding photography is generally made as a work of art that will…
How to Make Creative Photographs with Foreground
When travel photographing, one often looking for unique and iconic background. In fact, we can find an object to be a beautiful foreground so that the photo becomes more…
Tips: How to Crop Photograph to Make it More Beautiful?
Cropping a photo is often done to remove the ugly part of the picture, or the unnecessary parts. However, cropping can be done to bring the subject of and strengthening the…
How to Make a Beautiful Statue Photograph
Statue is often become a landmark of a region and nearly matching a monument and the other iconic city marker. For example the Liberty statue in New York, the Sphinx in Egypt, Merlion in Singapore…
Tips: Silhouette Style for Travel Photographs
Bored with monotone photos when traveling? Try silhouette style for your travel photographs. The trick is simple, just shoot from the opposite side of the light. Usually the traveler utilizing sunset to obtain beautiful…
How to Store Wedding Photo Album?
When you and your partner are planning to celebrate your wedding anniversary, you might need several photos of your wedding for the invitation card or other purposes.