Its never too early

but sometimes being early can also be too late. To date, 6 inquiries via email and phone for 8th Aug 2008. One came to see me today.. just now another called to make an appointment for tomorrow. You may think, "What?!? A year ahead?" and those who think, "Its still early, nobody books so early". Unfortunately, I will have to turn away and refer the one tomorrow and all the other four more because the one today confirmed just now. It was only a difference of 5 hrs. My 8-8-08 wedding will be one in Kuala Belait. Normally these are rejected outright due to the distance and timing but the bride offered a counter-offer I couldnt deny. I get to be driven there and back. How could I not accept?

According to my poll, August 08 has 14 weddings. 6 apparently on 8-8-08 and only one of which I can shoot. It will be the same with all your other favourite wedding photographers. My advice can only be.. if your dates are confirmed, book them there and then. Else, it WILL be too late. My sincerest apologies to the others who called and inquired, I hope you understand I have to follow the 'first come, first served" policy.

On a side note, inquiries and bookings for the year 2008 are now starting to gain momentum. My estimate is an average of 3 inquiries a week and one confirmation every 2 weeks. As I said previously 2008 is a year that I will be limiting my wedding coverage to 2 a month. I am serious about making more time to bring my wife and son out to do things a normal family would do.. go out.. play.. etc. I also intend to spend more time expanding my videography/cinematography experience. I'm not quite sure if I will actually get any jobs shooting wedding videos (because everyone wants to hire me for photos :( ) but hopefully, I will just get to shoot video if not just of my son at play... hopefully, I can muster a group of video fellas out for a shoot soon.. ;p