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23 June 2008 @ 04:51 pm
Gretings from Santorini!  
Dear readers and friends,

we are well and chilled in Santorini. Beth and I are in a cafe in Oia having Crepes and ice chocolate and there's a magnificent view of the caldera from where we are seating.

I love this island. Its by far one of the most romantic place on earth. The sunsets are breathtaking and the traditional apartments are such a joy to live in. I am already planning for a return visit. If anyone is keen on coming here in Sept/Oct, let us know! =)

We had two shoots here in Oia, and the terrain was quite a challenge cos there are lots of steps and its undulating but the sights and the landscape and friendly people more than made up for it. The weather here gets really hot between 12 to 6pm. Thats when we usually retire for a nap and also to chill back in the air-con room. The sun sets at 830pm and shops here open till abt 11pm to 12 midnight so there's really a lot of time to sight see and shoot. 

We started our shoots abt 6am in the morning and was done by 10am. We then started again between 5pm till 9pm. That way, we get really good light and the couples and myself arent tired out by the heat and the harsh light. At its peak, it gets so bright that we have to squint.

Both couples were really enthusiastic about the shoot and both were up and about at 6am for the shoot! You guys are amazing and it was really fun shoting for you! The meals we had together with my family were great affairs too. Thank you fo rthe company guys...

I havent had time to really do up any images although I am really excited about the images! We have some really great shots of the couples. I will post more in time but for now here are some images from Santorini... Cheers



  







These are from my second shoot. Will post more when i get back to Singapore!

 
 
Current Location: Oia, Santorini
 
 
( 14 comments — Post a new comment )
Joan L.[info]valska on June 23rd, 2008 10:10 am (UTC)
Kelvin, these pictures are so beautiful.
Kelvin[info]kelvinkoh on June 24th, 2008 07:42 pm (UTC)
Thank you Joan...
Little Miss Sunshine.[info]tiffanyx on June 23rd, 2008 11:15 am (UTC)
the skies and the seas are SO blue!
Kelvin[info]kelvinkoh on June 24th, 2008 07:41 pm (UTC)
Yes they are! =)
(Anonymous) on June 23rd, 2008 01:03 pm (UTC)
Kelvin,

The last shot is beautiful. WOW!

Can't wait for more shots man. BTW, did u take a dive into the hot springs?? Or a dip into the sea at the black beach?? Quite an experience.

On another note, you and your family and all your Fairfield Kakis are invited for the Fairfield Fun Fair on the 5th of July. Not to shoot, but to simply soak in the atmosphere and perhaps bump into your ex-classmates and teachers. =)

Cheers,

Shawn
Kelvin[info]kelvinkoh on June 24th, 2008 07:42 pm (UTC)
We miss the hot springs...kinda worried Kyra might not be used to the environment... we did go down to the black beach... its lovely! We even drove up ancient Thira! Thanks for the invite too!
(Anonymous) on June 24th, 2008 10:56 am (UTC)
i love the shot with the wind blowing the gown/veil!!! it's amazing!

wish i could afford your services (=

e
Kelvin[info]kelvinkoh on June 24th, 2008 07:40 pm (UTC)
Hi e,

thank you. Sorry but do I know you?

(Anonymous) on June 27th, 2008 12:11 am (UTC)
nope i'm just a huge fan of your blog (=
(Anonymous) on June 25th, 2008 08:40 am (UTC)
my favourite shot, the flying Veil!!!!

Joanne S
Kelvin[info]kelvinkoh on June 25th, 2008 07:26 pm (UTC)
Thanks Joanne!

We had lots of really nice pics... will post them in time...
michelle[info]unpolished_gem on June 25th, 2008 11:48 am (UTC)
i was in poland last week, and stayed at a hotel called santorini. when asked about the name, the receptionist told me it was a beautiful island in greece.

i totally believe them now that i have seen your photos.
Kelvin[info]kelvinkoh on June 25th, 2008 07:26 pm (UTC)
I sincerely feel that my images havent truly reflected the island. You need depth of time for that, something I didn't have the luxury for.

Glad you enjoyed the pics tho... the island really is very beautiful.
michelle[info]unpolished_gem on June 26th, 2008 02:32 am (UTC)
a glimpse is better than nothing. =)