Cruz kicks off 26 months

From the moment little Cruz kicked a rubber ball in my face, I knew this was going to be a fun shoot.  Guns, balls, plastic bananas/ice-creams/soft drink and a multitude of other toys greeted me as he cavorted on his playmat, shooting at us and occasionally kicking a ball in the direction of the strange photographer.

As it turns out, Cruz was great at acting.  He mimed everything from being a soccer player to space hero and even gourmand, sipping fake water and dipping plastic fries in imaginary chilli sauce.  It was a masterclass in what make-believe world the mind can create.

Many a time amongst all the action-packed moments, I catch glimpses of how happy he is around his dad and mum - with a sneaky smile here and a suppressed chuckle there...  He is undoubtedly the pride and joy of the family, and deservingly so.

Jenson & Shuzhen horse around

Shuzhen is the arty, creative half of J&S, and Jenson is her rock-solid dependable...well, rock.  Their wedding started off with a meal of mealworms plus a morning warmup dip in the nearby swimming pool - not something you see at every wedding.

Luncheon was at Rider's Cafe in a rustic setting, with good food and drink interspersed with performances and touching speeches.  'Twas a good day of fun for J&S, and well worth the many hours of planning and preparation - the decor was simply awesome.

It was also the first time I see a speech being read off an iPhone...

Chek Chai & Xiuling have a grand day

What a wedding.  Xiuling has been planning for her wedding ever since she was a little girl, and the moment she found the man of her dreams she slowly put the wedding machine in motion. 

From canvases detailing the significant epoch at every stage of their relationship, sand art videos, old school sweets and biscuits in dainty glass bowls, Scrabble tile nametags, to popcorn and candy floss for what seemed like a hundred cute page boys and flower girls.  Everyone had a ball of a time.

No one was happier than the effervescent couple, the culmination of their courtship, and the start of their life together.