Taiwan Pre-Honeymoon Trip – Day 3 , Taiwan Wedding Photoshoot At Kenting Park
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March
Here it comes to Day 3, happening at Ping Dong 屏东, Taiwan.
As scheduled, we have to wake up at 5.30 in the morning. Breakfast is provided at the Motel’s breakfast shop. I like the concept of this Breakfast station, maybe we could have one of these too someday in Miri. The shop is very simple, mostly it serves for take away. In the menu it has variety of foods, from noodles to bread, all Homemade meals. There’s even sushi for breakfast! Yum Yum!
We’ve chosen to sit outside the shop which is just next to the road. It’s winter morning, roughly around 15c but the morning breeze makes us feel great!

As this is part of the complimentary voucher from the Motel, Alex and I would not miss a chance to try most of the choices. Haha, silly us, we’ve eat too much, bloated and feel sleepy for the photo shoots.
My Make Up Artist – MUA – Xiao Yi came to fetch us and transfer to the Bridal Shop. Make up starts about 7 in the morning and follow up with photo shooting.

Feeling nervous and excited. What would my outcome after her make over. Its always a nightmare to ladies when you open up your eyes and found that the make up looks awful. Lucky enough, I have more than 100% confident with Xiao Yi after I see the outcome.

This is the first gown shooting with the Blue Barbie gown.
Personally I do think I’m kinda looks like “fat” Barbie. What do you think? Hmm..??

Here it goes for the 1st set of the Indoor photo shoot. Haha, Alex looks charming too right?

The 2nd set goes to elegant series. I would never expect to have that “longkang” thanks to WonderBra! Anyway, this long gown was indicate by me which I wish to have a cool and elegant series of myself. Usually we won’t have chance to dress up this way, so this could be the only chance to looks a bit overdo.

3rd gown is the white, which is one of my favourite!
I think I have the most photos from this series.

This is their studio, looks simple but every corner would come out an absolute photography.

Let’s have a close up look for our make up.
Bear in mind, my face and his face both applied with Ampoule – essence for makeup which cost us RM250!!! It’s overpriced but what to do , you’ve already sit down and they say you MUST apply this or else your makeup won’t be nice. Sounds threatening huh!?
The outdoor photography starts in the afternoon. We did not have time to have lunch, yet we are still full so we have some takeaway Sushi Rolls from 7/11 on the way to Kenting Park.
Kenting is the most popular beach in Taiwan, where lost of tourist and local people would spend their leisure time. The journey to Kenting would take around 2 hours.

The 4th white gown. I heart the Hair Accessories very much !!
Our photographer – Ah Sou who is also our Driver was really thoughtful that he suggest to have some shots from the church while on the way to Kenting.

As for the 5th gown, it is grey in colour. So we have this photoshoot at Kenting. The weather was quite bad when we just arrive. It was a bit foggy and rain start right after a few shots.

But since we were there, shooting must be continue, although its under the rain. No worry, as long as the camera can be anti rain, it shouldn’t be a problem! Hey, did I tell you that we saw Rainbow? It comes out right after the rain! =) So sweet !

Here comes the last gown, the Green one. Hey, don’t ask me why I choose green, that’s just because I found it rocks! Green is my color!
This is also part of Kenting, but more further up to the hilly ways. I just change my gown and touch up by the road side. Feel myself like a superstar! Hahaha..

Till the final scene, Kenting Beach!!!
Finally, the last scene which is also the happiest scene. But thinking of another 2 hours journey back to PingDong, it wouldn’t help to release the tiredness.

Its been a one whole day event. From morning till night.
I think the crew should deserves more credit since they were with us throughout the session.
This is Ah Siang , very cute guy. He is the assistant photographer.

Thanks to him again, we’ve chance to try out lots of different food from Ping Dong.

Believe me, all the above are meant for our dinner! Crazy ! Crazy!!!!

Ulcers popping out. Few camwhole shots before I turn back to the reality.
That’s the end of the photoshoot.
Apparently it is very tiring but I this is a wonderful journey of me and Alex and we appreciate it very much. =)



1. A.S.Lee | July 12th, 2010 at 2:16 pm
Hi,
saw your blog while looking for more photo comment for De Paris Image Cos my bf have signed the package & paid the full amount, after which only heard a lot of bad comment to the bridal house.
I wonder which bridal house in taiwan that you went to ?
Pls assist,:(
Regards,
Ai Shan
Ai Shan,
I think I’ve go through in details in the email. So ntg much to worry, just go ahead and enjoy the pre honeymoon!
Hi,
Just have the same concern with Ai Shan,do you mind to tell me which bridal house in taiwan that you went to? And anything that we need to be more careful?
Thanks a lot
Best regards,
yon
Yon,
I’m not sure which wedding house you picked. But pls remember, everything have to have black and white, or else they will say “I never promise”.
Few things need to double confirm:
1. photo pages.
2. softcopies will be taken back or not
3. any MUA follow?
4. how many scenes?
5. how many set of clothes given?
6. what type of album given?
7. will there be any extra charges? if yes, pls state or else when we reach there I wont pay.
8. bring your own ampule and nubra
9. what are the free gifts given
Hi Goolooloo, may i know the ah sou (photographer) & Xiao Yi (makeup artist) is nice?? and any nice place u go to tk the wedding pic?
Thanks for info.
Hi Aishan
It’s same for me, my bf also sign the package and make full payment. So when u plan to go?
2. A.S.Lee | August 3rd, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Yes. thnx for your email, received..
however, we think the album is not going to make it to our wedding dinner. we might ask for something else to exchange.
Hopefully can be done..:)
U r most welcome, wish both of u have a wonderful wedding
Happily ever after!
3. Jean | August 14th, 2010 at 11:56 pm
Hi, can you share more on the bridal house you went to in Taiwan? Thanks!
Hi Jean, sorry for the late reply.
So which part would u like to know as I’ve covered most of it in my blogs and comments.
Just raise your question I try to help
Hi goolooloo
May i know when u go to tk the pic? The photographer, ah shou and make up artist, xiao yi is good?
Thanks for the info.
Allie:
I was there during 2009 new year’s eve.
You can look for XiaoBai.
Xiaoyi’s is definitely good. I like her
4. luloo | September 4th, 2010 at 7:04 pm
Hi, what else they charged u (e.g the makeup ampoules) when u reach there which was not mentioned before u sign up the package with them? cuz im afraid they over-charged after the photo shoot
the make up ampoules they charge rm50 per bottle, i took 5. I din aware of that before i go. So its too late to say NO.
Other charges will be like, asking me to take extra photos, change different type of album or photo frames.
But if you insist not to take, they will be not happy. Cos they cant earn extra. So you really have to prove black and white before you can request for what you should have.
5. Allie | September 7th, 2010 at 3:16 pm
ah shou is good? coz i plan to look for ah shou as my photographer and xiao yi as my makeup artist.
Ah shou is good, experienced.
somehow depends on his schedule, if he is too busy i think the quality will drop.
My friend taken by Xiaobai, i think its good.
Last time during my photoshoot, he was too bz, until we dun even have time for discussion. End up photos taken were not the feel that i really want.
6. Allie | September 7th, 2010 at 3:26 pm
oic. Anyway, do u have facebook? Can i add u? I wish to view ur picture. Really thanks for that.
Sorry I don’t really use my FB, yet no wedding photos in that.
If you want to see, pls refer to alexmary.com
7. Allie | September 7th, 2010 at 3:30 pm
okies, thanks ya!
You are most welcome!
8. luloo | September 13th, 2010 at 11:17 am
Hi, ur photoes are great. I notice that they dun provide gowns during AD. Where do u get ur wedding gown and night gowns?
I get my AD from the locals
9. luloo | September 13th, 2010 at 11:19 am
May I know the package rate u sign up? how many photoes they give u and what are the things included. Tq
I took the RM3999 and top up 1k.
Total shots given 38 only
10. CherylC | October 6th, 2010 at 7:41 pm
Hi,
Im going to have my PS on 1 Nov 2010. I have few questions.
I liase with DeParis on the PS. They told me to bring along ampule. I’ve bought a set at RM25 for 10 bottles.
What brand or type they want you to use? I really hope they dont force me to buy theirs cos they charge too expensive.
Deparis also ask me to buy a set of girdle. Is it necessary?
I wil only reach Kenting around 6pm and they want me to choose dress on the same day. Is it enoug time to choose and alter?
Im using ah sou also. Any tips and advise from you? Im a bit worried cos there are too many negative comments on deparis.
CherylC.
Relax, don’t worry.. just be a happy bride.
I would say, they are doing business, so the ampoule actually does not has any brand on it. So you have to insist to use your own ampoule. Dont let them charge you extra.
I did not use any girdle, its not necessary. But better you bring your own nu bra , it helps to push some cleavage!
The bridal shop opens very late. Their shop is at Ping Dong, where you are not going to Kenting straight.
You will be picked up from the station called “zuo ying” and they will send you to ping dong shop.
You can start picking your desire clothes, because they let you choose through the photo gallery.
The process are quite fast, of course you can take your time to choose the best dress.
The most important thing , communication with ah Sou.
He is super tight schedule photographer, where some of the photos quality are not that perfect. You really need to let him know wat kind of feel and give him samples. I’m a bad examples, as i din show him samples adn din have time to communicate due to his pack schedule. end up the photos taken were not that up to my desire..
Hope you are ok with what I reply, and have a nice trip to Taiwan!
11. Funnie | October 6th, 2010 at 11:18 pm
Hai,
Congrats on your wedding.
Im going to have my PS at Kenting and Ping Dong also. And i am using Ah sou as the photographer also. Any good advise?
My PS is on 1 Nov and Im reaching Taipei at 240pm and will go Kaushiong straight. NY1999 wants me to choose the dresses on the same day which i will reach around 5pm. Do you think its enough time to choose and alter the dresses and suits?
What type of ampule they sold to you? They ask me to bring along myself. But i saw many comments saying that the BS will tell them the ampule is not suitable and end up forcing them to buy thiers which is at least 10X more expensive than market rate.
They also ask me to bring along girdlend want me to buy from them which cost RM400 one. Is it necessary?
Please advise. Thanks
Funnie, I bet you are CherlyC. I’ve replied to your previous comment. Sorry for the late reply. Have a nice trip!
12. Liz | October 19th, 2010 at 5:00 pm
hi Mary, i like your photo shoot. What else i need to prepare? When go there to take photo? High heel shoes needed? How many pcs did u take? What benefit they give u? Got include cars when u reach there? Did they provide breakfast,lunch and dinner? Do u have msn so that i can easily ask u. TQ ^^
13. Janice | December 23rd, 2010 at 11:19 pm
Hi Funnie, I ny1999 a reputable company? How is your experiences with ny1999 and the scenic in kenting?
Thanks for sharing.
14. YuehYueh | February 14th, 2011 at 6:43 pm
I read the blog that you posted. I and my bf signed up for Taiwan photo-shooting packege at One Utama yesterday, 13/02/2011. I have a bit regret for choosing De Paris as our photo-shooting bridal studio as I saw a lot of bad comments about it. We signed up a package with RM4999nett and we already paid RM4000 as the deposit. I am so worry now. We actually have not decided when to take the picture. We may only take picture after 2 years from now on.
Don’t worry so much. Since its signed, just enjoy the wedding shoot.
I was like you worry too much, so i advise u to keep contact with them, CALL and EMAIL time to time. Get down the important names of who is your MUA, who is your Photog, and who is the incharge of your package.
hi Yueh yueh, nice to meet u here..i saw tat u sign the package at 4999, me oso..wat is the package they provide you..i scare cheated by others ppl..haha..thanks for sharing.
Hi, i just signed up a DP Taiwan package which cost me RM5999! I would like to ask how many day of shooting u have? I’ve separated into 2 days cuz i worry the schedule will be too tight if fit all shooting in 1 day.
I have the same situation as Yueh Yueh, we also not yet decide when to take the picture, maybe in 2013 too, haha. Melody, may i know what package they offered to u?
15. Kelly | March 12th, 2011 at 8:59 am
We like to feature you at our wedding Blog
http://www.weddingforum.sg/wedding-blog-singapore-16/
Hi Kelly, you may featured it. Anything you can leave me a msg i will come back to you shortly.
16. Paul | April 3rd, 2011 at 5:39 pm
Way cool!
We also did our wedding phototaking in Taiwan too!
http://www.acatholicmarriage.com/2011/04/taiwan-wedding-photo-taking-trip-day-3.html
looks like ur experience is so similiar to ours. Esp the ampoule part….
17. fui | April 17th, 2011 at 10:16 am
hi,
can share with me yr exp?
jus subscribe deparis package.
i would like to know more abt the view u choose ?
could u email me?
thx ^^
Actually I did not make much research, but when I was there, I need to discuss with the photographer the way that we prefer. So I think you may also do the same way. Cos there’s a lot of scene, but impossible for you to take all kind of it. Maybe when you reach their studio, you could browse through some of the sample albums for reference too.
18. fui | April 17th, 2011 at 3:57 pm
hi,
do u have email?
i can offer the photo plan that deparis offer.
pls giv some comments
thx ^^
marytingsc@gmail.com
19. Melody | April 18th, 2011 at 1:53 pm
Hi Goolooloo, can i see your pre-wedding photo? bcoz i juz sign the package n worry abt the output.hehe..which web i can take a look? do u have FB?
20. jenny | June 17th, 2011 at 7:38 pm
hi all,
I’m the bride-to-be in November 2011. And I just back from PS in Taiwan.
To advise you guys not so worry since you already signed up the package. Stay happy and just go ahead. Here to share my experience to you guys
I was also too worried before going bcoz read a lots of bad comments in forum. I signed up NY1999 package in Sept 2010, went to Taiwan in May 2011. The package costed RM5988 and liaise with DeParis KL. I was communicate with Catherine Chong before I going, she is a Taiwanese and in charge all the Taiwan PS package. Frankly saying, she is not the way good communicated and you will feel frustrated to communicate with her.
Everything will be fine when you going to Taiwan, all the staffs from NY1999 are nice and friendly. They are super hospitality. The day I reach Kaohsiung was 5pm something and they sent us to motel, after refreshed, we going to bridal shop to choose my gown. The person who handled me was Xiao Sze. She is kinda good and patient, she will advise which gown will be more suitable and the final decision will be at myself. The gown choosing process only take me an hour plus. Kinda fast, right? Hahaha….
After that, my photographer, En Zhe was on his way coming back from outdoor shooting, while we waiting for him, Xiao Sze bought us the drinks, pearl milk tea. Luckily I did some research before going and I communicated with En Zhe what location I want. And my MUA – Xiao Yi, pass me a book for hairdo and makeup reference.
The 2nd day was PS day, Xiao Yi is super professional, she will ask your reference and try to make what you want. I like her hairdo and makeup so much. I’ve also paid for the ampoules at RM250 x 2, myself and husband, after discount total RM450. I’ll advise you guys not to bring your own ampoule bcoz their makeup will be diff as what in Malaysia and you will feel comfortable to use their product, it last for the whole day long in hot weather. My PS day was so smooth and happy, because En Zhe is the funniest photographer ever. They gave us a very unforgettable memories. I’ve total 7 locations for PS scene, I didn’t feel tired at all and enjoy it so much.
The outcome of the photo…. Awesome!!!! I love it so much, and my husband too. At last, we top up RM3k to our package and get 100pcs photos. Bear in mind, is my husband requested to add photo, but not me bcoz I feel our package already costly, try not to add. But…….. hahaha.. ..
Hope my comments will help you guys to clear the worries. And stay happy for your PS
hi Jenny, thanks for your comment. Do you have any wed or facebook can let me take a look your photo?
Have a nice day!
Hi Jenny,
Thanks for the sharing. I wanna find out from you how long will it takes for them to send u the photos back to M’sia? I’m concern bout this cause most BS tend to delay their job after the PS. I would also appreciate it if you can let us have a look of some of the photos. Really excited as my PS is 2 mths away… TQ
21. sharon | October 23rd, 2011 at 6:22 pm
hi every1. i just sign up the package. can some1 email me the detail?(yeanshuang@hotmail.com)i m so worry too cuz see so many bad comment..
22. Continued | August 19th, 2012 at 4:09 pm
Of course, what a splendid website and educative posts, I will bookmark your blog.
Have an awsome day!
23. Sham | October 16th, 2012 at 4:43 pm
Hi Goolooloo your blog really awesome fantastic… I like our blog so much!! It’s really aducative!! I signed up ny1999 ps package on May 2012 and my husband n me are going to at 28Oct 2012… I was very worrying since the seconds we pay n sign the package and there are too many comments especially bad comments… But after I read your blog I found that u was enjoying your PS!!! Your every words are positive… I hope that I can be a happy bride.. I just worrying the ampoules, those extra charge, and my bed head photo frame..they said will give us to bring back to Malaysia.. Any comments for me? Do they provide full set groom’s costume? The one who communicate with me didn’t answer my question directly even few times I’ve asked him thru mail..
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