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31 December 2013
// goodbye 2013!

goodbye 2013!
Drea & I lying in the garden of Musée Rodin, Paris (on film; August 2013)

It's finally the 365th day of 2013! It has been a wonderful year blessed with both ups and downs, and I think I deserve a pat on my back for going and growing through it. I'm sure you've been through the same (since we're only humans!), so here's a pat on the back for you too! *pats*

2014 will be amazing. Not just because we wish it to be so,
but because we will work hard to make sure it will be so. :)

Lastly, thank you for all your support and love! Happy blessed new year! xx

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30 April 2013
// night out with my muse

night out with my muse
night out with my muse
night out with my muse
night out with my muse
night out with my muse
night out with my muse
night out with my muse
night out with my muse
night out with my muse
night out with my muse

Model: Andrea Chong
Photographer: Amanda W.
Equipment: 5DMII + 24-70mm f/2.4L + Nissin Di622
Flickr: night out with my muse

Sorry for the lack of updates this month! The long nights of project meetings and studying for finals are finally over! Now that summer break is here, here's a blog post to make up for my absence. (April iPhone diaries will be up next week!) You may have seen a photo or two on my instagram (@beautifuladieu) or Facebook before, but here's the full set!

Few weeks ago, Andrea and I decided to experiment with direct flash. We climbed over barriers, sat on the roads, swung around poles, and photographed till midnight. Honestly it was quite challenging to handle the mark ii, an external flash AND the 24-70 altogether (think: weight and my tiny frame), especially when this was probably only the third time I've handled an external flash - but I'm not complaining! (Also, I do need to get a proper flash...)

This Terry-R.-direct-flash-thing was really hard to pull off but I'm glad it turned out great (read: decent)! I also experimented with black and white film editing to give it a really dark and vintage look. If any of you have any tips for direct flash photography (which I'm really keen on trying again!), please let me know in the comments below! :)

P.S. Check out Andrea's blog if you haven't! She also blogged out it here.

P.P.S. Remember when I said I had exciting news coming up? Well here's it!

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If you ever wanted to know how I worked... Well, I will be giving an introductory workshop on Fashion Portraiture using Natural Light on 1st June 2013! I will be bringing you through my pre-production, actual production (with Andrea modeling for us!) and post-production processes! Get your tickets soon if you're interested because there are limited spaces. The morning slot is already filling up fast!

There will be 2 sessions - 9-12pm and 2-5pm.
Ticketing details here! :)

Leave a comment or email me if you have any questions! xo

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03 January 2013
// happy 2013 + giveaway

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(Photo taken in Shen Zhen, May 2012)

Happy and blessed new year! Sorry this is a little late, I was stuck in 2012 until last night, haha. I originally wanted to post pictures of my personal life throughout the last year but seeing as my dad stalks my blog, I figured not. Kidding, hi dad if you're reading this! Now, I'm just going to briefly summarize the year.

In 2012, I...

- started taking up paid assignments (and still going great!)
- went back to church after 8 years
- got involved with parrots
- travelled to 6 cities
- had a wonderful 21st!
- met awesome friends (like Wilson and Melvin)
- met a couple of photographer friends from overseas
- shot my first wedding and pre-wedding
- learnt studio lights and shot in studios
- used artificial lights
- worked with SUPER awesome clients :)
- did my first huge production shoot with Dear Laura
- held a giveaway when beautifuladieu turned 1!

And now... I have another giveaway, which ends tomorrow, 4 January at 10pm!

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(Click on the picture for more details!)

Calling artists, solo-preneurs, photographers... This is the planner for you! It's beautifully illustrated by Leonie Dawson! When I first saw this, I immediately bought it, and even bought 2 more copies to giveaway as a way of saying thank you for being part of my journey in 2012.

This planner is an e-book (in PDF format), until you print it of course. I've already printed and binded mine in A5, which makes it really handy to carry around! This planner really helps you stay focused and keeps you on track for your business. It's definitely something you should have!

Enter the giveaway here!

If you want to find out more about Leonie, visit her website! :)

Lastly... follow me on Instagram (@beautifuladieu) if you want to see more photos from my personal life, and the occasional behind the scenes photos from my shoots!

Have a blessed new year! xo

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28 June 2012
// anniversary giveaway!

Hello guys!

I know it's been way too long since I updated this space, and I'm so sorry! In conjunction with beautifuladieu's one year anniversary (and also to make up for my absence), I have a giveaway for you guys as promised!

4GB THUMB DRIVE GIVEAWAY

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Stand a chance to win a miniature Canon 5DMII 4GB thumb drive!

To participate, all you have to do is:

1. Like beautifuladieu's Facebook page
2. And like the photo!
3. For an additional entry, share the photo!

The giveaway will be open INTERNATIONALLY for 3 weeks and will end 19 July 23:59 (Singapore time GMT+7). 2 winners will be selected at random and the winners will be announced on the Facebook page on 20 July 12:00!

Good luck! :)

On another note, I spent a couple of days working and coding this entire new layout for the blog. I thought the anniversary would be a good time for a change! I hope you guys like the new navigation bars! :)

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In retrospect... I've seen myself improve and grow in this first year and I know there's so much more to learn! I'm so happy to have met so many amazing people during this journey and am especially grateful to those who've helped and inspired me. Thank you!

Amanda xxx

P.S. Check out the newly updated temporary portfolio!

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19 January 2012
// curves giveaway iv

royalty by beautifuladieu

royalty by beautifuladieu

I hope you enjoy it! Just some usual ethics:
1. Credit if you use!
2. Do not redistribute for profit; and
3. Don't hesitate to share how it turns out on your photos! I'd love to see them :)

This is for all of you, who have given me your undying support and love. For those who've voted for me (or even nominated me?!) for the Nuffnang Blog Awards ♥ Without all of you, I wouldn't have the courage to continue what I'm doing or even reach out for more. Thank you so much :')

Happy new year, may the year bring us more beautiful photographs and memories.
Also, thank you for over 700 likes on my Facebook page! xxx

The royalty curve gives a splash of vibrancy to your photos, adding a somewhat gold-ish pop and some contrast to enhance details. Best used on adequately lit photos and sunkissed skin. ♥

royalty by beautifuladieu

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02 January 2012
// 2012

2012
last sunset of 2011

Happy new year pumpkins ♥
Expect a new series in a few days! Also working on a set
of new curves, which I will release in the same post! :)

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14 November 2011
// Nuffnang Asia-Pacific Blog Awards 2011

Please support Beautifuladieu by voting!
Hidden Gem > Beautifuladieu
You can do so once every 2 hours all the way till 27 Nov, 2359! Thank you ♥

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Beautiful sunset after my latest shoot


Hey everyone, I have some exciting news today! Jayne from Nuffnang (an APAC blog advertising community, if you haven't heard!) emailed me this afternoon to say that I've been shortlisted as a finalist to represent Singapore for the Nuffnang Asia-Pacific Blog Awards 2011 under the category Hidden Gem! The other 5 finalists will be from Malaysia, China, Philippines, Australia and Hong Kong!

It's such an honour really, so thank you to whoever who nominated my blog! :)
*Taken from @NAPBAS: [Did you know] Each #NAPBAS finalist went through a grueling scoring 
process by 11 judges from different industry backgrounds.

I was quite shocked when I read the email, thinking how in the world would my blog be even that public, considering I only moved over to beautifuladieu.com 2 months ago. It only made sense to me when I was told of the category. I can't say I have the best pictures or the best writings like the blogs I read, but I know that I blog just to share my passion and the things I see with the world and I'm so glad and thankful even for the silent readers I have!

Thank you for all the support each one of you have given me. I remember those who comment every now and then, here or there, and the people who've sent me lovely emails, text messages and inboxed me on Facebook. I'm truly blessed just doing what I love and I couldn't have asked for more, so thank you. ♥

Anyway, the awards will be held in Kuala Lumpur, 16 December 2011 and it would be a completely out-of-the-world experience for me; going somewhere foreign probably with a whole group of celebrity bloggers. Maybe I'll bring Chase (my camera's name) along on his first overseas trip and snap some shots around Malaysia! It's going to be very exciting, I bet!

Now for some shameless self-publicity: Voting starts tomorrow (15 November) all the way till 27 November 2011! It's open to public so it doesn't matter whether you're from Singapore or not. Your support means a lot to me and I'd really appreciate every vote and be ever so grateful! You can cast a vote once every 2 hours and that goes on for 14 days,

So please vote for beautifuladieu! ♥
So please vote for beautifuladieu! ♥
So please vote for beautifuladieu! ♥


The finalist with the highest votes wins 50% of the competition already (while the rest is up to the judges)! Definitely no obligations, but if you think I really deserve this award, please do lend me your support by voting! :) I'd also love if you'd be an angel to share this post, but only if you want to!

I know it's too early to say, but I'll probably have a print or another curves giveaway after the awards are over as my token of gratitude, whether I win or not!

On another note, I'm not usually one who releases preview images but on the account of this special post, here's a preview of one of the next series I'm working on. I'm also making a short fashion film and can't wait to show you guys what I have! But for now, I'll have to study for my exams which starts next week. Oh the pressure...

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Garland I made 2 weeks ago


Model: Wesseling Alexandra
Photographer: Amanda W.

Sorry for such a text-heavy post, that's usually not my style!
All my love to all of you! xx

P.S. Also, don't miss out on the free curves I just released yesterday! Leave a link to your picture or post on my wall if you want to share how it looks on your photo! :) I've seen a couple so far, and they all look really lovely, so keep them coming!

Please vote for my blog! <3
Here's one stacked with the coldhearted then dreamcatcher curve

Have you voted?


P.P.S: Read Amelia's feature on beautifuladieu here! :') Thank you! x

Update: Thank you for all that you've done so far. I really appreciate every single vote for Beautifuladieu for the NN Blog Awards! It doesn't really matter whether I win or not because being a finalist is already such a surprise and an honour (I didn't even know I got nominated in the first place!) So really, thank you all so much! I don't deserve such kindness. xxx

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20 October 2011
// curves giveaway iii

curves giveaway iii

Having my third curves giveaway when my page reaches 550 likes! ♥
Preview of my two older curves here: 1, 2

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08 September 2011
// beautifuladieu.com

A dot com! :)

I've decided to move back to the blogger platform, because of the familiarity here as well as to start afresh. I'm so thankful for the many opportunities and help that has come along the way since picking up my camera after a long hiatus beginning this year.

This blog will serve as my visual diary, and I will be posting photos from shoots that I have done since I started my fashion photography journey.

I am ever so thankful for all the support and love you guys have given me. Please continue to give your support! ♥

xxx

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// amandawxr: i am twenty one, a business student and an expressive fashion photographer based in singapore. i am a dreamer; a lover of nature, light and all the beauty there is on earth. i wish we would all stay young and wild and free.

if you wish to do a shoot or collaborate with me, please send me an email at enquiries@beautifuladieu.com!

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