{"id":76797,"date":"2016-05-29T06:22:35","date_gmt":"2016-05-29T05:22:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.5starweddingmagazine.com\/?p=76797"},"modified":"2025-03-17T13:01:38","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T13:01:38","slug":"fine-art-weddings-with-ben-yew","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/fine-art-weddings-with-ben-yew\/","title":{"rendered":"Interview: Fine Art Weddings With Ben Yew"},"content":{"rendered":"

Malaysian-born photographer (and never-wannabe-accountant) Ben Yew\u2019s<\/a> portfolio includes moving, beautiful, and sweetly individual shots from weddings around the world. His modus operandi is to capture what he calls \u201cthe finest moment\u201d on a couple\u2019s happy day; the smiles, the tears, the anticipation\u2026<\/p>\n

Read our interview with this top photographer \u2013 who now calls Australia \u2018home\u2019, but works all over the world \u2013 and find out how he gets couples to relax in front of the camera, and why you don\u2019t need a sunny day to have beautiful photos.<\/p>\n

I thought I would be an accountant \u2013 not because I wanted to \u2013 but because my parents went to see a fortune teller when I was really young, and he said I would be an accountant. I guess his prediction wasn\u2019t really accurate! Being a photographer definitely wasn\u2019t on the list, I guess it all happened gradually, one thing leading to another and I later discovered more about myself and I love photography. It all started as a hobby and went on and became a business.<\/p>\n

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I love weddings because a wedding is a combination of everything in a fast paced environment. Quick decision making and adrenaline rush. Most importantly, I love capturing real emotions and it\u2019s such an honour to be a part of a wedding.<\/p>\n

5 Star Weddings: What is your signature look for photography?<\/h3>\n

Ben Yew:<\/strong> I capture the finest moment with light and emotion. Its more than just beautiful imagery, I would like the image to mean something and the viewers to feel the couples finest moment. Its the image that portrays emotional and genuine love for each other<\/p>\n

5 Star Weddings: What is your source of inspiration?<\/h3>\n

Ben Yew:\u00a0<\/strong> Movies and music videos! And not forgetting the awesome work from other creatives from all different industries and inspiring stories that I have read. Its a combination of everything.<\/p>\n

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5 Star Weddings: How do you get your couples to be comfortable in front of the camera?<\/h3>\n

Ben Yew:<\/strong> Think about your first date, your first kiss, the proposal and the funniest thing that happened to you just before this session. Keep your mind off the camera by having a conversation with your fiance and the photographer.<\/p>\n

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5 Star Weddings: What is the best time for photos?<\/h3>\n

Ben Yew:<\/strong> Best time for photos is 2-3 hours before sunset or anytime on a cloudy day.<\/p>\n

5 Star Weddings: Do you have a favourite ceremony and\/or reception venue to shoot at?<\/h3>\n

Ben Yew: <\/strong>My favourite ceremony and reception venue is the venue I have never shot before. Getting the most amazing landscape and light helps, but I am also after something new. I love surprises and jaw dropping moment. Although I have done my research before heading to the new venue, but sometimes it looks so different from the photos on their website.<\/p>\n

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5 Star Weddings: Do you have any useful tips on how to choose a wedding photographer?<\/h3>\n

Ben Yew:<\/strong> Besides loving their work, it would be beneficial to find a photographer that really clicks with you, one who can really guide you, ensuring that everyone has a memorable and fun session.<\/p>\n

5 Star Weddings:\u00a0 Do you shoot destination weddings?<\/h3>\n

Ben Yew:<\/strong> Yes, most certainly. We have captured a few weddings and pre-wedding sessions in different countries around the world and its awesome because it brings out the amazing landscape from different country and the different culture.<\/p>\n

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