Author Archives: Ilona Lee

Hoa & Kelly’s wedding happened on a most glorious day back in November. One of a kind couple where they booked me even without seeing me before hand! I was even more impressed when Kelly was recommending us to her friends getting married and putting a good words, all the time without a single meeting with us.

Hoa + Kelly enjoyed dining out together (they are particularly into Thai food), having ice cream at their fave ice cream store in Newtown during summer nights. They confessed that they are quite a boring couple, always visit the same place over and over again (but aren’t we all?), but I can see that they enjoy each other’s company, and that’s what’s important . Hoa flew Kelly down to Melbourne for a romantic holiday and proposed to her there.

They are bound to be best friends for life, and witnessing their emotional garden ceremony was the truest evidence of their feeling for each other, and I’m so glad to be part of their journey!

Hoa & Kelly, it’s been very nice to have known you both. Thank you for being a great couple to us, we wish you a lifetime of happiness!

Wedding anniversary is a special moment. Last year, our couple, Michael and Shellia tied the knot in a moving ceremony at Phoenix Restaurant Manly.

On this special day, we would like to say, happy first anniversary to Michael + Shellia!! We are very honoured to be part of their journey!

Check out their wedding slideshow and some photos from their wedding day.

At this time last year, my beautiful couple Scott & Melissa tied the knot in St Brigid’s Parish, Marrickville, followed by the reception in the elegant Tea Room, QVB.

Just wanting to congratulate them on their first wedding anniversary!! Hope this blog post will relive their memories back to the day they started their life together.

Scott & Melissa’s wedding is still one of my proud works until today – check out their wedding slideshow below! And shared some love if you may…!!

This will be my first blog entry that is non-wedding related. Apart from being a photographer, and a studio manager of Foto Expression, my life is full with taking care of my two boys, and trying to run a household. As busy as it sounds, trying to juggle all those roles into my daily life ( (as I’m writing this, my boys are still awake and have passed their bedtime!), I try to have home cooked meals as frequent as I can. I’m definitely no expert in cooking, but as a practical person, I like dishes that are quick, easy to prepare, and taste good. I’m sure most of you out there would love to know how to cook delicious meal, restaurant-quality, with minimum preparation and cooking time.

Both my husband and I are lovers of Thai food. He reckon this recipe is just as good as the one you order in a Thai restaurant, so there you go, some incentive for you to try it on!!

Before you read further, I apologize if I don’t put exact measurement, as I always use feeling when cooking . But don’t hesitate to ask me if you’re confuse how much you should put in.

Ingredients:
- Rump Steak
- Oak Lettuce
- Cherry tomatoes
- Red Onion
- Black peppercorn
- Garlic
- Coriander
- Lime
- Fresh Chilli
- Fish Sauce
- Olive Oil
- Sugar

For the meat:
Mix 2 tbs of olive oil, chopped garlic (2 cloves), coriander roots (keep the leaves for garnish), and black peppercorn in a mortar and pestle, and grind this together
Tips: use pepper mill for the blackcorn pepper, much easier!
Smear this mixture onto both sides of the rump steak, keep several hours in the fridge if possible.

For the sauce:
Mix 2 tbs of fish sauce, freshly squeezed lime juice, sugar, and chopped fresh chilli. You can also mix the fish sauce with normal light soya sauce, as it can be very salty if you use fish sauce alone. You can add more sugar or lime until you reach a balanced mixture in your opinion

When you are ready to cook:
- Cook the rump steak for strictly 4 minutes each side on a hot pan. Do not exceed 5 minutes to keep the inside of the meat raw. Thin slice the rump steak after cooking.
- Spread the oak lettuce on a plate, and after that the sliced rump steak on top with sliced cherry tomatoes (normal tomatoes will do).
- Garnish with sliced red onion, and coriander leaves
- Drizzle with the fish sauce mixture

You’ll find this a very refreshing dish, perfect for summer, or entertaining (impress your guests!) .If anyone ever try this recipe, let me know how you go

Enjoy!!

Happy New Year 2012. We had a wonderful time in 2011. Thank you for the support.

Yes, we are ready for the new era of 2012. Let’s rock this year.

I can’t believe that it’s been 2 years since we first met Aswin, Anne, Marcel and Ken in our audition for Foto Expression Sydney. They have done some wonderful jobs hanging on with us. It’s never an easy joyride when joining the brand like Foto Expression who highly demands passion and commitment. That’s because it’s what we are. I am sure most of you agree how creative we are, but we are more than happy to be recognised by the high level of commitment in our journey of giving couples great memories.

I am sure we have said so many times to our team “Thank you” for living up with the name so we can make that as our culture and tradition.

Now, it’s time to see the new fresh talent again. That’s why when I said on my personal blog that 2012 will be our year of revolution.

But this time, we are hiring in two different positions.

1. First position is the creative photographer, who will be joining our photography team straight away.

- this position is for Foto Expression Sydney only.

- one position

- must have a professional equipment level such as Canon 5dmk2 or Nikon D700 with the range of lenses.

- must have shot weddings minimum 5-10 weddings as a primary photographer – not as an uncle bob.

- recommended for photographers who wish to pursue the career as a wedding photographer but does not want to deal with the back-office works.

If you meet all the criteria and ready to join, read below:

- tell us a little bit about yourself (send your facebook page or your photo will be nice too)

- reasons why we should accept you

- gears list

- salary expectation

- your full time commitment?

- what kind of photographers you wish to become (listing your inspirations is also recommended)

- prepare at least 2 full set of wedding images from your primary photographer’s assignments

Time to share this news to your friends as if he/she passes our probation time in 3 months working with us, we will reward you with a brand new ipad 2 16gb with 3G. So please share this to the world to help us looking for new talents Send the evidence to us (to hiring@fotoexpression.com) and make sure the photographer you are referred to mention how he/she find out this vacancy.

2. Second position is for assistant photographer.

- this position is for Foto Expression Sydney only.

- minimum two positions

- must have a minimum semi-professional camera (Canon or Nikon camera preferably)

- understand the basic camera operation

- great teamwork and possess people skills

- No wedding assignment necessary but if you have shot some that will be great

- Training will be provided freely.

- Recommended for casual photographers who have free weekends, wish to earn a bit of money and also ready to be professional photographers

If this is you, we would love to hear from you.

- tell a little bit about yourself (send your facebook page or your photo will be nice too)

- reasons why we should accept you

- gears list

- some of photos that you took personal or professional

Send this before January 9 as we will be reviewing them.

Please don’t hesitate to share this blog to others via your facebook or email. We will be conducting our audition this January 16th for the right candidates. Please send us your answers to hiring@fotoexpression.com