This post has nothing to do with current life in New Zealand but I still thought it would be fun to share it with you. While Sean and I were in China, we noticed a certain obsession and fascination that the Chinese have with photography, posing for pictures and finding cool backdrops for taking pictures. We also became aware that one of the most popular topics at English Corner or in the classroom was weddings and getting married. When you combine both loves - wedding and photography - in China, things get out of hand quickly.
Whenever we went down town to the city center in Changzhou, there were always booths set up to lure prospective couples into using their company for their wedding photography. The sample pictures they showed were always extremely elaborate and more like doing photo shoots for models than for a wedding. Sean and I were always interested and entertained by the number of scenes, outfits and poses that the couples chose and joked about doing one ourselves before we got married just for fun.
Our friend and fellow colleague, Jordan, stayed in China to continue teaching English but also because he got engaged to his Chinese girlfriend, April. A few days ago Jordan sent me some of the wedding photographs from his and April's extensive photo shoot. He said that I could share a few on the blog and I couldn't resist because they are awesome! I think it will give you a good idea about how seriously a lot of Chinese take their wedding photography. Thanks for the pictures Jordan!
One of my Chinese friends brought her photobook to girl's night and it was AMAZING. Wish you and Sean would have done it just for kicks. :)
nice!