I was at work when Alex, Vice President of the UWA Health Science Society (HSS) left a Voicemail for me. The voicemail mentioned that the team was looking for a Ball Photographer for their annual HSS Ball. To be honest, I was a little hesitant at first. Because studio shots weren’t my thing. I’m not well equipped for those shoots. However, having a strong affinity for University Clubs (which was how I started event photography anyway!) I decisively replied back to the request.
To my surprise, Alex found me through BONDage Ball Event back in 2009. He loved my work and wanted me to shoot in the same manner as I did at back then…a photojournalistic but subtle approach. He did say he wanted a few studio shots but told me that it was nothing formal. He’d already in fact had the backdrop set for me.
So I arrived with my 5DMK2 + 24-70mm f2.8L lens and a last minute instinctive hunch made me bring my 70-200mm f2.8L IS. Thank gawd for that!! I also came with an Soft Diffuser Umbrella and a custom made stand that I modified. I customised my umbrella to hang approximately 45-degrees to the ground and bounced my 580EX2 off the white umbrella and into the subject. Yes, it did work. No, it doesn’t substitute good studio power-lights. Nonetheless, photos turned out awesome. And the orangey tinge naturally gave photos an autumn look:
I had an awesome time guys, thank you for choosing Keegan Wong Photography. It also sounds as if I might be tentatively booked for next year’s ball, so I look forward to HSS Ball 2011! Till then, I hope the photos have captured moments that will never be forgotten.
View all the photos here:
The Annual Health Science Society Ball 2010 – Black Label Series 2010 by Keegan Wong Photography
Your photographer and friend,
Keegan <3