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Tom and Vonesili Wedding #1

bainbridge — Thu, 14 May 2009 04:53:28 +0000

So 1 month before, I receive a phone call from Tom in Laos. The conversation is too inform that wedding plans are in motion for Vonesili and himself, “congratulations, when?” I ask. “In just under a month” Tom reply’s. I shake my head. Sigh in disappointment. I explain the impossibility of flying from Melbourne to Vientiane for his wedding. Tom leaves me with the final words, “Baino, we don’t have a photographer for the wedding, make sure you bring your camera over to take the shots.”

2 weeks pass.

Still frustrated at missing a great friends big day, I decided to tempt myself by checking flight prices. Specials on sale right then to Bangkok, 30 minutes to book. It seemed like it was meant to be. 30 minutes later, a few phone calls, and flights were booked for 6 friends to depart to Bangkok. A night at the wonderful Atlanta hotel, then onto Laos.

Soon we were being picked up in a mini bus on 40+ degree day, sweat raining down, suits wallpapered to your body, in what became the first of two wedding celebrations for Tom and Vonesili.

The Motifs

bainbridge — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:43:06 +0000

Tobias Cummings and the Alaska Coats

bainbridge — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:24:59 +0000

Kinder Sarprise (Portrait Session)

bainbridge — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 07:56:29 +0000

Jimmy (filmmaker – Portrait Session)

bainbridge — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 06:17:51 +0000

Byron Bay Charades

bainbridge — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:54:29 +0000

Laos Rocket Festival

bainbridge — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:02:12 +0000

Laos

bainbridge — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:15:54 +0000

Thailand

bainbridge — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:32:47 +0000

Over the years I have been lured to Thailand on many occasions, I love the vibrant colours of the food, the hospitality of its people and every time I discover new diverse and interesting things. Bangkok, always provides a hustle and bustle that is unique to that city, while the sleepy nature of the North or the glorious beaches of the south provide for a perfect holiday destination.

YMCA Gear Part 2

bainbridge — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 07:33:34 +0000