A moment to remember

January 6, 2014  when I left Angsana Velavaru, and moving to another new assigned site. It was on January 7, when I started my duty in Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru.  It was my first time to be in this resort after more than two months stay in Angsana Velavaru.  I still miss Velavaru with all my friends and happy memories we have shared.

Then I met my colleague who is already a Professional Photographer  in Philippines.  It is my  first time to work  with him.  I told to myself, "This guy is a serious and strict man". And yes indeed, my intuition is always correct. (yeah maybe in some instances).

He popped a question I won't ever forget was, "Do you have concern in terms of sales?". And replied back, "Yes". (The rest is history).

He taught me everything from camera,  the process and system in Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru,  and the island itself. After 2-3 days in Vabbinfaru,  I went to Angsana Ihuru  (these 2 island resorts are just near to each other).  We worked  as a team. He guided me to the right track (sometimes he gets mad at me, coz I am stubborn and my stupidity in other things as far as job is concern).

Within 2-months working in two resorts (Ihuru and Vabbinfaru), we have ups and downs. Conflicts will be always there. Contradicting ideas, pride, and indifferences are the main reasons why I and my colleague fought with each other. But at the end of the day after duty, we compromise.

He is not only a colleague to me, but a good friend, adviser,  and mentor.  During my 2-months stay in Vabbinfaru-Ihuru, I learned a lot not only in terms of Photography. He enlightened me to the word of God. Though I practice Roman Catholic teachings,  listening to the sermon of a Priest is not enough.

He re-direct me to the Bible, and  shared some Bible verses to my withered soul.  From that very moment, I knew the Holy Spirit is guiding us.

It was February 27, when I left Vabbinfaru-Ihuru and moved to Kuredu Island Resort.  I was sad leaving the resort  and saying goodbye to all good friends and to my mentor.

God wants me to be matured and tough enough that's why I was being transferred to a far flung Island Resort.

Many things happened in Kuredu Island Resort.  After 1-month stay in that resort,  I was assigned in Jumeirah Vittaveli.  Never in my wildest dream that I can be a leader who will lead the group.

Then there was a big event in Jumeirah, actually a wedding ceremony with group of people as invitees. I asked my District Manager that I need help regarding this event.

That was the time when my Boss uttered  the name of my mentor.  He was working then  in Paradise Island Resort after some changes and re-shuffle of staffs. The rest is history again.

It is a great experience and opportunity to be re-united again with my mentor. Every wedding ceremony that  Jumeirah Vittaveli has, he is always the lead professional photographer and I am the shadow behind the scenes.  So far, I am learning from it.

I am thankful for his patience and keen understanding though sometimes he gets irritated easily. We jive in one common interest  which is photography.

    

Look up! As Mr. Angelo Ongchua, lead photographer, guides the bride

  The story and stunts behind the scenes.

       

Chinese Couple taken in their Lagoon Villa, Jumeirah Vittaveli

Pointing to other direction, as Mr. Angelo Ongchua directed a pose to the groom

          

The stunt of  the lead photographer. 

Not only photographer but also a stuntman    

She's doing documentary:)

                     

He can be a model.

       

 

           

Last shot!