Paul Cypert Photography & Design

Hey all,

Another event from last week’s trip to Bangkok. Stopped by Glow Bar Bangkok on Thursday at Jam’s request.

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Hey all,

Back in Bangkok for the buildup to the wedding this weekend in Hua Hin. Contacted the guys at Lifestyle Asia to see if they needed any photography while I was in town. First up was the Full Moon Party at Siam@Siam.

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Hey all,

Back in Bangkok again. Have some work this week leading up to a wedding in Hua Hin on Valentine’s Day (they said they preferred Valentine’s Day to Friday the 13th ).

Anyone that needs to get hold of me in Bangkok can use my old number.
Paul

Hey all,

Here’s the real reason I went back to Bangkok this weekend - Hemisphere Home Furnishings.

I first met owner Jay through my friend Fasai (whose wedding I photographed last January) when they hired me to photograph the grand opening press launch of what was then a new Casa Pagoda Location. I liked the location and thought it’d be nice to shoot there someday.

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Hey all,

While back in Bangkok it was time again for the monthly Reggae party. Pretty much the same crowd, plus a few extras… like every reggae party. The party was good, lots of people this time - the Xmas Reggae party wasn’t as full as these parties normally get.

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Hey all,

After Glow on Friday it was off to the new club on Petchburi Road - P35. My friend Florian and his Theme Club crew were throwing their monthly party. I guess I’ve been out of Bangkok long enough to be out of the loop because the people watching the door didn’t know me and weren’t going to let me in for pictures (trying to make me pay :p ). I said I’d be fine to enter like that, as I’d much rather not work and just enjoy the night. Finally things were sorted and I was allowed access.

The club is pretty big. Nicely decorated for the most part, with a combination of lounge areas and large dance floor. The lighting system was top notch and the sound was decent. I didn’t buy drinks so can’t really report on the prices, but service seemed to be moving quickly.

The club is a bit off the beaten track, so I hope for their sake they’re doing something out of the norm - i.e. staying open past 2, cheap drinks, or something. Otherwise I can’t imagine heading their too regularly, particularly for farangs (foreigners) who are new to the area and might feel intimidated venturing off of Sukhumvit. Time will tell and I wish them the best.

Pics were for Florian. Find him on Facebook to see the rest.

Paul

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Well,

I went back to Bangkok for a few days. Of course I was going to swing by Glow to cover a couple events. Friday night they had a DJ from Bali. She was really, really good… just too bad more people weren’t there. I think most people were over at P35 and another event. P35 event pics to come soon.

I shot these pics for Glow, so you’ll have to go there to see them

Paul

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Hey all,

I’ll be heading back to Bangkok tonight. I have a shoot with Horizons (pictured above). They used to be a branch of Casa Pagoda, but re-branded and launched a new store with 4 floors. 2 floors are divided into “light” style furnishings and 2 floors are “dark”. Should be fun.

Then it’s probably off to shoot the Theme Club party on Friday and surprise, surprise Reggae at Glow on Saturday.

I’ll hit up a nice restaurant on Thursday for a new side project I’m working on and will make it to Soi Polo for their phenomenal garlic fried chicken and som tam on Saturday for lunch. Hopefully will have some time to get a haircut and hit up MBK for some odds and ends as well.

Anyone needing to reach me that’s located in Thailand, I’ll have my old number on this trip so give me a call.

Paul

PS - The shot above is mine for them from last November. Notice the raking of light across the top of the fabric to pull the green color out If you shoot something like this with direct flash the couch will appear almost black. It was an odd shoot, she wanted it to appear dark overall, but wanted the couch to show up lighter than it normally appears to the eye.

Hey all,

Well it’s been a long time coming and those who know me have known for a while that this day would arrive soon. I’m now based in Singapore…and no, it’s not just for the Mountain Dew (though it is a factor ).

This will not affect coverage in Thailand at all, in fact most flight prices from Singapore are actually cheaper and more reliable to Phuket and typical Thailand wedding destination locations than from Bangkok.

After the last round of protests and non-democracy in Thailand I decided that Bangkok was not a reliable long-term base of operations for me. I’ll still travel to Thailand at least once a month (and some months more) and will continue to offer competitvely priced wedding solutions to anyone looking for a creative wedding photographer in Bangkok, Phuket, Samui, Samet, Krabi, or anywhere else in Thailand.

I hope this move will also open me up to the rest of Southeast Asia. I’d love to cover weddings in Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, and other locations in the region. The websites will stay the same for now and all internet contact will remain the same.

Now I’m off to put the finishing touches on my application for an Entre Pass and begin the search for an apartment. What new changes are you making in 2009?

Paul

Hey all,

Back in Bangkok and up early, 5:15 AM, to shoot another wedding. This one will take place at a lush Thai home at the end of Ekkamai. The reception will be at The Oriental Hotel and should be lovely.

Updates from Phuket and this wedding coming soon.

Paul