Tips for Overseas Wedding Photoshoot (Taiwan, Taipei) (Always Updating) Updated 3.Nov.15
On 28 Jan, 2014, at 11:04 am, “De Jun Puan” wrote:Hi Gerlyn, I saw your blog on the wedding photography by Li She. Do you have any tips or things to watch out for before and after the photoshoot? Are there any hidden costs involved? My WTB and I have signed a photoshoot package with them in Feb 2012 and we are going this March. How long do they take to deliver the photo album? We are having our wedding dinner in June and we are afraid of not receiving the album in time. Thanks! Regards, De Jun From:
Gerlyn Ong <gerlyn_wqh@hotmail.com>;
To: De Jun Puan ; Subject: Re: Li She Wedding Photoshoot Sent: Wed, Jan 29, 2014 7:49:30 AM Hi De Jun,Here is my answer to your queries: Do you have any tips or things to watch out for before and after the photoshoot? From our experiences, we went to Lishe with nothing in our hand and mind. But do remember to: 1. Communicate with the photographer. Let him know about your preferences, places, transports, makeup artist following, ideas, budget, props (balloons?), animals (such as horse*). 2. Choose your gowns wisely, make sure it is comfortable. 3. Bring some additional clothings which you will like for photoshoot. 4. For the bride, you may consider to do your manicure? :P 5. Be prepare to get wet if you wish the photoshoot to involve water (such as sea side). 6. Relax and enjoy yourself. 7. Make up removal kit. Are there any hidden costs involved? 1. Transportation – Mini Van / bus rental 2. Ampoules 3. Makeup artist follow throughout the journey 4. Horse riding rental 5. Groom suits (2-3sets) are standard… unless you want something better, then need to top-up. 6. Attraction fee to some photography sites. You may choose to go places that are FOC. 7. Additional photos outside the package, be it soft copy or hard copy. This should not be a hidden costs :) How long do they take to deliver the photo album? Normally is around 1 to 2 months time. Some personal feedback and recommendation:We went to Lishe for our photoshooting last year in mid August. We have King as our photographer, Joyce as our make-up artist, and Chen Chia Wen as our coordinator / consultant. They are really nice people. King and Joyce are skillful in their jobs / roles, which you may wish to consider.P/s: I think your questions are quite good, can I share with my readers on my blog? Hopefully my input is of your help! Enjoy the trip~ Sent from my iPhone Cheers, From: De Jun Puan
To: Gerlyn Ong
Cc: Ding Lim
Hi Gerlyn,
Really appreciate your replies!
It will help in our photo shoot. I believe it will benefit your readers too. Feel free to publish them. :)
With your explanation, we will finally have a breakdown of the additional costs involved.
Thank you so much!
Regards,
De Jun
On Wed, Jan 29, 2014 at 3:57 PM, Kat Boon Hee wrote:
Hi De Jun, Sorry, one more important item to bring. * Groom – to bring white underwear. No joke. :P Cheers, Boon Hee
From: De Jun
To: Boon HeeHi Boon Hee,Thanks for informing. I understand why it is needed. Without your reminder, I will definitely miss this detail. :) Cheers! Regards, From: Boon Hee
To: De Jun Puan
Cc: Gerlyn Ong, Ding Lim
Hi De Jun,
Forgot to mention again, there will be courier charges when sending the photo album from Taiwan back to Singapore. Depend on the size and weight, it may cost around SGD 80 to 160 or more. Anyway, don’t worry too much! Just enjoy the photoshooting process. Have a good Lunar New Year ahead!! Cheers, Boon Hee From: De Jun
To: Boon Hee , Gerlyn
Hi Boon Hee & Gerlyn, Thank you for informing us about the hidden cost.
Adds up to an additional of about $1,000.
With this information, we has less to worry about :)
Regards,
De Jun
29/1/2014
Above mentioned are subjected to changes/personal preference and other external factors.
Let me share a very nice photo taken by Lishe. This photo below actually help us win a pair of Solvil et Titus watch (worth $1000)!
Anyway, all Lishe photos given are UNEDITED / No edit version.
Trust me, their skill is really good.
 Lishe is AWESOME! I definitely recommend to all of you.
If you have sign up for Lishe Package, YOU HAVE MADE A RIGHT CHOICE!
If you have not, you should do it NOW!
Contact them now!
Like their Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/lishewedding
Visit their Official Page: http://www.lishe.com.tw/
Email them: lishe@lishe.com.tw
 *This is not a sponsored post and I am stating facts based on my experience with them.*
Read My Previous Post on Lishe here!
 (UPDATED) 18/June/2014
This is a conversation between me (Gerlyn) and gerzworld’s Reader May Bong.
I am sharing this with her permission.
Hi Gerlyn, Thank you for sharing your wedding photo in your blog. I was incidentally come across to your blogs and knew that u was having your shoot in Taiwan @ Lishe.
In fact i also bought the package but i have yet to go. I heard a lot comments from my friends said that when we bought the package is cheap in Singapore however after we arrive Taiwan and have a discussion with them before the shooting end up they is a lot of hidden and additional costs need to add in. So just need to check with you since u was been there before, how is Lishe, and are they pushy and hard sell to the clients or not?
How about is your total package spent for the shooting in Lishe and what is the additional cost we need to pay for it?
Kindly advise and share you opinion with me. Appreciate if can get some info from you.
 — May
Hi May,
Previously another reader also asked me about hidden cost and the email conversation can be found here :
You can check out my reviews/experience with Lishe below:
http://gerzworld.com/category/weddings/lisheweddingphotos/Lishe is a very good bridal shop in Taiwan and it’s consider very affordable and reasonable in this market. Hope you enjoy your shoot.
Feel free to email me if you still have anymore questions that I did not mentioned in the blog :)
Sent from my iPhone Best Regards,
Gerlyn Ong
Facebook: www.facebook.com/gerzworld
HI Gerlyn, Thanks for the info, and i have some other questions need to clarify, hope can get better ideas.
1. Ampoules, compulsory to have it and how much it cost?
Thanks & Regards May
Hi May,
I will answer to the best of my knowledge ok?
Ampoules are best to have because it can last make up. It will cost $20 sgd payable in taiwan to MUA (make up artist) . Usually use about 2-3 for bride and 1 for groom. Taiwan is very hot in august / sep so ampoule is a must.
Mua follow thru-out is not necessary depends on yourself actually. If u are tight on budget u can forgo it. The purpose of them going out is to change hairstyle and change gown for u. If u are ok with same style thru-out and ur hubby to help u with gown then its ok. Cost wise i really cant remember you can email lishe :)
Soft copy is chargeable per piece in SGD. :) i took additional 60photos in soft and 20photos hardcopy as per package. Anyway, I hope to seek ur permission to share this on my blog too :)
Sent from my iPhone Best Regards,
Gerlyn Ong
Thank Gerlyn, By the way the cost of Ampoules sgd20 is per bottle or for 2- 3?
May i know what is you original package? How many photos in your package? coz you really took quite a lot for the additional photos :))
If the staff is not pushy and hard sell that will be good because i don’t like those very pushy. hehe
Of coz you can share these in your blogs.
Thank you very much.
Regards
may Hi May ,
Answered below :)) Sent from my iPhone On 17 Jun, 2014, at 7:15 pm, may bong <mayb.sm@gmail.com> wrote:
Per bottle cost about $20 sgd. Prepare some sgd becos they charge additional photos using sgd too.
My package only got 20photos in the album. I only took soft copy. Soft copy cost will depend on bargaining skills and cost of original package and how many photos u took. I top up 60photos so i got 80 photos in total. I find my top up quite normal because their photos are pretty.
Lishe is not very pushy to be honest.
Thanks ^^ Best regards,
Gerlyn
Thank you very much Gerlyn at least i have some info about them. :)) |
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Best Regards,
Hi Chloe,Thanks for your email. Personally I feel that Lishe is quite good based on my experience with them. I topped up for about a 100 photos with them.My blog is currently having some technical issue which we are still trying to resolve. You can email me your concerns in details so we can reply you.Commonly concerns I have regarding Lishe is that they do not have a branch over here so is it safe?Will update you again once the blog is up and running!Thanks!
Best Regards,Gerlyn & Casper
Hi Chloe,For that point, you do not need to worry as Lishe is very reputable in Taipei. In fact many of our Taiwanese Idol Drama took their pre-wedding and also used Lishe gown too such as 22k Dream High (Taiwan Drama) and a few other drama which I forgotten. They often tie up with San Li TV station too.Their service and photos are very good. Usually Taiwan photographer got very high standards one. This point you do not need to worry. What you need to worry is your budget for photos top up.As for album and photos, I am so sorry. It’s all in the blog. I will update you once the website is live.Just do note that there are some surcharge for every bridal in taiwan, such as transportation, ampoules, fake eyelash, bringing make up artist out. So you need to prepare additional SGD on hand.Hope it helps you in your wedding planning!
Best Regards,Gerlyn & Casper
Now I can put down my heart after hearing that it is very reputable in Taiwan! I didn’t know that.
Hi Chloe,The hidden cost will come up to about $800 – $1000 the items are:1. Transportation – Mini Van / bus rental – about SGD 150 to 200 whole day I think.
2. Ampoules – each bottle around SGD 20+ I think. Usually need around 3 to 4 bottles
3. Makeup artist follow throughout the journey – about SGD 200-300+
4. Horse riding rental – about SGD 80 for 1 hr.
5. Groom suits (2-3sets) are standard… unless you want something better, then need to top-up.
6. Attraction fee to some photography sites. You may choose to go places that are FOC.
7. Additional photos outside the package, be it soft copy or hard copy. This should not be a hidden costs :)8. Courier charges for album to ship to Singapore. It will depends on the weight and size of your album.Is quite standard for all taiwan bridals to have hidden cost like this. So not to worry. You can choose to save on things like horse riding, attraction fee and additional photos. For MUA (make up artist) i will not recommend to save on this unless you are very good with make ups and able to change your own hairdos. Just to let you know, for Lishe Makeup artist, they also make up for the hubby too!Hope my answer helps you!
Best Regards,Gerlyn & Casper
From your reply, I think LISHE is kinda worthy!
Hi Chloe,You are so welcome. I am glad that my reply did help you too.Anyway the website is up and running again. You can visit http://gerzworld.com/category/wedding/lisheweddingphotos/ for all the post regarding Lishe.Thanks for your support towards our humble site. I wish you all the best in your pre-wedding photography with Lishe and may you have a memorable experience with them like we did.
Best Regards,Gerlyn & Casper
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