Guilin is a popular travel destination, but who would have thought it would be such a great bridal portrait destination too? We were completely floored by the beauty in these photos. A mark of an amazing photographer is the ability to play with light, dimensions and framing, and translate that into their photos. Here, the use of architectural breezeblocks and the various textures of nature helped to create the perfect backdrop. Louis Gan Photography is indeed one of the best out there – colour us impressed!

Suk Hui: “We came across the Alila Yangshuo from its sponsored ads on Instagram, and we’d had our eyes on Louis Gan ever since I saw his work at a friend’s wedding. So we didn’t want to explore any other options and that turned out to be the best decision ever. What’s more fortunate was that we were able to secure him given our tight schedules.

“Every hotel with a story is extraordinarily appealing to us, so when I came across the photo of Alila Yanghsuo on Instagram, there was only one thought in my head: I have to go. It was quite a race against time, as unlike other brides, I did not have a to-do list.

“We’d always wanted something casual, and the only theme I had in mind was Modern Oriental. With that, we thought Alila Yangshuo would make the cut thanks to its rugged yet contemporary architecture located in one of the most scenic areas of China. I thought we hadn’t been blessed with the best weather as there was only little sunshine, but fortunately it did not rain. Louis turned the weather into the perfect conditions for a shoot. And to think, we didn’t even have a concept to begin with. We trusted Louis and he did his magic, surprising not just us but our family and friends, too!”

SUK HUI & BENSON {China}

Photography by Louis Gan Photography / Bridal Gown by Celest Thoi / Casual Dress by Cynthia Rowley / Bride’s Shoes by Jimmy Choo / Hair and Makeup by Chinn Ling of Decle Makeup Studio / Location Alila Yangshuo, China