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Stately facade: Newlyweds Mira Shazwani and Azrul Faizal having their wedding photos taken outside the popular four-storey colonial landmark along Lebuh Pantai in George Town . — CHAN BOON KAI/The Star GEORGE TOWN : With its row of colonial buildings , the stretch of Lebuh Pantai here has become a top photo spot for bridal couples and fresh graduates .
The area’s well-preserved architecture even served as a filming location for Ang Lee’s Lust, Caution released in 2007, with the streets doubling convincingly as wartime Shanghai, China. Bride and groom Mira Shazwani Abdul Mutalib, 30, and Azrul Faizal Ahmad, 37, were spotted posing in full wedding attire in front of a four-storey colonial landmark, now a coworking space.“As we are from Kedah, we let our photographer choose the location and were pleasantly surprised. “It’s a beautiful backdrop that adds an old-world charm and really enhances the photos. We love how they’re turning out,” she said. Mira, who works in customer service, said passers-by and tourists have stopped to watch or offer compliments.Penang Wedding Professionals Association president Low Chin Siang said the state’s picturesque heritage streets, multicultural architecture, greenery, beaches and hill views make it a popular choice for weddings and special photo shoots.“We discuss the theme and mood with the couple, then fine-tune locations to match their story. Almost every corner has photographic potential. “This variety can create images that feel personal, meaningful and timeless rather than staged,” he said. He added that Lebuh Pantai is particularly popular with its colonial-style buildings and historical significance as part of the Unesco World Heritage Site.“Popular spots often feature architectural facades, old shophouses and streetscapes, with some couples extending shoots to nearby areas like Little India for added character,” he said. Low noted that many couples travel from other states or overseas after discovering these spots on social media. “As photographers, we guide couples to locations that best suit their personalities and the story they want to tell,” he said.“Everyone is respectful, queues patiently, and the locations never go out of style. “For every couple or graduate, it’s their first experience, even if the place has existed for decades,” he said.“I look for elements that are unique and instantly recognisable as heritage – clock towers, colonial-style buildings, mosques, temples, or even old wooden doors and textures.for breaking news alerts and key updates!
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