LeDomduVin: A Sommelier Portrait (by Roger Lee)

LeDomduVin: A Sommelier Portrait 

by Roger Lee (@rogerleestudios)

In late October 2025, I attended the WEMP event "The Children Ball," where I assisted the Rosewood Hotel team in serving the wines at the head table of the event. 

WEMP is Hong Kong's first non-profit organization dedicated to the mental well-being of underprivileged children and families. WEMP usually partners with another foundation or organization to co-host the Children's Ball, a fundraising gala that raises money to support both organizations.

This year, the Rafa Nadal Foundation and the WEMP Foundation joined forces to support the holistic well-being of children through a charity gala in Hong Kong, held at the Rosewood Hotel. 

As I arrived early, I walked the venue and, while visiting one of the private salons, met Mr. Roger Lee, the official photographer who photographed that night's event personalities and celebrities, including the co-host of the night, the Spanish former professional and numerous-time number one tennis player, Mr. Rafael Nadal, and his family and guests.    

Roger and I had a very nice talk, and since I don't often meet professional photographers like him, I asked if he wouldn't mind taking a few pictures of me with my phone (as it is not every day I dress in a full black suit). 

He accepted and professionally guided me on how to pose for the camera while he was snapping a few shots. 

These are some of the pictures he took. Roger did an excellent job, as I'm not very photogenic and don't really know how to pose. 😅😅😅

Thank you, Roger, much appreciated. I love these pictures. 

Roger is also a skilled video producer, so consider reaching out to him for professional photography and video services. 

Later on that day, inspired by Roger, I wrote a song about photographers, which I published under my other alias "DOMELGABOR". It is called "THROUGH THE LENS (A PHOTOGRAPHER'S STORY)" by @domelgabor 2025 (Available on YouTube, see below video, but also on Spotify, Apple Music and most music platforms) (*)  

 

As for Rafael Nadal, I was very impressed, as he is very charismatic and genuine (and taller than I thought, too). I had the pleasure of filling up his glass of wine during the night. I also took some great pictures of him, especially some where he has the greatest smile I have ever seen on his face (in reality and on TV). Unfortunately, I am not at liberty to disclose these pictures, so I will keep them for myself.      

Cheers! Santé!

Dom 

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(*) For those who may not know, I do create and write lyrics and songs under my other alias, Domelgabor. Primarily experimental background electronic music, but also featuring EDM, House Music, as well as songwriting styles, pop, rock, soft rock, ballads, country, and storytelling. If interested, please check out my songs, under DOMELGABOR, on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, and other platforms. Thank you for listening. 

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