anticipation | shanghai newborn photographer

well, the waiting game continues as i am now almost 39 weeks pregnant. so expecting baby to come along at any given moment. as i wait, thought i’d share a few images from my most recent session.  was a joy to meet and work with this happy little one, whose older brother i have also photographed before.  his arrival was just in time to be able to squeeze in this session before my maternity leave begins.  definitely good inspiration for the many photos i’ll be taking of our little one after he arrives!

new beginnings

With the new year, I am looking forward to many new beginnings.  Yes, I recognize it is almost the end of February, as I talk about a “new” year.  But being in China, we just celebrated the Chinese New Year – and since festivities go on for about 15 days until the Lantern Festival – we are technically still in the midst of the New Year.  =)

So this would be a picture of myself on our recent trip to Sanya, Hainan Island.  For those readers who don’t know yet, baby #4 is due in April!  My apologies for being so quiet on this blog lately, but as you can imagine, life has been quite full these several months… and is sure to get even more so.  But yes, I am thankful for the abundance!

For potential clients, inquiries are always welcome,  but please note I will be taking a few months off from any sessions as I will likely be busy photographing caring for our new addition and learning to be a mom of four.   =)

Amy - Congratulations! How exciting!

changing seasons | shanghai family photographer

Autumn is probably my favorite season when living in the midwest and east coast of the US.  While the climate and seasons are not quite the same in Shanghai, it was nice to get to engage in one of the best autumn pasttimes with this family – playing in the leaves.

This beloved family has been in China for over 10 years, and will soon be moving back to the US.  So it was extra special to have this session with them before they leave, and as they begin their own changing of seasons.  I know they will be dearly missed by many! (How could you not miss such adorable kids?)

bev - anita, so nice to finally make your blog! thank you for being there to document a major kairos moment in our lives…changing seasons is such an appropriate title for this juncture. we love the photos! you totally hit the mark; these are the photos i had in mind for a memento of our season in china …trust this won’t be the last time you document our lives :) so grateful our lives intersected here! XOXOXO b&m