i had the awesome privilege of attending a photography workshop last week with inspiring children’s photographer Barb Uil (also known as Jinkyart) from Australia. How opportune that she came all the way from Australia at the same time I came all the way from China… to meet in Ohio. =) Barb is regarded by many as...
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sticking around s’more
it has been much too long since i have posted. our past several weeks in the US has been packed with travels, birthday celebrations, a wedding, reunions, showers, and even a photography workshop! whew. it has been a wonderful time but i am tired. but as a nice unexpected surprise, we are sticking around Michigan for...
my girl | jiaxing china baby photographer
haven’t posted as many photos of my own girls lately, so thought i’d put these up of my little one, taken a couple months ago, just for fun. it’s hard to believe she is about to turn one! she is such a happy soul, and it rubs off on all those around her. her unconditional...
Compassion for Migrant Children | Beijing
During our visit to Beijing, we also visited a CMC Community Center. CMC – Compassion for Migrant Children – is a nonprofit organization that aims to help China’s urban migrant children. Why and how do they help migrant kids? You can read more here. The Community Center is located on the outskirts of the city...
Shokay handknit kids collection | Shanghai commercial photographer
one photography opportunity i have really enjoyed since coming to China is working with Shokay (see previous posts). if you are not familiar with Shokay, i encourage you to check out their story – it really is a unique and impacting endeavor. i am excited to see that their gorgeous new line of handknit kids...
a visit to the Great Wall
was simply majestic. a couple weeks ago, we took a family vacation to Beijing. the trip was part of our goal to travel around China a little more this year, and it felt like quite an achievement to finally get ourselves beyond the greater Shanghai area. the week was spent doing a good mix of...
butterflies and bridges
as i mentioned in my previous post, my girl recently turned four. so in honor of the occasion, we went out for a little photo shoot. we’ve been doing these little photo sessions everytime her birthday or half birthday comes around. and thankfully, it’s become an enjoyable activity for the both of us – a different...
fast fourward
a couple weeks ago, my little big one turned four! see what we did? she was quite excited to try out her new blades, and i am sure that before i know it, she will be moving along faster and faster. note: cake styling and hair styling both done by birthday girl. second note: far...
sometimes it just takes one click
sometimes i purposefully have little photoshoots of my girls. i get them dressed a certain way, i choose a certain location, i have a certain look in mind. thankfully, they still find all this entertaining, like a game. during these photoshoots, sometimes i will take tens to 100+ images, trying to capture that certain look...
free to roam | hong kong child photographer
this little guy was thrilled to be outside and freeeeee… can you tell? i like his little happy dance. and i was so happy to finally meet you mister!