we all need some sunshine to brighten our day sometimes. it’s been raining all week, so it’s nice to pull up this picture and be encouraged to look to sunnier days ahead. this lovely mom is also a photographer, and we got together to photograph each other with our kids. it’s so nice to work...
Category Archives: kids
brothers+balloons+beaches | michigan family photographer
this is the second time i’ve had the privilege of photographing this family. the first time, big brother was about the age that little brother is now. big A now understands all that is going on around him and was happy to try whatever kooky things i suggested. little C is just starting to walk...
jinkyart fun
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...
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...