The most adorable little girls in their beautiful home. What a privilege to be invited into a family’s space, and photograph the littles in their most comfortable.
Christmas has always been one of my favourite seasons! Coming out of the pandemic, I was excited to start photographing beautiful families again. However, I was still slightly afraid of being too exposed with the crowds outdoors. So in December 2021, I decided to do a simple Christmas with Samantha Yong Photography in the studio.
The Mahs will always have a very special place in my heart. Not only are we friends, but they were also one of my first few clients! I first photographed them when Ryan was just a teeny tiny little man. I love that he has completely changed from that shy little bub, to a young man who is able to hold his own in a conversation. As for his little sister, she sure is a character, that made me LOL too many times!
There is so SO so much to love about this beautiful mother and son duo. I love that I get to spend so much time exploring their love bond, year on year. Thank you, Li Chiang for always having me.
With boys you always know where you stand
right in the middle of a hurricane.
And then there were three boys! I first photographed the gorgeous Flynns back when I was just starting to focus on family portraits four to five years ago. I remember back then there were only two boys - one a very smiley baby, and the other a doting big brother. I had the best time with everyone, and there wasn’t a dull moment! I’ve said this before, and I would say it again, I absolutely love watching families grow!
Watch them grow: 2017
The lens through which you see your childhood
Ever since I began photographing families, this precious family has been doing their yearly portraits with me. There is just something about families trusting me and growing together with me, that makes my heart sing. To be able to create memories, to grow with them, to connect and get to know their little ones - this really reminds me of why I love doing what I do.
You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think.
But the most important thing is even if we are apart, I’ll always be with you.
- Winnie the Pooh
there’s a whole world out there
waiting to be explored!
“Hello, what’s your name? Do you like bubbles? Let’s take some photos first, then we’ll play bubbles!” Usually this is all that is needed for kids to warm up to me.
Occasionally though, I’ll have the super shy, hide-behind-mummy little ones. If that is your kid, breathe, don’t stress! I find that if we as adults start stressing, cajoling or even threatening, the kids also become stressed, and the session wouldn’t be a good experience for everyone.
Let them be kids, we’ll sit, chat, have some cuddles, and eventually, I’ll become less of a stranger, and slowly but surely, smiles will come.
This is my second time photographing this little girl and her family. She is quite shy, but once she warms up, her smiles comes very easily, and she’s the cutest little explorer! The last time I visited the Chinese Garden must have been more than 20 years ago, it has changed so much! It now has so much activities for the kid, and also the child-at-heart to explore and engage with nature.
your smile is my happy place
Oh these gorgeous littles makes my heart smile! I’ve said it once, and I think I’ll say it over and over again, I absolutely love watching kids grow behind my lens. Clients who entrust me, year after year with capturing beautiful memories, also make my heart sing.
Being a creative is sometimes a lonely journey of self-doubt, and constantly asking myself ‘am I good enough?’; ‘Do they like my photos?’; ‘Will they have me photograph them again?’. After spending an hour or two hanging out with and photographing my families, I feel like I’m also an unofficial member. I’ve been so so blessed by clients who have become friends. <3 You don’t know how happy you’ve made me feel!
Watch them grow: 2017