I will hold you in my heart, until I can hold you in my arms.

Starting the year with this beautiful couple, I photographed early last December!

I believe that women are at their prettiest when carrying their baby. I love their gorgeous glow, and that air of excited expectancy, as they await their bub.

You know how some people, just vibes with you?

When Joanne messaged me on instagram about a session in Singapore, I felt an almost instant connection. Meeting her, and photographing her little soon-to-be expanding family, made me just so very happy. I was reminded, that... this... this... is the reason why I choose to do what I do. I laughed so much, and just had so much fun with them. Thank you, love, not too long now!

she's a combination of sugar, spice,
sunshine and stardust.

I met Lina in church when we were both studying in Perth. She is somebody who just radiates warmth and friendship. As we were both in different universities then, we gradually lost contact as life took over. I was really glad when Liang whom I met through my then boyfriend-now-husband, brought Lina to visit our Young Adults Bible Study Fellowship class. Fast forward a few years later, it was such an honour and joy to photograph them as they grow another member. Baby E is the cutest little thing, with easy smiles, and the chubbiest cheeks.

A grand adventure is about to begin
- Winnie the Pooh -

Tim and Suwen are dear friends. We've been through so many things together. I've also photographed their engagement session, as well as coordinated their wedding. We usually do boardgames and coffee together... #itsbeensolong! When we were hanging out one day, we decided to do a quick 20-minute maternity portrait session with them. 

Snuggles and cuddles welcomed!

Ohmyheart! When I first photographed this gorgeous couple, baby K was just a tiny little human snuggled comfortably inside mummy's womb.

He was so comfortable that he decided to stay on way past his due date!

All of 6-month old cuddly chuckly goodness, this little boy was all curiosity, bursts of infectious laughter and chubby cheeks. He definitely splished splashed his way into my heart.

After the session, sweet Sheryn left me a very nice note:

I got to know Samantha after seeing a couple of preview shots from a friend of mine. Immediately I loved her work as I was looking for natural shots for my maternity potraits.. After a few messages with her, I felt like we've been friends for sometime as she is friendly n very accommodating to my requests..

From maternity portraits, I also decided to let her shoot my family portraits too. When I met her the first time at the shoot, we immediately connected n the best thing is, we were wearing the same necklace!!

And she is very SEMPOI (simple an easy going) lady photographer. She only needs that one camera to do a marvellous job. She was also very kind for getting presents for my baby n me each time we met. I am very happy n no regret that i made the right decision to engaged her as my photographer. And also I gained a friend.

Location: The Saujana Hotel

Life reveals her beauty, one precious miracle at a time.

Every bit the expectant parents to be, the Kos were completely excited for the arrival of their little one. I couldn't help but get caught up in their glowing happiness, as they smiled and spoke in hushed tones throughout the session.

When baby K arrived, she was all big eyes and cute babbles, especially when she sees herself in the mirror (she probably thinks the baby staring back at her is a friend). She may be just a teeny tiny little human being, but she already has her parents (especially daddy) smitten and wrapped around her little fingers.

Every good and perfect gift is from above.
James 1:17a

It is only when I look at my friends, that I realise I'm growing older. From engagement parties, to wedding invites, and then to baby showers, full moon parties... and soon, very very soon... first year birthday parties - I'm now resigned to introducing myself as 'Aunty Sam'.

Ben & Serena are very good friends of my husband and I. We were there for each other's life celebration - from the proposals and engagement parties, to the weddings. And now, for Ben & Serena, from bump to welcoming little baby D. 

So when Ben asked if I could make some trips to Singapore to photograph their maternity portraits and subsequently their latest addition, of course I said yes! When I first said hello to baby D, it is immediately apparent that he has inherited both his parents best qualities - his mummy's sweet smile, and his daddy's cheekiness (those dimples!).

The first pregnancy is a long sea journey to a country where you don't know the language, where land is in sight for such a long time that after a while, it's just the horizon...
Emily Perkins

When Sheryn first contacted me, I felt an instant connection with her. She was warm, friendly and down to earth. Meeting her for the first time during the session, I discovered that we had a lot of things in common - we were wearing the exact same necklace!

She was every bit the beautiful, gorgeous glowing mother-to-be. I was blown away by the love J has for her, as he laughed and posed for photos together with her, even though he must be quite jet lagged, after flying a plane (he just touched down from a very long flight). 

Hope you are adjusting well to the new baby! I cannot wait to meet the chubby little baby K. 

You knit me together in my mother's womb...
Psalm 139:13b

A girl with a gentle and quiet spirit... that is how I always remember Cindy. I've known her for decades, ever since we were little girls, holding long conversations (in whispers), during sermons in church. Our friendship, of course, has evolved through the years. We've grown up, got married and now... she has become a mom. However, despite life's changes, one thing remains constant - she is still gentle, quiet and an awesome listener.

This series of photographs was my gift to her. 

Thank you for being you, and for allowing me the honour to be a part of your life journey: friend, bridesmaid at your wedding, and photographer.

and then came baby E
with his cute tousled hair
and very chubby cheeks
which makes them three!

Planes, trains, trucks and toys There's nothing quite like little boys!

My meeting with the beautiful Janice was a completely random one. We used to work in the same organisation, with her office a few doors down from mine. With her 5-inch stilettos, super nice dresses, I felt an immediate connection with her, one of the kindred kind.

She sent me an email one day, after a chance meeting at the corridor "Hey, I notice you like shoes, you can go shop for branded shoes, at a fraction of the cost, on this website."

Suffice to say, that one email cemented our friendship. I remembered how she was glowing with happiness, when she told me that she was expecting. Being married for 5 years, they have been trying quite hard for a baby. To cut the long difficult journey story short, this baby was definitely a blessing. I watched in fascination as her tummy grew! And man... it grew!

I met Jan's husband, Benjamin for the very first time at the baby shower. But it wasn't until Jan popped, and while doing baby portraits, that I really got to know him.

Someone who has a love for shoes and everything nice and pretty (in a manly way, of course!), who diligently plans out what baby will wear during the photo shoot, the first thing Ben offered me as I walked into their house, in the wee hours of the morning, was a cup of brewed coffee! In that split second, I knew he and I would be fast friends.

With super awesome parents, I was very excited to see Baby C... and he didn't disappoint with his myriad expressions that made my biological clock go a mile a minute.