A day spent with dreaming and sunsets and refreshing breezes cannot be bettered.
Nicholas Sparks
Children comes in all different sizes, likes, dislikes, and temperaments. When photographing them, I really enjoy getting to know these individual personalities, and try to make them feel as comfortable as possible. Little Kate was a serious little tyke with the cutest smiles - when it happens! She definitely kept us all entertained with her antics!
baby steps… adventure is out there!
Gorgeous sassy little miss O was super fun to photograph! I especially loved how momma just organised a pastel affair for her cake smash session!
After photographing several back to back sessions, running together with them boys, it was really nice to just have a very pleasant morning photographing ladylike giggles over cake!
let me love you a little more
before you're not so little anymore.
It felt just like months ago when Tim and Suwen shared the happy news that they were pregnant. And felt like yesterday, when I photographed their maternity portraits... where did time fly? Little Ian has turned the grand age of ONE! It has been such a joy watching him grow...
Cake is ALWAYS a GOOD IDEA
I've received so many requests from parents about photographing their baby's first cake smash. Each time, I'll stress this - for a successful session, baby must be used to sensory play - where he/she is unafraid of mushing hands into things soft and doughy. I say this, cause almost 8 out of 10 babies will begin crying halfway through our cake smash session. I highly recommend that you give them a cupcake to smash and eat with their hands, before our session. Baby K was a trooper, as she explored and enjoyed her cake!
"Have big dreams, you will grow into them."
Within the first 10 minutes of our session, the bubbly gorgeous miss C was already smiling, and crawling up to me, to touch my camera. Ah.. babies turning one.... just finding her feet, she breaks into the biggest smile when her parents cheered as she stood up unassisted, Babies learning how to walk are simply the cutest!
"and she leaves a little sparkle wherever she goes"
Classy white, princess pink and a stardust of gold - Baby M's first birthday party was a simply gorgeous affair, with beautiful DIY touches from her doting parents. The party also ended with a cake-smash session, where the little miss was really pleased with getting her cake on.
"Babies are like little suns that, in a magical way, bring warmth, happiness and light into our lives."
This little baby whom I photographed when he was only a month old, is now a walking, babbling, inquisitive little one year old! Even though he has lost his michelin arms, he is still so completely adorable with the same cheeky smile.
To Baby X - may you never lose your want for big hugs and loud kisses. I cannot wait to see you grow up into a big handsome boy.
Cake is the Answer!
Baby turning ONE is indeed a milestone worthy of celebration! This is not only for the little one, but also for mum and dad - who survived the many diaper changes and sleepless nights.
Of late, I've received many requests for #cakesmash photography sessions, which are such a fun and adorable way to celebrate! To help parents (especially first-timers), I've put together some tips to prepare for a stress free and enjoyable cake smash.
Whether it is animals or sofia the first, choosing a theme would allow you to coordinate outfits, balloons and even cake! It will also make sure you stay on track, especially in creating a cohesive coloured set. You wouldn't want to have pink and purple balloons in a safari themed session.
You can also opt to go simple - by choosing a colour palette of complementary colours. For example - baby pink, blush, white and gold; baby blue, white, and navy blue; white and gold; purple, pink, and cream.
For beautiful, well-lit photos, it is essential that your location be filled with a good amount of natural light. Not too crowded spaces are also the most ideal for photography. You can choose to have it at home, where there is a large enough area or at a favourite park.
While the detailing on fondant cakes are beautiful to look at and photograph, they are not smash friendly. Go for something fluffy and soft, as it can be easily squished and 'pounded' on by the little hands. For mummies who know how to work an oven, there are a ton of recipes online for you to work with.
For the ones, like me (I may just burn the kitchen down!), who have not learned the art of baking , you can let your caker baker know that you want a small cake (a 500g cake would be more than enough) for a baby cake smash. They should know what to do!
p/s: You can refer to some of my favourite bakers in the Klang Valley at the end of the post.
It is important to get the star of the show - the birthday boy/girl - ready and enthusiastic! Not all babies like getting their hands all mushed up with cake. To prep, I highly recommend giving them cupcakes (baby safe ones - ie not too sweet and with no preservatives) a few times prior to the scheduled session. Encourage them to have a go at feeding themselves - and don't worry about the mess, you can clean that up later.
Children will be children. Let them laugh, cry and go on a exploration of their senses during the session.
Cake get into their hair, it's OK;
on their dress, that's OK too;
into their mouth, even better!
When they are allowed to be exactly who they are, that's when some of my favourite photos are created. Mummies, daddies, big brothers and sisters can also join the fun, and have a taste of cake, and make some sweet memories.
BAKERS
1. it's baked by Suli
2. temptation by JinAnn
3. porcupine place
BALLOONS
balloon puff by Rachel
PARTY PLANNERS
You may opt to have someone bring the balloons, cake and style a session especially for you -
1. Su Yen
2. Pretty Little Things
3. Moments
Ready to get smashin and book a session? Get in touch, to find out more!
celebrating the cuddly two-year old hunk who is
already winning everyone's hearts with his charms.
From taking tentative baby steps to running (and making his parents chase after him); from blabbering to short sentences; one of my favourite little cheeky human turned the BIG TWO! Little C may not be a baby anymore, but one thing remains - his love for animals! All through the shoot, he was saying long words like - rinoteros (rhinoceros) and efant (elephant).
This family of November babies (mom, dad and baby's birthdays are all days apart), is always such a joy to photograph and hang out with.
Children reinvent your world - Susan Sarandon
One of the shyest babies I know, this just turned one-year old little girl has the cutest smile, once she came out of her shell. When she sees a stranger, her eyes would well, as her nose turns a shiny red. She was most comfortable with her parents and big brother. I was very glad that after a while, she warmed up to me and rewarded me with the most beautiful laughter.
When her very creative full-time working mommy baked her a beautiful cake for a cake smash session, she was curious, yet reserved. Dad and big brother, on the other hand, had no qualms as they decided to have a bit of fun too.
