The thing about dark skies, and rainy days is that,
if you wait long enough, the sun will shine again.
Leah Atwood

It has been 5 weeks since the Malaysian government enforced Movement Control Order; and more than a month since I stepped out of the house. As much as my introverted soul loves it, I must say cabin fever is beginning to set in. The only thing keeping me going, besides cooking (as if I was back in uni, far away from mom’s comfort food), is looking at these happy smiley photos.

Hope everyone is doing well, staying indoors, and keeping sane. I know that it’s tough at the moment, but little by little, we will weather the storm together.

The Kim family was here on Lunar New Year holiday from Australia and Korea. The adorable little boy, and his doting family were just absolute naturals in front of my camera.

the earth laughs in flowers.
Ralph Waldo Emerson

These two little girls have grown! They are such characters too! I absolutely loved hanging out with the Koons again! I first photographed them when little sister E turned one. Gardens by the Bay has always been one of the places I really wanted to photograph in.

When the Koons agreed to have their session there I was elated. Cool with ample space for the littles to run around in, the now adorable two year old E and the sweetest big sister C definitely made it special for me. Thank you Eevon and Jin for entrusting me with your family portraits again. BIG LOVE.

and this… this is easily one of my favourite laugh-out-loud moments from this session. <3

Watch them grow: 2017

I WHALE always love you!

Hello little boy… it has been 3 years!!

From farm animals to dinosaurs and now to sea animals (he saw a whale in a shadow on the ground)... #ohmyheart how this little boy has turned into a cheeky, goofy, funny little man. I cannot believe that he is 5!

To think that I've photographed him since he was but a teeny tiny one month old! Dear little boy, as you grow another year older, may you never lose your childlike wonder and joy, and I pray you'd grow to be a man after His heart.

Watch this cheeky little face grow - one-month old; six-month old; one year old party; and two-year old portrait

I scream, you scream
we all scream for ICE CREAM!

Nothing like ice-cream to make the teeny tinies happy after a super hot and humid Singaporean morning!

How the littles have grown! I last photographed Calvina Dawn’s beautiful family in 2017, and fell completely in love with her adorable twosome, EB and ED. What a difference a year makes - EB is still the fun-loving singing little miss chatter, while ED has grown into an entertaining cheeky toddler.

After our session, she left the nicest note too!

Calvina, thank you for inviting me to be a part of making memories together with you and your family. Thank you for believing and loving my art. #somuchloveforyoufour #okandmaybelouistoo. I’m so blessed by your friendship!

a happy and smiling child is worth
more than all the money in the world!

I was supposed to take photos of this little tyke together with his best friend when he was just a couple of months old. It didn’t work out then, cause kids - when they need to nap, they nap! Almost a year later, I’m so glad to meet this now grown up little boy. I had the best smiles with him. It's amazing how much little ones grow.

We all have a dinosaur deep within us just trying to get out.

Good times are made of this ... laugh out loud moments together with loved ones. Easy laughter, cheeky inquisitiveness, easygoing ... the Al Ansari family were amazing to photograph. Visiting KL from Dubai, they wanted keepsake photos to remember their holiday here.

Being a huge fan of travelling, I absolutely love photographing and interacting with overseas clients, as I get to learn so much from them - their culture and stories. One thing is the same though, that love and family bond - it transcends all cultures, language, and faith.

When I visited Dubai last year, most of the people I met and spoke to were not originally from the Emirates. According to my walking tour guide, she mentioned only 2 out 10 people you meet could be Emirati.

Who would have thought that I would not only get to meet, but also photograph an Emirati family out of Dubai! I'm blown away by how completely down-to-earth and friendly they were!

Trucks are waiting in the yard,
”Tackling them with easel,
Show the world what I can do"
gaily boasts the diesel.
In and out he creeps about,
Like a big black weasel.
When he pulls the wrong trucks out,
Pop goes the diesel!
— Troublesome Trucks, Thomas & Friends

The humidity is a huge change especially for the little boy from Adelaide. Steph and Ming were back in KL for a short holiday, visiting family, friends and loved ones. I had so much fun blowing bubbles, singing, running, and playing with toy trains together with him.

'Oh baby, we've waited a long time for you to arrive...'⠀

The beautiful Sogawa family were completely adorable to photograph! Kohki-chan was one cool little baby, who when he smiles, becomes the cutest thing ever! One thing I love about photography is that in that short span of an hour, I feel like we've become good friends - as we swap life stories. I especially enjoyed having cups of coffee (they met as baristas in Starbucks in Tokyo) over sweet cakes at the end of our session.

Baby Kohki is Malaysian made, and as the family make plans to head back to Tokyo after 5 years here, they wanted photos to remember this brief, but love-filled chapter.

Before they flew back to Japan, they surprised me with such a sweet message - that caused me to grin from one ear to the other, and reminded me why I chose to do what I do.

In a nutshell, she said that she would only love to have me as their family photographer, to document baby's growing up years. And that if I visit Tokyo, to please get in touch with her.

#myheartsang :)

My one big reason to be happy - YOU! 

Jonathan and Liane are very dear to me. They were the very first international wedding assignment I photographed. 3 years later... they are back with their entire family, for a short visit, with the cutest little bub in tow. It was such an absolute joy getting to know little miss K, with her very cheeky smiles, and cute coos. I was completely smitten by her. Cannot wait to meet you guys again in Perth, next year!

"You're one in a melon!"

Just like her Big Sister C, Baby E celebrated her first birthday, with a refreshing watermelon smash. It was definitely a welcome respite from the Singaporean heat. ...and ... them pearls and tutu (Big Sister C's exact outfit a few years ago) - so completely adorbs! 

I absolutely loved being a part of making heart memories.