... this is LOVE ...
when you're surrounded by all the hugs and giggles.
Two sisters, so similar, yet so different - one with a very sweet smile, and so very generous with her hugs, the other, full of personality and joyful cheer. The hour spent with this gorgeous family, just whizzed by with lots of giggles and laughter (and also mozzie bites)
GIRL
… a giggle wrapped in sunshine and glitter …
'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 :)
Love is about growing together,
learning about each other,
and not giving up.
The Kengs annual family portrait this time, saw the cheerful little now-3-year-old miss exploring, and having a little bit of fun in the park. She was joined by her baby brother, who was really smiley, with easy chuckles. I love watching families grow, and spending time with them, picking up where we left off, and getting to know the growing little ones.
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!
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.
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...
.. our family is now complete ...
When Pying contacted me about their annual family portrait, and said 'we've got one more this year', I was completely over the moon! Instead of having it outdoors, we opted to have an in-home session instead - where big sister was free to roam around, and everyone was comfy.
and suddenly
ALL the love songs were about you.
I cannot even begin to write about how much I loved this set of photographs. J + A is one of the sweetest, most loving, and most musical couple I know. It was truly an honour to be invited into their very homey space as they prepare for their little bub... and a joy to get to know the little bub who has them irresistible cheeks, easy laughter, and cheeky smile. #smitten
YOU are the start of so many things!
A beautiful gracious heart, and a personable character - the first time I met Chin Yi was when I photographed little M's first birthday party, it felt as if we were long lost friends. Our conversations just flowed ... we could talk about shopping, dresses, and everything in between. I was elated when she contacted me again, when she welcomed baby number 2!
p/s: who looks this good, right after giving birth? Baby J was all of 10 days old when I photographed this.
