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!

You have brains in your head you have feet in your shoes. 
You can steer yourself any direction you choose.
- Dr Seuss 'Oh, The Places You'll Go!'

When Michelle-Ann contacted me again, to photograph her gorgeous little girl turning one, I couldn't help but squeal with delight. You see, this amazing mama always throws a pinterest-worthy party, filled with so much laughter and LOVE. I knew I would be in for a treat! We had an intimate mini tea-party, and a week later, a hot-air balloon themed birthday party.

"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.

"You're not a cropduster, you're a racer, and now the whole world knows it!"
- Dottie, Planes.

And with a swish and a zoom, this little boy celebrated turning 3 with people who loved him, and surrounded by characters from his favourite movie. The little ball of energy had no fear of heights, as he scaled, climbed and slid down the tallest slides in Jungle Gym. 

He also had no fear of strangers, as he smiled, shrieked, laughed and made friends easily with everyone around him. Happy birthday little one. May you continue to dream big dreams, and achieve whatever you set your heart on, just like Dusty Crophopper.

birthday party planner: Partist Events
location: Jungle Gym @ Atria

I love you, Jesus! Deep down in my heart.
Talk about deep deep, down down,
deep down in my heart.

Photographed this gorgeous family at the end of last year, when they were here for their summer holiday. Despite the humidity, the heat and the fact that they just landed in KL, after an almost 9-hour flight, this family was all smiles and high energy. I especially loved how baby E enjoyed grooving to one of my favourite sunday school songs.

Baby E was also here to celebrate his very FIRST birthday - and it was a beautiful animal-themed one! 

birthday party planner: Pretty Little Things
caker baker: It's Baked by Suli