It is giving back time! I have been running my little photography business for quite a while now. As all businesses, there have been cheers and tears, but it is the continuous support from all those lovely friends and clients from our community that helps me through the struggles. To say a little 'thank you', from beginning of this year, I am running 'Offer of the Month'. There will be different giveaways and gifts every month, on Family Photography collections and Newborn c
In many Asian cultures, 100 days after a baby birth is an important milestone, and often calls for a big family celebration. There will be a grand celebration meal/party and lots of presents. Of course, a photo shoot to capture this important moment of a baby's life is an essential. Unlike newborn babies, babies at this stage often can push themselves up when lying on tummy, and have many cute little facial expressions and display their personalities during the shoot. So sess
1. Plan out your outfits in advance. Take time to coordinate colours and style for the whole family. Choose a colour theme and plan your outfits around it. Simple plain clothes work best. Avoid bold logos, big stripes and busy patterns. We would want you to catch eyes first in the photo not your clothes. Try to stay away from tops with colours too strong and bold, which may cast colours on your face. Earthy tones, neutral and subtle colours often work best. However, avoid too
Spring is one of my favourite season for outdoor shoot. Absoluteley love the beautiful colours! #childrenphotography #outdoorphotoshoot #spring #cherryblossom #familyportrait #photography #aucklandphotographer
Quite often when you book for an outdoor photography session, your photographer would recommend very early morning or near sunset time for the shoot. Those hours near sunrise and sunset are referred to ‘golden hours’ by photographers. Here are a few snapshots (unedited) taken in my garden an hour before sunset. The sunlight at sunrise or sunset has a soft and warm quality that is very flattering. Low angle sunlight not only softens those shadows but also brings out beautiful