taking off

Happy Chinese New Year! Chinese New Year in China is like Christmas/New Year's time in the US - which means extended time off of work and a time to travel. Most people will go back to their hometowns to gather with family and eat and eat and eat.
Our hometown is kind of far, so instead we're off to explore and enjoy Hong Kong and Phuket for about 2 weeks. Can't wait to be in warmer climates. Will post more when we return. =)

(note: sweater shown above is, of course, another by Shokay)

Shokay part 3 - my favorite | commercial shoot

OK, I know all the Shokay clothes I've posted so far are adorable, but when I received this collection, I knew it was my favorite! All the outfits are simply darling, with the best coordinating hats. And the workmanship and details are just amazing.

Some of you have wondered what sizes these clothes are available in. The answer - any size! They're standard sizes go up to size 6 yrs old for kids, but they custom anything for any age and size - including adults!


makes me feel like going on a Sunday afternoon picnic.






*love* this.

Shokay part 2 - children's luxury handknits | commercial shoot

More wonderful outfits from Shokay.

And I must say, when photographing commercial shoots, it is rather convenient to have a model always on hand, available to do whatever you tell her to do. =)

I love this dress with its bit of Chinese qipao style.


I really like the bold color - though you can customize the colors on any order.


These mittens and scarf match the cardigan in my last post. And the top of the mittens are flapped so that they can open and fold back, exposing the fingertips when it gets warmer.


Love the details and colors on this hooded cape.


And one last one for fun.


So which is your favorite?

Shokay - children's luxury handknits | commercial shoot

Ok... finally ready to post about my exciting project I mentioned in my last post. Sorry to keep you in suspense. =)

I mentioned a while back that I met one of the co-founders of Shokay.

Well, I am very excited to have the opportunity to photograph for their upcoming catalog, featuring their new line of children's clothing.

All of these products are handknit and can be custom made to order. The feel of the yarn is *nice* and soft and warm. And ultimately, their sales go back to helping give sustainable income to impoverished communities in China. An all around feel-good business, I'd say.

While their new catalog is still in process, here's just a few glimpses from one of the shoots.






(isn't this design beautiful?)

More to come soon...

can you tell we had a good time?

Here are more from this session.

I had this session during the last week we were in Michigan. Had a lovely morning with her and her mom. Thanks M! =) It was a nice final note to leave on before moving. Lots of fun shots, I had a hard time picking which ones to post now... so I'm posting a lot. Hey... why not, it may be my last sneak peek for a while... though definitely not the last blog post you'll see from me. =)

stunning...

... is probably not the first word that might come to mind when it comes to toddlers. But when I saw this picture, that is all I can say.



Will try to post more from this session soon, but just wanted to give mom a peek, since she's been patiently waiting so long!

sisters

We're back from Boston. And had a wonderful time there, just soaking up Boston.
Will try to post more from our trip later, but for now here is a couple beautiful sisters, whose different personalities shine through in these images. I know mom is faithfully checking. =)

2 cool chicks

off to Boston tomorrow morning. weeeee!!!

promise to post some non-cruise-related pics when I return. =)

i shot someone in detroit

no, that's not a confession... it's a photography workshop I've been at the past couple days. So I really should be either sleeping or catching up on some editing or cleaning up the house... but can't help wanting to post about this workshop instead. Had a great time meeting about 30 other photographers in the area, getting together to do tons of "shooting" and learn from each other. I feel like my mind is reeling with different conversations and things I absorbed from being around other photographers... and maybe it'll lead to some revamping of things around here. =) But before I start thinking of all that, should really get on that editing and/or cleaning...

In the meantime, here are some of the boys...



triplets!



Hannah came along also to model, and she totally became attached to this sweetheart, following him wherever he went. hmmm...





Thanks Amy, Chris & Michelle for all you put into it!!