The day it snowed in Houston

Hi Readers,

Sorry for the lack of updates and comments on your pages. I just completed a year long project for work and now just joined a new project. I literally was on my last day when HR gave me a call to staff me on my next project the following day. I was hoping for a week break but thus is the life in IT consulting.

Anyways, it snowed today in Houston and since it rarely snows here - everyone freaked out and stayed off the roads due to hazardous road conditions. Some parts of Houston actually got a layer of snow. We had some flurries that lasted us a few hours. My 19 month-old nephew has never seen snow so I grabbed my camera and headed over. I took these in about 15 minutes freezing my tail off while my nephew had a ball.

It was also a special day for me as he was able to call me "Co An" (Aunt An) as before he could only say single syllable words. The formal way of addressing an aunt in Vietnamese is by prefixing the name with "Co". He had been calling me (well, everyone) by my first name so it sounded funny hearing a baby calling an adult by my first name. So yea, HEART MELT!

This is his usual expression when I ask him to smile.

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What's cuter than a baby in suspenders?

Hi readers! I am in the mist of editing a recent family session and wanted to post some of my favorites so far. It was a joy photographing this beautiful family. The suspenders on the baby had me going "omg too cute"! It was the perfect fall day (we don't have too many perfect weather days here in Houston). I drove around to scout for a location before meeting them up, parked and grabbed my camera. While exploring, I took a moment to take in all the gorgeous fall foliage around me- the world astounds me sometimes in all its awesomeness! I know its almost the end of November but the mosquitoes were relentless. I didn't know they could bite through jeans! Lesson learned- always bring a can of bug repellant to outdoor shoots. Anyways, hope everyone will have a relaxing Thanksgiving with their friends and family.

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Requesting fashion advice!

Hi readers, I am reaching out for some fashion advice si vous plait!

When my last birthday rolled around I decided that I will wholeheartedly try to dress better. I've never been good with putting outfits together- I picture Tim Gunn giving me his trademark crossed arm look of concern. I pretty much go with whats comfortable. I can barely pick out which shoes to wear let alone attempt accessorizing. (OMG SO MANY CHOICES) Adding jewelry makes me feel like its too much. Anyways, I will be attending my friends' wedding soon and need some help getting my outfit together. Fashionistas, feel free to point and laugh let me know if the shoes/accessory goes with the outfit or if you have any suggestions!

Please vote for one of these 3!

I chose these because:
1. The wedding will be at a tropical climate- so need to stay away from winter wear.
2. I will be helping with photographing so will need something fairly comfy to move in.
3. Unless I can get my legs all nice, smooth and tanned in time- tights are a must for now. (The back of my dress flew up once while I was photographing an outdoor summer wedding. Lesson learned.)

Yes, I realize this dress is a silk bag but its very comfortable. Would a big blingy bib necklace work for this outfit?

Must remember not to bend over much while photographing.



Flats or heels?



Close up of the second outfit's shoes.

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Warning: cheese ahead!

I came across this picture while editing a set today. I just love photographing babies. They are not aware of the camera thus they have the most natural expressions. This photo astounds me of the beauty that constantly surrounds us and in the cycle of life. This child will not look the same in a few weeks nor months and to be able to capture this photo in this moment is so completely fulfilling.

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SO FIERCE!

One out of 2 of my faves. She makes it so effortless. Love the tights btw!



My other faved from the session. So pretty.


A behind the scenes shot. Thanks Dru!

Hi readers! I just had my first fashion related shoot and it was so much fun. I peeped the pics last night and really liked how they turned out. Sorry for the lack of posts, I've been so swamped lately with work work and on the side work. I've been asking myself, "when did life get so busy?". And once in a while I get to do something different that totally fulfills my creative passion and it just gets me going again.

On Saturday I photographed a maternity session for a good friend of mine and then for my nephew's Halloween party. On Sunday Andrew (fellow photographer) and I had a fashion photoshoot with Issa and Tramanh. I thought it was pretty awesome that the girls modeled also made their own clothes and accessories! So Issa and Tramanh thanks for being such awesome models! It was perfect fall weather and the lighting was GOR-GE-OUS out which made up for being eaten alive by Texas-sized mosquitoes!

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Tina and Curt Wedding Teaser

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uninspired lately

Alice asked the Chesire Cat, who was sitting in a tree, "What road do I take?"

The cat asked, "Where do you want to go?"

"I don't know", Alice answered.

"Then," said the cat, "it really doesn't matter, does it?"

Alice in Wonderland, Lewis Carroll

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