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04-22-2013

Forestdale Annual Benefit

Last week, I was lucky to photograph a wonderful event hosted by the Forestdale organization. They are a group that is ”committed to breaking the destructive cycle of poverty and trauma that afflicts generations of inner-city children.” They have programs that help stabilize a healthy home life, educate young adults, and also strength their relationships within families– just to name a small few things they do. They are also based in Queens, NY (representing my borough!!)

Here are a couple of highlight photos from the night:

They also had a wonderful performance by one of the students:

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03-25-2013

Bella’s Doljanchi! (First Birthday)

In the Korean culture, first birthdays are a pretty big deal. They’re called “Doljanchi”. At a Doljanchi, a popular game they like to play is having a few items laid out for the baby to choose.. and whatever they choose would “determine their future”. Some of the categories were like athlete, housewife, scholar, singer, etc. At Bella’s birthday it was definitely a lottery. Her mom is an AMAZINGLY crafty woman. She set up an entire table of sweet treats, mostly hand-crafted items with intricate and delicately created details. It was beautiful, my camera couldn’t get enough of it! Here are few shots:

Here’s where the fun began to see what Bella’s future would hold…

And she ended up choosing the light-up-mic! Which would signify that she would become a singer!! I can totally see that happening!!

Ah, Bella seemed to have a wonderful day, smiling by the end of her party and enjoying a few rounds of Ring Around the Rosey with her friends (especially Joey, who loved to just fall on the ground and roll around)

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03-12-2013

Israel

So I was in Israel for 10 days and I got back last week. It was such an amazing experience, we went from Tel Aviv, up to Nazareth, down the west along the Jordan River, to the dead sea (I swam in there!) and then down to Jerusalem. It was probably the most enlightening trip I’ve ever been on. It was great to be able to see so much in such short time. The people were great there, the food was amazing (all organic, super sweet and fresh) and the views of the countryside were gorgeous. I have never been to such an beautiful and history rich place. The air even smelled fresher. I felt like I could really breath there– but what can I compare… I live in New York City… haha.

Check out the photos from my trip!

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02-13-2013

Cushman Family

Last weekend, I drove up to Chappaqua, New York to photograph the Cushman family. With a set of twin 5-year old boys and a 13 year old daughter- the task seemed a first, a little daunting but it came out to be such a glorious treat. Everyone was amazing- so sweet, calm, friendly and hospitable. The boys were really loving and graciously showed me all their cool Transformer toys, Dinosaurs and books. I also was able to spend some time with Alexis, who was such a beautiful young woman, and was able to capture some beautiful photographs of her. The family and I first took some desired “normal” family photographs in their cottage, then we packed into the minivan for a 5 minute drive to a nearby beautiful park. We took a scenic stroll (and yes, in 30 degree weather!) but was able to get some really gorgeous photographs for the family to keep and remember. They were real troopers… because it was definitely COLD. Here are few of my favorites from the day:

And finally, I leave you with Blake’s dance:

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12-03-2012

Adeline Chung

So, I’m one of these lucky aunts that probably has the most beautiful neices and nephews ever known the mankind. Yes.
Introducing the lovely miss Adeline Chung! One of the smiley-est and best at tummy turning baby I’ve met.

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