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Portland Asian gardens visit

Last month I was in the Portland area visiting family. In between the rainy days, we found time to visit the Portland Chinese Garden and Japanese Garden. Although the Chinese garden was smaller than expected, it was still rich with beautiful artifacts and very full of culture. The volunteer tour guide was very knowledgeable and [...]
Posted in: Family, Photography, Travel   |   Also tagged: 35mm f2, 85mm f1.4, D700, Portland Chinese Garden, Portland Japanese Garden, Tea house, Travel   |   1 Comment

Crystal Cove, CA: Beach photos with my sister

Recently, my sister from Portland came down with her family to get out of the dreary Portland rain. What best way to experience Southern California than to enjoy the sunshine at the beach, even if it's in the dead of winter! It was another opportunity for me to snap a few family pics of them. [...]
Posted in: Family   |   Also tagged: 50mm f1.8, beach, Crystal Cove, radio popper, SB600 speedlight   |   4 Comments

In good times and better times

Olbrich Garden photos continued. If it seems like we have an overabundance of pictures, it's because we pretty much grew up with a camera in hand or in our faces. Dressing up to take pictures was a favorite pastime of our moms. She's definitely to blame for our fixation with taking pictures. =D These pics are just [...]
Posted in: Photography   |   Also tagged: asian girls, Olbrich Botanical Gardens, sister's photography   |   Leave a comment

A winning hand is 3 of a kind

I, who have no sisters or brothers, look with some degree of innocent envy on those who may be said to be born to friends. -James Boswell It's true. The best friends I could ever want or need have been my sisters.  Although, we joke that we probably wouldn't be friends if we weren't sisters [...]
Posted in: Photography   |   Also tagged: laughter, pretty asian girls, sister's photography, sisters   |   7 Comments

Giggling his way into my heart

My 2yr old nephew, Winston, with my brother. You both make me so proud! I am completely captivated by Winston's laughter; his happy and unbridled exclamation of joy is simply irresistible. His favorite pastime is running from here to there, and everywhere...there's never a dull moment!  He's extremely playful and I'm so glad I was able [...]
Posted in: Photography   |   Also tagged: father and son, Photography   |   3 Comments