San Francisco Engagement Session; Alice and Brian

Alice and Brian are actually newlyweds but they wanted some photos together with their adorable Chihuahua dogs. Unfortunately, when we took these photos it was a really cold day and the dogs just...

Family Portraits at Fort Baker, San Francisco; Kristen, Liam, & Little Eloise

I’ve known Kristen for as long as I’ve known Kathryn as she is one of Kathryn’s four wonderful sisters. I remember when I met her in high school as a freshman and being floored that the most...

San Francisco Holiday Portraits; Robert, Barbara and Baby Audrey

It was the gloomiest day, pouring even, when we took these photos. I clicked the shutter release each time and feared my dear friends would hate their photos… Luckily, little Audrey stole the show...

Our Honeymoon in Moorea & Bora, Bora!

Our lunch after our drive around the 12 mile island by the water - Jet skiing around Moorea - This was definitely one of the highlights of the entire trip – swimming in open water with hundreds of...

Marin Newborn Photos; Welcome to the World Baby Parker!

Baby Parker was born almost two months ago now (November 15, 2012) and so I have had the pleasure of getting to know her a bit and watch as she gradually resembles both of her beautiful parents....

Tiburon Maternity Session; Kathryn, Matt, Charlee and Baby Girl #2

I’ve known Kathryn half my life and she is without a doubt one of my most favorites. We met in high school science class and ended up getting detention together because we talked to much to each...

Holiday Portraits in San Francisco; Joanna and Franny

My sweet neighbor, Joanna and her dog, Franny (Lhasa’s best friend) at the beach in the Marina

Little, beautiful (sleepy) Audrey at 6 days old - She was cold not being swaddled - They are already such amazing parents - Congratulations again, Barbara & Robby!

Tiburon; Where the Ocean Meets the Shore; Mother, Daughter Photos

Another impromptu photo session with Charlee and Kat while letting the dogs play -Charlee blowing bubbles to her little sister in Kat’s tummy (below)

San Francisco; Francesca’s Dance Portraits

My youngest cousin, Frankie, is an extremely talented dancer and instead of having her dance portraits done in front of white backdrop this year, her mom suggested they do them while visiting us in...

10 Snapshots From Mexico

Those cheeks! - Our dinner view - Matt did good with this photo – this was taken after we ‘posed’ for one together and it turned out better - Sunrise + fishing – a fish x hours of girls catching up...

Sayulita, Mexico; Jana & Tim’s Wedding

A day after I got home from China, I flew to Puerta Vallarta, Mexico to witness one of my dearest friends, Jana marry her love, Tim. Jana and I have been friends since 6th grade and we’ve literally...

Marin County; Kathryn & Charlee

Just a few photos I took while hanging out with one of my most favorite ladies, Kathryn and her daughter, my flower girl, Charlee - With her binoculars on - While Matt, her husband, entertained (my...

Lijiang, China

This was our second time to Lijiang – The first time we were able to experience it with Chad’s parents, Mark and Nora in 2009. This second time we came to catch our bus so we could do Tiger Leaping...

Yuanyang, China

This was one of my most favorite places I’ve ever been to – though it did take 7 hours on a bus to get there and of course our bus broke down on the way there and of course they grew banana’s...

China; Images From Our Day In Kunming

Though we were only in Kunming one day, it was incredibly special for me because it was in fact where my beloved grandfather was stationed after completing one of the most daring aviation feats in...

Shanghai, China; The Last of Xiaonanmen District (小东门)

And we’re back! Chad and I just returned from a fantastic trip to China’s Yunnan province with our friends Chris and his girlfriend, Sabrina – Photos from the trip coming soon - A couple of weeks...

Shanghai, China; Making Sense of My Senses

Follow my blog with Bloglovin When we go back to the states, there will undoubtedly be things that remind us of our time living here in China. For example, should I hear firecrackers – the sudden...

Shanghai, China; Discovering Vhils and the Layers of Shanghai

For the past week now, Chad and I have been on a treasure hunt around the city – trying to find the rest of these stunning wall carvings. The artist is Vhils AKA Porteguese graffiti/street artist,...

Shanghai, China; Snapshots From Our Walk Home

These are just a few of the things we always take notice of while walking from Jiao Tong University to the subway station to home - Pathway from the international department that leads to the main...

An Anniversary To Honor

I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention and honor something that’s been on my mind all day today – It is in fact my grandparent’s 73rd wedding anniversary today (73rd!) and the first one we’ll honor...

Shanghai, China; The Good & The Bad

The week’s -‘THE GOOD’- Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs - Is there really anything better during Easter? We found these at one of the international supermarkets here and I told Chad I wasn’t sharing …...

Shanghai, China; Cultural Differences – Why Chinese Guys Carry Their Girlfriends Purses

You may be baffled upon seeing the photo above – you may even think the magenta, leather looking bag is his and not realize it’s hers, yet here in China, men show their girlfriends/wives they care...

Shanghai, China; Making Sense of Chad’s Senses

Since living in China, we’ve come to hear, see, touch, taste, and smell so many new things – everyday we’re experiencing something new – for example just yesterday, Chad tried a local delicacy of...

Shanghai, China; Our Engagement Photos By Chris Li

Hopefully by now everyone saw one of our few clues on yesterday’s post honoring April Fool’s Day (one of my favorite days) – if not I do apologize. We did not get married yesterday (*Lizz, I know...

Shanghai, China; Images From Our Weekend

Maybe a little bit of a shock but –Chad and I got married today!

Shanghai, China; The Chinese Burrito & The Chef at the Shack

Chad’s not one for breakfast – never really has been. However, he’s found something here that makes him return again and again, day after day. It’s called a Dan Bing which is like a Chinese...