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Christmas in Tiong Bahru | Singapore Family Photographer | Singapore Documentary Photography

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Christmas in Tiong Bahru | Singapore Family Photographer | Singapore Documentary Photography

What will Christmas 2020 look like for us in Singapore? It has been a hard year for so many and we have all had to find our own ways to respond while thoroughly unprepared for what has come along. In the midst of calendar tetris for the end of the work year, I remembered with fondness a family session from last December. The Kwongs are like the treasured friend you see once a year and feel like no time has lapsed. Liz is an amazing family photographer herself, in addition to her day job, baking up a storm and dreaming up all sorts of fun activities with her children. I don’t say this enough - never is never enough - but I have always envied their resilience and determination to see the best in life. Somehow, revisiting these photos today made me remember what I admire about them, and reflect on how I have handled the time that has passed since these were taken. May the end of 2020 bring some relief for us all, and may we be able to gather with loved ones again next year.

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The Thams at Play | Singapore Family Photographer

Another family shoot in the Singapore Botanic Gardens to follow up my last post, but with a different look and feel entirely because of the family.  I find that outdoor shoots in the same locations run the risk of looking the same, if the majority of the session is focused say on a few tried and tested poses (e.g. sitting on a mat and smiling for the camera).  Letting the family roam and play freely is sometimes a bit more challenging, but makes for more personal and meaningful imagery.

The Thams already had a few favourite activities in the Gardens from their regular weekend visits, and were up and ready for a morning of fun and family bonding.  Alongside brother Evan, little Nadia in particular was curious and eager to explore as a brand new toddler, even in the face of some bold birds and one angry looking swan!  I must admit to being a bit more nervous than usual ahead of this shoot, as Dawn is an old friend with experience and impeccable taste across many spheres of life, including the creative.  On this sunny morning however, she and Billy were first and foremost parents enjoying some free play with their young, active children, and I hope that these images help them remember a little of the plentiful joy and laughter from this period in all their lives!  

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The Lees at Play | Singapore Family Photographer

My recent weeks have been filled with shoots for delicious little babies, and I think it's time for a break before I explode everywhere in a clucking mess!  This family that I'm sharing with you today has the most gorgeous, cheeky boys ... little bro Isaac will be running after Elliot in no time at all, probably smothering each other in kisses or rolling on the ground in mock (or real!) fighting.

In some ways, I find outdoor shoots a little more challenging as my preference is to spend as little time as possible on 'look at me' portraits.  I want the focus to be firmly on the family members and their interactions, no matter how pretty the surroundings.  The Lees made it so much easier by being completely up for an afternoon of gentle horseplay and general hanging out.  Our shoot was a couple of months ago (bad blogger Kerry!), but looking back at these images I can still hear their laughter and Elliot's chatter ... 

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An HDB Love Story | Singapore Couples Photographer

I spend most of my time shooting kids and families with kids, but every now and then, a special couple comes along with a special story.  Goz and Phoebe got married in Singapore almost a year ago, but moved to Hong Kong shortly after to start their life together.  A casual walk around their 'old' neighbourhood felt particularly meaningful and captured both the vintage loving side of Phoebe and the so-hip-it-hurts side of Goz.

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