Recently, a bride who loves my work decided to go with another photographer after reading my blog post on, “The Best locations for engagement photos in New York City”.  Her wedding will be at the Palm House in New York City’s renowned Brooklyn Botanical Garden. I thought my readers will realize that the post was a [...]

While going through our pile of magazines once more before they are recycled; I found this very interesting article from Fast Company magazine.  We may be in wedding industry and photography is our speciality, but we do not know all the facts and figures on weddings except for fact that June is the most popular month [...]

Yes, I have joined the Lensbaby club and became a “sissy photographer.” Before you stone me, let me elaborate. I am not making fun of anyone’s sexual orientation or manliness. When Lensbaby came out from the closet of its creator, Craig Strong, I really thought this cheap plastic toy lens is for the babes and [...]

Few days ago, while channel surfing, I heard a female voice in Mandarin asking, “What did you get me for our anniversary?”. “That’s my commercial!”, I screamed out to my friends. About two years ago, I was approached by Kim Wang of Digital Art Video to submit a concept sales pitch for a Chase commercial. To [...]

Summer is here. School’s out. The 4th of July is just around the corner. Instead of the usual BBQ, fireworks and a Will Smith movie this year; little girls can celebrate with Kit Kittredge: An American Girl. The film stars Abigail Reslin (Little Miss Sunshine) and is the first in the American Girl film series [...]

one strawberry… two strawberries… three strawberries… who’s that? “A photograph should not only capture the soul of the subject, but also the soul of the photographer.” – theStoryteller

If you’re looking for a family-friendly activity this weekend…go to Central Park this coming Sunday, June 1 and celebrate Japan Day. Japan Day is an event designed by the Japanese community of New York to promote deeper understanding of Japanese culture and, to say “Thank you, New York!” Japan Day 2008 is held in a [...]

This picture was taken from our studio window. That’s the Manhattan Bridge in the background. Last night as I was trying blogging; I heard a loud bang. I looked out the window and was surprised to see beautiful lights. Wow, fireworks! What’s going on? After a quick Google search; I found out that last night was [...]

While taking a Sunday stroll in the Lower East Side and Chinatown, I see that MillionTreesNYC launched by New York City Department of Parks & Recreation and New York Restoration Project is truly in effect. So far they’ve planted over 54,000 trees, but it is not noticeable until they plant one in your neighborhood where [...]

What would you do when you are asked at the last minute to babysit a 6 year old? Can’t possibly just stay home and be a couch potato; kids are too active for that. Can’t spent the day in the park, because the weather is still winter like. GoCityKids to the rescue. A quick search [...]

Since 1997 the sound of firecrackers is seldom heard during the Chinese New Year Parade, but that doesn’t mean the parade will not go on. This past Sunday was the 9th Annual Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade & Festival. Confetti was cleverly used to replace the firecrackers. Everyone is trying their best to get the [...]

The Chinese year 4706 begins on Thursday, February 7, 2008. This year children will not only get “lucky money” in red envelopes, they will also get a fresh new children’s animated program based on Chinese-American culture. “Ni hao, Kai-Lan” (“nihao” means hello in Mandarin) will premiere on Chinese New Year at 11 a.m. on Nick [...]

Portraits are a lifetime investment, but a portrait session can be boring and tiresome for children. From my experience, parents who are good sports and understand the importance of having fun not only enjoy the portrait session, but are also rewarded with the best images. Forcing children to pose is not something I recommend, but [...]