If I was pregnant (not anytime in the near future of course!), I’d love to have a body like Melinder’s. Looking radiant and just absolutely fabulous in her 3rd trimester, it was such a joy to photograph the new mom-to-be. Her hubby joined in the fun as well and coming from his *ahem* modeling background (or so he says hehe), he posed away as the camera clicked ! They are just so adorable together and their energy seemed to bounce off one another in the room!

Congrats to the lovely couple on their new addition to the family!

It felt like just a few years back when Kit & Emilia first got together. Last year, we shot their pre-wedding in Bali and later in the year, their wedding in KL. They’ve worked hard since, REALLY hard, since the wedding and in less than a year, out comes Baby Ayden!

When I first saw a photo of Ayden on Facebook (the place where I catch a first glimpse of everyone’s babies nowadays!), he reminded me of Lilo from Lilo and Stitch. With a full head of thick, dark, beautiful hair and a set of pouty, kissable lips, this boy is a charmer!

Unlike 2-week old Ms Tigress Tara Tan who cried non-stop dying her newborn shoot (to give her credit she was totally cooperative when she was about 7 months old), docile bunny Ayden was calm, collected and happily posed for the camera. Even though it was time for his nap, I managed to steal a few precious moments where  he looked curiously into my lens and almost smiled for the camera!

Here’s a smile to die for!

*wink*

“I can’t hear you, what did you say?”

“…one last good lookin’ shot for the hardworking photographer”

“Mommy, it’s bedtime!”

Oh was a difference 9 months made, the ones loud, ferocious cry baby who cried throughrout the session blossomed into an adorable and calm toddler! I’m speaking of our very own, Steve & Aiping’s Ms Tara Tan.

The Tans dropped by the studio for a family shoot and having seen Tara grow up on Instagram, I was looking forward to playing with the toddler! Having Nicole there during the shoot was a great help too! Nicole sang along the Barney nursery rhymes which Tara absolutely loved. And I think she adores Nicole, who showered her with attention!

So I’m off to KK this weekend for the “A Piece of Hope” charity climb to Mount Kinabalu! The lead up to this has been an exciting yet nerve-wrecking one, considering this is my first big climb! I’ve been preparing for it since March – “preparing” as in, buying all the stylish gear, for the hike. We crazyyyyyyyy at the REI outdoor adventure store in Dallas where Raina brought us! It’s so amazing how there’s so much cool stuff to buy!  I nearly bought a sleeping bag (that was super comfy, mind you!) that I didn’t need! The other kind of prepping came only recently – Mount Angsi in Seremban (it was a pleasantly challenging hike which I totally enjoyed!), Off-trail @ Bukit Kiara (I nearly dies for this one!) and twice at Bukit Gasing. So that was about all the training I’ve been doing but I’m all hyped about making it up to the summit in time for sunrise!

After more shopping over the past 2 weeks back here in KL and becoming good friends with Ng at the Lafuma shop in Bangsar (one would think enough shopping already for this one-off event!), I’m all packed now! All my things are packed into vacuum ziplock bags. I have 4 – one for Sutera Harbor, one for National Park, one for the climb to Laban Rata and one for the climb to the Summit. For once, I’m organized, Super ORGANIZED! So wish me luck as I embark on this adventure of potentially staying in a dorm with no heaters and no hot showers in 5 degrees temperatures. More importantly, wish me luck, or, just imagine a dramatic fiery sunrise as I will be lugging my heavy 5D mark II (which unfortunately has no built-in flash!) and speedlight. Imagine it and I’ll be posting those photos here!

For those who will be in town this weekend and in view of the Bersih rallies, BE SAFE! Have a good weekend y’all!

Tara’s got her daddy’s sexy chest…

…and she takes after her dad when it comes to food…

And whatdya expect with beer-lovin’ parents like Steve & Aips???

= a beer-lovin’ baby!

I absolutely love Tara in this retro Jane Fonda ensemble!

Babies grow soooooo fast! The last time I shot Nora, she was less than 2 months and was the cutesy little bundle of joy! 10 months later, as she approaches her first birthday, she’s back at the studio for more glamor photos!

It’s always nice to see Hana & Michael, especially since they live in Chicago and i feel privileged to be able to catch up with them on their yearly pilgrimage to KL. Needless to say, Nora has grown! She walks and talks now! ( she said “buh-bye” for te first time as she left the studio the other day! Which is another thing I’m super honored about! She said a new word that day and we got a chance to hear it!)

Nora was a joy to shoot! She didn’t cry at all, and in fact, kept herself amused with Bam-Bam, the wriggly rubber balls and her toys! And if you look closely, you’d notice her cute little dimples!!!

Was great seeing y’all again! Have a safe trip back to the US!!!

Have a great weekend everyone! Let the party begin!!!