When I saw the movie Crazy Rich Asians, I assumed the theater would be filled with primarily Asians but I was happy to see it was a mixed crowd like any other movie showing in LA. The entire theater laughed and cried when I laughed and cried. To the left of me were two 60-something …
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As nice as it sounds, I don’t believe in love at first site. I believe in infatuation and intuition at first site, but real love takes time. The first time I looked into Pete’s eyes, I had a hunch. He was handsome, and the feeling I got when I looked at him was interested, yet …
The second most asked question I get is, “Does photographing weddings help you get clear on what you want for your own?.” Yes. Whenever I work an event or wedding, I take note of what feels good to me, some of those things being: – A small guest list. – Multiple parties/celebrations instead of one …
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The question I’ve gotten most in my career is, “So who is going to photograph your wedding when you get married?.” I got married last weekend, and my friend Taylor Kinzie photographed the ceremony. Our ceremony was in front of only our immediate families at The Culver Hotel. Pete agreed to wear a tux, and …
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There’s a clear difference between wanting to do a good job and trying too hard. When someone wants to do a good job, it’s for themselves. They have self-love and it makes them feel good. The feeling is excitement and energizing. When someone is trying too hard, it’s for other people. Their actions are hoping …
The longer you avoid something because you’re scared of it, the scarier it becomes. Pete took me to a Bee Keeping class for my birthday. He knows I like new and unique experiences, so visiting a bee keeper’s home in LA fit the bill. The Beekeeper’s name was Marvin. The first thing he said was …
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Reasons I go to dance: To exercise To work my brain and improve my memory To practice self-expression To get into my body To practice listening To let go So I can be one of those old people on the dance floor that still has rhythm I take dance class two times per week. It’s …
I got the news about the mass shooting in Las Vegas while abroad in Thailand. One man who decided to end the lives of innocent people enjoying themselves at a concert… All of the sudden things felt heavy and hopeless. The next day my friend asked if I was ok. She said, “You seem stressed.” …
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I love friendly people, island life, animals, delicious healthy food, and tropical fruit, so it’s obvious I love everything about Sri Lanka. If you are planning to travel there, I wrote 12 travel tips at the bottom of this post! Photos taken with Canon 5DMKIV + my Iphone7. This Jungle Asian feels at home eating …
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If you’ve never been to India and get invited to a wedding there, I strongly encourage TAKING THE OPPORTUNITY! I’ve been super lucky that the 2 times I’ve been to India have both been for wedding celebrations – one time to Jodphur, and this last month for a friend’s wedding in Mumbai! Below are some …
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