I went to Yunnan, China with William Yu who hosts travel photography workshops. I mostly photograph weddings and events so I like traveling with other photographers to learn something new. It was nice going back to China as an adult because my parents would bring me here growing up and as a kid I HATED …
Perfecting My Travel Photography Skills in Yunnan China Read More »
I wrote, produced, and directed my first music video! I’m proud of this project. Nowadays there’s a whole lot of flashy + booty-shaking videos. I miss the days when more music videos told a good story, hence me drawing stick figures onto a piece of paper 3 months ago and producing this. If you know …
Trying Something New: Directing My First Music Video! Read More »
I started reading my friend Ajit Nawalkha’s book titled “Live Big.” He talks about Passion vs. Practicality and I’m over here like… “Find your passion and do that for your career” is a bad piece of advice. Do I believe one should enjoy what they do? Absolutely. But it’s not the whole picture. Passion is …
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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 …
Our Wedding Reception at Gjelina + The One Common Complaint About Wedding Photos Read More »
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 …
Now It’s My Turn! Our Wedding Ceremony at the Culver Hotel Read More »
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 …
How I Overcame My Fear Of Bees: A Lesson In Observation Read More »
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 …
