EXTENDED FAMILY


STOPPING TO SMELL THE ROSES


I had the honor of taking family photos for Tina and her extended family again this year! The weather was absolutely perfect on this afternoon--golden sun, blue skies, and crisp air. During the photoshoot, an 阿公 (grandpa) passing by asked Tina's 阿公 how old he was (maybe that's a normal greeting for the elderly instead of just saying "hi," haha!) After exchanging ages, the 阿公 said "Wow, you are so blessed - your beautiful family still surrounds you!"


Isn't that so true? What a blessing it is to get to be close to your loved ones. Living across the world from my two siblings and their families can be really hard sometimes. But it makes each time we get to reunite all the more sweet :)

Group taking a leisurely walk together on a sunny afternoon path.
People walking together on a garden path surrounded by greenery during golden hour.
Two people holding hands and sharing a joyful moment in a garden setting.
Heartwarming moment between two people embracing in a sunlit garden.
Elderly couple holding hands while enjoying a sunset stroll in a garden setting.
Senior couple in casual outdoor wear standing together in a garden during sunset.
Elderly couple sharing an affectionate moment outdoors while holding hands.
People enjoying a garden walk among raised flower beds filled with colorful blooms.
Two people helping each other across a garden bridge surrounded by vibrant marigolds.
Group stands together in a colorful garden with mountains and palm trees in the background.
Couple standing on garden path surrounded by colorful flowers at sunset.
Person in light jacket standing in a blooming garden with mountains in background.
Couple dancing playfully in a garden setting with water features and blooming flowers.
Couple walking away through a beautiful tunnel of arched trellises covered in climbing plants.
Couple standing under beautiful arched garden tunnel with climbing vines and flowers.
Senior couple sharing a joyful moment under a garden archway with climbing vines.
Person gesturing while speaking under an arched garden walkway with climbing plants.
Two people walking through a scenic garden tunnel covered in climbing vines and flowers.
Three people stand beneath a beautiful vine-covered garden archway on a stone path.
Family group photo under flowering garden archway with beautiful sunset lighting.
Close-up of hands holding together while walking in a garden setting.
Person wearing a white scarf and blue coat laughing joyfully in outdoor setting.
Two people strolling through a vibrant garden with purple and white flowers on a sunny afternoon.
Companions walking together through a beautiful garden filled with purple lupines and white flowers.
People enjoying a sunny afternoon in a colorful garden filled with purple and yellow flowers.
Companions walking through a garden at sunset with an ornate white archway in the background.
People gather around a water feature in a beautiful garden filled with colorful flowers and greenery.
Couple standing together in a romantic garden setting surrounded by white flowers at sunset.
Couple posing together in a flower garden with trees and soft evening light.
Woman in white top smiling while surrounded by purple lavender and flowering plants in garden.
Couple sitting on stone wall making playful gestures in garden setting at sunset.
Happy couple making heart shapes with their arms in blooming garden during golden hour.
Couple making heart shape with arms while posing in sunny garden with flowers.
Two companions sharing a warm embrace in a sunlit garden with stone wall and flowers.
Three people posing playfully in action stances against a sunset garden backdrop.
Multi-generational family standing together on a garden path surrounded by blooming wildflowers at sunset.
Two people sharing a playful moment on a garden path surrounded by flowers.
Two people enjoying a candid moment together in a lush garden setting at sunset.
Three people enjoying a sunny afternoon together in a garden with blooming flowers in the background.
Three generations standing together outdoors during golden hour with flowers and greenery behind them.
Person in light sweater and khaki pants standing in sunlit garden wearing sunglasses.
Two people standing with crossed arms in a garden with yellow flowers during golden hour.
Three people posing together in a garden during sunset.
Multi-generational family gathered together for a black and white portrait in a garden setting.
Happy couple embracing and laughing together in a blooming garden at sunset.
Three people smiling together among purple and pink flowers in a garden setting.
Person in white sweater sitting among purple flowers in garden during golden hour.
Four generations of family members standing together on a garden path during golden hour.
Group enjoying a lovely evening stroll together in a lush garden with blooming flowers.