April 28, 2011
Remember when you were a kid, about 10-years old and you got a short hair cut that looked like a helmet + kind of made you look like a boy? No, was I *the* only one? Well, I swear kids today are so much cuter and fashionable than when I was kid. And Gianna happens to be one of those super cute and fashionable kids. Her mom, Lisa, is a friend of mine and is always put together. In fact, I have sent her texts when I wanted a second opinion on my purchases. :) So by default Gig–as she’s affectionately known–has things in her closet that I’d wear!
Anyhoo… Lisa has two beautiful canvases she ordered from me on her wall of her other daughter and one of the whole fam. However, there’s a spot reserved on the wall waiting for a canvas of Gig. Hence the reason for the mini sesh we scheduled. We decided to hit up downtown Milford and since it was a another one of those bitter cold winter days we had we all froze together, but it was still fun. I do love time with those girls.
Enjoy! xo
April 21, 2011
Bill + Fan are both from different parts of China, but didn’t meet until coming to Yale. It’s kind of crazy to think about. They’re both from 1/2 way around the world, but didn’t know or find each other until coming to Connecticut. HELLO, fate! They got married here in Connecticut and are going to have a traditional wedding back in China later this year. And to make it even more super duper special, Fan is newly preggo!!! Bill hit me up about wanting to have photo session to celebrate these big events. First he explained that it’s not exactly an engagement, wedding or maternity session, but a looooovvvee session. I love love sessions! :)
They picked Yale as their location, which was obviously fitting. So the beginning of March we met on an overcast day and palled it around Yale. You know, for all my time of living here in CT and being a tour guide to my own family + friends that have visited, I’ve never really walked around or through Yale. Well, of course while shopping on Broadway I’ve driven past the campus, but I’ve never truly gotten acquainted with it. I have to say, Bill was quite the tour guide. I learned a lot about the campus and enjoyed the gothic architecture as well as their company.
As usual, I share with you my favorite frames from their session. And to Bill + Fan: It was an absolute pleasure. I wish you + your growing family all the best!
It was actually the the Yale-China Association–where Bill works–that introduced them.
This library, which is home to rare books + manuscripts is amazing. Its exterior is made of marble to filter in the right amount of light to display the rare books without damaging them.
Inside the books are in another protective glass shell. 
Somebody get me a Raven’s test! I believe I am now smarter just having walked all around the campus that day. ;)
