I think the greatest thing about what I do is having the opportunity to know so many people coming from all over the planet and the get in touch with many different life stories. 

Kevin and Marty are two vibrant and lovely guys and spending today's evening with them was so refreshing. I alway spend so many hours in front of my laptop, that when I am actually out shooting I remember how beautiful is this world we live in and how human interaction can really warm your soul.

They both met in Texas and got married in nothing other than Las Vegas. Once Kevin joined the US Army they moved to Italy to work for the Military Base (the Caserma Ederle). They haven't been here for long, only for a few months, but they surely have visited more places in Italy and Europe than I ever did in a lifetime here haha. 

Now they have a new friend (Aka ME) who will always be down to give them bad advices on Italian drinks.

Love u guys

Warm Hearts on a Cold November Day in Paris

The City of Love continues to prove how worthy it is of its name.

Each step gives you an instagrammable view: cafes, flower shops, doorways, and more. The city’s fairy lights seem to transform each street into a magical world that promises extraordinarily romantic things.

When mum said, “You’ll need a heavier jacket”, I grabbed one nonchalantly just to avoid an argument.

NOW, there’s nothing but gratitude and a reminder to self that mothers know best. Planning an outfit is my Achilles’ heel. I try my best but it’s just not my cup of tea. Whatever :)

The engagement session is the first step towards a journey to a love story. This is when I first meet the couple, especially those who booked online. 

I deliberately arrived early. I checked out the best spots. Every inch of Paris is a “best spot”, but every inch of Paris is also so crowded (especially on a Sunday) that it’s easy to get busy photos with a lot of distracting elements. 

When I met Laureine and Phi, it felt like meeting old friends. I instantly felt at home. I immediately felt at ease with their genuine smiles, heartfelt laughter, and their sincere friendliness. I did not feel the need to explain a lot. Neither did they ask for explanations. They made it feel like I was doing it for pleasure, not work and indeed – it was a great pleasure!

While some people think that couples are all the same, especially the engaged ones – boring, too caught up with each other, sprinkled with an overload of sweetness, Laureine and Phi broke the mold.

Not saying “boring” is necessarily a bad thing. But you know, there are couples that are just ordinary and boring while others, well, others are just goals AF *-*

If someone will ask for descriptions of this couple, “adventurous”, “passionate” and “vibrant” comes first into mind.

They both have mixed blood and they seem to get the best of each – Laureine is French-Sri Lankese while Phi is French-Vietnamese.

Together, they took their first step of their journey to forever and I captured each smile, each twinkle in their eye, each unspoken words of love as they gaze at each other’s eyes, hoping to preserve such precious moments in each shot.