About me...
"Photography takes an instant out of time, altering life by holding it still..."
Somedays, I have to pinch myself when I realize that I get to spend my life telling people's stories through my images. My passion is taking life's beautiful, one of a kind, intimate moments and holding them still in images that you can hold onto forever.
I am not your run-of-the-mill photographer. My goal is always to capture moments, not poses... And so, it'd seem strange taking up this section by telling you all about my photographic endeavors...
About how I stumbled onto photography quite by accident - involving a dear friend, a camera phone and a blog… But, upon picking up my first camera, it was love at first click...
About how I failed photography class in high school...
About how I've learned to see photography as more than just an art form - but as the art of observation - finding something beautiful in an ordinary place...
Or about how I've come to find that photography has very little do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them…
And more importantly, how people are the reason that I do what I do - because usually, each family that I meet, each couple that I photograph, become friends. Friends whose unique personalities I have the honor of capturing- each smile, each tear, the quiet, private moments, the space filled with laughter...
But - I figured that might bore the ever-living daylights out of you…
So, let me tell you about ME…
I love cake. A lot.
I grew up in Asia - it changed the way I view the world.
Music moves me. Sometimes to tears. Sometimes to really embarrassing dance moves.
I absolutely hate to have my picture taken. Ironic, eh?
There's a picture of my adorable puppy somewhere on this site. Best of luck finding it. :)
I may be addicted to painting my nails.
I am most certainly addicted to chapstick - as I type, I have 4 tubes of Burts Bees sitting in front of me. It's kind of a problem.
I have a degree in Counseling. Not in Photography. And I'm constantly amazed and how well those two things work together.
I sniff most cleaning products and all shampoos or body products before I buy them - I'm the girl standing in the deodorant aisle, opening up every one and sniffing… or unscrewing the cap of every laundry detergent before I make my choice. I'm not ashamed of this.
I thrive in high stress situations - which is one of the many reasons I adore wedding photography.
I photograph weddings very differently now that I've been a bride myself.
I miss my long hair. Today. Tomorrow I'll probably vow to never grow out my hair again…
And as for photography - well, I love it. I come alive behind the lens of a camera. I picked up my first "professional camera" 10 years ago and have never looked back. My grandpa always told me, "Love what you do, and you'll never work a day in your life…" I am blessed beyond words to be able to do what I love - capturing people's memories - altering their lives by holding it still.
Rooms
The Benchmark / Starting at £150 per night
Fit for one, but spacious enough for two, the Benchmark room has a queen size bed, closet, plush armchair, and writing desk with wooden chair.
The Sovereign / Starting at £180 per night
Whether you’re a couple or traveling solo, The Sovereign is there for when you want to live it up. It features a plush king bed, two-person dinette set, dresser, closet, and velvety-soft divan.
The Double Standard / Starting at £200 per night
With two full beds that fit up to four people, The Double Standard is anything but. It features a dinette set for working or eating, two closets, and a cozy loveseat.
THE SUITE LIFE / STARTING AT £300 PER NIGHT
We have three different suites available, each with a bedroom that features a king bed, separate living area with dining set and day bed, extended bathroom with hot tub, and a private terrace.
Special Offers
Gallery Hopper / August 1 - November 30, 2016 / £30 per person
For the art lovers out there, we’ll set up a custom 1-day itinerary—complete with transportation—that lets you to visit up to five galleries of your choice.
Pub Crawl / June 1 - September 30, 2016 / £50 per person
Imbibe in some of East London’s best craft beers and innovative cocktails. Our à la Carte pub crawl gives you one free shot and one free drink plus discounts at up to five pubs.
Suite Steal / July 1 - October 31, 2016 / £240 per night
Want to be decadent for a few days? Book a suite for a minimum of three nights to get this 20% discount. Valid only Sunday to Thursday. Blackout dates apply. Call ahead for more information.
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