Earlier this month when Mio had just turned one, we asked the very talented and lovely Tea Ho of Dreambox Photography to take some photographs of Mio and the three of us together as a family. Although we were at first on the fence about whether or not we should get professional photographs taken again (as my income is not as regular anymore), we’re so glad that we did because this is her first birthday and she won’t be this toddling, chubby-cheeked baby for much longer. And of course, one look at the gorgeous photographs that Tea captured and we knew we’d made the right decision!
Tea recommended that we shoot at Heather Farms in Walnut Creek, and it was the perfect location, with its flower meadows, cute little bridges and a gazebo, and rustic paths. We were pleasantly surprised to even find a few cherry blossom trees that were in full bloom!
This was also a momentous occasion as it was the first time that I successfully convinced Dan to wear pink. That’s right, this is first time Dan has worn pink in his lifetime of 29 years! All these years, he never obliged when I asked him to, but this time I told him to do it for Mio, to better match with her, and he gave in. The things Daddies do for their daughters! (Maybe I should use the “Do it for Mio” reasoning more often… ;))
Side story: There’s a favorite photograph I have of my mother and I in a field, when I must have been just around Mio’s age or perhaps younger. I have a beaming smile on my face, and my mother is stooped down beside me, supporting me with her arms and looking at me lovingly. I’ve always wanted to recreate this photograph, and Tea did a wonderful job of doing just that! You can see the original photo and the new one with Mio and I, below…
Thank you Tea for once again working her magic to produce these lovely photographs. We’ll treasure them in our family for years to come!
April 26, 2012 @ 3:09 pm
SU TE KI!! =D beautiful fam!! luv mio’s japanese-inspired dress! and those shoes~ they look like the ones from kate spade!! =)
April 29, 2012 @ 11:00 pm
Thank you Jun-chan! 🙂
I love the Kate Spade version, too — they are totally lustworthy. Mio’s are cheap $9 pairs from Old Navy, though. 😛
April 26, 2012 @ 4:31 pm
These are so beautiful! I really love the first one of Mio and the paper cranes flying around her. Precious.
April 29, 2012 @ 11:01 pm
Thank you Stef! That one is my favorite, too! I recently bought a LivingSocial deal for a photo canvas (love those things!), so I’m thinking of using that photo for it! 🙂
April 26, 2012 @ 6:21 pm
gorgeous photos!! =D and loving mio’s outfit, especially her gold cap toe shoes….very kate spade. =)
April 26, 2012 @ 6:43 pm
hahaha* Jun-chan mentioned the resemblance to the Kate Spade shoe, too! I swear you two were separated at birth. I know the pair you’re talking about; they are lovely! Mio’s are much more affordable and from Old Navy – they were so precious, I got them in two sizes. 🙂
April 26, 2012 @ 7:20 pm
I love how you recreated the photo of you and your mom. Very sweet! All of these pics are stunning.
April 29, 2012 @ 11:01 pm
Thanks! I was pleased with the way it turned out, too! 🙂
April 26, 2012 @ 9:30 pm
Wonderful photos of your beautiful family! Thanks for sharing…I’m sure you will treasure these for years to come!
April 27, 2012 @ 4:36 pm
Thank you Amy for the sweet comment! We’ll definitely be looking back on these with smiles for years!
April 27, 2012 @ 12:13 pm
these are BEAUTIFUL! I’m SO glad you splurged on this purchase! Not to mention Mio will be forever grateful when she’s older, too! 🙂
April 27, 2012 @ 4:36 pm
Thanks you! I hope Mio will appreciate them, too! 😀
April 27, 2012 @ 4:51 pm
all came together so nicely– well done :P)
April 29, 2012 @ 11:02 pm
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed them.