My Sidewalk Shoot With Seka

Feb, 21st, 2016


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Seka is a few months away from earning her Masters. She works part-time in a teahouse and has never modeled. While she hinted at being uneasy about the shoot, I had no idea how deeply her feeling ran. Unbeknownst to me I put her mind at ease when I pieced together an outfit and select a location that reflected her personality. Seka spotted the vest  which became the inspiration for her outfit. To her it represented strength and professionalism. I paired it with a pink blouse  which represented her feminine side. She absolutely loved the heels and the blue grey trousers  matched the pinstripes in the vest. Unfortunately the skinny pink belt which tied the entire outfit together didn’t fit properly.
 
Seka is confident, articulate and likes to lead with her ideas but she’s also, stylish and feminine. After the shoot, she reflected on her initial uneasiness. Leading up to the shoot she was concerned the photos would put her in a position to be compared to the airbrushed magazine models. Also family photos somehow incorrectly capture her expression and make her appear far too serious. Lastly, she was concerned the photos would appear unnatural. Rather than cancel the shoot she said life is about personal growth and putting yourself in unique and challenging experiences. She kept the appointment and was glad she did. She has a new appreciation for all the elements (e.g. clothes, location, poses, expressions etc.) that must come together to create a memorable image. She also has new ideas for her wardrobe. Seka will soon start her practicum and enjoys spending Sunday’s with her husband.
 
Special thanks to Narhirah Parker for make-up!
 
Several of these images were featured in the Community section of the Asian Pacific Post newspaper.
 
 
Seka’s outfit was styled by R!c:
 
Vest: Ralph Lauren
Blouse: BCBGMAXAZRIA
Trousers: Banana Republic
Heels: BCBG Generations
 

Chelsea Jiang, My Sidewalk Shoot With…

Aug, 8th, 2015

Chelsea’s Big Day Out
 

Stephanie describing the high tea menu.


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Time passes so quickly. It’s mid-August and I interviewed and photographed Ultra Rich Asian Girl Chelsea Jiang in March. Click Mathematician, Model & Mommy to view her pregnancy shoot.
 
Fast forward to June and Chelsea gave birth to her first child. With her son at the age of 3-months we decided to reconnect. I started our conversation by asking if motherhood was what she expected. While she’s grateful for every precious moment with her son she was quite honest with her responses.
 

  • Q1 – Is motherhood what you expected?
    CJ – No, it’s a lot harder and more emotional that I imagined. It’s a lot of tears and laughter.
    Its attention and care 24×7 and it’s the hardest job in the world.
    I’m within the first 100 days so my baby wakes up every two hour [night & day] for feedings.
    My baby won’t latch on so I have to bottle my milk every three hours.

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  • Q2 – What happened to bring the tears?
    CJ – My baby was sick and I cried the entire day.

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  • Q3 – What made you laugh/smile?
    CJ – Every day is something new. He’ll make a new noise or make a new face.
    He’s a serious baby and rarely smiles. So when he smiles it makes me smile.

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  • Q4 – What’s the story behind your son’s name Charles?
    CJ – I picked the name because it’s elegant and full of [English] history. And both our names start with [the syllable] CH.

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  • Q5 – Your nanny seems really good with Charles, what’s her name?
    CJ – Coco

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  • Q6 – Are you able to meet-up with other moms with newborns?
    CJ – It’s hard because our babies are still so young. It’s a lot of work to go out.
    We’ll be ready to leave then the baby will need his diaper changed. It’s really hard to make plans.

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  • Q7 – I noticed all your house guests are all aunts and nieces. Do you have any nephews?
    CJ – No, Charles is the first boy!

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  • Q8 – You mentioned you’re an only child. Will Charles has a brother or sister?
    CJ – Yes, Charles will have a brother or sister in the future.

 
 
Several of these images were featured in the Community section of the Asian Pacific Post newspaper.
 
 
Special thanks to:
 
Ann Lin for hair and make-up. This was our second collaboration but she’ll be moving home to Taiwan Aug, 31st.
Adorabelle Tea Room for accommodating Chelsea’s big day.
 
 
Chelsea’s wearing:
 
Earrings: Van Cleef
Blouse: BCBGMaxmara
Necklace: Chanel
Ring: Tiffany
Skirt: Beautulleful (A Vancouver designer)
Heels: Sergio Rossi
 
 

Sidewalk Shoot – My Friend Ekaterina

Sep, 28th, 2014


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
When Ekaterina moved to Vancouver she left her fashionable wardrobe behind. To make the most of our photo shoot we headed to Mine & Yours Boutique on Hornby St. Our inspiration started with a pair of Ekaterina’s black platform pumps. We could have easily created a fall look but I found a frilly, flirty skirt that tipped the balance back to a summer look. Jigme found a black blouse and belt. We decided to give the outfit an edgy look so we went with a pair of ankle boots and sunglasses. Ekaterina smiled said the outfit made her feel girly. Incidentally, she modeled a little for her parent’s retail clothing store. She’s currently a student and may continue her education in Canada or possibly Europe. She enjoys modern dance and is looking forward to the start of snowboard season.
 
 
Several of these images were featured in the Community section of the Asian Pacific Post newspaper.
 
Ekaterina’s outfit came from Mine & Yours Boutique:
 
Sunglasses: Michael Kors
Blouse: BCBGMAXAZRIA
Belt: Wilfred
Skirt: FCUK
Wallet: Gucci
Ankle Boots: Alexander Wang