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05/31/2026

Japan days with my boy… 🌊☀️
Some of our favorite memories were made in Kamakura — strolling around town, wandering by the sea, golden sunsets, busy little beach streets, and scenic Enoden rides along the coast.

Yuigahama during golden hour felt like a dream.
Captured with my trusty Fujifilm X100T 📷✨
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If you’re planning a trip to Kamakura, here are a few little tips ♪

• Take the iconic Enoden train from Kamakura Station toward Enoshima 🚋
• Sit on the left side for beautiful beach views along the ride
• Hop off at random coastal stations — some of the prettiest spots are between stops
• On clear days, you might even spot Mt. Fuji in the distance 🗻
• Yuigahama is especially magical during golden hour 🌅

由比ヶ浜の夕焼け🌅
10何年ぶりに行ったけどあまりの観光客の多さにビックリ!それにしても綺麗で幻想的な景色に息子と一緒に感動! いつかはこの辺りに住んでみたいなぁ..

05/27/2026

I had the honor of photographing Melanie’s wedding day years ago, and now I get to capture this sweet new chapter as her family grows🌸 These mommy & me moments are the sweetest reminder of how quickly life changes — and how special it is to freeze these memories in time✨

05/26/2026

Did you know you can actually eat magnolia flowers??
I didn’t until recently.. so I decided to turn them into jelly! 🌸 Full recipe below.
マグノリアの花が食べられると知って、ジャムにしました
レシピは下にあります♪

Magnolia Jelly
Ingredients
2 cups fresh magnolia petals (unsprayed)
3 cups boiling water
2 tbsp lemon juice
5 tbsp powdered pectin
4 cups sugar
Instructions
1. Prepare the petals
Rinse magnolia petals gently.
Remove the bitter white base from each petal if desired.
Tear petals into smaller pieces.
2. Make magnolia tea
Place the petals in a large bowl or pot.
Add 3 cups of boiling water to the petals.
Let steep for a few hours.
Strain out the petals.
3. Cook the jelly
Pour the magnolia infusion into a large pot.
Stir in the lemon juice and bring to a boil.
Add the powdered pectin and stir well until dissolved.
Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Stir in the sugar all at once.
Return to a hard rolling boil and boil for 1 full minute while stirring constantly.
4. Jar the jelly
Remove from heat and skim off any foam if needed.
Pour into sterilized jars, leaving about ¼ inch headspace.
Wipe rims clean and seal with lids.
5. Process (optional but recommended)
Process jars in a boiling-water bath for 10 minutes for shelf stability.
Let cool completely undisturbed for 12–24 hours.

05/23/2026

Another sweet day of Mom & Me minis🌸
I changed up the setup just a bit today and I’m loving how it turned out!
I may be able to squeeze in a few more sessions today and tomorrow, so reach out if you want to come by and make some sweet memories together ✨

04/05/2026

There’s something so powerful about capturing the quiet before everything changes. ✨
The stillness, the anticipation, the love already growing in unseen ways…

As a photographer, these are the moments I’m drawn to most—the in-between, where life is soft, sacred, and full of possibility. 🤍

Because anticipation isn’t just waiting… it’s becoming.

03/22/2026

Little corners of Halifax ♪

Captured on fujifilm x100t

03/12/2026

✨ My skincare secret at 50 ✨
Hydrated, glowing, happy skin doesn’t have to mean needles or expensive procedures! 💖
I’ve been loving Revitalift Triple Power Anti-Aging Moisturizer from — it reduces wrinkles, firms, and brightens, all in one creamy, super-hydrating formula.

💧 Tiny amount goes a long way
🌟 With Pro-Retinol, Vitamin C & Hyaluronic Acid
💫 Inspired by aesthetic procedures… without the needles or price tag!

L'Oréal Paris

03/10/2026

Last fall I spent a beautiful sunny afternoon strolling through Kamakura. 🍁 The light was soft, the air calm..just enjoyed wandering and seeing what caught my eye.
I made my way through Tsuruoka Hachimangu, a historic Shinto shrine tucked among quiet pathways, and happened to catch a glimpse of a traditional Japanese wedding ceremony, had a casual chat with lovely Japanese girls in kimono and snapped a few quick photos, noticed a gentleman sitting peacefully outside a small soba shop, watched the sunlight hit the bridge and autumn leaves just right, making everything glow..✨

Street photography brings me so much joy — simply strolling, noticing, and appreciating those little everyday moments that somehow feel magical when the light and timing are perfect ♪

FUJIFILM X100T

03/06/2026

Trying to share more of my creative side lately and reminding myself that it doesn’t have to be perfect to be meaningful.
Just creating, experimenting, and enjoying the process.

What’s your go-to creative outlet lately?

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