Paying tribute to all those affected by the devastating disasters - Los Angeles Photography

I have to admit that this is unusual for me - to post twice within a day.  Shortly after I posted with an image taken from Vietnam, the horrible news broke of the earthquake and Tsunami in Japan.  This image of cherry blossom was taken over the weekend.  I thought it's a nice tribute to all those devastated by this and all other disasters.

This disaster, as many others, reminds us how unpredictable life is and to treasure what we already have - people around us and things that we take for granted, like being able to go home every day after work.

Happy Valentine's Day - Los Angeles Photographer

This is THE day.  Traffic is jammed from the delivery trucks of the florists.  Prices of roses are hiked up.  Restaurants are packed since the weekend with nicely dressed patrons.  Red is the most common color of the day.  This is THE day, the Valentine's Day. Despite the seemingly hassle and costs, we still go out of our way to celebrate.  Hey, what's the point of life if we don't stop and smell the roses from time to time (for many of us, once a year)? ;)

Happy Valentine's Day, my friends!

Happy Valentine's Day - Jean Huang Photography

Help wanted - hair stylist please! - Los Angeles Photographer

I need help, seriously. It all started from this:

I hope you understand the urge to add a little green in the desperate winter months (despite the spring-like weather that we've had lately).  Just add water?  Sure.  Plus, I get to style the hair once it's out.  Any creative types would jump at the opportunity to fuss with (someone else's) hair, right?  Isn't it as easy as the picture shows?

Wrong!  I jumped too soon, sooner than when I possess the ability to fuss with anyone's hair.  Problem is, the hair did not come out the way it's shown on the box.  Now what?  It takes a lot more skill than I anticipated, I think.  So, please, hair stylist to rescue!

To give you a good reference of how bad things are, here are the back and front views:

Help!  The bug needs you, please...