Los Angeles Life-Style Photographer

Do you know your lifetime dream(s)? - Los Angeles Portrait and Fine-Art Photographer

I still remember in the days of my corporate life, I'd say things like "when I retire, I would ...".  It seemed that I was saving the best things in life until my "golden years".  It seemed as if the life before retirement was supposed to be lacking, and suffering through it was part of the "package" that came with life. ©Jean (Jiaying) HuangWell, things do not always go with plans and who would have known that I could change?  I changed, way before I reached retirement age.  Somewhere along the line, I started looking within to search for happiness and contentment.  So today, when I read the blog post "Before I Die - What is Important to You" by public installation artist, designer, urban planner, and co-founder of Civic Center  Candy Chang, I felt a sense of relief.  As I tried to reflect on the things that I wanted to achieve over the years, I am happy that I did not wait for a "perfect time" to act on them.

We may be able to plan our retirement; we won't know when our last day is in this world.  So what's on your list the things that you always wanted to do and yet life gets in the way?  Since waiting does not seem to be a good option, make plans to start allowing room to act on your "dreams".  

So what my dream life was like years ago, you may ask.  I wanted to lead a creative life and travel around the world.  And today, far ahead of my supposed "retirement age", I am creating as a photographer and oil painter (and many other ways of creating to come), and my passion for travel has taken me to many corners of the world.  And yet, what's more fulfilling is that I'm able to contribute to a positive life experience to my clients by bringing beauty to their lives or reminding them of such beauty.  I wouldn't have asked for my life any other way.

So today, allow yourself 5 minutes of your busy life to sit down and complete this sentence: "Before I die, I want to ____________".  Look forward to your sharing!

P.S. As I was deep in the drafting of this post, a friend that hasn't called for years rang.  As you would've expected, she was shocked (to say the least) at my changes.  It'll be interesting to find out her husband's reaction when she tells him first thing back home.  Hehe...

Spring at Descanso Gardens (Part 2) – Los Angeles Photographer

Spring is such an exciting season.  The nature has waken up from its dormant condition and everything seems to be alive, including me.Meeting nature at its best, my camera couldn’t be happier – it wouldn’t stop blinking. :-)

Check out the beautiful flower field:

©Jean (Jiaying) Huang
©Jean (Jiaying) Huang
©Jean (Jiaying) Huang
©Jean (Jiaying) Huang

I’m sure my camera is not alone in exhilarating.  Oh, how I wish I can join this little girl:

©Jean (Jiaying) Huang

or be as elegant and colorful as this young lady:

©Jean (Jiaying) Huang

And you know I won’t give up an opportunity when there is a Japanese Garden:

©Jean (Jiaying) Huang

Let’s celebrate life, even if it’s the small things that are offered.

P.S. For Part 1 of the Descanso Gardens series, please click here

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Photography brings us closer - Los Angeles Travel Photographer

Advanced means of transportation have made a huge difference in how we do business and how far we get to travel to in our lives.  Although I've been travelling and taking photographs for  years, not until today did I realize how close I can be with somebody, brought together by photography.If you remember, I made a trip to Vietnam and Cambodia in November of 2010.  While every city that we visited was amazing, Hoi An remained one of favorites due to it's diverse culture background and colorful architecture.  So you may remember this image that I've posted on my Facebook fan page or on Flickr.

Street Scene in Hoi An, Vietnam - Fine Art - ©Jean Huang Photography
Street Scene in Hoi An, Vietnam - Fine Art - ©Jean Huang Photography

Can you believe just one month earlier, someone took an image at the same spot?  Mind you, it's on an off-beat street that I don't think every tourist visits and this lady lives all the way in Catalonia.  What can I say?  Great minds think alike! :-)

Hoi An

P.S. I have to say it's pretty amazing that the same bike was still there a month later, not locked.  But the bananas had disappeared.  Any clue? ;-)

P.P.S. Any image in the Fine Art Photography category can be purchased to adorn your beautiful home.  Please contact me for sizes and presentation options.  Many ready to hang solutions to be recommended.