My travel journal 2011 - Silhouette of Hong Kong, my hometown

I just came back from Hong Kong. This was my second trip to Hong Kong in 2011, and it was a very busy yet rewarding trip. During my visit, I got to meet my family, and most of all, my dearest grandmother, aunt and uncle, and ate a lot of authentic yummy food, like wonton noodle, dim sum, chiu chow snacks and hot pots. I also met many friends and families, old and new, and explored a few interesting places while shooting some family sessions and giving photography workshops. The place I have visited most was Lantau Island - including going through the Hong Kong International Airport (Chek Lap Kok Airport), I also went to a few other locations like Discovery Bay and Disneyland Resort, and traveled via different transportation, while enjoying the various scenic views.  

I couldn't wait to share my photo sessions and very much looking forward to meet these families again soon! 

Here are some spontaneous shots I took during the trip while working and touring around town. 


A nice view from my aunt's apartment - at break of dawn. 


Some older buildings in the town I grew up in.



Double decker buses going side by side and back to back.



The nice houses near the Peak.




On my way down to Central District from the Peak. What was the crowd gathering for?



The crowd was surrounding the popular TV actress and singer based in HK - Linda Chung Ka-Yan.


Even the construction workers took a break to check it out.




The Connaught Place - an old iconic building in Central.



The brand new Apple Store at ifc, Central sure draws a big crowd of fans.



The forever expanding landfill that would eventually connect HK island and Kowloon.



This reminds me of the plastic fences we used for our kids when they were toddlers. 





2 eagles were hovering over the ifc 2 building - the tallest building in Hong Kong.













I enjoyed so much watching the sunset with a stunning city profile of Central at Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon.

Sneak Peek of Veronica + Kevin: Married! (Palo Alto, CA)

The lovely couple, Veronica and Kevin, tied their knot in Palo Alto at the beautiful Covenant Presbytarian Church. Here is a sneak peek of their wedding day. More pictures will be posted soon!

ISPWP Contest Fall 2011

I'm very happy that one of my pictures was awarded in the latest ISPWP contest. Congratulations to Jasmyn and Jon! Congratulations to all!

Family Fun at Linda Mar Beach (Pacifica, CA)

It was so great to see Clara and Anthony again, and meet with their little guy, who has grown so much! I remembered last time I saw him, he was still a baby in Clara's arms. And that was almost 3 years ago! Come to think of it, I have known Anthony and Clara for almost 5 years. I first came to know the couple when I was the photographer at their best friend's wedding. Then later I was honored to be their wedding photographer at their wedding. That's one of the most satisfying aspect as a wedding and family photographer - being there to capture the important moments for my clients, and see their families grow.

The weather that day was warm, with a bit overcast, which was perfect for the shoot. The family had so much fun on the beach, in the sand and in the water. They even had a little visitor who was totally photogenic! I had lots of fun that day!

I am also very proud to publish my new branding logo and studio name as Chris Shum Photography. Stay tune for more upcoming changes!