it is up to you.

Brea. Subway. Times Square. At night.

It was an adventure, sort-of-based on a fortune cookie found inside her coat's pocket. We took the advice and ended up having a very interesting night.

And this is just a beginning of our four years in the big apple.

So let the adventure begins!

good morning sandy.

This was taken on October 30th, 2012, 6-something AM. Sandy was already downgraded to a post-tropical storm by then. The power outage stayed for days, and even until now.

Sandy, you swept the sun away from me. But it was exciting. Thank you.

brooklyn corners.

an open chase.

...a.k.a. the after-Flora shoot! I apologize for the two months delay plus the absence of updates. I'm currently adapting with new surroundings, new workloads, and doing just okay to be able to edit bit by bit almost every weekend.

This narrative editorial are flourished with neutral colors in terms of the glamorous wardrobe. The initial concept that Amy gave me was the life of a strong female spy, but due to a male model in addition to our team that day I twisted the story into a mutual chase between two spies.

Scroll down to find out who ruled the chase and closed the case!

soul searching.

I am really sorry to inform that the second concept that I took pictures of on the same day as Flora will be delayed for another week. I will be working on it next weekend. I've been having the worst editing-block due to my creativity crisis, and I am building up my determination in digital imaging from level one. But please look forward to it because you'll be presented with new things, I promise!

Before New Zealand, I made a plan with Bella to at least have one more shoot at her house; a simple one, less fashion and more art, so I spared a day before flying to New York to do so. I demanded something with more feelings, and she wanted something unique.

Although the initial concept got changed at last minute, the results are still something to be delighted about. We tried something new, it was challenging, but it gave me the idea of a great collaboration. I am definitely sure that in the future, Bella and I will create something even better.

This will be dedicated to all of you who's searching for your soul. May you never get lost in life and find your way to understanding.

See you in NYC!

new zealand.

My family and I ran away to New Zealand for about nine days because we wanted some fresh air and also we're craving to eat a lot of sheep.

I'm kidding. We planned the trip since June. My mom loves to spend our Lebaran holidays touring a country that'll give us chills from the cold air. Last year it was Australia, and well this year I am beyond loving her decision to bring us to the land of hobbits! Not a day without out-loud thank yous coming from my mouth like a reflex. Plus I am extremely delighted to be completely unleashed from the shackles of studio photography and digital imaging and just ...let the sun do their thing! Let God work on His organic photoshop!

Most memorable place from the country would be Baldwin Street at Dunedin. Oh and the pastures of Milford Route!

Just in case you're wondering who's the baby, that'll be my nephew Regain. He might not love New Zealand as much as I do but he successfully stole everyone's hearts during the tour :)

Kia ora!