Back in 2015, I visited Sumbawa simply to travel and explore. At the time, most of my adventures took me around West Sumbawa. Eleven years later, I returned to the island with a different purpose: working as a personal vacation photographer for a family on a four-day, three-night adventure, while discovering more of this beautiful destination along the way. Our journey began with a boat trip across the sea, followed by a ride in a local angkot from the harbor as we made our way to Moyo Island. There, we visited a beautiful waterfall famously associated with the late Princess Diana, Mata Jitu waterfall. We spent hours soaking in its refreshing natural pools before continuing to Poto Jarum for a snorkeling adventure in its clear blue waters. The following morning started before sunrise. We boarded a boat and headed toward Saleh Bay, where we had the incredible opportunity to see whale sharks in their natural habitat. Between the early morning departure, resting on the boat, and the exci...
The first time I photographed the Chng family was in December 2019, when Charlene and her husband were expecting their first baby during their babymoon at Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach. It was such a lovely time to capture this special chapter of their lives as they prepared to welcome their little one. In 2022, I had the pleasure of seeing them again, this time at InterContinental Bali Resort. What a joy it was to photograph them as a family of four, now with their two little ones! Looking back at those photos, it’s amazing to see how much had changed in just a few years. And now, here we are again, reuniting for another family session at Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua Resort. The kids have grown so much, and it’s wonderful to see how quickly time has passed. Each time I photograph a returning family, I’m reminded that these sessions are about more than just taking pictures. They’re also about documenting the little changes, growing personalities, and precious moments that make every s...