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Grace Tan
In Family + Children Portraits, Portraits

Family Portraits: Marcus & Su Leen

As a parent, I hear comments from people saying that it’s always easier to take care of little girls compared to boys. They are sweet, easy going and easier to manage than boys. Also, it’s fun to dress them up. Honestly, I am not too sure how true this claim is, but as a parent of a little girl, I must say, I enjoy her very very much. Of course, if you have TWO little girls, that is double the fun. Especially when they are cute and sweet as Marcus and Su Leen’s kids – Isabel and Caitlin.

Diane and I truly blessed to have met this family recently. We had a good time eating roti canai and walking the park together. I first tried breaking the ice by singing my favourite kids song “Wheels on the Bus”. But I was told by the kids that their favourite song was “I Knew You Were Trouble” by Taylor Swift. Gee, within half a second, I felt outdated. Haha…

It did take them some time to warm up to us, but at the end of the session, we were like good friends.

Thanks for the fun, girls!

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Grace Tan
In Casual Portraits, Life, Musings, Portraits

Turning 30: Joanne

How strange it is that the older we grow, we realize we’ve never truly left our youth? When my dad was in his 70s, he kept telling us stories of when he was in Kirby College, how he almost got frostbite during a particularly cold winter. Last year, I also celebrated my brother’s 50th birthday…and during that celebration, we partied like he was 20. I am also reminded of my 50+ year old aunt turning 60, but still doing bunny ears in photos.

I sometimes wonder if each of us really does have an inner child within us, even though our exterior doesn’t say so.

Joanne recently hit a huge milestone in her life. She turned 30. An age where you begin to feel that you have this idea of identity all figured out in your life. The 20s is an age where you discover the world is your oyster… you can do almost anything you want in life. Almost. (If only money was not a problem!)

But in your 30s… you feel more secure, confident, and wiser. I like how Joanne puts it…

“I wanted to do this photo shoot cause I’d like to have something physical to look back on, as the years pass me by. At 30, i feel wiser than i was at 20. At the same time, i know I’ve still got some way to go, and life has lots more to teach me. What’s in the year/years ahead?”

Joanne, I hope the years ahead will bring you to more places than you’ve ever dreamed was possible. I hope you also never lose your inner child. One that has innocence and wonder at the world around us. May God bless your journey.

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Grace Tan
In Family + Children Portraits, Portraits

Family Portraits: Jordan + Tammy + 2

It’s amazing to think that Tammy and I met close to 30 years ago when we were in kindergarten. And now she has her own daughter Jaelyn who will be going to kindergarten soon-ish as well! What a circle it has been. I am so glad that I was there to photograph Tammy and Jordan’s wedding in 2008 and also her maternity portraits in 2010… and now, their little family! Am really happy that my photography skills have grown through the years together with their little family. They were one of my earliest clients when I started out in the wedding industry years ago in 2007.

Tammy and Jordan, I love seeing our kids together… I hope that Jaelyn, Jenson, Krysta and all our friend’s kids will grow up enjoying each other’s company as much as we have enjoyed friendships with our group of friends throughout the years. As we grow older, let’s take some time to really smell the roses, and spend time with our families…that’s what matters most.

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Grace Tan
In Casual Portraits, Family + Children Portraits, Maternity, Portraits, Promotions, Studio

Christmas Special: Creating Memories

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Our Lifestyle Portraits promo is now back, but this time, it’s even better than ever!

Book a portrait shoot for yourself and a friend (or get 2 shoots for yourself… the more the merrier!) during the month of December 2013 and you’ll get a special rate of RM500 for an outdoor lifestyle portrait shoot or RM380 for a studio shoot (per shoot). Then block a shoot date between the months of January till March 2014. Here are the details:

Lifestyle Portraits: Outdoor
1 hour photo shoot by one of the Stories photographers
1 location within Klang Valley
Limited to 8 people
35 images (printable up to 8R size)
12″ x 8″ matte photo print
RM600 for one shoot or RM1,000 for two shoots

Lifestyle Portraits: Studio
1 hour photo shoot by one of the Stories photographers
Limited to 6 people
25 images (printable up to 8R size)
12″ x 8″ matte photo print
RM480 for one shoot or RM760 for two shoots

Terms and Conditions:

Shoot dates subject to availability between the months of January – March 2014 only. Book early to avoid disappointment.
An extra fee of RM100 is chargeable for weekend and public holiday shoots.
Each additional person is charged a rate of RM30 (not valid for studio shoots).
Add RM150 to select Grace as the photographer.
Additional hours of coverage at RM400 per hour.
Do note that our studio is on the first floor of SStwo Mall and is accessible by stairs only.
Lifestyle portraits consist of maternity, family, newborn, individual and casual couple portraits.

Email us at hello[at]stories.my to make a booking.

Grace Tan
In Family + Children Portraits, Newborn, Portraits

Newborn Portraits: Vinod, Pamela and Rahul

Johan and Mark photographed Vinod and Pamela’s beautiful outdoor wedding at the Royale Chulan in 2012, and ever since then, they have gone productive and produced a lovely baby boy named Rahul. I was privileged to photograph Rahul’s newborn photos at their home. I love seeing our couples grow into little families like this. If possible, I’d like to be there at key moments of their lives, seeing the family grow through the years. What a joy it is to see them happy!

Congratulations, Vinod and Pamela… I am sure Rahul will bring many sleepless nights, but it is oh, so worth it.

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