a bit more about me

I’m a husband and new father! Natalie & I have been married for almost 9 year now. I speak three languages and when I'm really tired I get them jumbled up a bit as Natalie can attest. I have trouble answering the question “where are you from”. I am Taiwanese-American, born in the US and raised across two continents and in half a dozen cities. I can make anywhere a home, and I’m used to missing home and feeling perfectly at home at the same time. I'm the chef of our household. Food is a huge part of my identity and culture. If I weren't a photographer, I'd probably have a pop up restaurant featuring Taiwanese cuisine. Nat jokes that food is my love language. It’s my favorite way to care for family and friends, and sharing my creations is a way that I feel known and loved. More than anything, I love the way it brings people together. I do love learning & trying new things. I think part of it is just me being curious and wanting to know how things work. I like to think I'm pretty handy as well. I'm much more inclined to tackle house projects and renovations myself mostly because I think it's fun...for the most part. I've watched Parks & Rec and The Office so many times I don't know how to not speak in quotes. Anyone else also obsessed with The Office Ladies podcast? Ted Lasso is fighting for our affection right now. I’m always up for a good adventure. I love traveling! Sometimes spontaneously. One time, with a surprise gap in our schedules, Nat and I drove out West and camped out of our SUV for a couple weeks, exploring from Yellowstone to Moab however we saw fit. I think it’s good for the soul to experience new places and cultures. Scroll down to see some of the adventures we've been on so far! I believe that all people are equal with the same inherent humanity, love is meant to be celebrated, and life is beautiful.