Lillian's Portrait Session

Photography by Richard Min

Areum and Lillian are cousins. Lillian is 6 months older than Areum and she walks (which means she doesn't stay in one spot for pictures, instead she loves to move around.) Lillian's parents missed her 1st year portrait session and thought it wasn't too late. They liked how Areum's images came out. Once again, baby portraits are tough, not so swift and easy-going. The sessions require patience and at the same time, you have to be quick before the baby runs out of energy and throws a tantrum. The process of creating smiles looks easy and simple in the pictures, but my sweats & tears are hidden behind these smiling and fun images. It's always rewarding to see people, especially in this case, babies smiling in my images. I love my job!

 

IMAGES BY MIN_Web Page: Dawn & Sunset

dawn & sunset

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Areum's Portrait Session

Photography by Richard Min

Areum takes everything seriously. She rarely smiles. No matter what I do, she doesn't sit still, minding her own business (crawling out of the seamless background most of the time) and looks at me occasionally as though not interested in anything what I do for her. I tickled her. I lowered my body really low on the floor to get down to her eye level position, and entertaining her by making funny voices and body gestures. I tried everything... It didn't work. I had to do something fresh and crazy. Finally, making myself TOTALLY animated and insane in front of her created a little smile on her face! If someone had witnessed me performing this kind of strange activity, he or she probably thought I was completely koo~ koo~ in the head. Wow. That was a hard work. But at the end, it was all worth it. She looks so happy in the images I created for her (especially for Areum's parents). Baby Areum's expressions and gestures in the pictures are genuine and they tell great stories. This portrait session was arranged to commemorate her first birthday. Happy birthday Areum..!!

  

The Wedding Day : Susan & Jibin

Photography by Richard Min

The Wedding Day : Susan & Jibin @ Church of Southland, Anaheim, CA

"Honorable Mention" in the Photo Contest..!!

This breathtaking image from Jamie's "Trash the Dress" session got selected as "Honorable Mention" in ADMIRED BY BEAKSTEAD pictage image contest! I am thankful for the recognition from Beakstead and other critics. And of course, thanks to Jamie & Andrew for being such high spirited and enthusiastic about climbing up to the very top of the 20-story building overlooking downtown Los Angeles. It was a pure excitement and an adventure..!! All for HIS Glory.

7th Admired by Beakstead - Pictage Image Contest

  

IMAGES BY MN Client's Tote Bag

Photography by Richard Min

Tote bag design by Richard Min

Hello everyone! I am so proud and excited to present my client's new tote bag..!! All your precious albums and unique products will be handed to you in this elegant & stylish and practical & reusable TOTE BAG. I put my soul and heart into these bags. The "Earth Green" tone represents the earth and its nature created by our Father God. Isn't HE wonderful and amazing..!? Everything from studio/gallery banner, concrete floor to stationery envelopes, all are in "Earth Green" tones. Also if you look closely to the titles and letterings on my blog page, they are in the same green tones as well. I would love to see my clients doing their grocery shopping or any kind of shopping activities with this bag. Who knows..? It can also be used as a diaper bag for the brides who just became mothers. Endless possibilities... Please enjoy and reuse it..! It's from my heart.

WERNER Touring Paddles

Photography by Richard Min

Werner Touring Paddles designed by Dami Han

My friend Mingee (5th term Transportation design major) at Art Center introduced me to her friend Dami who is also a student there. Dami had designed and handcrafted this futuristic touring paddles in her previous product design class. Werner is the brand. I really liked the angular and straight line design of the paddles. They reminded me of the stealth bomber's wings. I'm sure the design and functionality go together. These images are for her portfolio. 

The WERNER Paddles

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Bride & Groom #5: Jenny & Rich

Photography by Richard Min

Hanbok Session @ Studio

Jenny & Rich made "The" list..!! #5 that is. =) We had such a fun time together. I got to watch them dancing and shaking in their traditional Korean hanbok to the songs of the legendary British invasion: the Beatles. What a combination..!? You have to become a fan of IMAGES BY MIN on Facebook to view the rest of their "having fun" images. It was all about being comfortable in front of the big camera. "Just being yourself" isn't easy. However, Jenny & Rich were just being themselves and most importantly... just enjoying it. Looking forward to their intimate and not too formal but laid-back and casual wedding ceremony at the Blue Bird Cafe in Culver City. I don't have to show up in a full black suit and a tie. Thanks for this cool and breezy opportunity Jenny! May God bless your marriage and watch over you as you begin your new life together. Congratulations..!!!