Welcome

Hello! I'm so happy you've found me! Please feel free to click on any of the above images to get to know me + my philosophy on photographing weddings, families, and teaching other photographers!

A little bit about me in case you were curious: I'm tall for a Korean, quiet for an American (okay, maybe not) and desperately trying to perfect my Australian accent (even though my husband pleads me to stop trying). I'm a multicultural internationalist who followed the love of my life to Canberra five years ago (I know what you're thinking: "Left Seattle for Canberra? Now that's true love!"). I miss my family beyond words, but thankfully I've racked up enough miles to fly back home at least once a year.

It doesn't take much to make me laugh: if you quote "Friends", Will Ferrell movies and George W Bushisms, I can pretty much guarantee we'll be buddies for life. I love spending time learning about new things, and take pride in my ability to multi-task. My greatest accomplishment, however, is having found my "when-I grow-up" passion: photographing the love shared by couples, children + families.

As you'll notice in my galleries and blog I'm all about love and spontaneity in the naturalist of moments. I don't have funny props I bring to make kids laugh; I genuinely connect with my subjects to get them laughing so hard they're clutching their tummies. Take some time to look around here and my other home, and if you like what you see and want to get to know me more, shoot me an email! I'd love to hear from you and get to know you + your loved ones.

via @POBKE

  • 2011 ACT AIPP Epson Emerging Photographer of the Year [Runner-up]
  • 2010 Silver Distinction Award [Weddings] [Portrait]
    Canon AIPP Australian Professional Photography Awards
  • 2010 Top 25 Portrait Finalist
    Canon Creative Asia Awards
  • 2010 Finalist
    Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize
  • 2010 Silver Award [People + Portrait Category]
    International Aperture Awards
  • 2010 Silver Award [Families] [Portraits]
    Canon AIPP Australian Professional
    Photography Awards