Year: 2014

Pillow

Just arrived London. My room pillow. Shoreditch.

London

  I just arrived London and my room view. From Shoreditch.

A gloomy day

Today’s been a gloomy day in Shanghai. Now, finally, nightfall. @zhaosheila for @burndiary

Fuxing Park

On a mild day like today, locals enjoy outdoor activities and soaking up the winter sun at Fuxing Park. The park was designed by the French in the early 20th century. It’s also one of my preferred parks around Shanghai’s French Concession. @zhaosheila for @burndiary

Christmas party

Last night, I went to a Christmas party where I met Mama G, (@Gillian.aka.mamag). She had a wonderful presence, beautiful hot pink hair, and an interesting life, so I decided to make a portrait. Mama G ran away from home in Kuala Lumpur to New York City in the 80s, held 3 jobs at once …

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Early morning

I’m up, far too early for a Saturday, on my way back to Shanghai. @zhaosheila for @burndiary

My grandfather

I went back to my aunt and grandfather’s today to run a few errands, so took some more pictures there. Before his dementia set in, my aunt and mother would take my grandfather out for walks or meals when the weather was nice. However, now because of both his illness and the onset of the …

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Winter’s grip

Since I’ve been back, Beijing has also slipped into winter’s grip… @zhaosheila for @burndiary

Kathy Ryan

  My portrait today of Kathy Ryan, Dir of Photography for NYTimes Magazine, dear friend, photoland superstar and Instagram maniac. Kathy photographed life around her for a new Aperture book, Office Romance, all about the New York Times editorial office space. iPhone only. I photographed Kathy today in her office with my iPhone. We also …

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