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I graduated in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in history from UCLA – Go Bruins! Enrolling in the summer, study abroad program in Paris was unquestionably the most memorable experience I had while in college. All the places I visited in the City of Love, took my breath away.

Photography is part of history. We take pictures so that we can preserve and relive the past. Unless you have discovered the much sought after Fountain of Youth, then you’re probably like me – a person who believes that life is too short… My favorite professor once said, “I am not sure what else is beyond this but what I do know is that life is all about memories; we need to remember and capture all of the unforgettable memories that makes us who we are today.” This one liner hit me like an anvil because for someone with a two second memory, these unforgettable memories become forgettable rather quickly. So it’s important that we capture the essence of time. How can we do this? Uh ha! You guessed it. Yes, the solution is to take lots of pictures! Not just ordinary pictures, but pictures instilled with life.

Aside from spending time snapping away with my camera to capture the beauty of idyllic moments and seeing life in different perspectives behind various lenses, in my spare time, I enjoy sketching, scrap booking, traveling, playing scrabble, watching movies, bike riding, camping, eating at new restaurants, snowboarding, and hanging out with my hubby, family, and friends.

Random fact: Those who know me, know that my appetite for trying new food is insatiable. I would try anything, yes ANYTHING if it’s edible, not just once but twice. Throw me on Fear Factor and I guarantee, I’ll take the exotic eating challenge course!

This is my domain to share my photos, thoughts, updates and parts of my life! Let me provide you with a personal and one-of-a kind experience resulting in creative images that encapsulates the joy and beauty of your special moments. If you like what you see, please feel free to leave a comment or contact me.

~Virginia Vo

Anniversary: Kim & Hung

April 26, 2010

I had a great time photographing one of the most lovable people in my life…my mother-in-law, Kim, and her husband, Hung. I cannot beleive that it has been 5 years since they walked down the aisle. Time has definitely flown by, but they haven’t aged a bit and their love has only grown stronger.

Although the day was gloomy and on the brink of sprinkling, we embraced the cold weather and made for a dramatic and romantic photo shoot. We sought to be adventurous but unexpected trains bulleting through the railroad tracks may be a stretch. It’s unbelievable how fast these trains come at you. Even though we heard the warning horns from a distance, we were unable to completely clear the tracks and found our backs up against a fence just about a foot away from the steaming locomotive.

Thank goodness no one got hurt amidst a near death experience because at the end of the day, we walked away with laughs, smiles, and photographs to share. As you can see, Kim and Hung are so young at heart as they rocked the more modern railroad scenery.

M-A