2021: Year in Review

I get so lost in where I want to go I forget that the place I'm in is already quite magical. - Rupi Kaur

PersonalSophia LiuDecember 28, 2021personal, year in review, 2021Comment

Farm Folk

I feel so grounded in the earth, the changing seasons, and a slower pace of life that rewards you with much-needed peace and calm.

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One-Light Portraits with Friends

I set up a casual portrait session in my office photo studio and revisited my favorite lighting setup: one light, one softbox, and a fan.

Journey to Our First Home

In my early adult life, I bounced from one sublease to the next, trying to get through the days on the cheapest place I could find with the least commitment required. This was the journey to our first home.

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It's a marathon, not a sprint

I ran 13.1 miles this past weekend. That’s 12.1 more miles than I thought could ever do.

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Santa Fe, 2021

We drove up Route 66 to Santa Fe, a capital city full of rich history, food, architecture and so much art. I’m in love.

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Burlingame Wedding: Lexus + Matt

My friend Lexus got married in front of family and friends at the beautiful Fairview Crystal Springs in Burlingame. And I got to be there to witness and capture the action.

20 Years American

Exactly 20 years ago, on this very day, I landed at LAX. My dad packed my luggage into a rickety Toyota Previa, drove us home to our one-bedroom apartment in East LA, and I started my new life in America.

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Albuquerque, 2021

From ancient natural wonders to Pueblo Indian and Southwestern culture, to adobe architecture and chile galore, New Mexico is one of the most unique places I’ve ever visited in America. Our first stop: Albuquerque.

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Chicago, 2021

I was ready to experience this city for the first time in all of its high-rise, deep dish glory.

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New England, 2021

I picked a city, Simon picked a city, and together we planned a week-long trip to get back out in the world again. First stop: Beantown.

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Good Enough

Not doing it all doesn’t mean I failed. Instead it just means I am really good at a few things.

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