The Challengers {A Hotel Home Story}

Some sessions are just meant to be.

On my recent trip to Jakarta for family photography, I had a few last minute cancelations due to some political instability. So I posted a hasty note, asking if anyone was up for filling some empty slots, and lo, these guys came along. Not only were they kind, gracious, and super fun, but they’re a hotel family like ours. And they life on sight as we did when we lived in Jakarta.

I thought, what better family for me to shoot. There couldn’t be a more idea client than them with their life of hotels and adventure. I know so well the joys and pain points of traveling the world and living in hotels. I understand their wild little ones who so much reminded me of my own; a fiery hair little girl who’s got the spotlight; an exuberant little boy obsessed with planes and cars. I got those kids pretty wound up, silly levels turned up to the max, we laughed till our sides ached, and well, I just felt so at home.

And this, right here, is the power of attracting ideal client. It’s not about rich white people in impeccably designed homes. It’s connecting on a heart level; knowing the people who come before your lens are the sort of people you’d delight in sharing a meal with, and sharing hearts with. These guys are ideal clients through and through. I couldn’t be happier that we connected.