family photography jurong lake gardens

I came back to Jurong Lake Gardens yet again for another family photoshoot. This time round with KP, who is my cousin, and his beautiful family of 3 little ones. After a few times of rescheduling due to the COVID situation, new Heightened Alert restrictions sprung up and the need to apply for a permit to shoot in an NParks’ park, we managed to secure this date which coincidentally happened to be Father’s Day. Such nice timing! The online application can be found here.

Previously, I mentioned doing a family and maternity photoshoot in Jurong Lake Gardens in one of my posts (Top 8 Favourite Locations for Family and Maternity Photoshoots) and I also did a recent shoot with Melvin and his family over here in March. There are a few things that I observed while shooting here recently as compared to the past and I think it is good to share with families who are planning to shoot over at this location too.

Firstly, there are many short barriers fencing around turfs of grasses everywhere to prevent people from stamping on the grasses and impeding their growth. While the fences are there, they aren’t really unsightly. For me, I just need to carefully compose my pictures to have them out of the frame.

Secondly, more man-made foot trails are appearing, especially on the grassy knolls. Inevitable, I guess. Everyone loves to be at the top of the world!

Lastly, the lalang appears to be scanty, probably not in season. I just did find an interesting fun fact from Nparks website and contrary to popular belief, the grasses are not Lalang. They are grasses from the Pennisetum family, specifically, they are the Swamp Foxtail.

So, what matters most to modern fathers? Their families of course. Especially in times like these, where our priorities become so clear. They may be busy working men with huge influence, power and responsibility but ask them what is most important to them and they will say their families.

Fathers are so important not just traditionally as providers but as a model for their children to emulate, the person who provides boundaries, who sets a moral compass for them.

And modern fathers also get to participate more in the daily lives of their children. Whereas a generation ago, fathers didn’t help out with bath time, meals, and organising the children’s activities. They are now not only able but also expected to participate fully in their children’s upbringing.

This is why a Father’s Day photoshoot is a great way to celebrate what matters most to them.

Family photography by UnderTheStars Photography
Location at Jurong Lake Gardens

family photography jurong lake gardens

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family photography jurong lake gardens

In my previous post (Top 8 Favourite Locations for Family and Maternity Photoshoots), I mentioned doing a family and maternity photoshoot in Jurong Lake Gardens, which is one of the most popular places to shoot at in recent times. I have the privilege to shoot Melvin and Evon’s family at this amazing place. It would be perfect without the heat.

Jurong Lake Gardens is Singapore’s new national garden in the heartlands. It is a people’s garden, where spaces will be landscaped and created for families and the community to come together. It has this mildly hilly area that is covered in a sea of lalang and tall grass tufts, making the perfect dreamy backdrop for family portraits. As we all know, most kids don’t like to pose for the camera and they get restless pretty fast. After their photoshoot, the children can reward themselves at the huge playground and water playground.

family photography jurong lake gardens

Between our busy schedules and endless to-do lists, it is easy to forget to have family portraits taken. Since we can come up with millions of excuses not to take the time to have photos taken, we may start to forget why it is important to begin with. It feels like the years are going faster and faster and before you know it, the kids are all grown up. Every moment that you have together as a family is priceless, so don’t forget to capture these memories with a photo.

family photography jurong lake gardens

This is probably my fourth or fifth shoot with Melvin and Evon. They have been coming back to me all these years to document their lives since they were still a couple. They continued to do so after starting a family with two children and now once again with their parents who are at their golden years. I feel a sense of accomplishment.

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, so why not gift your mother this perfect gift — a family photoshoot.

Last but not least, I wish all beautiful mummies a Happy Mother’s Day!

Family photography by UnderTheStars Photography
Location at Jurong Lake Gardens

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This isn’t much of a styled shoot but an editorial shoot. It’s a year-end collaboration with Vienna Mei of Giorgia Couture, a new partner, who provided all these lovely, elegant and distinctive bridal gowns. And not forgetting my trusted makeup artist, Jennis who through her fingers, dolled up the pretty model with such beautiful makeup.

The shoot brought us to Jurong Lake Gardens this time round in the early morning. I mentioned this location in my previous post about top favourite photoshoot locations for family and maternity. This charming grassland is also a hot spot for wedding and prewedding couples in recent years. With the golden light from the morning sun, this is just like fields of gold. Such a beauty.

Please enjoy this small series of images from the photoshoot while I will update the post with more pictures soon.

And remember to check out Giorgia Couture website. Their airy and lightweight gowns are what define them. If you are looking for a makeup artist for your special day, check out Jennis Wong. She is one of the best makeup artist I ever worked with.

Photography by UnderTheStars Photography
Makeup and hairstyling by Jennis Wong
Bridal gowns by Giorgia Couture

singapore prewedding photography

This isn’t much of a styled shoot but an editorial shoot. It’s a year-end collaboration with Vienna Mei of Giorgia Couture, a new partner, who provided all these lovely, elegant and distinctive bridal gowns. And not forgetting my trusted makeup artist, Jennis who through her fingers, dolled up the pretty model with such beautiful makeup.

The shoot brought us to Jurong Lake Gardens this time round in the early morning. I mentioned this location in my previous post about top favourite photoshoot locations for family and maternity. This charming grassland is also a hot spot for wedding and prewedding couples in recent years. With the golden light from the morning sun, this is just like fields of gold. Such a beauty.

Please enjoy this small series of images from the photoshoot while I will update the post with more pictures soon.

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