MEET LITTLE MISS CLAIRE / Hong Kong Newborn Photographer

11 day old Claire was such a delight to capture. She slept in most of the session and really made it through despite of the rain and thunder outside. I am happy to capture her and make use of my newest prop: the hanging basket.

Light and Magic!

I loooove to experiment on photography. There's way too many things you can do with your camera.

This evening, to the delight of my little girl, I created this series of light and magic using a pen light and a flute glass.

To my sis in law, Mary

My sister in law Mary is battling cancer for the second time. I dedicate this image to her as it reminds me that life is beautiful and that it's worth the fight. We are praying for you Mary. We love you.
This photo was taken in Cheng Chau Island, Hong Kong.

Out and about---Cheng Chau Island, Hong Kong

Captured this afternoon while riding the ferry en route to Cheng Chau Island in Hong Kong. I thought this was a wonderful opportunity to photograph the majestic ICC tower (International Commerce Centre) which is the highest building in HK at 464 meters.

My husband Lou is not the type who likes to be photographed, but hey I thought since he works out 2 hours a day, I thought he deserves to be captured this way....dynamic and sporty!

And finally a look at the waters surrounding Cheng Chau Island. We had a fabulous dimsum dinner after a 10 km hike. And what a picturesque scenery to watch after an exhausting day.

LAUREN, 36 WEEKS / Hong Kong maternity photographer

I've been so far behind with posting photos on my blog but I couldn't resist posting these lovely maternity photos of Lauren. She was 36 weeks in a family way in these photos. Let's all wish her and husband all the very best in the arrival of their little one!

Michelle won Grand Prize in Earth Day Photo Competition 2010

US Consulate General of Hong Kong awarded Michelle Garthe the Grand Prize in the Earth Day Photo Competition 2010. Awarding ceremony on April 22nd.

Two of her photos made the Grand prize and three others made the Honorable Mention. Below are the photos: Grand Prize winners (from top) Mt. High West and Deep water bay boat. Honorable Mention: (from third from Top Pokfulam Reservoir Road, Explosion of clouds over Lamma Island and Bird in HK Aviary.

Garthe Photo Arts joins the celebration of International Women's day 2010

March 8, 2010 marks the celebration of International Women's Day. Michelle participated in the photo exhibit at the US Consulate Hong Kong. The theme is to honor the domestic helpers who selflessly left their own families to support us in our every day lives. We salute these wonderful women who made such a difference!

Michelle's photos of Ms. Edmalyn Agub and 12 month old Ava Monique are on display at the US Consulate Hong Kong.

Congratulations to Huan and Sammie!

Congratulations to Huan and Sammie for the birth of their baby girl on February 25. In the meantime I am posting some of Sammie's maternity photos taken on January 3,2010.

Joanne and Grant

I have the privelege of capturing Joanne's maternity photos. Recently their little angel arrived three weeks earlier than the expected due date.

Congratulations to Joanne and Grant! I'm posting the following photos as a way to look back on one of those final weeks before the big day came.

Michelle is featured on Phottix website

Michelle is featured on Phottix website ( Leading US based photo accessories company). Read the complete article here: http://journal.phottix.com/photog-friday/michelle-garthe/