I don’t know when I began a love affair with cherry blossoms. They have become a recurring motif in my artworks, and one of my favourite background for portraits. Unfortunately because its delicacy and fragile season, I can never predict when is the best portrait season with cherry blossoms. Cherry blossoms are only in their peak condition for one to two weeks. As soon as rain hits the pavement, the sensitive petals would wither and the ground would be covered in white and pink. That makes it even more difficult to arrange for overseas clients. However, when I can arrange a portrait session at cherry blossoms’ peak season, the result was much worth the effort.

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