Hong Kong Family Photo Shoot: Repulse Bay Temple
The Repulse Bay Temple is one of my favourite locations for a family photo shoot, as it's gorgeously colourful and has an authentic Hong Kong vibe. There’s also a beautiful little beach adjacent to the temple area, which means you don’t need to travel too far to get a nice variety of shots in one session.
I really loved this particular shoot, which took place last November. Not only was the weather perfect, but the family was so full of love and the parents were totally relaxed - they just went with the flow and let me do my thing. So often it’s the uptight parents expecting perfection (and not their kids!) that ruin a shoot.
The children were lovely to work with and you could see that they were all truly enjoying this time together as a family. Their relaxed, warm vibe just shines through the photos!
Never been to Repulse Bay? It has a fun story. While its Chinese name, Tsin Shui Wan, means “Shallow Water Bay”, the origin of its English name is quite mysterious. It’s said that the bay was once used as a haven for pirates, who were “repulsed” by the British Royal Navy. Whether it’s true or not, I’m not sure - but what I do know for sure, is that Repulse Bay is an ideal location for your next family shoot.
If you’ve been considering a session but you’re stressed about a city shoot with young children, never fear! I’ve got 4 tips for prepping your kids so that the entire experience is a dream. Enjoy the read, and I hope to see you in front of my lens (perhaps at Repulse Bay?) very soon.