Charlie’s Family Photo by Dora, taken in Shanghai. Shanghai Family Photographer Dora

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Charlie’s Family Photo by Dora, taken in Shanghai. Shanghai Family Photographer Dora

The Two Little Ones

The first time I met the two little ones was at Their house. As soon as I walked in, the little sister, wearing...
Charlie’s Family Photo by Dora, taken in Shanghai. Shanghai Family Photographer Dora

A Newborn at Home

This session was supposed to be a late-pregnancy shoot — the quiet waiting period before everything changes. But the...
Charlie’s Family Photo by Dora, taken in Shanghai. Shanghai Family Photographer Dora

A Singapore Family’s Spring Park Session

A family of four flew in from Singapore for a weekend in Shanghai, and we spent a relaxed morning at the park —...
Charlie’s Family Photo by Dora, taken in Shanghai. Shanghai Family Photographer Dora

A Proposal During a Trip | Shanghai Wutong District

This started as a trip. He had been planning for weeks. She had no idea. He chose the moment carefully — a quiet...
Charlie’s Family Photo by Dora, taken in Shanghai. Shanghai Family Photographer Dora

Baby’s First 100 Days with Cat

Before the baby, the cat had the house to itself. 🤍 This isn’t a newborn session in the traditional sense. It’s what...
Charlie’s Family Photo by Dora, taken in Shanghai. Shanghai Family Photographer Dora

6th Birthday Outdoor Documentary

A 6th birthday, carefully prepared by her mom. We chose a beautiful outdoor space, invited her closest friends, and...
Charlie’s Family Photo by Dora, taken in Shanghai. Shanghai Family Photographer Dora

Natural Family Photography at Home in Shanghai | 2-Year-Old Documentary Session

Mom told me that two-year-olds have minds of their own. On the day of our session, the little one wanted to build...
Charlie’s Family Photo by Dora, taken in Shanghai. Shanghai Family Photographer Dora

A Natural At-Home Baby Photoshoot in Shanghai

ome photo sessions feel like meeting new people.
And some feel like walking into a familiar story. This newborn...
Charlie’s Family Photo by Dora, taken in Shanghai. Shanghai Family Photographer Dora

A Devon Rex Cat’s 3rd Birthday | Pet Photography Story

Goodbye Two, Hello Three | Pet Photography This was the shyest Devon Rex I’ve ever photographed. When I first...
Charlie’s Family Photo by Dora, taken in Shanghai. Shanghai Family Photographer Dora

Life, Before the Next Chapter

They asked me to photograph them on the afternoon they received their marriage certificate. There was no ceremony,...
Charlie’s Family Photo by Dora, taken in Shanghai. Shanghai Family Photographer Dora

On His One-Month Day, Everyone Who Matters Was Home

He turned one month old.
We chose a sunny day and photographed everything at home. Soft light came through the...
Charlie’s Family Photo by Dora, taken in Shanghai. Shanghai Family Photographer Dora

In Gentle Sunlight, Just Her and Her Cat — Perfectly Enough

She calls her cat “my child.” The sunlight was soft, the room quiet. Just her and her cat — that’s all it took...
Charlie’s Family Photo by Dora, taken in Shanghai. Shanghai Family Photographer Dora

100 Days of Becoming Mom and Dad

As the baby reaches their 100-day milestone, these quiet, tender days also mark the first 100 days of two young...
Charlie’s Family Photo by Dora, taken in Shanghai. Shanghai Family Photographer Dora

8-Month-Old Little Maruko

This 8-month-old baby has an adorable Little Maruko-chan hairstyle, excellent motor skills, and loves to smile. When...
Charlie’s Family Photo by Dora, taken in Shanghai. Shanghai Family Photographer Dora

Little Z

Little Z was the first mixed-race baby I had the pleasure of photographing. During our initial communication, Mom...