Meeting new people is a big part of expat life. I met Lana in Malaysia right before the pandemic hit, and we tried to set up a mini photo session. But timing was against us, as she had to move to Europe. Just when I thought we missed our chance, Lana moved back to Malaysia right before I was set to leave.

Finally, we made our photo shoot happen. Lana is an incredibly talented illustrator, creating gorgeous fashion prints that she sends all over the world. Being a fan of fashion myself, it was a joy to capture her and her work. It felt more like capturing moments than just taking pictures.

You can see her amazing designs and shop her collection https://lalanaarts.com. Every piece tells its own story, just like the snapshots from our session.