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Nancy EC Hwang - I’m with Hana on this… better late than never! :)

There are way too many crazy memorable moments from the Davis days…. where to begin?!? I’l just list off some of the top moments of our crazy Aggie days (in random order)

I remember for one of your birthdays the 147 gals & company (with the inside help of one of your roomies) got into your room and turned EVERYTHING upside down even your mattress and made a huge barrier that you had to run into to get inside your room… and the most awesome thing was that you didn’t know we were the geniuses that pulled the prank off! hahaha I still have pictures and videos from that night! :)

I remember the crazy twister parties at Nutty & I’s apartment at the end of our davis days… lots of crazy pictures from that! :)

I remember the awesome memorable camping trip with T, Danielle, Nate, Mike Tang, Marcie and a few others… prank after prank… but we pulled off the ultimate pranks! 1) trapping you guys in the tents, stealing your shoes and hanging them from trees and 2) saran-wrapping you, mike tang, and nate together… hehehe good times! :)

I remember our Bay Area Christmas Dinners & White Elephant… are we going to do that again this year???

I remember this one Sunday you came to check out GRX while we were still hopping from one hotel conference center to another. After service we were looking for each other amidst the crowd of Asian faces in the hotel lobby.. and then all of a sudden I hear “EC!!!” ring above the noises around me.. I turn around and I see you waving your hand. *shakes head* I honestly think that you forgot what my REAL name is: NANCY…. NOT EC! the sad this is that I actually RESPONDED to being called “EC”!!! *shakes head* hahaha the EC has retired and is getting too old for that. haha you and steve-o just refuse to stop calling me EC. why???? ><

The list can go on but I'll end it with the best memories of our davis days:

Esther's 19th bday and My 22nd birthday celebration at Sorrento 147. The best of the IV pie-age actions those two years… Not only did Esther get pied on her bday, you boys plotted to share the love with Esther on my birthday and gave her a pie in her face… that video will go down in IV history as the best executed birthday pie-age ever! Good Times! :)

Cheers to a fabulous year ahead! :)

~~ The One & Only E.C. ~~

Nicole Chan - I remember your Xanga and when you first started to mentor under Scott Robert. I thought your style of angling and colors stood out – and they still do. I also remember feeling excited when you offered to give me a call and give me some life advice, on whether to continue with management consulting or to pursue a passion in photography. I was really struggling (still am, I think) and getting the chance to 1 on 1 with you meant a lot to me.

Then, I remember that you mentioned that I didn’t sound like I had the burning passion or the hunger. Your two cents were to stick with my current full-time job which would provide me more comfort, rather than the fulfillment that photography would allot me (and yourself, as well).

I appreciated your honesty then, and I still do.

Kenneth - Junshien, I remember your willingness time and again to chat with me over the phone about my random photography questions even when you had plenty of other things to do, like maintaining your photo business!

I also remember with great delight that Steph and I probably got the best wedding photography package deal on the planet, one that will probably never be offered again by Junshien International! =]

Thanks a ton for the memories, the inspiration, and the friendship.

SIMPLY DASHY PHOTOGRAPHY - Happy Birthday, Junshien! I remember how professional and prompt you are with email/questions and your willingness to help in general. Thanks!!! May you stay grounded and have many more blessings in life! =)

jane - i remember seeing your xanga blog from scott robert’s xanga. you were just in the period of transitioning into this photography business. it was very inspiring to watch you take that leap of faith, and it seems like you’re still soaring.i’ve been working at the same cubicle desk job in a bank for the past 8 years. maybe that’s God’s will for me. maybe not. but reading your posts and watching how you took that leap & where you are now has been very inspiring… :)God bless!!

Jasmine - I remember following along on your xanga as you began your photography career under Scott Robert. My how far you have come! Your mentor must be so proud. Your so lucky to be working at a career you love, enjoy every minute

Michelle Phan - 28 years of a wonderful creative man and many more. As each year rolls by, your work will become more beautiful. Jushien, you’re like wine. The older, the better. Many love and keep making art!

Shelley - My memories of you are from Paris. The workshop Scott Robert gave with Kim Nodurft taught me so much. Our “team” at the Eiffel Tower carried you for a picture that I used on FB for a time. Much luck!

Van Hsieh - I remember when I shot the 1st wedding with Junshien in 2009, I was feeling glad that I get to work with a very professional and friendly photographer. Although there was not a vendor table for us to chat over a meal, and instead I stood under the hot sun, devouring the food on my plate, we managed to exchange smiles & a few words once in a while, acknowledging each other’s presence.

After the wedding, I saw some of Junshien’s photos on facebook, and was impressed with the beauties and energies they conveyed.

I also remember reading some of Junshien’s blog posts. The words coming from a young, poetic, witty, daring, and full-of-dreams artist makes me feel young again, and excited about life…

which reminds me that I should visit Junshien’s blog more often. : )

Happy Birthday & many more wonderful things ahead!!

Josephine Eng - Hey Junshien!
I remember when I met you at Phil and Jeanny’s t-shirt party 3 years ago. We talked about our dreams of wanting to travel, visit foreign countries and experience the rich cultures of the world.

I remember when I told you that although I was waking up past noon, I would start waking up at 5am to work out! And without even knowing me, you said that it wouldn’t happen! I’m thinking “The nerve of that guy! It’s on!” Enthused by this playful challenge, we bet… If I come through, then I get to ask all the photography questions I want, and if I lose I treat you out to dinner. Cut to one month later, I had been waking up at 7am instead of 5am. None the less, you were still impressed and we agreed to each keep our end of the deal. And so, we had dinner at banana leaf. Yum! I discussed my idea of an afterschool kids program and you at that point were still working at a tech company and seriously considering quitting your job. Dissatisfied with work, you weren’t about to accept living a dull life! And though at the time you were financially burdened, you took the necessary risk. I admired your work ethic and your boldness in pursuing your dreams! Anyway, the check comes and … PWNED! You snatched it! Who knew you were such a nice guy! :)

Now 3 years later, you have been living up your dreams. You are an inspiration to many. You are still chasing the stars AND you are still an incredibly nice guy!

Thank you for inspiring me to never stop believing and never stop chasing my dreams. Thank you for taking the time to talk to me on the phone when I was in hawaii. And thanks for being a constant source of motivation. You might not know it, but through my hard times you’ve been there for me through your blog and tweets of encouragement.

Bold. Warm. Passionate. This is the Jushien I know.

Happy birthday!

Grace - too many that are so precious. one of the best which stands out was that night i was doing really badly and needed someone to be around. i got online and asked if it was okay that you stayed online because i wasn’t doing well. you said that you could call right away, but i didn’t need you to. and you said it was more than okay for you to be there. and this is why you are one of my best friends. love you jeeves.

Wendy - I remember when I first met Junshien. It was the week before my wedding, I was sitting in my parents’ dining room working on a million last-minute things when my sister (Tammy) introduced me to her friend who was aspiring to be a photographer and wanted to take pictures at my wedding. He told me it would be his first wedding and that he wanted to get experience and would be willing to do it for free. I said, “Sure, why not, it would be great to have candid shots from a second photographer.” Well lucky us! Junshien took the most amazing photos, MANY of them turned out to be our FAVORITES of the day, even better than our expensive-professional photographer. We were so blessed to have Junshien photograph our wedding.

Three years later we had a baby girl and my sister surprised us with a photo session with Junshien. Again Junshien delivered wonderful photographs, despite a finicky and fussy subject.

We count it an honor to be part of Junshien’s journey. :)

Raymond Chou - I haven’t met you in person yet, but my only memory of ever seeing you speak would be when I saw being interviewed for being a Xanga blogger around 3 years ago?

Jeanny - I remember when we became friends from Xanga and we would have conversations about our HEA club (Happily Ever After). Then I met you at some sleepover you were having at your house and you gave me a Xanga celebrity pin! Then you took pictures of me and Phil for your engagement portfolio and we got lost on our way to the places I had picked out. And it rained. And we were so freaked out that we had ruined your camera. But it was okay and your pictures came out AMAZING (semi-famous, even)! And then we met up with all the Xangans in SF and had Karoake night and sang Summer Love. Fast forward to a couple years later when you came to Merced to take pictures of our Bridal Shoot. Then you shot our wedding in Santa Cruz. I think there’s more but maybe some of them should not be public, haha. Fear not, we will have many more memories to share! Phil and I are honored to have you in our life =)

Chuyen - We don’t know each other in person or any place other then facebook but whats crazy is, it doesn’t feel like that at all. I remember when I was feeling down in the dumps after a bad date and for some reason decided to write you a message, even though we weren’t friends in real life. I asked you a question that I should have been asking my real friends and to my surprised you gave me exactly the best answer I needed to hear. Your photography has been an inspiration to me and every time I look at your work, it gives me a sense of hope that everyone has a chance in finding someone to spend the rest of their life with. Your work is just simply beautiful and full of life. I hope that one day we’ll have a chance to meet in person. I saved the message you wrote to me and when the big wedding day comes for me, I’ll be sure to share the message with you.

tuwie - HAPPY BIRTHDAY JUNSHIEN! :)
i remember when i first discovered your xanga from the Premiere Photographers Club blogring on xanga, WAYYYY back when, and I was so impressed with your story, your courage, your relentlessness, your style, and your willingness to share everything and take us along on your journey with you. It was so inspiring and refreshing, and I have followed you and your work ever since. Your dedication and talent is really something, and you must be so proud! :) I also remember you gave me some advice when I asked you how to find that endless sunflower field!! You were so kind to respond, and I feel like the world has just gotten smaller and smaller from there, with facebook and all. I have met one of your close friends Jennifer Tran cuz we are now classmates at Touro, and she said she mentioned to you that I was a fan, HAHAHah. I know a few other people who have met you already, and hopefully one day we’ll get to meet as well hahahah. hope your birthday is amazing, but that your entire year is even better.
Best
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Jingna - I remember your heartfelt emails, telling me how I was one of the photographers who inspired you. It was so touching.

Keep going at it, jia you~ Happy birthday. <3

Ingrid Joy - I remember when I first picked you up from the airport, the smile on your nerdy, dorky face was simply adorable. Since then I’ve gained a great friend. Best wishes to you on your 28th birthday. (That was my best year in my 20s, hope yours will be just as good if not better!) :D

Kevin - I remember when back in college days. I thought you were really into cooking and love good looking food. But soon I realized that you are more into taking pictures of what you are about to eat (a lot of macro) than actually eating. I should have known… haha
Another thing that I remember is, I always know when stephen and junshien are home because I can’t stop hearing “OH DANG!” It was very loud. Good times! Cheers happy birthday

Cindy - Great post Junshien. Thanks for having me along for the ride in Dominican Republic! Can’t wait to see where the journey takes you next!

Timothy Wynn - I remember in the spring of 2009 when you kindly took time out of your day to let me interview you about your photography over the phone. You recommended to me a Rebel XT and ever since then it has changed my life. I see the world differently now. Thank you Junshien.

Anna - Junshien,
I don’t have years of memories to share with you but the few that I do have are wonderful. You are a great photographer and an amazing person. Having you at our Hennah party was the best part of our ceremonie.
Wishing you a lifetime of happiness & health.
ps. So when are we going to VI? (Winkwink) =D

Kenny Chow - I still remember I found you by accident on Xanga.

Keep up the great work, dont change a thing and I hope to meet you someday!!

Jason - hey Junshien, this is ur ex-roommate from glacier point. It’s sooo nice to have you be my roommate for that year, you inspired me a lot on how you are dedicated on things u like. anyhow, i still sometimes follow your post on facebook. it’s great to see you are active! It’s nice to know you!

Jennie Yu - I remember when Jason and I first meet you for our wedding consultation, I thought “wow, this guys is so brave to drop everything and purse his passion even if it may not turn out how he wants it”. Not everyone is able to do what they love for a living, you are one of the few lucky ones. I know you must have worked very hard to be where you are today and you totally deserve it … and to top it all off, you are so down to earth and humble about it :D. Your work brings much inspiration to people, keep it up! I’m so happy we got to know you :D.

Timothy Mak - I don’t quite remember how I came across your site but was definitely inspired to get more serious about my own photography and see that dreams really can come true. Thank you for nurturing your discipline- would love to get together one day and bounce ideas off of you.

Joe - I remember how I saw your profile on a friend’s FB profile and looked at your work. I remember how I said to myself “Wow, this guy has really nice work and how I’d like to work with him sometime in the future” I remember how I started communicating with you (via email) and after a few email exchanges said to myself “Wow, this guy has a good heart and decent head on his shoulders.” (This all occurred within the past two weeks) Happy Birthday Junshien! From your new friend =)

Janice Go - I remember meeting you at my brother’s graduation. I remember when I found out that you were going into photography, and I thought that was pretty cool—and look where that took you! I remember when I read all your Xanga entries on photography, your logo changing, website… etc.

But most of all, I remember you pursued your passion and really ran with it. That’s definitely something worth admiring.

Ed Carlo Garcia - …you setup the meet up HannaH’s and I met you and so many other passionate photographers starting out. I knew they existed — just never met you and them… Thanks so much!!!

Shari - Happy Birthday! I have just been following your blog for the last year or so. Congrats on your very successful job. I thrive to be *just like you*. You are a great mentor for me!

Jonas - We met up at a corner in Palo Alto. Now here’s a trivia – who was with us and where did we eat???

Erna - I remember when you came to Shanghai to visit Grace, and we talked abit about our jobs and you shared how you decided to pursue your dream job… honestly, that is indeed inspiring! I hope I will have the courage to take that step too! Happy birthday!!

nancy - Remember when your hair was long and had a center parting?! Hehe. i still remember your sunflower field collection (err, forgot when u actually did it but it feels like a looong time ago) that was when i thought u actually had some potential. :)
And I’ll also always remember u reading some random story to me to keep me awake while driving. HAHA. thanks!

Jean - I remember Junshien coming into Davis with a whole crew of other De Anza people…which I supposed was a good thing in the end, even though it made fellowship all the more random. But definitely good times and follow-ups…I think Junshien is the only one that I’ve met pretty much wherever I have moved onto in post-collegiate life…that one time meeting up in Philadelphia, and even here in Korea…you’re the friend that I’ve met the most on the most continents thus far. Onto bigger and brighter things that God has in store for us…!

Christina Kimble - I started following you through xanga.com. My site was cutekualabear89. I hardly blog on there now, but I’m glad that I discovered your wonderful photographs. I have always been blown away by your ability to keep everything alive in your pictures, even though they are stills. Keep up the great work and don’t ever quit doing what you love.

C.M.Kimble

Amy Nguyen - I was introduced to you by Giao/Thai at Zen’s in Mountain View for a social network gathering. Was told that your work is nice. Nice was what they have described, but I think it is beyond nice. Can not think of a word to describe at this very second while typing. But all I can said is that you are very blessed. Able to see the world while you are getting pay and that’s hard to come around. Thanks for posting and sharing us your work… Amy

Sophia Q. - Junshien, I found out about you through Xanga about 2.5 years ago. I made a mental note at the time to hire you if I ever get married. A few months later, I got engaged and you DID end up photographing our wedding :). You have become a friend and inspiration to me and I am so grateful that you are who you are. As for specific memories: besides all the fun of shooting the engagement session and wedding pics, Rob and I enjoy your company whenever you come over for dinner and try out my “experiments”. I remember when you used to have to climb over the gate to our apartment in order to get inside the complex. Good thing you don’t need to do that anymore! Hope to see you again soon!

Shang - Hey Junshien! It’s been a long time, but I remember the one and only time we met at a picnic that included Tammy and one very large Rice Krispies treat, and how back then you and me were both taking pictures on cameras we probably don’t remember the names of. It has been amazing seeing you take off, and you were an inspiration to me as well, though I’m nowhere near as popular as you are =) I just want to wish you the happiest of birthdays. This is an awesome birthday wish =)

david - I remember that one night when you threw a glass of water outside your window because you thought the boogeyman was coming and knackered my brand new banana republic shirt! You slutbag but I still <3 you for it

Eva Liu - I remember when you came to pick me up from the airport when no one else could! You welcomed me warmly with a hug (as you always do) and took my bags. I remember it was far from where you were and yet you still came to pick me up. I also remember going to your room (or maybe it was your “studio”) and you showed me around. I remember checking my email at one point. The next day we went to go get clam chowder! Do you remember that?

Funnily enough, I don’t really remember why I was in the NorCal region at that time.

Bruce Cheung - I remember when we took that Math 1D class during some summer long ago at De Anza, and I begged to call you Jun. or Shien. But didn’t realize your name was the merging of the two.

I remember during our first year living together in Davis, and how we’d have to put up with that dude living in the living room…and his mexican cooking.

I remember during our second year of living together in Davis, and how we’d chat with each other on AIM even though I was right next door. like, literally.

I remember when you first got your interview at the biotech company, and how your asked to borrow my car to drive down, and I guess you were pretty excited about that job. Look how far we’ve come (not that I have anything to do with photography.)

I remember our good 1am conversations with Joshua Go in the kitchen in our PJ’s when we lived in Sorrento, and the random dinners we’d have with people coming over to our love shack. Ah, those were the days. (Notice I didn’t say the ‘good ol’ days’ because those are still up ahead.)

I think I have several more, but I should stop now before this gets embarrassing ahaha

Ted Nghiem - I remember when Junshien was using Xanga. Ahh the good ol’xanga rage days!