Class of 2020: A Special Celebration

My sister Shirley is graduating this month after 4 long years at Berkeley, and I’d been waiting to take these photos. Little did we know 2020 would have other plans.

Quarantine Diary

In times of distress, we can complain about the unjust nature of the world, or we can see the situation from a place of positivity and gratitude.

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A New Normal (+ DIY Mask Tutorial)

Determined to overcome my fear of fast-moving pointy needles for the sake of fashion, I dusted off the old sewing machine.

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Home Series

Buildings and the spaces they enclose have character. I don’t see them as floor plans or sections, but as art.

Productivity Guilt

My thoughts are constantly in conflict, fluctuating between “I need to do more” and “there is so much to do that I’m overwhelmed and will watch TV now.”

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Drawing My Entire Closet

Some people organize their closet in-person. I do it remotely, and digitally.

Feminist

I love being a woman. I love digging deep into my insecurities and sharing my vulnerability with other women who feel the same internal struggles and anxieties. But it hasn’t always been easy.

Inspiration, PersonalSophia LiuMarch 9, 2020thoughts, feminism, feminist, international women's dayComment

Goody Box Icons for thredUP

Fashion should be fun, and taking a style quiz should be just as fun.

Fashion, IllustrationSophia LiuMarch 2, 2020work, illustration, closetComment

My Sustainable Wardrobe, Winter 2020

This year I planned to reduce my fashion footprint by taking a closer look at what I’m buying, evaluating its longevity, and keeping track of it all.

Fashion Figures

I feel like these dresses are a part of me when I draw them.

Fashion, IllustrationSophia LiuFebruary 19, 2020fashion, fashion illustration, illustration, procreate, digital drawing, drawing, fashion drawingComment

Darin at the Beach

Glad we got to go out and enjoy a breath of fresh air in this coastal town I have near and dear to my heart.

PhotographySophia LiuFebruary 18, 2020portrait, portrait photography, beach portraits, portraits, darin, avila beach, san luis obispo, sunsetComment

Bay Area Maternity Photography: Alishia + Richard

This was my first time shooting maternity, and what an opportunity to capture portraits of womanhood, beauty, and the unbelievable wonder of the female body.