Our favorite part of our Zeum visit was the Animators Studio where we were able to create clay characters and then use those characters to create our very own stop-motion movie. Nothing feels better than creating something with your own bare hands! I cannot tell you how much the kids enjoyed this experience. You could really see each child’s personality come through with the characters they created. The end result was a true collaboration between my little budding artists!

So without further ado, the debut of The Wong Family VERY short film “Summer Adventures” We hope you enjoy it and we look forward to making the sequel. We might actually know what we are doing second time around!

cast of characters from left to right:

ketchup the dog (and his ball)-by mom, tomato the fruit/veggie? fairy-by kaia, googly eyes the muscle man-by kadin, oregano the herb fairy-by kualii, pig dog the pig dog-by kiran and dad, big belly (not pregnant mom!)-by dad

Be sure to check out the upcoming NY/SF International Children’s Film Festival!

San Francisco Film Society Fall Season
NY/SF International Children’s Film Festival
September 24–26, 2010
Landmark’s Embarcadero Center Cinema

A three-day celebration of diverse, enlightening, inspiring and entertaining films for kids and teens ages 3–18 and their families, the NY/SF International Children’s Film Festival will bring short, feature length, animated and documentary films from around the world to the Bay Area.

The mixed media shorts program Party Mix and music documentary Sounds Like Teen Spirit open the Festival with an Opening Night party in between the screenings. Filmmakers in attendance throughout the weekend include Folimage founder and Mia & the Migoo director Jacques-Rémy Girerd, and The Secret of Kells director Tomm Moore who will lead an interactive workshop. From cyberpunk/sci-fi anime featureSummer Wars to the awe-inspiring nature film Turtle: The Incredible Journey, this fun-filled showcase has something for everyone.

For tickets and program information, visit sffs.org< http://www.sffs.org/Screenings-and-Events/Fall-Season/NY-SF-International-Childrens-Film-Festival> or call 925-866-9559.

image via vitra

“Eventually everything connects – people, ideas, objects. The quality of the connections is the key to quality.”
-Charles Eames

Fascinating little creatures, aren’t they? These adorable elephants were originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1945 but never made it into mass production until 2007 when Vitra launched a limited edition of the Plywood Elephant in honor of the 100th birthday of Charles Eames. The following year, these beauties were put into production once again, but this time in a more affordable  polypropylene version. 4 in red, please!

To further commemorate Eames’ 100th birthday and the elephant’s release, Eames Demetrios, the grandson of Charles Eames created a stop-motion animated film featuring the elephants. My kids truly enjoy this charming film!

“A Gathering of Elephants”

Also check out this link which includes a commentary by Eames Demetrios

Vote for Bug and Bean Photography!

We’re thrilled to be nominated for a 2010 Nickelodeon Parents’ Picks Award for Best Family Photographer in San Francisco. Tomorrow (8/31) is the last day to vote, so please get your votes in and spread the word!

VOTE HERE

And don’t forget: Every time you vote, you’re entered to win $1000 in the Parents’ Picks Awards Sweepstakes.
We’re crossing our fingers!

Sharing a few more from the maternity and family photography session I shared last month. The family is expecting a baby girl in the fall-how exciting! They wanted to document this happy time with photographs of their San Francisco life before their move out of the city. It was a cold and foggy morning, but the fog lifted just in time for us to capture the beautiful Golden Gate Bridge in the background.  Big brother, Trevor,  was such a sweetheart with his mom. Snuggles and kisses galore! What is about boys and their moms?!

Love,

The Wong Family