I felt untethered—a ghost in a city that had outgrown its own memories.

Seeing themselves as part of a valued family unit helps children develop a positive self-image.

If you grew up on Hong Kong Island, your childhood photo likely involves a . The classic shot: a toddler peering out of the open window on Des Voeux Road.

Many Hong Kong parents use specialized studios to capture annual portraits, often compiled into a "Legacy Album" that tracks a child from toddlerhood to adulthood. Ian Taylor Photographer Ian Taylor: Hong Kong Kids & Family Photographer Photographer