Jaxson has grown up quite a bit since his I was with him for his newborn session, a whole year’s worth in fact! He now a big one year old and I got to document a few of the big moments of his first birthday celebration and take a couple of snapshots of him with some of the most important people in his life, including both sets of grandparents who happen to live in the same town as he does. What a blessing!
The only down side of this memorable day? The poor guy didn’t feel well. What is it with one-year-olds getting sick for their first birthdays? There has to be some kind of science behind it because it seems to happen so very often! But the little man of the day still managed to participate in all the expected ways and, I think, had a good time for the most part despite his sniffles.
Before the start of the party, we headed outdoors for just a few minutes to attempt some quick family portraits and then headed back inside in time for the guests to arrive. I love this kind of photojournalistic lifestyle photography where I get to be a bystander and document what’s happening. It’s the kind of photography that MADE me a photographer and it’s what I do most often when I take pictures for myself of my own family. Because memories of real life events are special, whether it’s first birthdays or everyday activities with the kids. I love a great family portrait for the wall, but all these snapshots that preserve what really goes on? Those are every bit as important to me personally and really fun for me to capture for others. Here’s just a taste of what happened at the party, photos that tell a little bit of the story of Jaxson’s 1st birthday.
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