First and foremost, this was an especially unique event to photograph on behalf of OC Event Photos. A step away from the usual mix of corporate events, this family event celebrated life at a very early year, in fact, the first year of it.
Helen’s first birthday featured floral arrangements, a three-layered cake, and Helen with her unicorn horn. Her loving parents and relatives celebrated her life through embraces, kisses, and smiles.
A complete difference between photographing corporate events and family events are the types of moments that the photographer is present for. Corporate events, for the most part, still maintain the workplace-style discourse and attitudes, but family events bring out the closeness and affection between kin; it is a warmer side to people’s emotions.
Naturally, these emotions play out well in photographs. My particular favorites are the moments when Helen feeds macaroons to her guests, because who could resist a macaroon handed from a 1 year old? Wholesome moments can be seen throughout the evening, especially when the family broke bread together. The room filled with laughs, cheers and conversations. Jordan and I spoke briefly towards the end of the time I was there. He seemed to want to connect with everyone at the party, including the photographer, which is always a welcoming feeling as a photographer.
“Togetherness” is what I would call Helen’s first birthday party, and I am sure she will see that in the images when she is older and can look back on these memories with her family.
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