claire + isla’s first birthday // nj family photographer

I first met Crystal & Gary when I photographed the birth of their two beautiful twin girls last year. Crystal is a photographer herself so I was flattered that she’d want me to photograph her new little loves. One year later, and she asked me if I wouldn’t mind coming and photographing their first birthday party. Without hesitation I said “YES!”. Seeing your birth babies again is like something I can’t explain. You watched them come on to this world, you shared a sacred space with their parents (some of whom are just entering this world of parenthood for the first time). It’s an honor to get to witness this time.

And then to get to see those babies again, those once itty-bitty little people now talking and laughing or crawling and crying, it’s perfection.

Crystal’s decorations were on point and amazing..

 

A photo of one of my photos. Now if I take a photo of this photo it’ll be like Inception, right?

 

Claire showed up to the party ready to… sleep.

 

But Isla was ready to groove.

 

This little guy was so sweet!

 

We tried to get a shot of the girls together. It went like this.

 

Babies and the birthday song go together like peanut butter and mustard: not at all.

 

 

During certain events like birthday parties or births, I like to incorporate a little video. Basically, anything that has some down time. I did a video for Claire & Isla’s birth that Crystal & Gary loved, so she asked me if I wouldn’t mind doing another. Again, no hesitation on the yes. I love putting together these videos. And every time I learn something new.

 

 

Crystal + Gary + Claire + Isla – thanks so much for inviting me in to your family’s special space again. I love watching these girls grow and I love spending time with your amazing, amazing family! xo, Lauren