These are the birthday girls, from left to right, my cousin Andrea, her daughter Lucy (celebrating her first birthday) and my aunt, Sylvia.
It was a refreshing change to be photographing people but with the exception of the posed photo above I tried as much as possible to capture natural moments from afar using a long lens. It was a terrific challenge (especially keeping the fast-moving children in focus!) so I started off with a couple of easier subjects to get me warmed up.
These homemade cupcakes from my cousin in-law Lori went down a treat.
Especially with birthday girl Lucy
Apparently the bread was a hit too
As were the party hats
This is my cousin Ian and cupcake maker extraordinaire Lori
And these are their two children Olivia...
...And Nathan showing off his reclining skills.
Lucy looked to be fading after all that cupcake eating
Until mom came bearing gifts
This is Lucy's new best friend
I think this little man might be jealous...
A protective Lucy keeps watch - nobody gets to play with the bear on her birthday
All in all, it was a great day that miraculously, the rain managed to stay away from. Huge thanks to my cousin Andrea and her husband Nick as well as my aunty Sylvia and Lori for the amazing spread.
Happy birthday ladies!
Until next time folks.
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