Before it's all over his face!

The flurry of one year old birthday parties is pretty much over in our parts but here's one from a couple of months ago in honor of young Adam here. He's just getting going on his chocolate cake - pretty soon it will be all over his face!

Don't you love the coordinating father & son shirts?!

Happy birthday Adam - glad we could celebrate with you!

nyc baby, child and family photographer alethea cheng fitzpatrick is based in brooklyn and specializes in contemporary, natural light portraiture. view her portfolio of babies, children or families or send her an e-mail here!

Let's have cake - now offering birthday party photography!

There have been a lot of birthday parties in these parts lately, what with my own son turning one along with many of his friends.

I love birthdays! And there's something about cake and candles that makes for fun photography. Especially when it's one year old cake and candles...

I was delighted to be able to share Claire's first birthday with her. A red velvet cake from Cake Man Raven? Icing on the cake, literally!

I think Claire was in approval, don't you?!

And let's not forget all the special guests who turned out to celebrate with her.

Claire certainly knows how to kick back and relax - this is one of my favorite photos!

Every birthday is special but that first one... it marks not just a special day for the child but a special day for the parents too. One year of parenting - I think it's as much a celebration for the parents!

I had so much fun photographing Claire's birthday (view the entire slideshow here) and got such a good response that I am now offering birthday party photography. Don't worry about trying to capture those birthday photographs yourself - leave that to me and enjoy the party! Check out more information on pricing or contact me to find out about availability.

nyc baby, child and family photographer alethea cheng fitzpatrick is based in brooklyn and specializes in contemporary, natural light portraiture. view her portfolio of babies, children or families or send her an e-mail here!