Birthday Bash #1 | Boise Event Photographer

There is something so emotion-filled about a parent's celebration of her child's first birthday. It's a jumble of joy, disbelief, tenderness, nervousness. I recalled those feelings of my own children's first birthdays as I approached Little K's door:

Inside was a flurry of party preparations in a beautiful home, filled with 25 or so of K's loved ones:



Little K's mom is one crafty lady, and it showed in all the little touches - love the star theme, Brooke:





Fantastic weather was one of the gifts K received on his day, and the sand and water table was a popular hangout:



He was a little hesitant to dive right in come (cup)cake time:





But a little prodding from Mom and K annihilated it!



He even showed a little bit of his cheeky side to the adoring audience - take this!



Oh, but isn't this little guy a heartbreaker already? I can see the swooning teen girls now:



But right now, he's most content in the arms of his favorite female of all, Mom, as she opens up the treasures:



What do you think K is thinking of?



I couldn't resist throwing in this photo where K posed like a quarterback - Boise State, here is your star quarterback in training!



Little K, it was such a treat to hang out with you and your loved ones - how cool is it that you had four generations partying together?



Blessings to you, little guy. May your life be filled with many more happy birthdays.

A Korean First Birthday Party | Boise Children's Photographer

Let me introduce you to Little Man:

He is a charming one-year-old with a winning disposition:


Little Man celebrated the first year milestone in grand fashion - his family and friends know how to put on a birthday party:








During the party, Little Man was seated in front of an assortment of objects and allowed to select one of the items. It is believed the item he would pick up symbolically foretells his future.

His selection? A golfball and a cross:


Hmmm, a professional golfer of the cloth? :)

I especially love this capture of the family's stolen moment together:


I can almost hear Little Man's thoughts: "Uh oh, I think they're going to... kiss!"


One of the best parts of my job is that I get to preserve cherished moments that otherwise dissipate from minds over time. Just look at the way Little Man quietly rests his soul in his Momma's embrace:


And the joy playing with the decorations with Grandpa:


I'm honored to capture a part of your family's history behind the camera - thanks, Little Man.

Sneak Peek - A first birthday! | Boise Photographer

Happy birthday to the Little Man who recently celebrated his first birthday in full traditional Korean regalia.

The centerpiece:


The cool rice cake that spells out "Happy First Birthday":


And the handsome Little Man himself:


More to come soon!

All rockstars in my eyes

I had the honor of photographing a talented group of young athletes showing off their amazing skills during their annual Turkey Tumble event.

This particular venue had the poorest lighting conditions possible... high ceilings with dim fluorescent lights, right up against strong backlighting from a row of windows. Several parents muttered in frustration as they tried to capture something - anything - to commemmorate this occasion. I hope my sets of photos give the parents something to crow about. Their children, including my own little gymnast, were jaw-droppingly amazing to watch. Rockstars, I tell ya!

Here are some to look at - perhaps I'll be able to coax parents to let me show off some other ones too:

The proofs are now available at the NRC Wings Center desk - I am taking orders through the end of this year.