Just three months after photographing Joshua and Emma’s Valentine’s Day wedding at Kenosis Community Centre, I found myself behind the camera with the family again — this time for a very special reason.
In May, Joshua’s dad, Marc, asked me to photograph a family shoot to celebrate Zachary’s first birthday.
The shoot took place among the beautiful forests around Hilton and brought three generations of the family together. Marc and his wife, Des, were joined by Marc’s parents, while Joshua, Emma and little Zachary completed the family gathering.
After photographing Joshua and Emma as they exchanged their vows in February, it was wonderful to see them again in such a different setting — this time with their little boy celebrating his first year.
There was something particularly special about photographing Zachary at this age. First birthdays are such a milestone, not only for the child, but for the whole family. A year can pass incredibly quickly, and photographs like these preserve the people, relationships and little moments that make that first year so meaningful.
The Hilton forests provided a beautiful natural setting for the shoot, giving everyone plenty of space to relax and allowing the photographs to capture the family naturally, rather than feeling overly posed.
From wedding day to first birthday, it has been a privilege to be invited to document these important chapters in the family’s story.
Happy first birthday, Zachary — and thank you, Marc and the family, for allowing me to capture this special occasion.
I look forward to Zac’s second birthday next year!
Photographs don’t last for a lifetime but for generations! So if you’re planning a family photto shoot, do not hestitate to contact Tyrone Crossman Photography