Lia Is One!
A large part of the success of my photography business can be attributed to this little sweetie, Lia. I’ve been photographing her since she was 1 month old, and all along the way, I’ve been getting fantastic images of her and her mom and dad for my portfolio. On June 30, she turned 1 year old. It was a great party on a beautiful day. Click the picture — or click here — to jump straight to the slide show. Turn up the sound, and when the slide show is finished, it will jump back here where you can read some details about some of the images and leave a comment for Lia!
This is Lia’s cousin.
This is the beautiful smiling face Lia sees when her grandmother visits!
This is the moment when everyone at the party was staring at Lia and singing Happy Birthday.
Instead of blowing out the candle, Lia reached out and touched the flame with her finger. This is the split second AFTER she did that. (We morose adults couldn’t help laughing at her reaction. She just sort of stared at the candle like “how dare you.” Poor Lia.)
Then she looked at me like “why are you taking pictures of this? Can’t you see I’m hurt here?”
Then (because mom is dying laughing with the rest of us), Lia looks to dad for comfort…
…which she gets (while mom steals a little chocolate behind her back).
Ok, not really. Mom was actually just getting a little chocolate on her finger so she could give Lia her first taste EVER of chocolate!
I’m not the only one documenting this moment. Lia’s grandfather is also shooting. (Hence the strange light in the “hugging dad” picture — I caught some of John’s flash!)
And here it is — the piece de resistance — the “first taste of chocolate” picture! (We’ve completely forgotten about the candle incident. Phew. Thank God for chocolate.)
This little boy was inside on the porch when I shot this picture. I love it!
Glory led a special blessing for Lia. It was really sweet.
You know I love the walking shots.
If you didn’t catch the slide show yet, I threw in a little surprise toward the end!
CLICK HERE!
I LOVE this slide show and I will always cherish my special relationship with Lia and her mom and dad. I will miss you all so much. (But you better call me for future birthday parties, graduations, uh, a wedding. You know I love those “getting ready” shots!)
That first shot is just priceless! Those eyes! They are so lucky that have you documenting her first year
Comment by Beth — July 9, 2007 @ 4:09 pm
We just wanted to say julie you take wonderful pictures!!! You capture the essence of people so beautifully. We love you lia and can’t wait until we can share more memories with you. hope, peace, happiness to all.
Comment by Aunty Renee and Cuz Sam — July 9, 2007 @ 7:07 pm
Wow, those are great photos. Is Lia’s grandmother like 25, or something like that?
Comment by Newman Huh — July 12, 2007 @ 12:40 am
Hey Jules:
Loved the slide show! My favorite shot is of the little boy on the porch. I love the texture of the screen door superimposed over his face. Second favorite is the close-up of Lia’s legs (love those baby wrinkles!).
Love,
Deb
Comment by Debora Lim — July 12, 2007 @ 11:33 am
It has been a treat watching Lia’s life through your photos…what an amazing memoir of this truly special family…my Little Prince Calder is mesmerized by the slideshow of his Princess Lia…
Oh…and Samantha…when did you grow up???
Comment by Moni & Co. — July 24, 2007 @ 10:17 pm