Stepping into the vibrant atmosphere of the Renaissance Event Hall in Long Island City, I had the honor of documenting Arya's 1st birthday party—a delightful three-hour celebration.

The event was a sensory delight, featuring a catered dinner that pleased both young and old taste buds, along with an array of decadent pastries, and impressive decor. The beats of a skilled DJ and the presence of children's entertainers filled the venue with lively energy; as Arya's loved ones gathered to celebrate her big day, I captured candid interactions, heartfelt moments, and some posed family photos.

Here are some of my favorite images from this shoot (click/tap to view full size and un-cropped):

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All images in this blog post were shot on a Nikon D850 using a 24-85mm zoom lens, and all individually post-processed in Adobe Lightroom using custom-built presets.

Jinnifer Douglass is a full-time freelance photographer based in NYC, shooting for both individuals and brands such as Google, Sotheby’s, Uber, Make Up For Ever, Squarespace, and more! Specializing in portraits, food, and special events, she works to make every piece of your social and website content ‘Insta-worthy’ with high resolution, full-frame DSLR photography and expert Lightroom editing. Interested in chatting? Leave a comment below, or send an email to info@jinyc-photo.com!