I recently had the pleasure of documenting Ethan's special 1st birthday party at the adorable Book Nook in Lincoln Square. This whimsical venue set the stage for a celebration that was all about fun, laughter, and capturing early childhood memories. With friends, family, and classmates in attendance, Ethan's big day unfolded over a private two-hour event that featured wild-animal themed crafts, live storytellers, and catered food and drinks.

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 hello@jinyc-photo.com!