Of cakes, balloons and children’s parties!

Up till recently, I’ve always thought children’s parties are just about kids laughing at the clown’s antics, chomping down on MacDonald’s, blowing out candles on birthday cakes and collecting presents. It’s always easy to shoot compared to a wedding—-no tears of happiness/sorrow, no nervous brides barking at bridesmaids etc.

However, I realise shooting a children’s party involves being a sensitive and politically correct photographer too!

I’ve shot a particular child’s birthday parties more than once already, and coupled with the sibling’s parties, I’ve seen the girl many times over the years. I remembered a quiet, shy and reserved girl staring at the camera all the time. Last week, curiosity finally got the better of me and I asked the mum if her child has become happier, since I saw a lot more smiles in the latest batch of photos.

Then came the surprising answer: “She’s angry with you because many years ago you didn’t take a lot of pictures of her.”

Ok, from now onward, I’m going to shoot a birthday girl like I shoot a bride.

//kc

Ariel & Belle turn 2!