Need an Idea for a first birthday photoshoot? in Winter? Vancouver Aquarium was a perfect idea!!

What a wonderful Winter idea for a First Birthday Photoshoot in Vancouver BC at the Vancouver Aquarium. We arrived and took photos at the entrance with a few photos under the gorgeous evergreens in Vancouver's Stanley Park. Then moved our way to the Octopus at the front entrance, a few photos there. This was our birthday boys first time there which made this visit extra special! He was a little unsure at first so we started out gradually and gently. Many babies at this age of one years old take a bit a time to warm up to myself / the photographer. So I take my time and let things unfold naturally.

The atrium in the middle of the aquarium gave us a nice neutral backdrop and some natural light for some portraits of the birthday boy with his family

The jelly fish tanks made for a wonderful silouette

Outside we got to see and hear the sea lions and take more natural light photos

Our birthday boy was joyfully experiencing his first time at the aquarium with his family on his first birthday

We ended things off with a birthday crown and some giggles and smiles from the little man of honour