Theo’s Christening and Birthday Party in Chelsea

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I first met baby Theo and his parents at Avery’s birthday party in Kensington, and I was thrilled when they asked me to photograph Theo’s christening. Theo had had his first birthday the week before, so there was double the reason to celebrate! The day began with the christening ceremony, which was held at the beautiful St Luke’s church in Chelsea, London. St Luke’s is a historic church with some superb gothic revival architecture; it made for stunning backdrop to the photos, and the children really enjoyed exploring!

After the service we took a short walk along London’s famous King’s Road to another beautiful building, dell’ Arancio, a local Italian restaurant. This was where Theo’s birthday party took place, and it had everything any self-respecting one-year-old could ask for – including balloons and cake! I was able to take some informal, natural photos while family and friends enjoyed the party. There was a lovely relaxed atmosphere and all-in-all it was a really special day for Theo and his family.

I should also mention Theo’s fantastic Noah’s Ark birthday cake, an impressive design which featured all sorts of animals; the kids loved creating some interesting head transplants as the party went on!

Interior of the beautiful St. Luke's church in Chelsea Girl in red coat sat in St Luke's churchTheo - arriving at his Christening Posing with his mother, Theo at St. LukesSolitary boy sat in the pews at St Luke's church, waiting for the ceremonyReportage photos of a Christening at St. Luke's church in Chelsea.Friend and family gathered round the font at St. Luke's church, LondonThe Christening boy mesmerised by a candle during the service at St. LukesChildren and toddlers roaming around the church after the serviceDocumentary photos of children entertaining themselves at St Lukes churchReportage shots of children and family at St. Luke's churchFamily portrait outside St. Luke's in Chelsea, LondonFather and son portrait with tree blossom outside St. Luke's churchChildren chasing each other, playing outside St. Luke's church in ChelseaChecking the push chair occupant on Kings Road, LondonPosing next to an iconic London red bus on Kings RoadChildren playing at a restaurant on Kings Road, LondonBeautiful Noah's ark cake to celebrate a Christening and birthdayCandid shot of toddler looking at cameraReportage photography of children playing in a restaurant Ladies chatting and minding toddlers at a restaurant off the King's Road, LondonA child peaking over the top of a tableThe birthday boy playing peek-a-boo around a chair in a restaurant.Restaurant details and a child playing on a phoneFriends and family members during a meal at dell’ Arancio on Kings Road, LondonA natural shot of the birthday boy with food around his mouth Documentary photographs of guests at a family meal in dell’ Arancio, LondonToasting the birthday boy in Chelsea, London.Natural photograph of a moment between mother and son, Chelsea, LondonGuests at a birthday party mean at dell’ Arancio, LondonChildren playing with balloons at a restaurant off the Kings Road in LondonCandid photos of children and toddlers playing happily at a restaurant in LondonA toddler reads her bear a story at dell’ Arancio in LondonThe birthday boy being surrounded by friends and family in Chelsea, LondonA Happy Birthday banner at dell’ Arancio London Documentary images of children playing with their parents at a restaurant, LondonSinging Happy Birthday around the Noah's ark cakeAmazing fondant icing animals - rhino and a lion. A child enjoying a drink in a restaurant in LondonFather, birthday boy and a ballon, in dell’ Arancio LondonFriends and family celebrating with the birthday boy in Chelsea LondonChildren posing for photos at a restaurant in London Fondant icing animals, with their heads swapped over. This is how mutants are made!Detailed fondant icing tiger, with it's head bitten into

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