Christopher O. Collins Photography

Here is the latest collection of random images I have taken from the last couple of weeks. They consist of an evening at Kamper Park, a summer league baseball game, & a few other places around town.

think I’m starting to take a liking to photographing “1st Birthday” Parties. There are just so many priceless first time moments to be captured during this celebration. Blowing out the candles for the first time, eating birthday cake, & of course opening birthday gifts. All for the first but certainly not the last time. When I think of turning 1yrs old or a first birthday party, it reminds me of this birthday card in one of our family photo albums back at home. The card is an image of a 1 yr. old with his bib, birthday hat, & a face full of birthday cake EVERYWHERE. So, every time I photograph a child’s first birthday party & get the “cake” shot, it takes me back down memory lane.

These images are from Kirsten’s first birthday party on April 25. I’ve known both of Kirsten’s parents (Josh & Christina) for several years now & we even took a couple of classes together back in college. So it was an honor when Christina asked if I would photograph the party & Kirsten’s christening. Everyone really enjoyed themselves & had fun watching Kirsten eating cake & opening her birthday gifts.

I hope you all enjoy these images. I have several favorites but the one that stands out the most of the black & white image of Kirsten looking up into the camera with a face full of cake lol. PRICELESS….

A performance by R&B singer Bobby Valentino @ the campus of The University of Southern Mississippi.

Kaydence’s 1st Birthday Party:
It was certainly a pleasure photographing my niece’s first birthday party at Gattitown here in Hattiesburg. She will certainly keep you smiling & laughing because she is FULL of life & energy lol.

This evening I decided to check out my old stomping ground & take a few photos on The University of Southern Mississippi‘s campus.I came across the School of Music hosting a performance by their”Wind Ensemble” at Bennett Auditorium. Me being the photographer I am, I decided to get a few shots in. It was also the perfect opportunity to take some low light shots & test out the 24mm lens I had.

EVENTS | “Open Mic Nite ” Premier in Hattiesburg, MS @ TASTE BAR & LOUNGE:
Images from the premier of redefining Hattiesburg, MS night life with “Open Mic” nite featuring Singers, Poets, & Comedians.