Tree Trimming Party NYC

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Dec 5

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Tree Trimming Party NYC by Angela Cappetta

Tree Trimming Party NYC. Shot with Nikon DSLR D850 and a Profoto A2 strobe.

Tree trimming has its roots in an ancient Roman holiday called Saturnalia!

Saturnalia, held in mid-December, is an ancient Roman festival honoring the god Saturn. Because the holiday occurred during the winter solstice, Saturnalia celebrations were the source of a great number of the traditions we now associate with Christmas. Wreaths, gold candles, lights, etc were stragecially designed to help the gods see inside of the homes during the dark winter months. It was a week long utter bacchinalia, including everyone, even Roman slaves. Everyone was given the week off to celebrate. 3 month old baby girls at their first tree trimming party. Shot in NYC by family photographer Angela Cappetta with Nikon DSLR. Testing the lights. Tree lights laid out at a NYC tree trimming party. Shot in NYC by family photographer Angela Cappetta with Nikon DSLR. Ornaments laid out at a NYC tree trimming party. Shot in NYC by family photographer Angela Cappetta with Nikon DSLR. Christmas tree from Whole foods at a tree trimming party in New York. Shot in NYC by family photographer Angela Cappetta with Nikon DSLR. 3 month old baby girl hanging with her uncle on the couch. Shot in NYC by family photographer Angela Cappetta with Nikon DSLR. 3 month old baby girls. Shot in NYC by family photographer Angela Cappetta with Nikon DSLR. a 12 week old baby girl cries in her mother's arms with milk on her chin. Shot with DSLR by NYC family photographer Angela Cappetta.