Category Archives: First Birthday

Butterfly Theme Cake Smash | First Birthday Photoshoot

09.15.2025

I LOVED this gorgeous little one’s first birthday photoshoot and her purple butterfly theme cake smash! Mom warned me that she might be shy for photos, but she ended up completely shining in her spotlight— smiling and smashing her cake like a pro. This was a mini cake smash session — short, fun, and perfect for quick 1st birthday cake smash photos. Check out more information on my website and book here.

The Purple Birthday Theme

For this session, I styled everything around a purple palette. Balloons, cake decorations, and the gorgeous little dress her parents brought her in all tied together beautifully (I offer a variety of baby girl 1st birthday outfits in my studio too!). Whether you’re drawn to soft, neutral tones, cake smash sessions can be customized to fit your vision for your baby’s 1st birthday photos.

Little Brother’s 1st Birthday Cake Smash Photos

09.14.2025

A baby’s first birthday is such a fun celebration for the whole family! For this session, Mom requested recreating big brother’s cake smash photos—and I was thrilled when she showed me the inspiration, since my go-to backdrop is nearly identical. Meeting their beautiful family was a blast, and little brother celebrating his first birthday couldn’t have been cuter. We had to postpone the original session due to a a fall that resulted in stitches, but once he healed, I was so glad we could capture these memories.

Include Family in Milestone Sessions!

Family is such an important part of the story in milestone sessions. Including parents and siblings not only documents your baby’s growth but also celebrates the love that surrounds them. Years from now, these photos will be treasured reminders of how small your little one was, how proud big brother looked, and how happy this season of life felt.

Planning Your Baby’s First Birthday Photoshoot

When planning a first birthday session, I love incorporating simple, timeless setups that keep the focus on your child and your family connection. Whether you want to include a cake smash, favorite toys, or just heartfelt family portraits, every detail can be customized to fit your vision.

If you’re searching for a baby photographer to capture your little one’s first birthday, I’d love to help you preserve these memories. Contact me to capture your baby’s 1st birthday cake smash photos!

Squishmallows Cake Smash | San Jacinto Baby Photographer

07.03.2025

What’s soft, sweet, and full of squishy fun? A Squishmallows cake smash for a very special 1st birthday photoshoot!

We started with some family shots and classic first birthday baby portraits. Her momma requested soft pastels to match the whimsical Squishmallow vibe. When the cake came out, baby girl dug in and absolutely loved gobbling up her strawberry cake (can’t say I blame her — it looked delicious).

First birthdays only happen once, and capturing all that magic is something I absolutely love to do. If your little one has a favorite character or theme — let’s make it part of the celebration. Customizing sessions to reflect your baby’s unique personality is one of the best parts of creating these memories.

Interested in booking your own cake smash session? Let’s plan something as fun and adorable as your little one!

One American Girl | 4th of July Themed 1st Birthday Photos

07.01.2025

Adorable little W’s momma sent me this “One American Girl” themed birthday invitation to celebrate her July birthday as inspiration for her photoshoot…

I had a blast (no pun intended) bringing this idea to life; and baby girl is the cutest little firecracker! Her momma and grandma joined in for a few photos too.

Celebrating One: A Sweet Cake Smash for Baby Boy

05.12.2025

Celebrating One! This handsome baby boy had his first birthday a couple months ago, and I’m finally getting around to posting his session. I also got to capture some sweet family photos to document his extra special milestone, and what a beautiful family they are! In a Deluxe Baby Session such as this, I usually start off with family photos, and mix in baby & parent shots, photos with siblings etc. Then I capture a variety of photos of the baby (the star of the show!), and end the session with a special cake smash. I also have a little baby tub that babies LOVE, and it’s always a fun way to end a cake smash photoshoot when parents request it.

Vintage 1st Birthday

05.09.2025

I’m finally getting a chance to highlight this sweet boy’s first birthday photoshoot! His momma brought some vintage 1st birthday outfits and we started off with some family photos and wrapped up the session with a cake smash. I loved that he kept throwing hands up like he was cheering for himself—he clearly knew we were celebrating him!

Want to know more about what my cake smash sessions include? You can read all the details here! When you’re ready to book your own, click here to reserve your spot.

The Greatest Showman 1st Birthday Photoshoot

02.08.2025

This handsome little guy is a huge fan of The Greatest Showman, and his mom brought him in wearing an adorable circus outfit for his first birthday photoshoot. He especially loved the little chair I sat him in, and his laugh is absolutely adorable!

Princess C’s 1st birthday cake smash!

11.04.2024

Enjoy so many favorites from beautiful princess C’s 1st birthday cake smash! She was so expressive and adorable. From her big brown eyes, to curly dark hair, and the cutest smiles, she made my job so much fun in capturing lots of happy first birthday photos.

First birthday cake smash photoshoot

10.30.2024

Handsome Baby A was full of smiles when he showed up for his first birthday cake smash photoshoot. He got a little sad during the cake smash segment, but it made for some adorable and real shots.
Incorporating a cake smash into a first birthday photoshoot is a popular choice among parents. It not only celebrates the occasion but also provides an opportunity for little ones to explore the textures and tastes of cake for the first time. Despite a minor hiccup in mood, Baby A’s photos captured the significance of his first birthday milestone.
First birthday photoshoots are a great reminder of how quickly time flies and how precious these early moments are. I hope A’s parents will cherish these photos forever!

Birthday buddies – Penny & Scarlett Cake Smash

08.21.2024

Last month I had the opportunity to collaborate with several small business owners in Menifee for a fantastic 5-day giveaway hosted by Menifee Mom on instagram. I was thrilled when the winner of my giveaway reached out to arrange a cake smash session for her baby girl Penny’s 1st birthday! The icing on the cake (no pun intended) was that her big sister Scarlett has a birthday just a few days after hers, so they both joined in for a double birthday photoshoot!

Sibling sessions are so very special, and I’m excited to announce that I’ve expanded my offerings for baby and child photoshoots, including a Cake Smash Mini session for clients seeking a short & sweet cake smash experience! Speaking of cake smash photos, did you know many grocery store bakeries provide a complimentary smash cake when you let them know it’s your baby’s 1st birthday?! Learn more about my tips for first birthday cake smash photos here!