Austin’s newborn photoshoot started off with his parents bringing me cookies from their cookie business…need I say more?! Obviously the entire session was perfect, especially the star of the show himself:
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I was so excited when Josie’s momma contacted me for 2nd birthday photos after a wonderful first birthday photoshoot last year. This time, she specifically requested some of my favorite shots: mommy-and-me photos and some beautiful individual portraits of Josie. As expected, two-year-olds can be a bit tricky sometimes. Josie wasn’t exactly eager to cooperate for the photos (which is pretty typical for her age), but her adorable expressions made it all worthwhile. It all worked out in the end — she and her momma are both such beauties!
This post is long overdue, but she is too cute not to share. During this little beauty’s session, I got to capture some of my favorite first birthday shots: Portraits, cake smashes, and tub time!
Baby portraits are the best way to showcase the expressive nature of little ones and highlight their adorable features! When it’s time for the cake at the end of the session, it’s always fun to see what the baby will do. Some dive right in, others are shy and careful. It’s a great way to let the baby’s personality shine through.
While I usually end first birthday sessions with a cake smash, I always leave the option for some tub time after the cake smash photos. This not only helps clean up the mess but also adds an extra layer of fun to the session. Babies typically enjoy splashing around, which results in candid and joyful photos — it’s usually baby’s favorite part! This cutie LOVED the tub portion of the session and showed off her smile in abundance.
Kennedy’s 1st birthday cake smash was full of her gorgeous smiles and beautiful brown eyes! She was so happy and joyful through every moment, even with a bit of a mishap with the cake at the end. Her personality is every bit as beautiful as she is, and I loved meeting her and her parents.
1st Birthday Cake Smash Photography
Cake smash photography is such a special way to celebrate a baby’s first birthday! A lot of families love to display these photos at their baby’s first birthday party, or simply as a way to commemorate this precious milestone.
A typical cake smash photo session consists of:
- Pre-cake portraits: I love to capture baby’s portraits and personality and do a few different setups before bringing out the cake!
- Cake smash: The main event where the baby gets to dig in to the cake. Some babies absolutely love it while others are more timid, but that’s the beauty of every session…getting to see baby’s personality and curiosity shine through!
- Clean-up: This can include some cute photos with baby playing in a little tub — babies usually love this part the most!
When planning a cake smash session, consider the following tips:
- Choose a theme or color scheme that complements your baby’s personality or birthday party decor.
- I recommend light or white cakes with whipped cream frosting or “naked” frosting. Buttercream tends to be a bit sticky and difficult for babies to swallow.
- Be prepared for a mess — frosting tends to get everywhere! Bring extra clothes for both the baby and yourself.
I have a variety of outfits, headbands, banners, cake stands, cake toppers, and balloons. Clients are always welcome to bring anything to make their session unique. Personally, I prefer to keep things simple to truly focus on the baby, but I’m always happy to discuss client’s wishes for their baby’s first birthday photos! After all, babies only turn one once…make it special with a 1st birthday photoshoot! For more information, take a look at my cake smash info page and reach out to discuss your baby’s first birthday session.
As a newborn photographer, I’ve had the privilege of working with preemies to overdue babies and everything in between, from the tiniest 4 pound little ones and even a whopping 11 pounder! There is something extra special about photographing premature babies like little Asher. I was so glad his momma reached out to me from Murrieta when she was looking for a newborn preemie photographer.
Preemies like Asher are little fighters from the moment they enter this world. Asher made his early arrival at just 33 weeks and spent his first month in the NICU. At the time of his newborn session, he was a little over a month old, but still hadn’t even reached his due date! This tiny guy was the epitome of newborn sweetness. He still instinctively curled up as newborns often do, mimicking how they would curl up in their cozy womb.
If you’re expecting a new baby in the Menifee area, I would love to be the one to capture their first newborn portraits. Preemies, older newborns, and babies of every size are always welcome in my studio. Reach out today to get on my calendar – those first newborn days are so fleeting!
These cute boys are my next door neighbors. What adorably sweet brothers and best friends! I loved Theo’s “One of a Kind” pajamas…such a great reminder that all of these sweet little ones are so unique and I’m so fortunate to capture their photos!
Looking for a newborn photographer in Southern California? Contact Emily Menzie Photography to discuss your baby’s photoshoot.
I can’t believe Amelia is 10 months old! Just one session left, the big ONE YEAR session, before we wrap up her Baby Milestone Plan. have had such a blast photographing cutie Amelia’s milestones this year (check out her 4 month, 6 month, and 8 month photos). She makes every photoshoot a breeze with her adorable personality and happy smiles. This session was extra fun because her momma brought some Halloween costumes for her to show off — she is the cutest little bat and pumpkin ever!
Hello and welcome to my blog! I specialize in newborn, baby, and child photography. My home studio is located in Menifee, California. I serve clients throughout Southern California, from the Inland Empire, to Orange County, San Diego, Los Angeles and beyond. Contact me today to discuss your little one’s photos!
Meeting Josie and her parents was such a treat! I had recently bought some butterfly decor for my studio, so I was excited when her momma requested a butterfly theme! This little brown-eyed beauty is so photogenic, and she made creating some beautiful photos for her first birthday a dream.
Dayven’s Lion Wild One Cake Smash was a hit! Cutie Dayven, his parents and big brother drove to my home studio in Menifee from the Anaheim area for his first birthday cake smash photoshoot. Because he’s a Leo, he had a Wild One lion theme for his session. He was a bit scared of my studio light, and wanted to snuggle his momma a bit, but it all worked out in the end. Enjoy some highlights from this adorable 1st birthday photoshoot!
Cute little Eliam is a lucky little guy to be surrounded by so much love from his family. They drove from Loma Linda to have a special photoshoot with both sides of the family, including grandparents. At just three weeks old, Eliam was alert and expressive, making for an extra fun newborn photoshoot.
Looking for a Loma Linda California Newborn Photographer? Emily Menzie Photography is located less than an hour away in Menifee and serves clients throughout Southern California.
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