Tag Archives: baby photos

Lennon’s 1st Birthday Cake Smash | California Cake Smash Photographer

May 16, 2023

A year ago, I had the pleasure of meeting little beauty Lennon for her newborn photoshoot. Fast forward to last month, and I was thrilled to see her again for her 1st birthday cake smash photos. Time flies! Lennon has SO much personality and I loved watching her explore my studio, playing with the lights and balloons to her heart’s content. We ended the session with the cake smash and some cute baby tub shots.

A baby’s first birthday is a special milestone that deserves to be celebrated in a memorable way. One popular way to do this is through a cake smash photoshoot. If you’re looking for a cake smash photographer in Southern California, look no further than Emily Menzie Photography!

When you book a cake smash session with me, all you need to bring is the baby and the cake! You’re always welcome to bring your own outfits, headbands, and decor, but I have plenty of items to choose from for your baby’s cake smash: outfits, headbands, cake stands, cake toppers, banners and more.

Baby Enzo’s Balloon Garland

May 13, 2023

Enzo’s 9 month photoshoot was made even more special with the addition of an amazing baby balloon garland and event props. These unique decorations were provided by Enzo’s mom, who runs a balloon and event prop business in Southern California. The result was a fun and memorable photoshoot that perfectly captured Enzo’s personality!

Penelope’s 6 month old baby photoshoot

May 11, 2023

Getting to photograph 6 month olds never gets old! Especially with cuties like Penelope. She is absolutely beautiful and has the most amazing hair! She was such a joy for her 6 month old baby photoshoot.

As a baby photographer, I never get bored with photographing 6-month-olds. It’s such an extra fun baby phase. I had the pleasure of photographing the beautiful Penelope and her adorable personality. Not to mention: her amazing hair!!

At 6 months old, babies are going through many transitions, and capturing these milestones is priceless. When photographing babies at this age, it’s important to be quick to capture a range of emotions and expressions! My job is a blast!

Welcome to my baby photography blog! I’m a professional photographer based in Menifee, California, specializing in newborn, infant, and child photography. If you’re looking for a photographer to capture the precious moments of your little one, you’ve come to the right place.
I offer a range of photography services, including newborn, baby, and child sessions. If you’re interested in scheduling a session or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. You can reach me via phone, email, or by filling out the contact form on my website. I look forward to hearing from you and capturing the special moments of your little one’s life!

Tangled 1st Birthday | Lake Elsinore Cake Smash Photographer

February 24, 2023

I had so much fun setting up for little beauty Camila’s 1st birthday cake smash session! Her upcoming birthday party will be a Tangled theme, so I wanted to incorporate some beautiful gold and lavender colors by making a balloon garland. Her momma wanted some family and parent shots, so we started off with some family photos, then got some sweet shots of little Camila showing off her pretty dress. She wasn’t very sure about her cake or the strange lady pointing a camera at her 🙂 but I hope she will have a blast celebrating her big day next week! I love personalizing each baby’s session according to their own personality and whatever parents would like to highlight their little one. First birthday sessions can include a cake (also known as a smash cake session or cake smash session) plus baby bath shots at the end (I have a few baby-sized tubs that are absolutely adorable), making these sweet sessions extra fun!

Babies only ever have ONE first birthday — make it extra special by scheduling a session with me! If you’re looking for a Lake Elsinore cake smash photographer or a baby photographer around the area, check out the session options I offer and contact me to discuss your baby’s photos. I love meeting families from all over Southern California including Temecula, Murrieta, Menifee (where I’m located), Lake Elsinore, Riverside, and beyond — and I hope to meet you too!

Why invest in baby photos? Is it worth it to hire a newborn photographer?

June 3, 2022

Are newborn & baby photos worth it? Absolutely! See this post for more detail. Newborn and baby photos are a cherished investment.

You’ve waited so long for your little one to arrive, and once they do, they’ll change your life forever.

There is something so magical about newborns and babies…and they’re only so little for a moment!

My goal with every session is to capture images you’ll treasure forever, no matter how much your baby has grown (take it from me – I have teenagers!)

Emily Menzie specializes in classic & timeless newborn, infant, and child photography in Menifee and surrounding areas throughout Southern California including Murrieta, Temecula, Riverside County, San Diego, and Orange County.

Welcoming a second baby boy

December 14, 2020

I was so excited to get to photograph this sweet family’s second baby boy after working with them for their first son’s first year milestones. It was fun to see big brother as an almost-two-year-old, and his baby bro was SO alert and aware of my camera! I love getting eye contact in newborn photos!

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Updating this blog post to add that I’m now located in Menifee, California. If you’re looking for a baby photographer in Menifee, I’d love to meet you and your little one!

Baby Z’s Rainbows and smiles

December 4, 2020

This beautiful rainbow baby girl has the most adorable smile!! I loved the rainbow balloon arch her momma brought.

Emily Menzie Photography is located in Menifee, California and specializes in baby and child photography, from newborn photos to baby’s first birthday (including cake smashes) and beyond! Serving clients throughout Southern California

Leo the Lion’s newborn photos

December 3, 2020

Leo was the first baby in my brand new studio, and he made it absolutely perfect! He was so cooperative and adorable and I had such a blast with his session. Incorporating some fall shots was extra fun, and the lion outfit his momma brought was amazing. I got to photograph his big sister’s newborn photos a couple years before, and she had the most adorable lips and chubby cheeks too!

Everly’s bright blue-eyed baby photoshoot

December 1, 2020

I can’t believe it’s already December! I guess it’s time to play catch-up again — this session was way back in September! Everly was such a doll with her bright blue eyes and adorable smile! She was so teeny tiny, but still had the most scrumptious chubby cheeks. All of the excitement of her photoshoot wore her out and she ended up falling asleep. Baby photos are so much fun!

Baby Photography Near Me | Emily Menzie Photography specializes in newborn to baby’s first birthday photography in Menifee, California.

Two weeks old with the most adorable smolder

August 5, 2020

The eye contact from this two week old cutie was incredible! He was so fun to photograph, and he packed his mini newborn session full of the sweetest expressions. Enjoy this adorable little guy’s newborn photos!

Looking for an affordable Southern California Baby Photographer? Emily Menzie Photography has several years of experience working with newborns and babies. Contact Emily to schedule your baby’s photos!