First Birthday Sessions
Your baby’s first year is filled with so many changes — and somehow, in the blink of an eye, that tiny baby is turning ONE!
First birthday sessions are all about celebrating the little personality they’ve become. From those big smiles and silly expressions to tiny toes covered in cake, this is one milestone that deserves to be remembered.
Whether you’re dreaming of something sweet and simple or a custom cake smash created just for your little one, we’ll make their first birthday session fun, beautiful, and completely them.
A little cake, a lot of personality.
First birthday sessions are all about celebrating your little one exactly as they are at ONE — the smiles, silly faces, curiosity and all that personality!
Keep it sweet and simple or make it completely their own with a custom setup designed around a theme you love. Either way, we'll create something fun, beautiful, and perfect for celebrating this big milestone.
Cake Smash Session Packages
Simple Cake Smash
$250
- Up to 30 minutes
- 1 outfit
- Plain white backdrop/setup
- Up to 10 digital images
- Client may bring a simple number 1 balloon
Designed to stay simple — custom setups and add-ons are not available with this package
Full Cake Smash
$550
- Up to 60 minutes
- Up to 2 outfits
- Custom setup (can include backdrop and props)
- Up to 20 digital images
- Birthday portraits before the smash
- Balloon arch additional $50
- Bath add on $50
Included with Every Cake Smash Session
- Photographer’s time, talent, and expertise
- High-resolution digital images
- Private online viewing gallery
- Print release
- Online gallery with discounted pricing for professional print ordering
Please note: Weekend dates are very limited and require an additional fee at booking.
Looking for First Birthday Portraits?
Not every first birthday needs a cake! If you're looking for sweet, simple portraits to celebrate your baby's first year without a cake smash or custom birthday setup, a Milestone Session may be the perfect fit.
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The Client Closet
One less thing for you to worry about! My studio client closet includes a growing collection of adorable outfits for babies and little ones, carefully chosen to photograph beautifully in the studio.
You're welcome to choose from available outfits during your cake smash session, or bring something special from home.
See More Cake Smash Sessions
Want a little inspiration? Browse the First Birthday gallery to see more sweet celebrations, custom setups, simple cake smashes, and all those adorable cake-covered smiles.
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Ready to celebrate ONE?
Let's make their very first birthday extra special - and capture all the fun along the way.