A one-year cake smash session is a wonderful way to document your baby’s first birthday while creating a variety of images in one thoughtfully planned photography session. For this returning family, we captured family portraits, individual images of their baby, and a classic cake smash—all designed to feel calm, safe, and developmentally appropriate for this […]

One of the best parts of being a newborn photographer is getting to see these sweet babies grow. Not long ago, I welcomed this beautiful baby boy into my studio for his newborn session. He was just a couple of weeks old, peacefully curled up with tiny bears, and cradled by adoring parents. Those tiny […]

Capturing the Journey of Family and Motherhood Photography has a unique way of freezing time, allowing us to hold onto the moments that matter most. One of the greatest joys of my career has been witnessing and documenting life’s incredible transitions—from childhood to adulthood, from individuals to families, and from expectant mothers to devoted parents. […]

One year sessions usually start off with portraits of just baby before moving on to the cake smash. Family or sibling photos can be taken at this time as well. Some one year sessions are just portraits with different backdrop set ups. Not all babies enjoy the cake either. When that happens, we just make […]

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