Cash is One! - First Birthday Session

Cash is ONE, and he is also a dream to photograph! This boy pulled the rare trifecta of having an easy Newborn, Mid-Year, and First Birthday Session. He was a sleepy angel for his Newborn, a smiley guy for his Mid-Year, and a happy guy for his First Birthday! He radiates such joy, and I’ve loved getting to know him and his family.

I absolutely loved his outfit, which his mama snagged way back at Easter time for his August birthday. She made such a good choice! I love a little man in classic suspenders.

He ended his session with a cake smash, and he knew exactly what to do.

Happy 1st Birthday, Sweet Boy! It’s been my pleasure to watch you grow.

Sophie is One! - First Birthday Session

It was a joy to have Sophie in the studio for her First Birthday Session! She was so pleasant and cooperative. We started her session off in front of the Flower Wall, which perfectly matches the colors in her nursery at home.

We then celebrated her “Berry First Birthday” with a cake smash! We couldn’t help but smile at her little tongue peeking out. Someone must be cutting a tooth!

She really worked her cake smash, and even smooshed her little tootsies in there. Happy 1st Birthday, Sophie! You’re as sweet as strawberries!

Teddy is One! - First Birthday Session

It’s The Great Bambino! Little Teddy is turning one soon, and came to the studio for a baseball-themed First Birthday Session. He is adorable, and knocked it out of the park!

Teddy’s mommy, originally from Long Island, NY, had him dressed in the absolute cutest lil’ Yankees jersey, personalized with name and age.

I love all things vintage, so I leaned in to the classic baseball props, decorating with antique baseballs, a mitt, Mickey Mantle kids bat (all courtesy of my parents basement), popcorn, and classic Coca-Cola bottles. My studio is conveniently located next to an antique store, so I was able to find the vintage Coca-Cola crates! That store is quickly becoming my happy place. I could spend hours perusing the rooms.

Thanks for stopping by the studio, Ted! You are the cutest lil’ slugger. Happy 1st Birthday!

Isla is One! - First Birthday Session

Isla’s parents chose the perfect “Sweet One” theme for her First Birthday Session, because this little girl is so, so sweet. She started her session very quiet and shy, but soon loosened up giving me some adorable little grins as she explored her set-up and played with the sprinkle confetti.

I always love to capture a few close-ups of the sweet little one-year-old face, and I adore portraits in black and white. It really highlights the little features, which in Isla’s case, included her adorable little teeth and gorgeous lashes.

We ended her session with a cake smash. She was hesitant at first, but then started to neatly eat her cake. Such a happy little “sweet one”. Thanks for coming to see me, Isla! I wish you the best first birthday!

Lucy is One! - First Birthday Session

It was so wonderful to see Lucy and her sweet parents again! She was such a precious newborn, and has blossomed into the sweetest little almost-one-year-old! Full of personality! I am loving the chunky cable name sweaters that are becoming a trend this year. I think they pair perfectly with a simple, neutral background to really highlight the little person wearing them.

We then did some shots in her pretty, light pink birthday dress while having a tea party with a few friends she brought along. Her birthday party theme is a tea party, so I, of course, had to work it into her session. She was making us laugh while using her teapot spout as a straw!

She gave us lots of big smiles, showing off her six little teeth.

Then it was time to bring out the treat she had been waiting for - her smash cake! She went straight for it, and kept shoveling handfuls of cake into her mouth. So cute and silly! I just adore this little sweetheart, and hope to work with her again in the future. Wishing you a very Happy 1st Birthday!

Esra is One! - First Birthday Session

When you are born on Valentine’s Day, there is really only one theme choice for your First Birthday Session - and it’s the perfect theme for Miss Esra, because this baby girl is pure love!

She has so much personality, and was definitely giving off the little sissy vibes - big smiles, carefree, and a lot of fun!

I always include family pictures with all my milestone sessions, so Mommy, Daddy, and Big Sis were there to jump in a few.

We ended Esra’s session with a cake smash and a milk bath. This was so much fun! Happy 1st Birthday to you, Essie! It was a blast celebrating your first year with you.

Ally is One! - First Birthday Session

It took sweet little Ally a minute to warm up to me, but honestly, when you’re this cute - it doesn’t matter if you smile or are serious. She’s gorgeous any way you get her! Just look at those adorable cheeks!

Once she got a little more comfy in her adorable birthday romper, her smiles were a bit more forthcoming. She is a doll, and it was such a pleasure to document her First Birthday milestone! Happy Birthday, Sweetie!

Percy is One! - First Birthday Session

In the midst of the busy holiday picture season, birthdays and newborns are still happening! What a pleasure it was to meet darling Percy! He came to the studio bringing smiles, and the sweetest little wardrobe changes. I love this handmade name sweater that was gifted to his mama when he was born!

He then changed into a sweet neutral shirt - I just love a baby boy in a collar! Too cute!

We then finished our time together with overalls and a cake smash. Classic denim overalls are timeless, and always a great choice for a baby photo session. Thanks for coming to see me, Percy! You’re adorable!

Gianluca is One! - First Birthday Session

Little Gianluca was such a happy guy for his session. We started out with the classic balloon backdrop. He looked so dapper in his bowtie and suspenders! He then changed to a more comfortable romper for a few more shots.

We then switched over to a more neutral background to showcase his bday shirt and cake smash. Luca’s Italian mother came up with the perfect theme for his first birthday party with “Holy Cannoli, I’m One!” - so cute! He was a real joy in the studio, and I hope to see him again!

Lena is One! - First Birthday Session

These sweet sisters were so precious for Lena’s First Birthday Session. It’s not the traditional norm, but I love a blue theme for baby girls! Big Sister Sia even jumped in at the end to help Lena smash her cake. I was so so happy I captured that moment when Lena noticed her sister had just taken a big bite. So funny!

Happy 1st Birthday, Lena!

Ayden - First Birthday Session

I have been photographing Ayden’s family for years now, and have enjoyed watching their kids grow. Ayden was no exception as he is so adorable and sweet. We started his session with some family shots, before moving on to the star of the show - the birthday boy!

He did not disappoint with his sweet smiles and crystal blue eyes!

We then ended his session with a cake smash for this happy boy! As Ayden enjoyed his sweet treat, I captured the sweet details. Happy 1st Birthday, Ayden! You’re precious!

Aiden is One! - First Birthday Session

I had a blast seeing Baby Aiden again for his space-themed First Birthday session!

The space theme was inspired by his nursery, which also gave us the inspiration for his newborn pictures last year.

When I do a First Birthday Session, I try to not only capture the happy styled images, but also the tiny details of the one-year-old. The silhouette of their smooth, chubby cheek. Their tootsies. Their smash cake. The fun candid moments when they’re laughing at their mommy or daddy.

I always let them get messy with their smash cake at the end. Aiden’s mommy made this adorable banana bread cake just for this session.

Happy 1st Birthday to sweet, adorable Aiden!

It’s been my pleasure capturing your smiles this past year.

Emma is One! - First Birthday Session

Emma is one of my “First Year Special” babies, meaning her parents purchased a package including Newborn, Baby Portrait, and First Birthday sessions. This means that I had the absolute pleasure of capturing her cuteness at different stages throughout her first year.

For her First Birthday Session, her parents chose the theme “Lucky One” since she was born the day before St. Patrick’s Day! They requested pastel rainbow colors inspired by the marshmallow shapes in Lucky Charms cereal, which were used as decor at her first birthday party.

Besides bringing along her Lucky Charms, Emma brought along an array of expressions, her sweet cheeks, and an appetite for birthday cake! Once this cutie got started on her smash cake, she really enjoyed herself. I loved seeing her again, and wish her all the luck and birthday wishes!

Daphne is One! - First Birthday Session

Daphne is one of my First Year Special babies, meaning her parents purchased a package to capture her as a newborn, sitter, and one-year-old. I love working with her family - she is the fourth child I’ve photographed for them - so this session was a real treat.

Daphne was born on Valentine’s Day, so her color scheme was inspired by the pastels of conversation hearts - which is also the theme for her First Birthday party. She was such an angel in the studio, giving me smiles as sweet as vday candy. I was fortunate to have her big sisters present to help coax the smiles, as well as the assistance of Daphne’s favorite songs from Wicked (a girl after my own heart).

Happy 1st Birthday, Little Valentine!

Taytum is One! - First Birthday Session

I am always thrilled when a client books a “First Year Special” with me. This provides them three sessions for the approximate price of two. They can use these sessions whenever they’d like, but most use them for newborn, baby (around 6 months), and first birthday portraits. It’s a great way to document the ever-changing first year of life.

I’ve worked with the M family many times before, and loved to see them again this past year with the birth of their 3rd child Miss Taytum! For Taytum’s First Birthday session we did a warm, feminine color palette that also complimented the time of year (late Fall). This baby doll was a joy to work with, and I’m happy to know I will see her and her beautiful family again in the future.

Eli is One! - First Birthday Session

This is ONE cool dude. I was so excited to meet Eli and his family for this gnarly session at North Park. From the straight brim hat to the micro Vans, this guy was decked out in skater style, ending his session in the cutest checkered suspenders for his cake smash. He was so squishy and adorable!

Happy 1st Birthday, Eli!

Elliana is One! - First Birthday Session

It was a joy to work with Elliana and her mommy for her first birthday session! I loved the daisy theme they carried out, as well as the milk bath! Milk baths are a super fun way to photograph a baby for their first birthday. A small amount of milk combined with lukewarm water creates a dreamy, opaque background to really highlight baby’s features. It also gives us a chance to add some fun, little floatable props like flowers, leaves, or pinecones to the mix. Lastly, it bounces light onto baby’s face to get some really angelic shots, which was easy to accomplish with this one as Ellie was all smiles!

Happy 1st Birthday, Sweetheart!

Walker is One! - First Birthday Session

Walker is almost ONE!

This darling boy is my first outdoor session of 2023! It feels so good to be outside again, and the night of Walker’s session brought spring-like temps and warm, golden sunlight. The winter was long and slow for me this year, but sessions are finally booking up as the days grow longer. Photographing Walker and his mama was a great way to kick things off. For this session, they opted for all neutral colors, and rustic overalls, as his first birthday party is a farm themed “Holy Cow! Walker’s One!”. So fun!

I hope you have the best birthday party, Sweetheart! It was a pleasure meeting you!

Payton is One! - First Birthday Session

Payton could not have been sweeter for her First Birthday Session! She was so happy, friendly, and content. I so enjoyed meeting her, and photographing her in her various looks - such a fashionista! Her session was a lot of fun, and a great way to kick off 2021!