An alternative first birthday milestone session without a cakesmash
Some families just become part of your story—and this one has been with me from the start. (Cue the happy photographer squeals because I have photographed this fam for TWO first birthday sessions!)
From One Birthday to the Next: Watching This Family Grow Through My Lens
I first met them when we celebrated big brother’s first birthday years ago (fun fact: we found out after that session that he had hand, foot, and mouth… bless him, he powered through like a champ!). Since then, I’ve been lucky enough to photograph their maternity session, newborn portraits, and now baby brother’s own first birthday photography session.
These are the sessions that make me fall in love with photography all over again. And guess what? You don’t have to celebrate a first birthday with cake smash pictures. We can always celebrate your family in any way that makes sense for you.
Why Stick the Same First Birthday Photographer?
Baby brother was full of joy—those giggles, the eye contact, the sweet connection with big brother—and big brother brought all the personality (and zero signs of HFM this time 😂). The bond between them is so special, and it made for the best kind of session: full of real moments and easy smiles. What a great way to celebrate a first birthday!
Booking milestone portraits with the same photographer over time means more than just consistent editing and style. It means your family gets comfortable. Your kids know what to expect. And I get to tailor each session to your family’s unique story, right from where we left off.
If you’re approaching baby’s first birthday, dreaming of capturing that perfect cake smash, or ready to begin documenting your family from bump to baby and beyond, I’d love to walk that journey with you. These chapters go by so fast—but together, we can make them last forever in photos. Whether you choose to hang them on your walls, or print them in an album, I’ve got a plan for that too!
Let’s make milestone memories that grow with you. 💛
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