A first birthday is a special milestone for every family. Your baby has grown and developed tremendously over the past twelve months and now your little one’s personality is shining through. It is a good idea to take this opportunity to schedule a photo session for your child. If you There are many types of sessions you can book to commemorate this special occasion. If you are unsure about what type of photo session you want, I will go over each of the options below.

A Family Session with Birthday Portraits or a Cake Smash

I always encourage families to participate in photo sessions. A first birthday is the perfect time to document how the dynamic of your family has evolved over the past year. Babies are still so snuggly and cuddly at this age and it is a great time to capture them before they are fast moving toddlers.

Many of my clients opt to do a family photo session in place of a cake smash session. Others op to include a cake smash at the end of the session or just bring along a one balloon for a few simple birthday portraits. Some don’t want any props at all and they just want to capture their child and their family in a natural way. This option allows my clients to have updated family portraits captured and a few milestone portraits too.

Outdoor Cake Smash or Birthday Portraits

If you want the most natural and organic images of your child, the outdoor milestone session is for you. Your set can be as elaborate or simple as you want it to be. I have several props that travel well and look great for outdoor use. Some clients want no props at all and just simple and timeless portraits of their child. Others only want to do the cake smash and nothing else. Your session can be completely customized based on your goals. I will suggest a location, wardrobe, bring along props, and plan the session with your vision in mind.

Studio Portrait Session or Cake Smash Session

I love photographing outdoors, but I also have a private studio right here in Long Beach, NY that is perfect for a wide array of photography needs. For studio cake smash and birthday portrait sessions, I use a timeless white backdrop that allows me to design a fun, but simple set for your child’s birthday. I create a design using balloons, florals or other creative elements to create a set that is not overwhelming and allows the focus of your photos to be on your child. We can also do cake smash photos on the set. Again, this session is completely customized wiht your goals in mind.

Lifestyle Studio Portraits

My studio is typically used for lifestyle maternity, newborn and branding sessions, but the studio space can also be used for natural birthday photos. Even though my birthday sets are designed to have a minimalist look, some clients who do not like the use of a propped set. The lifestyle studio space is perfect for those clients who are looking for the most natural images possible.

If you are interested in a session, contact me.