Timeless One Year Milestone Portraits And Cake Smash With Newport Beach Newborn And Family Photographer
Planning a portrait session should be exciting, not stressful. That is why we take care of every detail so you can truly enjoy this important milestone.
Our Full-Service Experience includes access to our curated client wardrobe for the entire family, professional hair and makeup for mom, and custom artwork options such as handcrafted frames and heirloom albums. We even handle installation, ensuring your finished portraits are beautifully displayed in your home — without you having to lift a finger.
ONE YEAR MILESTONE SESSION
We know time with your little one goes by in a blink. From tiny newborn toes to the first year celebration, each milestone deserves to be captured to preserve those precious memories.
The one-year milestone session is such a special way to capture your baby’s growing personality. At this stage, little ones are full of curiosity, giggles, and movement, making it the perfect time to document their budding independence. From tentative first steps to those bright, curious eyes, every image tells the story of how much they’ve changed in just twelve short months. These playful, candid moments beautifully capture the wonder of this exciting new chapter for your family.
WARDROBE
Baby Ramie looked so sweet in her sheer ivory dress and coordinating bow borrowed from our Client Closet. Simply adorable!
CAKE SMASH
Few moments are as joyful as a first birthday cake smash session! This playful milestone celebrates your baby’s big day in the sweetest way—literally.
After showing off her standing skills, baby girl had some fun playing with her pretend birthday cake. Then it was time to dive in to the real thing. After testing it, her little frosting-covered smile says it all. Her sweet little personality just shines in these images!
ARTWORK
Once your portraits are captured, the magic continues. A full-service experience includes artwork design and custom framing to help you turn your favorite images into timeless pieces for your home. From classic framed prints to modern gallery walls, we will help you choose layouts that fit your style and space perfectly. And with professional installation, your artwork is hung beautifully—ready to enjoy every day.
ALBUMS
There’s something special about holding your memories in your hands. Heirloom albums are designed to showcase your portraits in a way that feels personal and lasting. Each page tells a chapter of your family’s story, from the giggles to the quiet snuggle, and becomes a keepsake you’ll treasure for generations.
A cake smash session isn’t just about the photos, it’s about capturing the wonder and happiness of this once-in-a-lifetime moment. Whether you make it a full family celebration or just photos of your precious little one, you don’t want to miss out on this unforgettable milestone. By providing everything that you need right here in the studio, other than the cake itself, we make it easy on you. You can read a little bit more about preparing for your cake smash session, including our favorite bakeries in Orange County, here.
Ambre Williams Photography is a maternity, newborn, and family photographer in Orange County, CA. Our studio is located in Newport Beach and we serve clients from the surrounding areas including Corona Del Mar, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Newport Coast, and Orange County.
From client wardrobe to the delivery and installation of your printed keepsakes, our job isn’t complete until your memories are in your hands. Because we strive to take care of every little detail for you, we only take a limited number of sessions per month.

