Celebrating One Year | A Full-Service First Birthday & Cake Smash In Newport Beach

There is something so special about the first birthday milestone. One whole year of snuggles, first smiles, first steps, and watching your tiny newborn grow into a curious, joyful toddler. A one year milestone session, complete with cake smash, is the perfect way to celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime season.

As a full-service family photographer, our first birthday sessions are designed to be effortless, beautiful, and completely customized for your family.

ONE YEAR MILESTONE SESSION

Year one flies by in a blur of sleepless nights and unforgettable “firsts.” By twelve months, your little one has a unique personality, adorable expressions, maybe a few wobbly steps, and the sweetest giggle. This session beautifully captures those adorable, frame-worthy images you’ll cherish forever.

We also include family portraits during this portion. After all, you made it through year one too — and that deserves to be documented. Including parents (and siblings!) creates meaningful artwork that tells the full story of this season.

FULL-SERVICE EXPERIENCE

Year one is busy. Between planning a birthday party and juggling everyday life, the last thing you need is another task on your to-do list. Our Full-Service Experience means you don’t have to worry about the details. We provide curated wardrobe options for baby and family along with styling guidance to ensure everyone is beautifully coordinated. Our professional hair and makeup stylist helps mom relax and truly enjoy the milestone experience. 

From start to finish, every detail is handled for you so you can simply show up and enjoy the celebration.

OUTDOOR SESSION

The golden hour at the park was pure magic for Baby Finnegan’s one year milestone session. Dad, mom, brother and even the family dogs were happy to join in on the celebration. Wrapping everything in soft, glowing light, we were able to capture so many gorgeous images!

CAKE SMASH

We also celebrated baby boy’s special day in-studio with a sweet cake smash. 

Finnegan was so precious, carefully testing his little cake. So adorable!

ARTWORK

Your baby’s first birthday deserves more than a phone screen.

As a full-service photographer, we help you turn your images into beautiful artwork — custom-framed wall portraits, heirloom albums, and gallery installations designed specifically for your home. We guide you through image selection and design so your memories don’t just sit on a hard drive. Our professional installation helps ensure your customized artwork fits your space perfectly.

Imagine walking past your gallery wall and seeing those special images every single day. That is the power of printed artwork.

ALBUMS

Heirloom albums are more than just photo books, they are tangible memories designed to be held, flipped through, and passed down for generations. In a world where most images live on phones, a custom album preserves your family’s story in a meaningful, lasting way. Something your children will one day treasure.

A cake smash session isn’t just about the photos, it’s about capturing the joy and wonder of this once-in-a-lifetime moment. Whether you include the whole family or just capture 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.

One year changes everything. Let’s document it beautifully.