Birthday Session: Cake Smash

Baby’s first year is full of so many milestones! Firs smile, rolling over, learning to sit up, clapping, peek-a-boo, blowing kisses, learning to crawl, starting to stand, cruising, and even baby’s first steps. This session was exceptionally special to me because I’ve been working with this family since they were expecting their first (who is now the ripe old age of 6). I’ve had the privilege of watching their boys grow and their family change. I’ve been able to get to know their kids as they are newborns, babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and now big kids. Heck, big brother just lost his first tooth and it made me a bit teary-eyed thinking about the milestones this family has coming their way.

My girls are almost grown (one in college, one a high school graduate, and one in her final year of middle school, so I’m in the home stretch). I love getting to “see” babies growing up through my clients. My clients become my friends, then might as well be family. Thank you for allowing me the pleasure of being a part of your story.

Shot From the Heart Photography. Because babies grow up.

12 month portraits

Three brothers in khaki and white on neutral backdrop

During their session, baby Greyson took his first steps!!! We captured it on camera. Mom was so excited. He’s now taking several steps at a time consistently.. It was such a neat moment to capture for the first time, especially for the baby of the family. There are only so many “firsts” for baby, and when it’s your last baby, each “first” is also a “last”.

babys first steps, family photography, brothers, child photographer

We also got a couple portraits of big brothers to capture their personalities. Parker is getting so big! His personality is larger than life and he’s such a witty little guy. I love getting to spend time with them.

child photographer, canton Georgia. Boy on tan backdrop.

Logan is growing up too fast. He just lost his first tooth. He is caring and kind, helpful and thoughtful. This boy has a heart the size of Texas and I can’t wait to see the young man he grows up to be.

boy on tan background, canton Georgia child photographer

Greyson is now 1. He is just as sweet and smart as his big brothers, and he is trying his best to keep up. He is going to be equally sweet, smart, kind, and thoughtful as his big brothers. Happy first birthday little guy.

first birthday portraits. baby in red rocking chair on navy blue backdrop.

first birthday portraits. little boy in red rocking chair on navy backdrop.

The Cake Smash….

On to the cake smash! This little dude was borsht on the 4th of July, so we had to go with a patriotic theme for his birthday photo shoot. Rustic yet simple, these images will be cherished for years to come as he grows up. Happy birthday Greyson.

first birthday session. Patriotic, rustic backdrop, cake smash.

first birthday session. Patriotic, rustic backdrop, cake smash. canton Georgia baby photographer.

I think it’s safe to say he enjoyed his birthday cake! He went face first into it several times. Atta boy!

After the cake smash, we always include a rubber ducky bubble bath as part of the session. This means you don’t put a frosting-covered baby in a car seat, and you get a few more images with your session. Yes, it’s a real bath! Greatest photography session ever. I usually get the best smiles during the bath (the sugar from the cake is in full effect and babies usually love splashing in the bath). To schedule your cake smash session click here.

Cleaning up.