There’s something so special about celebrating a baby’s first birthday — and what better way to mark the occasion than with a cake smash and a sweet bath photo session?


I had the absolute joy of photographing Anders for his first birthday session, and it was the perfect mix of simple, sweet, and full of smiles.


A Simple and Sweet Cake Smash


We kept Anders’ cake smash setup clean and classic — just a little white cake, a neutral wood backdrop, a few balloons for a pop of color and all the space he needed to dig in! Sometimes, less really is more, especially when you want the focus to stay right where it belongs: on that adorable birthday boy.


Anders wasted no time getting into his cake — tiny hands, frosting-covered toes, and the cutest little grins. It’s always so fun to watch how each child approaches their smash — and Anders gave us the perfect combination of curiosity, excitement, and happy messiness.

Baby wearing brown overalls sits on seamless brown backdrop during professional studio portrait session.
A baby wearing brown overalls sits on a rustic wooden box against a warm brown studio backdrop.
Baby in tan overalls smiles brightly against brown studio backdrop during portrait session.
Happy baby in olive green knit romper sits in small vintage wicker chair against white wooden backdrop.
Baby in green onesie sits on small wooden antique doll bed against white wooden backdrop.
A young child in a white outfit sits thoughtfully with their hand near their mouth in a soft-focus portrait setting.
Baby in white onesie sits on wooden floor with cake smash setup and mint green and white balloons for first birthday.
First birthday celebration setup with sage green and white balloons next to a smashed cake on wooden backdrop.
Vintage-style first birthday photo setup with sage green and cream balloons, cowboy hat, and rustic wooden backdrop.
Baby sitting on wooden floor next to white birthday cake wearing ONE onesie with finger in mouth.
A baby in a white shirt sits with birthday cake while touching their mouth.
Baby in white outfit enjoys first birthday cake smash photo session with green and white balloons in background.

Ending with a Splash


After the cake fun, it was time for a quick clean-up — and what better way than a bath? Anders loved splashing around, chasing bubbles, and flashing the biggest smiles.


Bath sessions are such a sweet way to wrap up a one-year session — and they always give us the best natural giggles and genuine moments.


Happy baby sits in a white vintage bathtub with green and beige balloons in the background.
A child sits in a vintage white bathtub with large green and beige balloons against a rustic wooden backdrop.
A baby splashing and laughing in a vintage-style white clawfoot bathtub with green and white balloons in the background.
Happy baby sits in white basin for bath photography session with pastel balloons in background.
A happy baby sits in a white vintage-style clawfoot bathtub with green and beige balloons in the background.
Baby sitting in white bathtub with green and beige balloons in rustic background during photo session.

Happy First Birthday, Anders!


It’s hard to believe how fast that first year flies by, and I’m so honored I got to capture these special memories for Anders and his family. Happy first birthday, sweet boy!


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