Lifestyle Cake Smash in Washington, DC
Lifestyle Cake Smash in Washington, DC
Today I’m sharing a lifestyle cake smash session in Washington, D.C.! I get inquiries about cake smash photos from time to time, and I love when families decide to celebrate their baby's first birthday at home. There's something really special about documenting your little one in a space where they already feel comfortable, especially during a stage when they're busy exploring everything around them.
I first photographed this little guy when he was a tiny newborn, so I was SO excited to see the family again and see how much he'd grown! The first year goes by quickly, and getting to photograph families through these different seasons is one of my favorite parts of what I do.
A Relaxed In-Home First Birthday Photo Session
We started with some portraits of this curious little guy exploring his home. I couldn't resist those adorable diaper shots before getting him dressed, either! I wanted to capture the busyness of being a toddler at this age, from climbing and exploring to playing with his toys and spending time with mom and dad.
One of the things I love about lifestyle family photography is that we don't have to spend the entire session trying to get a little one to sit still and smile at the camera. I'll guide you through the session and help create opportunities for connection, but there's also plenty of room for your child to move around, play, and be themselves.
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Cake Smash Photos Don't Have to Be Elaborate!
This session was especially fun because the parents came up with the idea for the cake smash, and they even cooked him an amazing steak for breakfast! He was such a good eater, and I loved documenting this sweet little celebration.
You don't need a million decorations or an elaborate setup to celebrate your baby's first birthday with photos. For this family, we kept things simple at home, focused on their little guy and the family together, and added a few cute decorations to his high chair for the cake smash.
I love this approach because we get more than photos of a baby eating cake. We also get portraits of your little one at this age, playful moments around the house, and photos with the people who are part of their everyday life. It's a fun way to celebrate turning one while documenting all those little details you'll want to remember as they grow.
Planning Your Own Cake Smash or First Birthday Photos?
If your baby's first birthday is coming up, an in-home lifestyle session is a great option if you want something relaxed and personal. We can include family portraits, photos of your little one playing and exploring, and, of course, a cake smash!
As a Washington, D.C. family photographer serving families throughout Maryland and the D.C. area, I love helping parents document these big milestones in a way that feels natural to their family.
Does your baby have a first birthday coming up? I'd love to hear what you're thinking! Send me a message and let's chat about documenting this exciting season.
3 Reasons to Schedule Family Photos at Home | Maryland Family Photography
Have you ever been interested in an at home session? I absolutely love them! I get to do in home sessions most often during Lifestyle Newborn sessions, however, it’s not as often that I do in home sessions for family sessions with older children.
This blog post will give you a few reasons to convince you that your home is perfect for a family session!
Here are reasons why you should schedule a session at your home:
you don’t have to pack up the kids, snacks, etc!
If you have small kids you totally know how long it can take to lay out all the clothes, make sure the kids have recently eaten and had potty breaks. Amiright? Save your self some time and schedule a family photo session at your home, outside!
When you have a session at home all you have to do is walk outside and find the beauty of your front yard, backyard, side of your house, foliage, sidewalks, the list goes on and on!
2. kids tend to be more comfortable in a familiar setting
When working with young children, we know they can often be a little bit unpredictable. Children are likely to be more comfortable in an area that is familiar to them.
You probably already have a lot of memories playing outside of your home or in the yard and that will make it easier to get your kids to relax during the session!
3. you will see your home with a new perspective!
I’m just as guilty of not thinking there is “anything special” about different corners or small areas in our front yard or backyard until I actually have my camera and lens in hand.
When I am photographing your family, there is intention behind the image and the story and keeping certain elements in or excluding them. One of the things I love about outdoor family sessions at home is showing you a new perspective!
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