Eugene Oregon baby and child photographer: Gianna is ONE!

Is this year flying by for anybody else? I cannot believe we’re halfway through September already—and that Gianna’s one year cake smash photography session was three and a half months ago. Crazy! Here are the photos from her milestone photo session—you’re going to love them!

Adriana and Oscar brought in cutie Gianna for a one year baby photoshoot plus cake smash. It’s a great combination! This type of session is really popular for that one-year milestone, as it allows us to get some classic portraits along with photos that are more birthday party themed. (Adding a cake smash setup to your little one’s baby and child milestone session is only an additional $50, so it’s a super affordable way to have the best of both worlds. You can check out more about session options here.)

Gianna was absolutely adorable and such a happy kiddo! She smiled almost the entire session, so I know I wasn’t the only one having a great time! (I loved the double top knot thing she had going with her hair—too TOO cute!)

Birthday girl’s nursery is mostly pink and white, so we carried that throughout our photos—both milestone (with flowers and an oh-so-pretty dress) and cake smash (with balloons and a celebratory heart garland). We did our portraits first, of course. Things can get a little messy once we bring the cake out! Gianna had fun the whole time, but I think the highlight for her was definitely the cake. She LOVED it! I think she would happily have stayed at the studio all day if it meant she could keep munching on cake crumbs and getting frosting all over her face! She gave me the cutest little expressions while she was eating too. 😊 This little one definitely knows how to enjoy the good things in life!

It was so much fun to meet this little character and her parents. I was especially flattered when I learned that Adriana (who found my work online) and her family live all the way in Troutdale, Oregon! I have many clients that travel to my Eugene, Oregon photography studio from more rural areas where there aren’t as many options for photographers. But Troutdale is less than half an hour from Portland, where there are tons of amazing options as far as baby photographers. The fact that these parents chose to make the two-hour plus drive to see me spoke volumes and was such a huge compliment. I was honored to be their Eugene, Oregon baby photographer!

Interested in a cake smash photography session? It really is the perfect way to celebrate that one-year milestone in baby’s life! Depending on your preference, we can add a cake smash to a regular milestone photo session—like we did for Gianna--Or if you just want to focus on the birthday boy or girl and their special day, I also offer cake smash only sessions. 

At a different stage of life right now? I also offer maternity newborn, and family sessions, so all your portrait photography needs are covered! Contact me to learn more.