Aya contacted me to schedule a First Birthday session for her daughter, Emilia. I had first worked with them for Emilia’s newborn session, and was so excited to see them again!
Aya brought a cake with buttercream rosettes in colors to match her outfit. If you choose to include a cake (nope, it’s not required!) we have a list of great options for you in the Atlanta area if you want to outsource that part. Our baker is such a talented person and can accommodate many food allergies as well as create vegan cakes for those who may desire or need that as an option. She’ll drop the cake off at the studio in advance of your session so it’s one less thing you have to worry about the day of. Using her services is not required - regardless of where the cake comes from, we will walk you though best practices for icing type, cake flavor, texture, and colors, if you choose to incorporate a cake into your baby’s session!
Emilia was friendly and curious, so we started the session with just her. First Birthday sessions double as a family session too! After we finished with Emilia’s solo images, we moved into the family and parent portion of our session. By this time, most one year olds are ready to call it a day. Their attention spans aren’t very long! It’s for this reason that we save the cake for last! While we typically use our antique high chair for cake smashes, Emilia was not having the chair. Some babies don’t like to be in one, and that’s totally fine! I brought out a crate, and she happily dug into her cake while standing. Each baby is unique and has their own preferences, so we’ll tailor your session experience to their needs!
If you're expecting a baby or already a parent and looking for a newborn, maternity, or family photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime. Watch this video to hear about my philosophy and see how I work in the studio so you can determine if I'm the right fit for you. I can't wait to meet you!
Lily Sophia Photography specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and family photography in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas.
