A one year old girl sits in front of a flower garland in a photo studio. She is laughing and has her hands raised in the air.

First Birthday Milestone | Sophia

Austin Baby Milestone Photography

Maternity and newborn sessions are so important. I’m continually talking about how special it is to have the time you spent building your little family well-documented. You’ll look back at the memories of telling everyone your good news, looking at your little one’s tiny feet, and thinking back to what life was like before the addition of your little one with an indescribable type of nostalgia. But documenting your family’s journey shouldn’t stop there! I’ve recently been showcasing the joy of the first birthday milestone session. Sophia’s first birthday milestone was such a cute, tender session. I hope it gives you an idea of what kind of photos you can get from a milestone session in my studio!

A one-year-old baby girl in a pink dress sits in front of a garland of flowers. She is laughing and has her hands raised.

Sophia’s First Birthday Milestone in Austin

It was a big day in the studio for this little one, whose newborn photos I did a while back. Mom, dad, Sophia, and Sophia’s grandma all came into my little studio to celebrate.

A baby in a white dress stands with the help of a woman. The woman stands behind her holding her hands.

Sophia loved hanging out with Grandma! This picture of her and Sophia is so sweet. Grandma is contemplative, holding her new family member, while Sophia smiles with those bright eyes shining.

A black and white one year milestone photo of a baby in a white dress held by a woman with long blonde hair.

Sophia got quite a lot of attention from us all in the studio. It’s no wonder, look at how cute she is!

A man holds a one year old baby at her milestone photography session

Plus, she’s the star of the show. Mom, dad, and Grandma were so excited to celebrate her first birthday with her.

A family including a woman, man, and one-year-old girl in a photo studio. The woman and man are smiling, and all are looking at the camera.

Family Photos Always Come First!

With a very specific type of milestone photo (IYKYK!), I always make sure to photograph families first. Everyone’s shirts and dresses are clean and crisp, and there’s nothing messy on anyone… yet!

A woman in a beige dress holds a one year old girl in a white dress and gold shoes. They are both looking at the camera.

Little Sophia was a darling to work with. She loved hanging out with her mom and dad so much! This photo where she is holding mom and dad’s hands is way too cute.

A one year old girl in a white dress and gold shoes is standing facing the camera. She is holding a man's and a woman's hands.

You never get tired of holding your little one’s hands, even as they grow bigger into yours.

A black and white photo of a man, woman, and one year old baby. The baby is standing in the middle of the photo holding her parent's hands.

Sophia Smashes Her Cake!

After we took photos with the family, it was time for Sophia to shine. We did a few of her in front of this floral garland, and she was so into it!

A baby crawls in front of a floral garland. She is wearing a pink dress and pink bow.

Sophia has these gorgeous, dark, expressive eyes that I just love. She was really just such a photogenic baby!

A one year old baby crawls in front of a floral garden. She is crawling toward the camera and looking directly into it.

And look at this pure joy! She knew exactly what was coming her way, and I was all about it. The giggles in the room were one of the highlights of my day.

A baby in a pink dress, pink bow, and white shoes sits in front of a floral garden. She is smiling and has her hands up in the air.

Cake smash time! Cake smashes get messy, but it’s worth it. The babies (usually) love it (I mean, what baby doesn’t love getting super messy?) and it sure does look cute. Miss Sophia had her choice of cakes to smash at this session!

A smiling, one year old baby in a pink dress is sitting in front of a floral garden with her hands raised. In front of her, there is a layer cake topped with blueberries.

Sophia never really got super messy, but she did enjoy dipping her fingers in the frosting. She knew what she wanted, and she didn’t need to smash a cake to get there. The little details from her “cake smash” are really cute and highlight her personality. She was willing to get her hands dirty (peep the little frosting on her finger), but she didn’t have to go ham to get the job done. Composure, composure, composure!

A one-year-old baby in a pink dress sits in front of a flower garland and a "one" sign. She is sitting in front of a cake and is delicately eating the frosting from the cake.

Sophia was a joy to have in the studio — so full of life, smiley, and adorable. I can’t wait to show you more of the little ones I’ve had in my studio since she had her session!

A baby in a pink dress laughs while holding her mom's fingers. She is standing up in front of a flower garden and a white birthday cake is placed in front of her.