Welcome to my blog! I'm a southern MN photographer that specializes in maternity, newborn, and family photography. 

Brielle had her first birthday session at the studio! Everything was perfect and wow is she adorable. Her mama wanted to include extended family so that's where we started. Then we got some of big brother alone before Brielle alone. Well, Brielle thought that cake was amazing, and when it was taken away, she wasn't too happy (see the photos). haha! 

When you think of a first birthday photo shoot, do you think of cake? I know I do! But I also think it's important to have portraits at this age without the cake and balloons. So much growth in just one year happens so we put some cute outfits on from my client closet and get the sweetest images!

We start with family photos, which helps ease into baby alone. I have a lifestyle bed area and a backdrop area that we use. Then it's time for portraits of baby alone using props such as a little bed, bucket, basket, etc. I have many to choose from and we use more than one. Once the portraits are finished, we get to the cake! I go all out with a custom balloon garland in the colors you select with a white backdrop and floor. We finish with bath time in an adorable claw foot tub. 

Book your milestone sessions now so that we can be sure you get on the schedule before your baby's birthday. If it works out with your baby's birthday party, you can take the balloon garland home for decoration.

I have a faux cake, lots of cloths in the client closet, and tons of props.

Xoxo, 

Michelle