I met this lovely family of three last year at the Christmas tree portrait event in Bucks County. When mom emailed me early the following year for her son’s first birthday cake smash photo session, I was so excited. My first question, “what’s the theme”? Once I get the theme for the first birthday, the wheels start turning and I begin to brainstorm ideas and a vision for the first birthday shoot.

So, the they had decided on a nautical theme for the birthday party. Since I’m a beach lover and beach photographer, finding the right props for the shoot was no big deal. With the help of mom’s supplies, we put together an awesome first birthday set to celebrate this little one’s first birthday. Look below to see how much he LOVED his cake!

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