Temescal Valley First Birthday Photography { Butterfly Themed Photoshoot }

This beautiful baby girl’s butterfly cake smash session was every bit as dreamy as it sounds. Soft purples, delicate details, and the cutest little personality made for such a sweet celebration of her first birthday.


Her parents brought along her gorgeous lavender dress, which was the perfect choice for her theme. I always love when families incorporate something personal into their session—it adds such a meaningful touch and makes the photos feel even more special. And if you’re ever unsure about what to bring, I also have a selection of birthday dresses available that clients can browse ahead of time in my Studio Catalog.


Her setup was sweet and feminine with a soft lavender palette, allowing her personality to shine through. To complete the look, I added a balloon garland, which I provide for birthday sessions upon request. These always help bring the whole setup together and add just the right amount of celebration while keeping the spotlight on the birthday baby!


First birthdays are such a momentous occasion but they have a way of passing by in a blur. If you’re looking for a Temescal Valley first birthday photographer, I'm based a short drive away in Menifee and would love to meet you and your baby! I work with families from throughout Southern California and all of the details for the sessions I offer can be found on my Booking Page.

A baby girl in a lavender tulle dress with floral embroidery and pearl headband sits smiling at her first birthday photoshoot.
Baby girl in purple tutu dress sits beside a butterfly-themed first birthday cake with lavender balloon arch backdrop.
Baby girl in purple dress sits among lavender and white balloon arch with butterfly decorations for first birthday.
Baby girl in purple dress smiles at first birthday cake smash with butterfly balloon arch backdrop.
Smiling baby in purple tulle dress poses with first birthday cake under butterfly balloon garland backdrop.
Toddler girl in purple tulle dress stands by white chair with butterfly balloon arch backdrop.
Smiling toddler in purple tulle dress stands beside rustic white chair with balloon backdrop.
Toddler in lavender tulle dress reaches for butterfly birthday cake at purple balloon decorated party.
Happy baby in purple dress sits beside butterfly cake at first birthday smash with balloon arch.