First Birthday Smash Cake Photoshoot near Lake Elsinore


I met this cute family when they came to my studio to celebrate an extra special milestone—their youngest turning one!


I started with family photos, capturing their adorable baby boy with his whole family, both parents, and a few sweet sibling portraits. Big brother was a great helper, and the bond between the two boys was so sweet. The birthday boy especially loved my little rocking horse—one of the many simple, timeless props I have available in my studio. We ended with a cake smash, which is always optional in any birthday session. He dove right in with curiosity and had so much fun exploring the cake, happily painting himself with frosting along the way.


As a Menifee-based photographer, I regularly work with families throughout the surrounding areas, including nearby Lake Elsinore. If you’re searching for a Lake Elsinore cake smash photographer, I’d be happy to connect and help you plan a fun, memorable 1st birthday photoshoot for your little one. Contact me directly or check out my booking page with all of the info!

Parents holding baby boy for 1st birthday photos by Lake Elsinore cake smash photographer.
Baby's first birthday cake smash photo with blue bunting, party hat, and white cake on light wood floor.
Smiling baby in white romper on a wooden rocking horse with blue and white balloons backdrop.
Smiling boy in white polo helps toddler sibling stand  by Lake Elsinore cake smash photographer.
Baby girl wearing blue number one party hat digging into white first birthday smash cake by Lake Elsinore cake smash photographer.
Black and white photo of a smiling mother holding a cute baby in a white outfit against a white background.
Baby in white outfit smashes first birthday cake wearing blue party hat with blue bunting banner in background.
Baby in white onesie with party hat sits beside first birthday smash cake, blue bunting decorations by Lake Elsinore cake smash photographer
Cute baby sitting in rustic white chair with blue and white balloon garland backdrop.
Father joyfully lifts smiling baby girl in white studio portrait by Lake Elsinore cake smash photographer.
Baby in white lace outfit sitting on floor with first birthday smash cake and blue bunting banner.
Two brothers sit on a light wood floor by Lake Elsinore cake smash photographer.
Smiling baby in white romper sits on a vintage white chair surrounded by blue and white balloon garland.
Adorable baby with dark curly hair in white romper sitting on a vintage white wooden chair.
Baby in white romper and blue party hat sits on floor by Lake Elsinore cake smash photographer.
Happy family of four in white shirts and jeans pose together against a clean white background by Lake Elsinore cake smash photographer.
Baby in white romper sits behind a white smash cake wearing a blue number one party hat at first birthday.
Smiling mother in white top holds her baby girl against a clean white studio background by Lake Elsinore cake smash photographer.
Older boy in white shirt helps toddler sibling stand by Lake Elsinore cake smash photographer.
A baby in a white romper sits on a white rocking horse toy, surrounded by blue and white balloons on a fluffy rug.