Journey to One: Newborn to First Birthday

It's throwback time again! Follow me on a journey through this rainbow baby’s first year in photos—a story filled with so much love from the very beginning. Newborn sessions often carry an emotional depth that is hard to put into words, and watching her grow through her milestone sessions over the first year is a beautiful reminder of how much hope and love a new baby brings.

Black and white newborn photo of a baby girl wrapped in soft fabric with a floral headband, resting on a fluffy white rug.
Newborn baby girl in floral headband wrapped in white lace, resting in a wicker basket with blush pink tulle.
Newborn baby girl sleeping in a wicker basket with pink floral headband, white lace wrap, and soft peach tulle.

Rainbow Baby's Six Month Photos

A “rainbow baby” is a baby born after a loss -- just like a rainbow appears after a storm, she represents light, joy, and the promise of new beginnings after a deeply difficult chapter. She filled the studio with sunshine, bringing the sweetest smiles and a beautiful rainbow balloon arch to celebrate her milestone session. Like many six month old babies, she was still learning to sit up, so I posed her mostly on her tummy and back, with a few sitting shots with some added support.

Laughing baby crawling under a vibrant pastel rainbow balloon arch on a fluffy white surface.
Smiling baby in mint outfit sitting under a pastel rainbow balloon arch on white backdrop.
Happy baby in purple tutu lying under a colorful pastel rainbow balloon arch on white background.
Adorable baby in diaper lying on white fluffy blanket, smiling happily surrounded by white balloons.

Celebrating Her Big First Birthday!

This was one of my favorite cake smash sessions ever—a truly happy baby girl turning one, surrounded by soft, dreamy shades of pink. She lit up every photo with her expressive little smiles and playful personality. The delicate pink tones, sweet details, and simple styling came together perfectly to highlight her milestone in a way that felt timeless and classic, keeping the spotlight all on the birthday girl.


This session also holds a special place in my heart because it was one of my last sessions before moving to California. I can't wait to welcome and meet new clients from throughout Southern California soon when I open my new studio! Reach out to book your session, or schedule directly through my Booking Calendar.

Baby girl in pink tutu smashing first birthday cake surrounded by paper flowers and ONE banner.
Smiling baby girl in pink lace dress and gold glitter crown sitting in white chair for first birthday photo.
Baby girl in pink dress and floral crown sits on white chair surrounded by decorative paper flowers.
Smiling baby girl in pink tutu dress poses at one year cake smash session with floral banner and pom poms.
Baby girl in pink dress and crown sits on white chair surrounded by pink and mauve paper flowers.
Adorable baby girl with blue eyes wearing a pink floral crown headband and pink outfit, smiling sweetly at the camera.
Cute baby in pink tutu sitting on floor with fingers in mouth near colorful paper flowers.
Smiling baby in pink ruffle dress and gold crown sits on white chair with decorative flowers.
Adorable baby girl in pink tutu tastes first birthday cake during cake smash photo session with gold ONE banner.
Adorable baby girl in pink tulle dress with floral headband playing among decorative paper flowers on white backdrop.
A baby girl in a pink dress and glitter crown sits on a rustic white chair surrounded by pink and white pom poms.
Baby girl in pink tutu dress sits with smash cake at first birthday photo session with floral decorations.
Smiling baby girl in pink dress and gold crown sitting on vintage white chair with floral decorations for first birthday.
Adorable baby in pink dress and crown laughing on white chair with pink and mauve paper flowers.
Baby girl in pink tutu dress wearing gold crown poses beside pink rosette cake at first birthday cake smash session.
Baby girl in pink tutu sits on floor smiling near paper flowers with ONE birthday banner.
Adorable baby girl in pink tulle dress reaches up beside smash cake at first birthday photo session.
Smiling baby girl in pink tutu dress and floral crown surrounded by colorful paper pom poms on white background.
Happy baby girl in a pink tutu dress sitting among decorative paper flowers during a milestone photo session.