May 16, 2016

New Jersey Family Photographer | 1 year | Bailey

Family

If there is ever a question about whether or not you should do a cake smash for your child’s first birthday, the answer is a resounding yes!  But I’ll get to that soon.

First, let me show you some RIDICULOUSLY cute pictures of little one year old Bailey and her fabulous parents, Courtney and Ryan.  We met at Strawbridge Park where I first met Ryan for their engagement session about 3.5 years earlier.

blog-45-Bailey1

It was pretty neat to be there with them as a family.

blog-15-Bailey1

Bailey is a doll with such gorgeous eyes and always with a coordinating bow.  Always.

blog-28-Bailey1

Did I forget to mention that Courtney was 7? 8? Months pregnant with Miles at the time and was running around with us like a total rockstar.  She is the kind of mom I aspire to be: totally positive, energetic, cool headed, and look fabulous doing it.  #jealousymuch?

blog-30-Bailey1 blog-40-Bailey1 blog-22-Bailey1-b

So then we did a costume change into a tutu (which Courtney made).   I loved these Kate Spade glitter heels when Courtney wore them for her wedding and love them for this little princess.

blog-48-Bailey1

Ryan is generally a pretty cool as a cucumber guy but his expressions with his little girl are priceless!

blog-55-Bailey1

But on to the cake smash with a nautical birthday smash cake (which Courtney made).

blog-69-Bailey1blog-73-Bailey1-b blog-76-Bailey1

It was so good Ellsworth got in on the action.  Um, perfection.

blog-79-Bailey1

Don’t worry about missing this family too much.  You’ll see more when I share wee Miles’ newborn pictures!

teaser

 “Birthdays are nature’s way of telling you to eat more cake.” ~ Jo Brand

Related Posts
Featured
newborn baby photo session in Fishtown with parents at window
Philadelphia Newborn Photographer | Fishtown | Harper
Becky and Josh’s newborn session was held on a rainy day in their Fishtown home.  The baby was less than two weeks old.  When I arrived, Becky bounded down the stairs to greet me.  I thought I must have been in the wrong house.  She moved around with complete ease.  (A total jerk, I know!) The windowlight was perfection that day.  Soft light fell on this brand new family and I could not get enough! Josh and Becky thought they were having a boy for sure.  Everyone thought so.  The way she carried the baby, that she didn’t lose any of her good looks, cravings, etc.  All signs pointed to boy. And then she arrived.  Harper Vale. ...
●
READ MORE
mother and wide awake newborn baby girl
New Jersey Newborn Photographer | Mt. Laurel Home | Harper
Little Miss Harper Laine stayed wide awake for practically our entire session at her home in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey last week.  I get it; when literally everything is new and you’re the star of a photoshoot, you want to hang out and see all that there is to see (within 6 inches of your face). This isn’t to say that she was upset.  Not in the least.  Harper was pleasant while I was there, showing off her gorgeous Pinterest-worthy nursery (teepee, DIY flower mobile, the softest color palette) and a few questionable/fashionable headpieces. New mom, Jeanette, looks fabulous whenever I see her.  She’s a total workaholic and this was ...
●
READ MORE
New Jersey Newborn Photographer | Carter
Janene and Greg were my couple crush a few years back when I met them for their freaking amazing engagement session and then again for their wedding (the Philly Phanatic was in attendance). I was so excited when I heard they they were pregnant and psyched when I got the news that the little one was born and that I’d be able to photograph him!I got to visit little Carter at just a few days old. He was a sweet, cuddly, and holy-cow-so-smiley bundle of mush. His nursery was decked out in 100 Aker Woods style with Pooh Bears, Piglets, and Tiggers around with a few choice quotes.The joy and awe were palpable.  I think these are the faces ev ...
●
READ MORE