Home Girl Hailey Means Business | Best Cake Smash Smack Down

Hailey is Baby Plan Client of the month! Check out her late September natural light, outdoor cake smash and splash!

Let’s keep things sweet over here at the blog! Each month there is a featured session on my blog; sometimes it’s a family, other times a belly! You’ll also find precious newborns and their parents. However, let’s be honest here: a cake smash smack down is something we can all appreciate!

At my portrait studio, for instance, there is a popular baby plan membership that includes a posed in studio newborn session, 7 month sitter session, and finally a cake smash and splash session. My one year old birthday sessions reflect all things timeless & classic, though also are super fun as we allow baby to be who they are!

This also adds an affordable savings to new parents who are considering first year of life.

Where did we photograph the photos?

For Hailey’s one year portraits, her parents requested a natural light & outdoor setting. At SBP, on location portraiture sessions take place 7 days per week specifically at the hours of sunrise or sunset; in Houston, this does vary depending on the time of the year, however, for the month of September, specifically in the later half, we were beginning at 7:10 AM. A stunning and curated location list is given to clients so they may select their favorite look. We chose location 6 for it’s swoon worthy, soft light and gorgeous atmosphere.

What’s included in a cake smash & splash?

A cake smash & splash prep guide is provided for each and every client. These sessions are typically around 45 minutes long and include (3) set ups. (1) set up showcases baby in an adorable, classic outfit, provided by me (see an updated client closet I have on hand for you!), followed by the actual smash, and then a precious bubble bath in a farmhouse vintage tub.

What to wear for one year old birthday photos?

During Hailey’s sessions, I provided the outfits for her so that the styling reflects my timeless, classic, and dreamy brand. I provide all accessories and props, with the exception of the cake, for allergy purposes, but your prep guide will tell you where to purchase the cake. :-)

Simply bring your little one, diaper bag, and cake to me as I design a lovely session to honor and preserve this precious baby milestone in your life!

I am always updating and adding new items to my client closet, too!

Personality & Perseverance

Once Mom and Dad placed the cake in front of Hailey, she knew exactly what to do! Her parents and I had a great time watching her smash the cake. She took her job super seriously and did not hold back!

The Splash | Vintage Farmhouse Bowl for Timeless Vibe

For each of my Houston Baby Milestone Photography sessions, I provide lovely floor props that reflect all things vintage, classic, rustic, timeless and evoke the dreamiest baby photography! The farmhouse bowl is one of my favorite pieces because it reflects the quintessential baby portraits: precious little one splashing in the tub! I provide warm water and nice smelling bubble bath, too, (though you’re free to bring your own if you’d like!) so baby is nice and clean once we’re done with our session. This is a great idea for one year old baby portraits because it’s fun, laid back, something familiar to little one so it eases uncertainty for them, while also reflecting the adorable chubbiness of a growing baby. Happy Birthday, Hailey!

Quick Tips for One Year old Photoshoots:

When booking your baby’s one year old or birthday images, it’s always best to select a time in which little one will be happy and well rested. I offer both studio and outdoor sessions for this reason. If your little one is not happy earlier in the morning, such as sunrise, it’s best to schedule a studio appointment so we may showcase all that is giggly, sweet, and precious about the light of your life, your child!

Right after nap is a great time to bring little one in! I also recommend having a snack, too, on hand and even a favorite toy or stuffed animal that will delight your sweet baby girl.

Thank you, friends, for visiting so you may see highlights from Hailey’s one year old birthday images! Her smash and splash truly made my day and I cannot express how much I’ve enjoyed working with her parents over the first year of her life. Keep on scrolling to see the full gallery via a slideshow + helpful topics you may enjoy perusing! Happy Sunday, friends!

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Sarah Borchgrevink Photography is a Houston Newborn Photographer specializing in gorgeous posed newborn sessions. Her studio is located in Northwest Harris County. In addition to breathtaking baby portraiture, Sarah also offers stylish natural light family photography as well as dynamic outdoor maternity sessions for expecting mothers and couples. Sarah joyfully serves the entire Harris and Montgomery county areas including Houston, Cypress, Tomball, Spring, The Woodlands, Kingwood, Memorial & West Houston, Katy, Sugar Land, Pearland, Richmond, West University and Rice Village.

Happiest Baby on the Block | Splish-splash Bubble Bath

KP is a fun loving one-year-old baby boy who had a blast during his portrait session with Sarah! Check out the cutest highlight from his time in the studio!

First Birthday Photos | Simple & Timeless

Your baby's first birthday photos are such a treat to photograph! Chances are if you've booked a collection at Sarah Borchgrevink Photography for your little one's first birthday, you're probably a baby plan membership client. These sessions are especially sweet since my most petite clients have been with me since they were newborns! 

KP, for instance, is the happiest kiddo on the block! At his newborn session, for instance, he was super laid back and easy going. At 5 pounds, he was an awesome sleeper and super curly. Then when we photographed his sitter session, he kept me laughing the entire time. Now, at 12 months old, we had a wonderful time in the studio for his splashing in the tub session!

These sessions are wonderful because they focus on baby milestone photography. What little baby could resist playing in bubbles? Moreover, these sessions use my favorite type of props: vintage, classic and timeless. The more classic and simple the photos are, the happier I am since my goal is to showcase your child as the star without distracting themes or too many busy props. 

Many thanks to KP's sweet parents for being such fantastic clients this year! Here are some of my favorite images from his studio session.

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The Cutest Pumpkin at the Patch | Ben Turns One with a Smash

Houston Baby Photographer, Sarah Borchgrevink Photography, offers adorable outdoor and natural light first birthday and cake smash sessions. Check out Benjamin's one year session!

Benjamin Turns The Big One with a Fall Inspired Pumpkin Pie Smash

Hi, friends and happy Monday to you! I'm excited you're here at my blog. If you've stopped by, you're in for a treat because today's sweet blog post chats about the cutest little pumpkin in the patch, aka Benjamin! He is a Baby Plan Membership client of mine meaning his parents commissioned me to photograph his newborn, sitter, and one year birthday photos. I adore working with these clients as they're especially near and to me.

A few questions I often am asked are where do cake smashes take place, what's included, and how to book. I'm honored to assist you! To begin: cake smash sessions take place either in my Houston Newborn & Baby Studio or from an outdoor location list I've curated over the years.

For cake smashes, I provide simple props like a vintage high chair, buckets, boxes, crates, etc. Anything super specific to your theme or decor is provided by parents. You're welcome to go as simple or festive as you like. In this case, for instance, Ben's parents chose to do the cake smash after his first birthday party so they brought decorations from his fall inspired October birthday party. 

If you have a little girl, you may be interested in reading about the following:

• Whimsical and Shabby-Chic Baby Girl First Birthday Session

Fall Inspired Outdoor Cake Smash Session

As you can see from the detailed images below, Ben's parents provided some super adorable details, such as home made baked pumpkin pie (that smelled so delicious!) as well as a banner with his name and a cake topper. They also provided the pumpkin. At the photographer, I brought the barrel and the high chair. 

Before the actual smash, however, I really like to spend time with baby taking some individual portraits of him. This is when we show off their first birthday milestones, such as walking, if they are walking at this time, standing, clapping, etc, and of course those adorable contagious smiles that parents love so dearly! It's so fun to see little one again, especially when you're a baby plan client, because I've been documenting the first year of life since newborn.

For this session, we used a great location in NW Houston called Telge Park. Because it is fall and the busiest time of the year for photos, we found a quiet little spot so it worked out nicely! We also shot at sunset so baby could have a long afternoon nap. A tip I always share with my baby clients: choose a time for your session in which baby is most happy. My sessions begin early in the morning or later in the evening, so this is an important factor for having a really great session!

After individual images of little one and the detailed shots of their decor and themed set up, we move on to the grand finale: the smash! One of my favorite parts of this Houston Cake Smash and First Birthday Session is the pumpkin pie. There's something super endearing about keeping the season in mind; his mom made the most adorable pumpkin pie. Ben was a little unsure of the pie at first, however, I was completely in love with his sweet toes, long lashes, and his beautiful grins, so he kept me busy at this part! 

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog to read about Ben's first birthday and cake smash session! I hope you return soon to see more adorable sessions I've had the honor of photographing. You may also be interested in seeing the outdoor family photos we took with his parents before the actual smash took place. :-) 

Sarah Borchgrevink Photography is a Houston Newborn Photographer specializing in gorgeous posed newborn sessions. Her studio is located in Northwest Houston. In addition to breathtaking baby portraiture, Sarah also offers stylish natural light family photography as well as dynamic outdoor maternity sessions for expecting mothers and couples. Sarah joyfully serves the entire Harris and Montgomery county areas including North Houston, Cypress, Tomball, Spring, Jersey Village, The Woodlands, Magnolia, Conroe, Willis, Montgomery, Humble, Kingwood, Porter, New Caney, Waller, Memorial & West Houston, Katy, Fulshear, Sugar Land, Pearland, Hempstead, Richmond, West University, Rice Village and Porter TX. Connect to chat with Sarah today! Please consider booking your session at your earliest convenience in order to secure your appointments on the calendar.