Baby Frankie came to me for his one year photos recently and what a guy! He has the best smile and was such a joy to photograph. As a Charlotte baby photographer, sessions like this are exactly why I love what I do — capturing milestones for families to treasure. It won't be long til his baby features turn to toddler. I see that in my own babies!


His mom chose light blues and white for the portraits and cake and I thought they were just perfect. Those soft, classic tones photograph beautifully creating a timeless look that never goes out of style. Light blue is always my favorite choice for boy sessions because it feels fresh and polished without being overpowering.

His first outfit was a precious classic set that is timeless and clean...such a perfect choice for a first birthday portrait session! For baby photography, I always recommend starting with a more traditional look before transitioning into something a little more playful/celebratory. It gives beautiful variety of images while still keeping the gallery cohesive.

The second outfit is actually one of the options I have available for boys in my client closet, and it matched the cake setup perfectly. I love when families take advantage of my wardrobe because it makes planning simple and ensures everything photographs beautifully together. Both outfits stayed within the same color palette for consistency, but they were different enough that we were able to create tons of variety in his final gallery.


One year sessions are such a special milestone. Babies are full of personality at this age — standing, maybe walking, clapping, and showing off those big smiles. It’s the perfect time to document their sweet expressions and budding independence before they step into toddlerhood.

If you're looking for a Charlotte baby photographer to capture your little one’s first birthday, I’d love to help create something timeless and joyful for your family. I offer studio milestone sessions designed to be simple, classic, and focused on your baby — with access to a client closet and coordinated setups to make the entire experience stress-free.


Frankie absolutely rocked his session, and I’m so honored his family trusted me to document this special season. Happy first birthday, sweet boy!

Smiling baby wearing a light blue checkered romper with orange buttons against a white background.
Three sequential photos show a baby in a light blue outfit standing and holding onto a white vintage-style chair.
Baby in striped outfit reaches for white birthday cake with gold 'one' topper and blue party decorations.
Joyful baby wearing blue and white outfit with orange buttons has messy face covered in white cream or frosting.
Smiling baby in pale blue outfit sits on white fluffy rug during professional photo session.
Baby with cake frosting on face smiles during first birthday photoshoot with blue decorations.
Baby in light blue gingham outfit laughs joyfully during cake smash photo session with white frosted cake.
Baby in blue gingham romper playfully covers face with hands against white backdrop with blue decor.
Baby in light blue outfit sits near white birthday cake with blue balloon and bunting party decorations.
Black and white portrait of a smiling baby wearing a white outfit against a light background.
Baby wearing blue and white plaid romper with orange buttons smiles joyfully against light backdrop with blue bunting.
Baby wearing light blue onesie sits on white blanket in bright studio setting.
A baby in a white dress smiles while sitting against a blue and white bunting banner background.
Baby in blue and white outfit crawls on white floor with blue balloon and bunting decorations.
Baby in white onesie plays with light blue teacup while sitting on white background.
Smiling baby in blue checkered outfit sits on white floor with blue balloons and banner decorations.
Baby wearing light blue bib and white shirt sits against white background in studio portrait series.
A toddler in a light blue and white outfit sits on a vintage white wooden chair against a white background.
Baby wearing light blue romper sits on white floor with blue balloon and white decorations in background.
Happy baby in blue and white outfit poses on vintage white chair during studio photography session.
Infant wearing light blue romper sits happily in wooden prop chair with blue party decorations behind.
Baby in white and blue outfit sits smiling in curved wooden chair against backdrop with blue balloons and bunting.
A small child in a white shirt and blue bib sits against a white background with a bright expression.
A young child holds a finger to their lips in a shushing gesture against a bright background.

If you are looking for a one year session for your own baby, I'd love to talk with you more! Just send a quick message through my contact page and we'll get all the details ironed out.