Cake Smash │Josie Kate
I. adore. this. kid.
She just kills me with those big brown eyes and her adorable little smile, so so sweet! Josie and I go waaaaay back, you may remember her Mom's maternity shoot, Reveal Party, and Josie's newborn sessions! When Katie called me to book Josie's 1 Year Cake Smash session, I first had to pinch myself because there was no possible way a full year had already flown by and we were prepping for a first birthday for that sweet newborn. Seriously you guys, how in the world is it all flying by so fast?? I of course jumped at the chance to see Josie for this photo session and I think you would have to agree that her Mom pulled together some pretty sweet props for us! Thanks again, Katie and happy birthday, Josie! Check out the super cute Mini Cake Smash cake by CCupsCupcakery in Southern Pines.
I. adore. this. kid.
She just kills me with those big brown eyes and her adorable little smile, so so sweet! Josie and I go waaaaay back, you may remember her Mom's maternity shoot, Reveal Party, and Josie's newborn sessions! When Katie called me to book Josie's 1 Year Cake Smash session, I first had to pinch myself because there was no possible way a full year had already flown by and we were prepping for a first birthday for that sweet newborn. Seriously you guys, how in the world is it all flying by so fast?? I of course jumped at the chance to see Josie for this photo session and I think you would have to agree that her Mom pulled together some pretty sweet props for us! Thanks again, Katie and happy birthday, Josie! Check out the super cute Mini Cake Smash cake by CCupsCupcakery in Southern Pines.
How cute is that little outfit? Ha, I can't even! I tell you what, there is nothing more fun for parents than that 1st birthday shoot where you can sit back and look at how far you've come in just twelve little months!
Look how teeny she was in that framed photo!
I think it's safe to say that the red velvet cake by CCupsCupCakery was a huge hit with Josie! Did you see her little face when we tried to move the cake away so I could get in position before letting her eat it??? Hahaha! Kids are the BEST.
Josie Kate, you are so loved! I hope you had a wonderful 1st year and I cannot wait to see what the new year brings to you, sweet girl!
Wilmington │Melanie is One
Just LOOK at that baby face! Such a beauty! My friend, Gabrielle, has the most beautiful family so I just had to take them out to downtown Wilmington for a little family mini session followed by a birthday cupcake to celebrate Melanie's 1st birthday! Melanie and her sister, Mya, are adorable and my little girl absolutely loves them. I had a ball spending a little time with them on this morning family shoot!
Just LOOK at that baby face! Such a beauty! My friend, Gabrielle, has the most beautiful family so I just had to take them out to downtown Wilmington for a little family mini session followed by a birthday cupcake to celebrate Melanie's 1st birthday! Melanie and her sister, Mya, are adorable and my little girl absolutely loves them. I had a ball spending a little time with them on this morning family shoot!
After our neighborhood stroll, we found a shady place to let Melanie have a little birthday cupcake to celebrate the big O-N-E!
Happy 1st Birthday, Melanie!
Love, Tiff & Isla
Leland, NC | 1st Birthday for Clair
It's hard to believe you are a one year old little girl now, when not so long ago your Mama and I were chatting baby names and wondering just who you would be when you finally arrived. Sweet, curious, calm, interested, beautiful, loving... that's who that little baby has become! Although you weren't the typical messy baby in this cake smash, I think we did just fine capturing the little toddler you are in this moment. Clair, happiest birthday wishes to you, sweet girl. You are so very loved!
Dearest Clair,
It's hard to believe you are a one year old little girl now, when not so long ago your Mama and I were chatting baby names and wondering just who you would be when you finally arrived. Sweet, curious, calm, interested, beautiful, loving... that's who that little baby has become! Although you weren't the typical messy baby in this cake smash, I think we did just fine capturing the little toddler you are in this moment, Clair :)
Clair, happiest birthday wishes to you, sweet girl. You are so very loved!
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Birthday outfit: Etsy shop, Chelsea Rose Baby
Birthday Cake: Sugar Confections in Shallotte, NC
xoxo
Rylan L.: Downtown Wilmington 1st Birthday Shoot
Cupcakes + coffee shops, win-win, am I right?
Cupcakes + coffee shops, win-win, am I right? Well, when Jen and I talked about planning Rylan's official 1st birthday portraits, we had the downtown Wilmington area in mind because of all of the location options you can find there. But what wasn't in the plans was the 40 degree weather and what I'd like to call the "frozen tundra wind tunnel" effect we experienced every time we walked between buildings! We were troopers for a few minutes, just enough time to get a bunch of cute pics of the little birthday boy :)
BRRRRR! -------->
Even with lots of Mom cuddles and his thick hoodie, we knew it was time to get this little guy indoors.
Luckily, we were just steps away from one of my favorite coffee shops, Java Dog Coffee on Front Street in the Cotton Exchange building. Delicious coffee, hot chocolate for the kids, great atmosphere, and dog-friendly! Love this place, if you're in the area do yourself a favor and stop in :)
Once inside, we found a comfy spot next to the window overlooking the downtown area and grabbed a hot chocolate for Rylan along with coffee for the grownups. Mmm! Add a birthday cupcake and VOILA! Is it wrong that I can totally relate to the 1 year old's urge to smash my face into a cupcake first thing in the morning?
Rylan, you are so lovely, you little charmer! Happiest of birthdays to you from your favorite paparazzi!