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.

Jack Alexander is 7 Months Old & I’m Obsessed | Dapper Baby Boy Photos

Cutest Baby Boy in Houston | 7 Month Studio Sitter Session by Sarah Borchgrevink Photography

Greetings, friends! Today's blog post is totally going to be biased because Jack, my sweet angel, is 7 months old and I cannot help but think he's the most handsome baby in all of Houston, ha! Of course, because he's mine, I cannot help but be super biased. First things first: I'm TOTALLY obsessed with him! There, I said it! He is my last baby and smitten does not even begin to describe how much I adore him. 

If you follow me on through social media, you may know I have four kiddos total. I just keep having babies, ha! Can't stop, won't stop - well, until now, ha! My little ones are named Emma Olivia, Lucy Rose, Amelia Charlotte Ann, and then our grand finale is Jack Alexander. When announcing the pregnancy, we did a super fun gender reveal in the studio so everyone could share our joy! 

Anyway, as one of Houston's Top Rated Baby Photographers (2016, 2017, and 2018), my studio is the perfect place for having your little one's photos taken! Not only do I have an amazing set of newborn props, I have a huge variety of gorgeous items for babies who are 3-12 months old; The first year of life is full of precious milestones! I offer fully customized baby milestone sessions to all of my clients. Everything is provided such as hand-created attire and all props/styling, such as buckets, bowls, etc. Check out a sample view of my client closet to see if these timeless, classic and adorable outfits are a good fit for you. :-) 

All of this information in mind, I could not wait until Jack is sitting up and able to take sitter photos. As of 7 months old, he is 24 pounds, 28 inches long, and is truly the happiest baby on the block! Of all my kiddos, he may be the most laid back. He loves snuggles, playing, rocking, visiting the park, spending time with his big sisters, and of course, he is still downstairs in the master bedroom. I have yet to move him into his nursery! I recently told my husband, "It's like another zip code upstairs, I cannot sequester him away to there!" He still fits into his pack 'n play so no worries. Sometimes he sleeps through the night, other times he is up about 1-2 times and drinks huge bottles. Jack is a complete joy and I'm super proud to be his mommy!

A quick review of Jack's Newborn Session | Posed So Sweetly

Because I am a professional photographer (yes, it says that on my W-2 ha!), I was really excited to photograph Jack's first few days of life through a beautiful & stunning set of images. I did hire a great friend to photograph the family images, but my goodness, it was a complete honor to work with my own earthside cherub. Macro images are some of my absolute favorite photos from each newborn session I photograph so I cannot help but share a few. These are the up close, precious details that set your baby apart. Unique aspects and features are privy to your baby you spent 9 months dreaming of. As a mom, these are special to me because you think you have memorized every details such as their full lips, button nose, tufts of hair, and sweet serene sleeping face, but when you look at images of their first week of life they have changed so much!

Jack's Favorite Activity | Visiting the duck pond

Since I work full time, my husband is the stay at home parent to our little ones. It's also really warm in Houston right now. We've had a super high heat index of about 104 degrees lately, so it's not until evening can my kiddos got outside and play. To give my husband a break (it's true: stay at home parents work so so so so so hard!), I will often take my little ones to the duck pond, which is in my neighborhood. My kiddos love to say hi to the animals such as the turtles and ducklings. We also like to watch people walk their dogs and also get to say hi to some of our neighbors. Our routine has now evolved into going on a walk to get some much needed energy out, and when I tell Jack we're going to visit the ducks, he claps his hands and smiles so big! It's his favorite activity at  7 months old. 

As always, friends, I am excited to share information with you! If you enjoyed reading about Jack's 7 month old photos, you may also be interested in your own session. Check out the links below for information on Houston Newborn Photography, Cake Smash Photography, or even Little Sitter Sessions, which are a 6-8 months old.

• Newborn Photography Houston | Sample Gallery of Boy versus Girl

• 12 Month Cake Smash | Capturing Baby's Precious Personality

• 6 Month Sitter Milestone Sessions | How to Schedule

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.