St. Cloud, MN Baby Photographer | First Birthday Cake Smash Session | Flamingo Theme

You know it’s gonna be a party when flamingos are invited! I loved the bright, tropical flair of this flamingo themed first birthday cake smash. And baby girl’s cute little romper—complete with ruffled apron—was adorable!

The birthday girl wasn’t super into eating her cake—and yes, there were even a few tears. If you’ve ever parented a one-year-old, you know that’s not unusual at all! And as professional baby photographers, we know that too, so don’t worry! Some kids don’t love to get sticky, and for others, this is one of the first times they’ve been exposed to sugar and it can be a little overwhelming! We kept her happy for the most part though, and she did enjoy smearing some of the frosting on her legs. :)

Prior to this first birthday cake smash, we also did some portraits in a completely different theme. Baby girl still has a little ways to go before she can be her parents’ hunting and fishing buddy, but it looks like she’s all ready for some outdoor adventures!

At Tiny Hearts Studio, we love customizing each and every session so it’s totally unique to you. We have two commercial studio locations (in Chanhassen and St. Cloud, MN). Whether you’re looking for newborn, maternity, family, or baby and cake smash photography, we’d love to capture those special memories for you! Check out session options here, or contact us with questions.

St. Cloud, MN Children’s Birthday Photographer | Gemma’s 2 Year Birthday Session

Although the most popular birthday photography package at Tiny Hearts Studio is definitely the one year cake smash, I love celebrating other birthdays with kiddos too! It was so much fun to have Miss Gemma in my St. Cloud studio for a 2 year birthday session!

We’ve all heard of the terrible twos, but actually, 2 years old can be a really fun age as well. Children are becoming more independent and talking more, and they love to play and pretend! I certainly had a great time with Gemma. And she enjoyed playing with her balloons and testing out poses on a couple of the studio’s wicker chairs. I find that keeping things flexible and child-led makes for a fun photo experience for everyone!

If you want to get professional photos of your child on a regular basis (and you should!), annual birthday pictures can be the perfect way to do it. Upcoming birthdays are an automatic reminder to schedule your child’s photoshoot. (These pictures also make wonderful invitations or gifts!)

As a professional St. Cloud, MN children’s birthday photographer, I’d love to help you celebrate this special time in your child’s life—and make sure you have those memories to cherish forever! Contact Tiny Hearts Studio today to book your session!

St. Cloud, MN Cake Smash Photographer | Rilynn’s First Birthday Session | Peaches and Cream Theme

Does it get any cuter than a peaches and cream theme for your first birthday? I don’t think so! I thought this idea was just adorable and I loved setting up the studio for Rilynn’s first birthday cake smash session.

Peaches and cream lent itself perfectly to a country kitchen type backdrop, which is what we used for our one-year baby portraits. I like to do milestone photos before we break out the cake. Although cake smashes are super fun, I also want you to have some classic pictures of your little one—with a frosting-free face!

When it was time for the main event, we switched to a balloon backdrop. Party time! Don’t those warm colors make you excited for summer? And the peach-colored frosting all over that cherubic little face. I just can’t!

Rilynn and I had so much fun together! She gave me such big grins and giggles, so I just have to say it—she really was a peach! Happy birthday, cutie pie!

Tiny Hearts Studio is a St. Cloud, MN photography studio specializing in maternity, newborn, and cake smash photography. We’d love to help you plan your own customized session, so please get in touch with us and let’s capture those memories together!

St. Cloud, MN Baby Photographer | Everly’s 6 Month Milestone Session

Okay, can we just draw some attention to the cheeks and the dimples going on here? Cutest thing ever! It was so much fun to do Everly’s 6 month milestone session with her and her parents. She was such a happy baby!

Loved the cute outfits mom and dad picked out—including a black one, which we hardly ever get to do for baby girls! This session took place in the summer, so it seemed fitting to use lots of plants and flowers in our setups. Bowls and swings are also great props to use for a 6 month milestone session since baby is often sitting up at this point—either with a little support or on their own—and we used lots of those too.

A baby photography session is also the perfect time to get some family pictures! We made sure to get some family shots and baby parent portraits so that Everly and her parents can have photos of the whole family at this extra fun stage of babyhood. Whether you’re putting your pictures on display, using them in an album, or sending them out as gifts, you’ll be so glad you have images of everyone together!

As a St. Cloud, MN baby photographer, we love to capture every stage of childhood! If you’re interested in professional portraits of your little one or family, please contact us!

St. Cloud, MN Cake Smash Photographer | One Pink Birthday Session

Happy first birthday! We decided to go all girl with these milestone photos. This was one pink birthday session!

We set up the studio with tons of pink and gold balloons, a star prop (‘cause that’s what this girl is!) and plenty of twinkle lights for an extra touch of magic. As a St. Cloud, MN cake smash photographer, I know every baby is different. So I love figuring out exactly what clients are looking for and creating a custom experience just for them.

Baby girl’s pink tutu and headband were just the cutest—and so was she! We know all the tricks for getting kiddos to smile, but it’s nice when we don’t have to use many of them. She was a very happy baby and gave us lots of smiles (including a few frosted ones!)

She loved her cake! All that crinkly frosting was too much to resist, and after admiring it for a while she dug right in! Finger lickin’ good!

Cake is great, but when you’re only a year old you get as much frosting on you as in you! That’s why we usually wrap up our cake smashes with a quick splash in the tub. (That—and it makes a great photo opp!)

We had so much fun with our one pink birthday session! If you’re interested in celebrating your own little one’s first birthday with a cake smash, we’d love to hear from you!

St. Cloud, MN Baby and Family Photographer | Cori’s First Birthday Session

Although cake smashes are hands-down the most popular option when it comes to a first birthday session, they’re far from the only option! For Cori’s one year milestone, we decided to do an outdoor family photoshoot. It turned out to be so fun!

We brought just a couple of props for Cori’s one year baby pictures, but mostly we used the grass, fields, and winding path as our backdrop. One of the great things about outdoor family photos is how much kids love to be outside! They really can just relax, play, and explore—and we’ll grab some great shots along the way!

There’s no time like sunset for outdoor portraits. The light is a perfect warm glow at that time of day, and there aren’t any harsh contrasts of sun and shadow for us to worry about.

We did a few posed family portraits. For the most part though, this baby and family photography session was very relaxed. We just enjoyed the beautiful weather, the great company, and the experience of capturing memories.

I love all these fun, candid shots!

Need a St. Cloud, MN baby and family photographer to record those special moments for your family? We’re booking into summer now—so don’t miss your chance for a gorgeous outdoor session of your own!

St. Cloud, MN Baby Photographer | Finn’s 9 Month Milestone Session

Talk about a happy baby! I don’t think Finn stopped smiling once during his 9 month milestone session! What a cutie. Loved those sparkling blue eyes and fluffy hair that stuck up everywhere!

Although most people think of newborn and one-year sessions as the big ones, I also love doing those in-between milestones at 3, 6, and 9 months. So much happens in baby’s first year that these are honestly huge milestones too! Smiling, sitting up, crawling, maybe even standing and taking a few steps on their own—those accomplishments should be recorded.

Like most babies, Finn loves being outside. Even though we were doing these baby and family pictures in the studio, we brought a little of the outdoors in by creating a gardening and camping setup. I think this kiddo is going to have a green thumb when he gets older!

It was wonderful to have some extended family join us for these photos! We got some great baby and family pictures. Oh, and Mom and Dad had a surprise to share too. What a great way to wrap up an exciting 9 month milestone session—with the announcement that Finn was about to be promoted to big brother!

St. Cloud, MN Birthday Cake Smash Photographer

I totally love this sweet kiddo—or should I say little mermaid? I have been photographing her every three months since she was a newborn, and we always have a great time! This time around she was turning a year old, and as her St. Cloud, MN birthday cake smash photographer I was delighted to help her celebrate!

As any parent knows, every baby has their own particular likes and dislikes. One of this baby girl’s favorite things in the world is bath time! So Mom wanted a set that incorporated water. What could be better than a mermaid cake smash?

I love customizing sessions and have some favorite vendors that I use frequently. I ordered the cake from my preferred bakery, A Forgetful Baker (located near the studio in Eden Prairie). She is amazing and both I and my clients love her creations! And the incredible mermaid outfit was custom made by Flora N Style, who specializes in photo props and outfits. She is one of my faves and never disappoints!

Of course, while the birthday cake was the main event, we also made sure to get some family pictures and one-year baby portraits before the frosting started flying!

It’s been such a joy to watch this little one grow from a bundle in arms to an adorable one-year-old toddling around on her own! I’d love to create the same special relationship with you and your family, so get in touch and let’s create some memories together!

St. Cloud, MN Baby Photographer | Brother and Sister Milestone Session

It isn’t too often that I get a brother and sister in together for a milestone session! This family wasn’t able to get newborn photos because baby was born early and mom was sick. But just as baby boy was turning 3 months, their daughter was getting ready to celebrate her third birthday, so it turned out to be the perfect time to get pictures!

These parents were a little worried about how the session would go. The little guy is a fussy baby and doesn’t tolerate much at a time. And although the camera loves their daughter she doesn’t feel the same way! Dad bribed her with the promise of ice fishing that weekend if she did well at the shoot. (Smart guy!) They’ve never had good, smiley photos of her, so they were thrilled with what a great job she did! They said she felt really comfortable in the studio—which I love to hear! But I’m sure Dad’s bribe helped too!

Sometimes all it takes is a little creativity—and quick camera work before baby gets fussy—to make a session go way more smoothly than you ever expected! If you have concerns about how your little one will do for their milestone session, don’t hesitate to ask questions! As a St. Cloud, MN baby photographer I’ve seen it all and I have plenty of tips you can try!

St. Cloud, MN Baby Photographer | Haley’s Sitter Session | Six Months

A very happy half-birthday to Miss Haley! This little cutie came to see me for her six month sitter session. Six months is such a fun time to photograph babies! A lot of times they’re sitting up on their own (although if your little one isn’t quite yet, don’t worry. It takes some kiddos a little longer to figure out that balance thing!) And they’re starting to be a lot more interested in interacting with people, which can make for some super cute baby pictures!

I was totally in love with this little round face! Are those cheeks not the most squishable things you ever saw in your life?

We did a couple of setups, including a boho one with lots of plants and a shabby chic setup with tons of flowers. Both so pretty!

Haley’s big brothers also joined in for part of our session. They clearly adore their little sister and were so good with her in the studio! I loved capturing their interactions.

As a St. Cloud, MN baby photographer, I’m here to help you record all the special milestones in your child’s life! From newborn to high school graduation and everything in between, let’s make sure those memories can last forever! Fill me in on what you’re looking for and I’ll get you all the details!