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 Cake Smash Photographer | Millee’s First Birthday Session | One in a Melon Theme

This was such a fun, summery cake smash for Millee’s first birthday session! I absolutely loved the “One in a Melon” theme!

To me, watermelons are definitely the brightest colored (and, yes, yummiest) melons out there, so I decorated the studio with a watermelon backdrop and lots of balloons in pink, green, and red. Makes you happy just looking at it, right?

Millee was an adorable birthday girl. She gave me all kinds of fun expressions—including a funny little pout where she would wrinkle up her nose and draw her mouth down like she wasn’t having any fun at all. Don’t let it fool you! She had a blast—and so did I!

Our watermelon cake, complete with frosting seeds, was perfect—and Millee agreed! She loved digging right in, and although I don’t know how much she got in her mouth, I know she got it everywhere else! 😊 She was wearing frosting all over herself when we finally popped her in the bath to get cleaned up. And she liked the bath just as much as the cake! Look at those smiles!

Happy first birthday, Millee! Thanks for letting me be your St. Cloud, MN cake smash photographer!

St. Cloud, MN Cake Smash Photographer | Everett’s First Birthday Session | Mr. Onederful Theme

Everett’s first birthday session was a Mr. Onederful theme. So cute! His little black suspenders and bow tie combination just killed me!

We set the studio up with a star backdrop (‘cause that’s what Everett is!) and lots of mustachioed balloons to celebrate little man’s first birthday.

The cake, complete with buttons and bow tie, was perfect, and Everett loved it! Some babies are pretty tentative about digging in, but once Everett had a taste he decided cake was awesome. The frosting went everywhere: face, elbows, tummy, legs. He even got some in his hair!

It was definitely a good idea to finish up our cake smash photography session with a bubble bath, where we replaced the frosting with soap suds!

Good thing we started off with some one-year baby portraits before things got too sticky! Everett was such a happy kiddo and I loved being his St. Cloud, MN cake smash photographer!

At Tiny Hearts Studio, we love capturing all the special milestones in your family’s life—including first birthdays! Contact us and let’s see how we can help you celebrate the big occasions and everyday moments that make life special. We’d love to help you tell your family’s story!

St. Cloud, MN Cake Smash Photographer | Elayne’s Floral Cake Smash Session

When it comes to little girls, we think blossoms and birthdays go hand in hand! It was so fun to design Elayne’s floral cake smash session to celebrate her first birthday. And even more fun to watch her enjoy it!

We got some adorable one year baby portraits of this sweetie to start off our session. We had set up the studio with tons of pretty pink and white flowers, plus twinkle lights for that extra bit of sparkle that every girl needs on her birthday! Elayne did a great job and gave us the cutest smiles.

But her smiles got even bigger when we brought out the cake! She loved it, and alternated between big smiles and intense concentration. Hey, decorating your toes with frosting takes a lot of focus!

We got her all cleaned up in the bubble bath later—and polished her string of pearls at the same time.

Happy first birthday, Elayne! We had a fantastic time doing this floral cake smash session with you!

A St. Cloud, MN cake smash photographer can help make your little one’s first birthday extra special. If you want those ONEderful memories recorded, get in touch and let’s plan your session!

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 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!