A collage of a baby girl in pink dress celebrating her first birthday with balloons and cake smash photos labeled Birthday Girl.

Surrey Family Photographer.

Cloverdale.


There is something so special about first birthday milestone sessions. One whole year of growth, change, cuddles, and so many memories. Watching tiny newborn babies come back to the studio as curious little toddlers is one of my favourite parts of being a Surrey Newborn Photographer. It really reminds you how quickly the first year goes by.

Sweet Nyra came into the Cloverdale studio for her milestone photography session to celebrate turning ONE, and she looked absolutely adorable. Her setup was soft and feminine with blush pinks, mauves, rose gold balloons, and warm twinkle lights for a dreamy and elegant look. Her sparkly pink dress fit the theme perfectly and made the whole session feel magical without being over the top.

Baby girl in pink dress laughs at first birthday cake smash with balloon arch and ONE sign backdrop.
Baby girl in pink sequin dress smashes first birthday cake surrounded by pink and gold balloon decorations.
Baby girl in pink sparkle dress at first birthday cake smash with balloon garland backdrop.
Baby girl in pink sequin dress celebrates first birthday with white cake, balloons, and ONE sign backdrop.
Baby girl in purple tutu dress stands by white chair with smash cake, pink balloons backdrop, first birthday photo.
A baby girl in a pink sequin dress sits beside a white cake at her first birthday party with balloon decorations.
Baby girl in pink sequin dress at first birthday cake smash with balloon backdrop.
Baby girl in pink dress laughs at first birthday cake smash with balloon garland backdrop spelling ONE.
Baby girl in pink tutu dress smashes first birthday cake surrounded by pink and rose gold balloon arch.

Like many babies at this age, Nyra was curious about everything around her. She loved exploring the set, tasting the icing, and showing off her sweet little personality. Those tiny smiles, serious expressions, and icing-covered cheeks are exactly the kinds of moments parents never want to forget. Milestone photography is about capturing your baby exactly as they are right now, from the chubby hands to the little expressions and all the in-between moments.



Cake smash and milestone sessions are always a fun mix of portraits and play. Some babies dive right into the cake while others take their time investigating every little detail first. Either way, the photos always end up full of personality and genuine reactions. Nyra gave us the cutest expressions throughout her session and looked so proud sitting beside her birthday cake.

Baby girl in lavender tutu dress smashing her first birthday cake on white background.
Baby girl in purple 'One' dress at first birthday cake smash with pink and rose gold balloons.
Baby girl in purple tutu dress eating first birthday cake with frosting on her face during cake smash photo session.
Baby girl in purple tutu dress sits beside white smash cake during first birthday photo session.
Excited toddler girl in purple dress celebrates first birthday smashing cake with spoon, face covered in frosting.
Baby girl in purple tutu dress eating birthday cake with her hands during first birthday cake smash photo session.
Baby girl in purple tutu dress reaching toward white cake during first birthday cake smash photo session.
Baby girl in purple dress eating first birthday cake surrounded by pink and gold balloons.
Baby girl in purple tutu dress smashing her first birthday cake on white background.

As a Surrey Newborn Photographer and family photographer, I love seeing families return year after year. From maternity photography to newborn photography, milestone sessions, and family photography, it is such an honour to document these chapters as your family grows. Seeing newborn clients come back for their first birthday sessions is always incredibly special.


My Cloverdale photography studio focuses on timeless and soft setups that keep the attention on your baby and your family connection. Neutral tones, soft colours, and simple styling help create photographs that will still feel beautiful years from now.



Adorable baby girl in a sparkly pink dress and bow headband sitting beside a wooden number one.
A baby girl in a sparkly pink dress and bow headband sits on a fluffy rug indoors.
Baby girl in pink sequin tutu dress with matching headband holds a flower, sitting on wooden floor.
Baby girl in pink sequin tulle dress with matching bow headband sits on cream blanket.
Adorable baby girl in a pink sequin tulle dress sitting and looking up with curious dark eyes.
A cute baby girl in a pink sequin dress and bow headband sits on a fluffy rug in a bright, elegant room.
A joyful baby girl in a sparkly pink sequin dress and matching headband laughs while sitting on a blanket.
Smiling baby girl in a pink sequined dress with bow, sitting on white fabric, holding a pink flower.
A baby girl in a pink sequined tiered dress with bow and matching headband stands holding an adult's hand on a wooden backdrop.

If you are looking for milestone photography, baby photography, family photography, or a Surrey Newborn Photographer in Cloverdale, I would love to help you capture these memories before they slip by. The first year truly goes so fast.

A baby girl in a purple tutu dress celebrates her 1st birthday with cake smash photos and pink balloon decorations.