Raleigh Baby Cake Smash Photographer – On the Go

Oh, the adorableness of this little one’s first birthday portraits is just too much. Love, love, love, the colors Mom had picked out for them to wear,  (soooo pretty!) and this little one was just on the go the whole session. So happy and full of personality and giggles. She has been just so sweet every time I have photographed her during her first year (see here, here, here, and here) I love how she just loved her bracelet and little crown – ADORBS! I have loved photographing this little one and her family. It’s hard to believe she’s already ONE. First birthdays are just so much much, and since she was trying cake for the first time, it was cute to see her reaction. She had fun for a little bit, and then decided being messy was not the way to go! Sooo sweet!

According to Mom…

Who are the members of your family that were photographed and a quick fact about each one?

My husband, Andre, myself and our one year old daughter, Neva.
This was the first time our daughter had cake. She loved it, but didn’t like getting messy!
My husband doesn’t like to take lots of photos but he always enjoys sessions like these with our family.
I love to take photos, be in photos, etc. I feel like it’s the best way to preserve memories. My biggest fear is I’ll forget a big occasion or even an ordinary day where something special happened. So I take photos to help trigger my memory and record life’s precious moments. That’s why photo sessions like this are so meaningful to me.

Does your little one have any favorites (favorite book, song..) Neva has lots of favorites… she loves fruits and veggies – and freezie pops! (She insisted she get to try one when she saw her big brother with one). She loves her baby doll and any lift-the-flap books. She loves music and likes to dance to it, too!

What was your favorite part of the session? I love to watch Neva enjoy being photographed. She’s a total ham for the camera and smiles and coos. She truly charms everyone she meets with her infectious smile and tilt of her head. No wall flowers here!

Tell me about the outfits you wore to the session – I wore a light blue eyelet dress from J Crew. I liked it because it felt summery and feminine. Neva wore a dress made especially for her (and given to her by my mother) for her first Easter. The dress has tiny rosebuds on the collar and at the band of of the puff sleeves. It is such a special dress to me and one I will always treasure. I knew she had to wear it for her first birthday photos! Her daddy wore a bright pink shirt and khakis because I asked him to – ha! I thought it would be a nice pop of color to our pastel dresses.

What are some words of wisdom you have for other families preparing for a session? Be prepared. Plan your outfit, kids’ outfits, husband’s outfit ahead of time and think of any props you may want to use, bring. Especially anything meaningful to you and/or your family. Then you can enjoy it and not stress!

What baby gear has been your favorite during the first year? Love our Uppababy stroller. It goes everywhere and we love to walk to the park, to dinner, to friends’, etc. But our favorite photographer, Becky, recommended the Little Lamb swing to us when our son was born. It was a life saver – especially when both of our children were very young and didn’t nap well in the crib or at mealtimes!

Do you have any pets or siblings and how do they get along with your little one? Any cute stories? We have a little dog named Leo. He’s an older dog and has never been particularly fond of young children and their rough ways, but Neva is gentle with him and he adores her. He likes to sit by her and watch her play. Sometimes she’ll stop what she’s doing and stick out her hand for puppy kisses. It always make her giggle when he licks her fingers and brings out a little wag of his tail, too. He disappeared for 9 days after the 4th of July fireworks… we searched endlessly for him and called his name so much that when he returned home, Neva said “Leo!”. Clear as day… no “E-O” but “Leo”.

Neva has an older brother, Aidan. They’re 22 months apart and the best of friends. Aidan is so sweet to Neva and plays so well with her and she thinks he hung the moon. Her first word wasn’t Mommy or Daddy… it was “Aidan”. And he was very proud she said his name first. My husband and i recognize how special their bond is and are thankful they love each other so much. We hope it continues this way throughout their whole lives. We know we are blessed!

Raleigh Baby Cake Smash Photographer | Rebecca Keller Photography

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Rebecca Keller is a Raleigh Maternity and family photographer featured in People Magazine and on several blogs including Let the Kids Dress Themselves and Lemonade and Lenses. Contact Rebecca Keller Photography for more information about cake smash photography and baby’s first year.