REad More  →

Maizey is ONE! I have had the joy of watching and documenting all of her milestones this year, and seeing her family every few months has been a true highlight of the year.  They’re part of the Collective Membership, so we’ve documented Maizey’s big milestones over the last year. This sweet girl is pure sunshine, […]

baby plays with cake for cake smash in Saratoga Springs studio

Saratoga Springs Cake Smash: A Dreamy Pink & White Balloon Theme

First Birthday

REad More  →

Who says cake smashes are just for one year olds?! My son did cake smashes all the way up through his fifth birthday, and I’m sure he’ll want one again as he gets older. So of course with our daughter’s second birthday this month, I knew we had to do a sweet little cake smash […]

An Ice Cream Truck Cake Smash for Adelaide’s Second Birthday

First Birthday

REad More  →

Gabriella is one! To celebrate her first birthday, I had the chance to photograph her and her family again, as well as her winter one-derland cake smash! Andrea, Gabriella’s mother, is a member of our Collective Membership. We’ve documented all of her milestones with 4 sessions that follow her family from maternity all the way […]

Pink and Silver Winter Wonderland Cake Smash

First Birthday

REad More  →

Happy birthday, Ivy! This darling little girl was born last year during the famous annual Whitney Race and upon her arrival, Heather immediately knew what her first birthday portrait theme would be: horse racing! I always love a chance to break out this uniquely Saratoga Springs backdrop and setup, and to do so in honor […]

A horse racing themed cake smash in Saratoga Springs

First Birthday

REad More  →

 I can’t believe Rhys is a year old! It seems like just yesterday, we were planning his newborn session and then he came in for his milestone portraits. Now, he’s a one year old and we had to celebrate with a fun tiger and jungle themed cake smash in my Saratoga Springs studio. I have […]

A Tiger Jungle Themed Cake Smash with Saratoga Springs Baby Photographer

First Birthday

REad More  →

Happy birthday, Rocco!! I can’t believe that Rocco is already a year old. He was my first newborn session for the year. Now 2022 is almost over, and this guy is ONE! Time is flying by, seriously. We planned a fun cake smash in the studio to celebrate his milestone birthday. Leah, his mom, asked […]

A Party Animal Cake Smash for Rocco

First Birthday

REad More  →

Happy first birthday to Kodah! We celebrated his first birthday with a stunning cake smash in the studio this spring. Like many babies, his cake smash decor was inspired by his nursery decor – which I absolutely love! There’s just something wonderful about using the colors and themes you already know and love for your […]

First birthday portraits with a sage green and beige balloon garland

First Birthday

REad More  →

I can’t believe Baby Easton is already one! It feels like yesterday that he came into the studio for his newborn session and now he’s a year old. I was so happy when his mom reached out to me to plan this cake smash for him. It’s the perfect way to celebrate your baby turning […]

A Music-Themed Cake smash for Baby Easton

First Birthday

REad More  →

Happy first birthday, Leo! I recently welcomed Leo and his wonderful parents to the studio for his first birthday cake smash. Since he’s a winter baby, we went with the ever popular theme of a Winter ONEderland. This is honestly one of my favorite themes for babies born in the colder months, and I’m always […]

A Winter ONEderland Cake Smash with Blue & Silver with Saratoga Springs cake smash photographer

First Birthday

REad More  →

Celebrating your baby’s first birthday is such an exciting milestone! Not only is your baby ONE, but there’s so much you’ve achieved as a parent, too. It’s honestly one of the reasons I love photographing cake smash portraits so much. These babies are adorable and have some incredible new skills to show off. Plus, they’re […]

Saratoga Springs cake smash photographer Nicole Starr Photography shares what to expect with your baby's first birthday cake smash

Your Cake Smash: What to Expect

First Birthday, Session Tips