1st Birthday Photography
1st Birthday Photography
Celebrate one of your baby’s first major milestones with photography, documenting their 1st birthday. We’ll capture the joy and messiness of the moment as they (hopefully!) dive right into their cake. Preserving the personality that makes this stage so special is one of my greatest joys as a photographer. These cake smash sessions are relaxed and baby-led, allowing genuine expressions and reactions to unfold naturally.
Liz Wade • Birthday Photographer
1st birthday Session FAQ
The total cost is $349 for weekday (M-F) sessions, and $399 for weekend (Saturday/Sunday) sessions. This includes a download of the full-resolution, edited, digital images. Specific retouching may be an additional cost, but varies by request.
Your payment covers the session itself, and a download of all the full-resolution, edited, digital images. ‘Edited’ refers to global adjustments, such as exposure and color correction. It also includes standard retouching, if needed, to your favorite images (around 10 favorites). Please note that some retouching requests are complex and may be impossible or require an additional fee.
I dedicate up to 1 hour to every session, though depending on weather and other factors, that can run a little shorter or longer.
A typical session produces around 50-100 final, edited, full-resolution images.
Since your booking reserves a specific date and time, it is non-refundable. However, your payment with me never expires, so you can always reschedule should any issues arise. Please note that if renting a studio, my policy is different from that of the studio.
I primarily work within Milwaukie/SE Portland, an area I know well, and can suggest several places that are particularly photogenic. I am also happy to travel to other locations!
I do not include prints as part of your package, so you are welcome to order prints on your own at any lab of your choosing. I am happy to assist and recommend White House Custom Colour.
Yes! Every session includes a personal print release, which means you’re welcome to print your images for personal use through the lab of your choice. You can make prints, albums, and other keepsakes for yourself and your family.
Please note that the copyright to all images remains with me. Your print release does not allow the images to be sold, entered into contests, used for commercial or business purposes, edited beyond a basic scope for printing, or shared with vendors or publications for promotional use without my permission.
Since your booking reserves a specific date and time, it is non-refundable. However, your payment never expires, so you can always reschedule should any issues arise.
This depends on the season and my work load. In my busiest months, it can take 3+ weeks to deliver a full album. However, I always try to deliver a preview album first. During peak times, I may skip the preview album in an effort to deliver your full album faster. All images are delivered via Google Albums, which are easy to share with family and friends!
Not at all! Parents, siblings and the family pet are welcome to join in the photos.
I do charge a travel fee for locations outside of the greater Portland area. Please contact me for a quote.
Absolutely. Just keep in mind that this will cut into our shooting time, so it’s best to not change more than once.
Nope! I don’t charge any kind of rescheduling fees, so we can take as many rain checks as needed to land on a sunny day.
Generally, 1st Birthday Sessions are done outdoors in the summer, and indoors in the winter. I’m happy to come to your home during the cold months!
Customer Review
“Liz has been taking our family pictures for the past few years and always does an amazing job!! She is great at making the whole family feel comfortable and keeping the photo shoot very relaxed. I would definitely recommend her!”
Jennifer S • Repeat Client
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