First Birthday Themes for Photoshoots - 25 fun ideas for your little ONE
Many parents want to book a first birthday session, but have no idea where to start with planning the photoshoot. You can go classic/timeless and simply capture your baby with a traditional backdrop in studio, and there is nothing wrong with that. But maybe you want a little something extra special to memorialize the moment - after all, first birthdays only happen ONCE! Choosing a theme for your session might be just what you need. Perhaps you want to go with your birthday party theme, a special interest of yours or your baby, or maybe something that has special meaning. If you’re struggling and can’t quite decide, here is a list of popular themes that photograph well to get your juices flowing!!!
cAKE sMASH & alternatives
A timeless classic, cake smashes are always a hit with the little one and parents. But if you want something a little different, consider some alternative options. Does your baby have a favorite food? Some great alternative ideas: pizza, pancakes, spaghetti, pie, avocado, tacos, ice cream, cookie, donut, popsicles, cereal, fruit, meatball. Or maybe you want an alternative “smash” idea - bubbles, paint, balloons can also create a fun atmosphere to capture some original moments.
Sports
“First Down, Hole in One, Rookie Year….” a play on sports is a perfect theme for sessions.
aIRPLANE
“First Flight, Time Flies….” airplane themed sessions are always adorable.
occupation
Choosing a future job for a theme can be fun - construction worker, stylist, chef, baker, doctor, police officer, vet, astronaut, zoo keeper, etc.
ROCK STAR
SUPERHERO
CHILDREN’S BOOK/movie/GAME Character
Pick a theme based on your child’s favorite book or characters. There are endless possibilities with this one. Ninja Turtles, Mario, Spongebob, superheros, Harry Potter, etc.
dinosaur
farm/animals
cowboy/western
“First Rodeo”
space
“First Trip Around the Sun, First Launch….”
safari
monster BASH
cAMPING
“One Happy Camper”
Strawberry
“Berry First Birthday”
lEMONADE STAND
“Lem -ONE-ade”
sUNGLASSES
“One Cool Dude”
Alice in one-derland
uNDER THE sEA
cIRCUS
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
bEES
“Fun to Bee One”
Hobbies/interests
Select a favorite hobby of yours for a theme - cars, fishing, horses, Pokemon, videogames, Starwars, etc. can make a great theme choice.
Favorite places
If you love the beach, woods/camping, coffee shops, etc. select it for a theme.
seasonal
Opt for something seasonal - like autumn leaves or Halloween if your little ONE has a birthday in the fall, snowy wonderland (inside of course) for winter babies, a beach scene for the summer, tulips in the spring,etc.
