Sometimes, when baby is born, life gets hectic and exhausting and the last thing anyone wants to think about is getting their photos taken. This is why I always recommend booking your newborn session while you’re still pregnant, that way it’s scheduled and you don’t have to think about it!
…BUT, if you didn’t book while pregnant, and the first year of your baby’s life is almost over and you’re about to go back to work… (I know, this is such a stressful and hard time, too)…many families come to me 10-12 months later to finally get some photos done while their baby is still a baby!
These first year/first birthday sessions are SO FUN. We capture some sweet and silly family moments at the start, a few sibling portraits, and then we get right into the birthday cake/watermelon/pizza/whatever food you choose part where I’ll capture your baby doing the most adorable things ever – making faces, tasting food, wiping icing on their toes…it’s a smashing time. Literally.
These first year portraits are fun and should be for everyone in the family. After all, you’ve ALL survived the last 10-12 months TOGETHER. It’s time to celebrate!
Below is an example of how these sessions look. I’ve been photographing this family since their older daughter turned one. Oh gosh can they be any CUTER?!


Jessica Nip Photography specializes providing a full service experience that starts with booking your session through to the beautiful tangible heirloom products being displayed in your home. She is an qualified professional newborn photographer with APNPI and her style of soft, natural and light-filled imagery can be seen in all her maternity, newborn, child and family portraits in Toronto, Canada. Her favourite images are highlighted on the blog, but if you’d like to see what a full gallery looks like, please send her a note and she’d be happy to show you! To reserve a date, please click on the contact link above or email Jessica at info@jessicanip.com.


