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YOUR BABY’S FIRST MAJOR MILESTONE, BEAUTIFULLY DOCUMENTED

FIRST BIRTHDAY EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY CAPTURING THE CANDID LAUGHTER, THE GRAND CELEBRATION, AND EVERY SPECIAL GUEST WHO GATHERS TO CELEBRATE YOUR LITTLE ONE'S BIG DAY.

YOU HOST THE PARTY,
I WILL PRESERVE THE MEMORIES

Planning a first birthday party is a beautiful whirlwind. Between managing the caterers, greeting guests, and keeping your baby happy, the last thing you should worry about is missing the perfect photo when it is time to blow out the candle.

My approach to event photography is entirely documentary and stress-free. I don't stop the flow of your party to force guests into stiff, awkward poses. Instead, I blend into the background to capture the real, unscripted magic of the day: the tight hugs from grandparents, the tiny hands reaching for balloons, and the chaotic joy of your closest friends celebrating together.

You focus entirely on being present and hosting your loved ones. I will be there to turn your beautifully planned party into a timeless visual legacy.

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Baby boy in navy cardigan sitting for a first birthday portrait, Orange County photography studio

Want those clean, timeless, magazine-style portraits but prefer the comfort of your own home? I bring the entire studio experience directly to you.

 

How it works: With this exclusive service, I set up a professional, high-end white backdrop and studio lighting right in your living room. There is no need to load up the car, pack endless diaper bags, or stress your baby with a trip to an unfamiliar commercial studio.

Perfect for cake smash & portraits: Your little one can play, laugh, and dive into their birthday cake in a space where they already feel 100% safe and happy.

 

The result? Flawless, chic, minimalistic portraits without any visual distractions — just the pure, unfiltered emotions of your child's first year milestone.

Baby girl in blush tulle dress and floral crown during a first birthday photoshoot

THE POP-UP STUDIO EXPERIENCE

Baby boy standing beside a wooden rocking horse during a first birthday studio session
Pink and white floral first birthday cake topped with a gold number one candle

BRING A PROFESSIONAL STUDIO STRAIGHT TO YOUR VENUE

DOCUMENTING THE CELEBRATION: HOW IT WORKS

TIMELINE & TIMING CONSULTATION

Once you book, we look at your party schedule and your baby’s nap routine together. We make sure I arrive exactly when the baby is freshest and happiest — usually right before guests arrive or during the main cake-cutting highlights.

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CAPTURING THE DETAILS & GUEST EMOTIONS

On the day of the party, I handle everything. I arrive early to shoot your beautiful decor, the cake, and the venue layout before it gets crowded. Throughout the event, I capture candid interactions, hugs from grandparents, and the pure joy of your friends and family.

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MAIN HIGHLIGHTS

From singing "Happy Birthday" and blowing out the first candle to opening gifts, I document all the big traditions without getting in the way. My goal is to capture the natural, unscripted flow of your celebration while you focus entirely on hosting and enjoying the day.

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YOUR COMPREHENSIVE

EVENT GALLERY

You don't have to wait long to share the memories. Within 24 hours, you will receive a beautiful set of sneak-peek images to share with your guests. Your full, masterfully edited digital event gallery will be delivered to your private online link within 2 weeks.

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INVESTMENT

INVEST IN MEMORIES THAT WILL OUTLIVE THE MOMENT.

Optional Add-ons:

• Extra hour — $250

• Up to 2 minutes video highlight — $150

THE FIRST YEAR FLIES BY IN A BLUR, AND YOUR CHILD’S
BIG PARTY HAPPENS ONLY ONCE

Baby girl covered in frosting during a playful first birthday cake smash session
Baby boy sitting beside a wooden toy horse on a cream rug, first birthday portrait
Baby girl in a floral crown and blue outfit, outdoor Mommy and Me portrait session
Toddler's birthday celebration outdoors with a teal balloon and orange wagon in the park
Close-up of a baby's hands digging into white frosting during a cake smash shoot
Baby boy sitting with a teddy bear against a cream backdrop, first birthday portrait

LET’S FREEZE THESE INCREDIBLE CELEBRATION TOGETHER BEFORE THEY CHANGE AGAIN

LET'S CELEBRATE ONE YEAR

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ELIJAH LESHCHENKO PHOTOGRAPHY 
© 2026 by Elijah Leshchenko. 

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