First Lap Around the Sun: A Stellar First Birthday Party for a Little Boy

Celebrating your little boy’s first trip around the sun calls for a party that is just as magical, memorable, and extraordinary as the milestone itself. Which is what this family did! Party was designed and planned by Lavish Littles Events , photographed by Alison Bernier and held at The Pendry Hotel in Newport Beach. This “First Lap Around the Sun” first birthday party was a dreamy celebration filled with rocket ships backdrops by Kre8 Workshop and NASA-inspired details, elegant blue and silver florals by Bloomsz . The stunning balloon installations were created by Events by Cil , and they brought the entire outer space theme to life. Sweet Salvage Rentals made sure there were plenty of comfy spots to lounge and sip on a craft cocktail and Blissful Playland provided the soft play area for the littles.

One of the big hits of the day for the big and little kids were the giant bubbles by Coast to Coast Bubbles. Bubbles bigger than the kids themselves brought out all the smiles!

This fun party was designed to feel playful for the little ones and sophisticated for the adults, it was celebration full of the perfect blend of whimsical childhood wonder and elevated party styling.

Newborn session with a sweet big brother!

This is a fun filled newborn baby portrait session that included an adoring big brother who was all about the kisses and cuddles… until he wasn’t!

An in-home newborn and family lifestyle session is all about preserving those fleeting, beautifully ordinary moments—just as they are. Unlike posed studio portraits, lifestyle sessions unfold naturally in the spaces where your family feels most comfortable.

For this session we focused on the more classic family portraits at the start of the session while big brother was still warming up to me. When he needed a little break I focused on pictures of baby brother by himself , then moved on to more candid lifestyle family portraits.

I find letting toddlers guide the way during a family portrait session is the best. Toddlers don’t have to sit still. In fact, the magic often happens in between—big sibling giggles, a gentle forehead kiss, the puppy dog style flop to the ground.

The newborn stage passes in the blink of an eye. An at-home lifestyle session allows you to slow down, soak it in, and hold onto the feeling of these first days—long after the sleepless nights have faded into memory.

Newborn session on the sand at Newport Beach, Orange County

I’ll never get over how lucky we are in Orange County to be able to shoot on the beach all year round! This was a nice change to the usual newborn session at home. Not every Mama is ready for this adventure but I'm so glad this family was!

Unlike traditional posed studio sessions, lifestyle newborn photography focuses on connection and storytelling leaving room for the silly moments that inevitably comes along with working with young kids. Whether we’re at your home or at a beautiful Orange County beach at sunset, I try my hardest to make your session relaxed and baby-led. If baby needs to be fed we can pause or I can focus on older siblings running around and being their usual energetic selves!

I understand how to use the environment to create soft, flattering images without harsh flash or heavy props. These sessions are ideal for families who want their photos to feel natural, warm, and timeless.

Fairy Princess Party

So many gorgeous colors and details at this little girl’s birthday party! Lia was turning 5 and her Mama decided this was the time to go all out with a party that was as fun for the kiddos as it was for the adults!

Step into this magical 5th birthday fairy party featuring lavish balloon installations, enchanting backdrops, floral details, custom cookies, a stunning tiered cake, and real-life fairies bringing the celebration to life.

Designed by Armene Events and photographed by Alison Bernier . The three dimensional back drop complete with fairy wing was made by Nize Printing , soft pastel floral installations by Design by Christine. The gorgeous color palette continued with the furniture rentals done by Platinum Prop House . Sweet treats including that giant cake were made by Shirin Bakery and Cookies by Nat LA . Fairies flew in from My Party Zebra !

A mini portrait session at the park.

I’ve been photographing the Moy family since big brother was a squishy little bub barely able to sit on his own. After years of photo sessions including a maternity, newborn, parties and an extended family session including grandparents, I look forward to their sessions the same way I look forward to catching up with old friends. I say it all the time but one of my favorite things about this job is watching kids grow up!

Family Portraits at the beach!

Another sweet session with two wriggly cutie pies at my favorite beach!