• A close-up of a smiling baby smiling, with their finger in their mouth.
  • A baby sits with a beaming smile, enjoying the moment as they dig into their smash cake.
  • A baby sits on a blanket, surrounded by balloons, with trees in the background.
  • A baby sits, focused on their smash cake, face and hands covered with icing, capturing the excitement and wonder of this messy yet delightful moment.
  • A baby sits in a small claw foot tub prop, a smile on their face, and a touch of icing adding to the joyous mess, capturing a delightful and adorable moment.
  • A baby sits in front of a smash cake, eagerly putting more into their mouth while looking at the camera
  • A baby stands next to a small prop chair, set against a vibrant teal backdrop

CCP  First Birthday & Cake Smash

One year, one cake, endless memories!

LOUISVILLE’S PREMIERE FIRST BIRTHDAY PHOTOGRAPHER

A baby's gaze meets the camera as they eagerly put a donut into their mouth.

Let’s make a mess and create memories!

First birthday and cake smash photography is a fun and memorable way to celebrate your child’s first year milestone. We capture the joy and excitement of your little one digging into their first cake, getting messy, and having a great time! It’s a unique way to document this special moment in your child’s life and create lasting memories. Our goal is to capture the essence of your child’s personality and the love and joy they bring to your family. Let us help you celebrate this milestone in a fun and creative way!

Session Info

“Cristy Is an amazing photographer! She knows how to make you feel beyond comfortable in front of the camera when that is not your place of comfort. Her communication with you before and after the photo shoot is quick and effortless. She’s so easy to talk with. I would definitely book with her again.”

What separates us from the rest?

At Cristy Clauser Photography we’re all about creating a one of a kind experience. We help take care of everything leading up to the session, so you can just sit back and relax, leaving you with no worries!

A baby's big smile shines as they joyfully eating donuts

Session Prep

We’re here to make your time with us truly unforgettable! Our main goal is to put the spotlight on you and create a session that’s your perfect dream. Your experience will be tailored to you in every way, making it a one-of-a-kind journey that you’ll cherish.

Session Info
A baby sits in front of a smash cake, eagerly putting more into their mouth while looking at the camera

Day Of Styling

When you arrive, everything will be ready for you. I provide all the outfits, props, and accessories needed for your little one’s big day. From the perfect cake to the fun bath splash, every detail is taken care of so you can simply enjoy the celebration.

Session Info
A baby sits on a blanket, surrounded by balloons, with trees in the background.

It’s Your Big Day

When you’re trying to pick between a studio or on-site session, think about the vibe and mood you’re going for. The place you choose can really shape how your photos turn out. So, finding that perfect spot is super important to make sure we capture the exact look and feel you’re after!

Session Info
A baby sits in a small prop tub against a backdrop of a pink wall

The Big Reveal

You can hop on anytime to share your awesome photos with your friends and family. And guess what? It’s like an organizer for all your pictures, so they’re always at your fingertips whenever you want to relive those fantastic moments later on!

Session Info

“Cristy is my hero. My daughters 1st birthday photographer cancelled on us literally 48 hours before we were supposed to shoot. Christy offered to do a shoot for us and planned everything in essentially 24 hours. The shoot was perfect. Since then, she has also done our Christmas pictures and I expect will continue to shoot our family. We love her!!!!”

A smiling woman with long blonde hair, wearing a black top and blue jeans, sits on a stool holding a Nikon camera up to her face, posing playfully against a plain white background. Cristy Clauser Photography

Hey, I’m Cristy! One of Louisville’s best milestone photographers

I am so glad you stopped by the website! I just wanted to take a second to introduce myself. My name is Cristy and I have been doing this for about 10 years now. I started off working only with close friends and family, but that quickly changed with word of mouth. My passion quickly became my career and I can not be happier about that. Aside from creating stunning images and helping you feel gorgeous, my favorite part of all of this is getting to meet new people who I can now call friends. I would love to get to know you as well! If you are ready to talk, send me a message!  

Lets Talk

Cristy Clauser Photography gives you more than just a session, we give you an 
experience.

Get ready for an unforgettable journey with us! Our top priority is creating moments that stay with you. Your dreams shape our sessions, and we’re here to make them shine. Trust us, your one-of-a-kind self is at the heart of everything we do!

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“Cristy did a family session for my family of 4. She was so easy to work with and made us feel comfortable. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer.”

Louisville First Birthday Gallery

  • A baby's gaze meets the camera as they eagerly put a donut into their mouth.
  • A toddler sits on a small chair, framed by trees in the background
  • A baby sits on a blanket, surrounded by balloons, with trees in the background.
  • A baby sits in a small claw foot tub prop, a smile on their face, and a touch of icing adding to the joyous mess, capturing a delightful and adorable moment.
  • A baby sits with a beaming smile, enjoying the moment as they dig into their smash cake.
  • A baby sits in a small prop tub against a backdrop of a pink wall
  • Baby sits in a small prop tub, wearing a joyful smile, against a backdrop of a pink wall, capturing a delightful and playful moment.
  • A baby sits in front of a smash cake, eagerly putting more into their mouth while looking at the camera
  • A baby stands next to a small prop chair, set against a vibrant teal backdrop
  • A baby's big smile shines as they joyfully eating donuts
  • A close-up of a smiling baby smiling, with their finger in their mouth.
  • A baby sits with a beaming smile, enjoying the moment as they dig into their smash cake.
  • A baby sits, focused on their smash cake, face and hands covered with icing, capturing the excitement and wonder of this messy yet delightful moment.
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Love Notes

  • Cristy has done Christmas, 1 year, and Mommy and me sessions for us. She is great with our daughter and gets incredible shots every time. She is timely in getting the proofs back and always replies quickly. I will cherish the photos from every session she does for us. We will, without a doubt, continue to use Cristy for all our photography needs!
  • We use Cristy for all of our photos. We started with Christmas pictures at a tree farm and I’ve been hooked since. We’ve done several family sessions. I have done multiple boudoir including maternity. And most recently she’s been capturing my last babies milestones. Woman to woman, she makes you look and feel amazing so you love every photo with you in it which I’m sure some can relate to hating yourself in photos. I love coming to see Cristy and so do my kids.
  • Absolutely LOVE working with Cristy! She is not only an incredible photographer-but also just a wonderful person to work with in general. She has done all my photos for my daughter. I used to stress about getting photos because kids can be difficult but I don’t stress at all with Cristy-Working with kids can be difficult but Cristy is so patient and so sweet that instead of stressful these shoots are fun!! Also she is organized and prepared every time!! She makes it a seamless experience were all we have to worry about is getting to the shoot location! Absolutely love her! 10/10 would recommend!!
  • Cristy is an excellent photographer who understands that comfortable people make great subjects. You will feel right at home with her. Her staging is impeccable, and only topped by her ability to get those beautiful organic shots. I protrayed Santa for Christmas packages, and she was unphased by crying kids and helicopter moms alike.
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