• 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

Louisville Baby Milestone Photography

Louisville’s Premier First Birthday & Cake Smash Photographer

One year, one cake, endless memories!

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

Let’s make a mess and create memories!

Your baby’s first year flies by in a blink – and their first birthday deserves to be celebrated in style. I specialise in baby milestone and cake smash photography in Louisville, capturing every giggle, messy bite, and wide-eyed wonder of this incredible milestone. From the themed setup and custom cake to the adorable outfits and props, I take care of every detail so you can simply soak up the moment and watch your little one shine.

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“Cristy is my hero. My daughter’s 1st birthday photographer cancelled on us literally 48 hours before we were supposed to shoot. Cristy 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!!!!” – Elizabeth Sergesketter

Why Choose Cristy Clauser Photography for Baby Milestones?

I’ve photographed hundreds of first birthdays and cake smash sessions across Louisville and I know how to make the experience magical for both baby and parents. Every session is fully styled – I provide the cake, props, outfits, and backdrops – so all you need to do is bring your little one and enjoy watching the magic happen.

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

Baby Milestone Session Prep

Before your session, we’ll chat about your vision – theme, colours, and any special details you’d love to include. I’ll handle all the styling and setup so that when you arrive, everything is perfectly in place and ready for your little one to explore, taste, and make a glorious mess.

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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.

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

It’s Your Big Day

Louisville’s beautiful parks, gardens, and golden-hour light make stunning backdrops for outdoor milestone sessions – or we can create a fully styled studio setup at my Jeffersontown studio. Whether you prefer a bright and airy outdoor session or a themed indoor cake smash, we’ll find the perfect setting to match your vision.

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

The Big Reveal

After your session, you’ll be invited back for your personal reveal and ordering appointment where you’ll see your edited portraits for the first time. Together, we’ll select your favourites and choose the perfect way to display them – whether that’s a stunning wall print, a custom album, or digital files to share with family and friends.

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“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!!!!”

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Hey, I’m Cristy! Louisville’s go-to Baby Milestone Photographer!

I’ve been photographing babies and first birthdays in Louisville for over 10 years and I genuinely love every single session. There is nothing quite like watching a baby discover their cake for the very first time – and I’m there to capture every precious, messy, joyful second of it. I’d love to celebrate your little one’s big milestone – send me a message and let’s get started!

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

From the pre-session consultation to the final reveal, every detail of your baby milestone experience is designed around your little one. I’ll guide you through every setup, keep baby happy and engaged, and deliver images that genuinely capture the joy and wonder of this incredible first year.

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“We had our son’s one year photos done with Cristy and she did a wonderful job! I was amazed by all of the cute personalised decorations and cake she had for my son. She executed what I’d had in mind perfectly! The photos are adorable and I was impressed by the quick turnaround on the finished gallery!” – Karen Lawson

Louisville Baby Milestone Photography 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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Louisville Baby Milestone Photography Reviews

  • 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!
    Crystal Willis
  • 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.
    Payton Houserman
  • 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!!
    Sarai Padilla
  • I had photos taken for my daughter’s first birthday. The whole experience was great! From scheduling, ideas for the shoot, providing the cake and tons of cute outfits to choose from. I love all the photos I received and in a very timely manner as well!
    Jessica Minotti
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