First Birthday Photography in Glen Carbon, IL | Cake Smash & Milestone Photos

๐ŸŽ‚ First Birthday Session in Glen Carbon, IL | Elegant Princess-Themed Cake Smash

At Conner James Photography, we love celebrating the big ONE! First birthday sessions are some of our most magical momentsโ€”full of giggles, cake, and personality. This gorgeous little princess recently visited our Glen Carbon studio to celebrate her first year in style, and the results were nothing short of royal.

๐Ÿ“ Studio Location: Glen Carbon, IL
๐Ÿ“ธ Photographer: Christine Loomas โ€“ Certified in newborn & baby safety
๐Ÿ”— Book Your 1st Birthday Session

๐Ÿ’• A First Birthday Fit for a Queen

Dressed in a soft pink tulle gown and a floral crown with a golden โ€œONE,โ€ this sweet girl stole the show. Surrounded by romantic roses, lace draping, gold accents, and a custom mini throne, she lit up the entire studio with her smile. This vintage princess theme was dreamy, elegant, and timelessโ€”everything you could want for your baby girlโ€™s milestone celebration.

From soft portraits to big laughs, we captured every moment of her joy and sweetness in this first birthday session.

๐ŸŽ‰ Whatโ€™s Included in a 1st Birthday Session?

Your babyโ€™s cake smash and birthday session includes:

  • Professional studio styling with custom setups

  • Optional cake smash and splash (bring your own cake)

  • Use of studio wardrobe (including dresses, crowns, and more!)

  • High-resolution digital images with print release

  • Personalized posing and baby-led direction

๐Ÿ‘‘ Want a different theme? Weโ€™ve done everything from boho to barnyard to ballerina. Letโ€™s bring your vision to life!

๐Ÿ”— See 1st Birthday Session Packages

๐ŸŽˆ VIP Client Membership โ€“ For Every Milestone

Did you know that our VIP Client Membership includes 3 sessions per year? Many families choose a newborn, sitter, and 1st birthday combo to beautifully capture their babyโ€™s first year.

โœ… 3 sessions
โœ… 30+ digital images per session
โœ… 50% off extras
โœ… No session fees ever again
๐ŸŽ‰ Only $1800 (normally $4000)

๐Ÿ”— Learn More About VIP Membership

๐Ÿ“ Serving Families in Glen Carbon, Edwardsville & Beyond

Located in Glen Carbon, Illinois, Conner James Photography is known for fine art newborn and baby photography. We regularly photograph babies from Edwardsville, Maryville, Troy, Collinsville, and throughout the St. Louis Metro East area.

Every session is designed to be safe, stress-free, and focused on your babyโ€™s comfort and joy.

๐Ÿ’Œ Ready to Celebrate?

If your little one is turning ONE soon, nowโ€™s the time to start planning their session! Letโ€™s create photos that youโ€™ll treasure foreverโ€”and that look amazing on the wall or in their birthday invitations.

๐Ÿ“ธ Book Your 1st Birthday Session Now
๐Ÿ“ง Contact Me for questions or custom themes
๐ŸŽ Gift certificates available!