There’s no better way to celebrate turning one than with a colorful, messy, joy-filled cake smash session. Everly’s first birthday shoot at Blush Door Studio in Logan, Utah was full of personality, movement, and the sweetest little expressions.
As a Logan Utah cake smash photographer, I love embracing everything that comes with photographing one-year-olds. They’re busy, curious, and completely unpredictable—and that’s exactly what makes these sessions so fun and meaningful.
What a Cake Smash Session Really Looks Like
Cake smash sessions are much less about perfect poses and much more about letting your baby explore and be themselves. Everly gave us a little bit of everything, from big smiles to serious side-eyes to frosting-covered fingers.
We kept the setup simple at Blush Door Studio, focusing on natural light, clean backdrops, and Everly’s adorable reactions. The bright, cozy studio space photographs beautifully, which means even candid, in-the-moment shots turn into frame-worthy images.
Let Your One-Year-Old Be Themselves
One of the biggest worries parents have is whether their baby will “perform” for the camera. The truth is, they don’t need to. The magic of this age is in the expressions, curiosity, and tiny personality quirks that show up naturally.
During Everly’s session, I followed her lead completely. Whether she was diving into the cake or cautiously investigating it, every moment added to the story of her first birthday. The result was a gallery full of joy, movement, and frosting-covered cuteness.
Ready to Book a Cake Smash Session?
If you’re in Logan, Cache Valley, or Northern Utah and your baby is approaching their first birthday, a cake smash session is the perfect way to celebrate. These sessions are relaxed, fun, and designed to capture your little one exactly as they are in this season.
If you’re looking for a Logan Utah cake smash photographer, I’d love to help create memories you’ll treasure long after the cake is gone.
Book your one-year or cake smash session, or follow along on Instagram for more sweet celebrations and behind-the-scenes moments.
Regie is a Preston photographer, wife, mom of two, and middle school teacher who has been photographing people for nearly a decade. She brings a calm, genuine approach to every session and loves making people feel comfortable and cared for.
She specializes in weddings, families, newborns, extended families, and senior portraits throughout Preston, Cache Valley, Logan, Franklin County, and Bear Lake. When she’s not behind the camera, you’ll find her hunting, planning, reading, or enjoying mountain adventures with her family.
July 14, 2026
Regie Carter
