- Many parents commemorate their baby's first birthday by having professional portraits taken at a studio. Others prefer to take the photos themselves, capturing spontaneous moments at home. Whether they are done in a studio or at home, creative props and backdrops can provide a whimsical and fun touch to those memorable first birthday photos.
- Many parents like to take a photo of baby with his first cake. Consider uniquely shaped cakes. A cake shaped like the number "1" would be a clever food prop. Take advantage of the warm glow cast by candles by placing the cake near the baby. Stay close by to prevent accidents. Take an alternative shot with both parents on each side of the baby for a memorable family shot.
- Dress baby in a T-shirt, dress or party hat with a "1" on it. Show the child's personality and preference by dressing him in a costume. A little boy who loves Thomas the Train could wear engineer's cap and overalls. Put daddy's little princess in a fluffy pink tutu and tiara. Turn your baby into a cherub, complete with miniature halo and wings.
You can also get inspiration from your dreams and aspirations for your child. If dad would like his daughter to be a doctor, dress her in small scrubs and put a toy stethoscope around her neck. If mom hopes her son will become a pilot, put a pilot hat on his head and have him hold a toy airplane.
Check Halloween and party stores for baby-sized costumes and headgear. - Incorporate the number "1" in the props or the backdrop used in the photo. Have baby put his arms around a huge ball with "1" printed on it. Have him sit next to a tall "1" sign.
Place her among a sea of her favorite stuffed animals, each holding a paper sign with the words "1 Year Old!"
Decorate a box with birthday wrapping paper, an enormous bow and an over-sized gift tag that says "Look Who's One," then place baby inside box to symbolize the world's best birthday gift.
Purchase a child's growth chart and then print your baby's age and height in large characters on the chart. Use it as a backdrop when photographing baby. - Take advantage of the beauty of seasonal weather. For example, babies look adorable playing in the snow with their snowsuits. Put some diluted food coloring in a spray bottle and write the phrase "1 Year Old" in fresh white snow before setting baby down to play. He could also sit in a baby sled.
In the summer, scratch the words "Look Who's One" in a sandy beach and place baby, dressed in swim trunks and sunglasses, next to the sign.
Track baby's growth throughout the years by taking a birthday photo in the same place. Plant an apple tree on his first birthday and take a photo of him by it every year. A tulip garden is a nice backdrop for baby girls born in May. Add another bulb to the garden each fall.
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