One of my favourite parts of my job is watching your little ones return and how they grow. From those bumps, to babies and beyond. Sometimes I forgot how fast they grow then boof, you walk back through the door.

Take little Zyana for example.

This beautiful little lady I met when she was just days old, and absolutely nailed her newborn session here. She slept beautifully and had such gorgeous little features.

I mean, look at those beautiful full lips, that little button nose and skin tone that makes you swoon for days.
She made the editing almost effortless too with her smooth skin and pretty face.

Such a Dinky little precious, she did so well. But, why do they have to grow? And grow SO fast?

Today is her first birthday, and she joined me here at Dinky Days with her Mum and Dad to celebrate with a Cake Smash and Splash.
May I just mention what an honour it is too, that they chose her birthday to come here, and spend it with me? Thanks guys!

As always, I begin with portraits and boy Zyana didn’t disappoint. Even though she was feeling super tired as she missed her morning nap (but did have amazing night sleep so we shall forgive), she took every set in her stride.

Like all babies, I wanted her to feel comfortable in her surroundings before we began. There is no point in making a little one sit on a set they don’t know and expecting them to be happy straight away, or even want to stay there.

Some babies will happily be my best friend from the start, some will take some time to warm up to me. Zyana was the latter, but it’s totally fine. I avoid eye contact for a while and let them take their time.

It worked!

Look at her now! WOW! Hasn’t she grown so much? But still so similar to her newborn face.

Like all the babies that come here, she liked sitting in and on my props I have here in the studio. (don’t worry, I supply everything!)

I feel like it gives some distraction, something to hold when feeling a little nervous.

A simple portrait goes a long way.
You really couldn’t want more.
But psssst, don’t grow anymore for a while…. please?

Next up was her cake smash!
Mum chose green, much to my happiness. Green is very rarely chosen but it is such a stunning colour to work with.
It’s my very favourite colour and thankfully it’s Mums favourite too!

All that glitters isn’t gold…. it’s GREEN!

From the buttercream goodness, to the confetti below. Your set is simple, yet fun. Balloons and glitter (added post production) add so much to your cake smash scene.
Oh and you need not have to clean up, winning!

Oooof, just look at those lashes. Not jealous, nope I’m not jealous at all… much.

I’ve never had a baby have so much confetti stuck to their feet. Zyana set a record today.

What’s next? Well the SPLASH of course.
Carrying on the green theme, these are some of my favourite bath photos from her session.

This means your little one goes home super clean and will probably end up napping in the car too after all the fun.

‘I don’t normally bath on set, but when I do, it’s at Dinky Days’

Could she look more regal? I feel I’ve been put in my place, Zyana certainly is the boss. I’m so pleased to have had her back today to see how much she’s grown up.

Another part of todays session was capturing a new Family portrait of the three of them. There are another two to this beautiful family, but they were in school today.

Look at this trio! How much beauty can you get in a family? It’s getting to the point of unfair, guys 😉

But watch her grow…

You see, it’s not until you put photos side by side that you really do see how much they’ve grown. And its an honour for me to take those portraits.
I am always so thankful for you all that you continue to choose Dinky Days Photography to capture these ever lasting memories.

So, here is the beauty that is Zyana and Family.

See you guys in the Summer for those outdoor family portraits. It can’t come soon enough.

Will you be next?

Contact me today to book your session. May it be newborn, cake smash, sitter, Family or more.