1st Birthday Photoshoot | Deborah Longmore Photography
Your baby is turning one. A whole year of firsts, of watching them grow from a tiny newborn into this laughing, curious, personality-filled little person who is about to take on the world.
It’s a big deal. It deserves to be celebrated properly.
But maybe cake smash just isn’t your thing. Maybe you’d love something a little quieter, a little more them — images that feel timeless rather than covered in buttercream.
That’s where a 1st Birthday Photoshoot at Deborah Longmore Photography comes in.
A Different Kind of Birthday Celebration
A 1st birthday photoshoot at this age captures something the cake smash simply can’t — your child exactly as they are right now. The way they smile when they catch your eye. The concentration on their little face as they explore something new. That gorgeous, gummy grin that’s somehow even better with a tooth or two.
These are the moments you’ll want to remember forever. And a beautifully lit, thoughtfully styled portrait is how you do that.
What Does a 1st Birthday Photoshoot Look Like?
Every session is relaxed, unhurried, and completely led by your child. There’s no pressure, no rushing, and no mess to clean up afterwards.
We use simple, elegant props — like the beautiful wooden letter blocks you’ll see throughout this gallery — that keep the focus exactly where it belongs: on your little one.
Sessions take place in my fully equipped Tamworth studio, with soft, natural-style lighting that produces those clean, classic images you’ll still love in twenty years’ time.
Some babies want to sit and explore, some want to pull themselves up and show off their new standing skills and some just want to grin at the camera because they’re absolutely delighted with themselves. We go with all of it.
Why Choose a 1st Birthday Photoshoot Over a Cake Smash?
Both sessions are wonderful — but they’re very different things.
A cake smash is fun, bright, and full of chaos. A 1st birthday photoshoot is calm, personal, and beautifully timeless.
If you want images that feel elegant rather than exuberant — or if your little one is sensitive, easily overwhelmed, or you’d simply prefer something a little more classic — a portrait session is absolutely the right choice.
And honestly? There’s something incredibly special about a simple image of your child at one year old, looking right into the lens, full of personality, with nothing to distract from just them.
About Deborah Longmore Photography
I’m Debbie — a Mastercraftsman and multiple award-winning photographer based in Tamworth, Staffordshire, and proud to have been recognised as a Top 10 International Photographer every year since 2016.
I’ve spent years perfecting the art of capturing babies and children at their most natural — and there is nothing quite like a one-year-old in full personality mode to make a photographer’s heart happy.
📸 Ready to Book?
Whether it’s capturing cheeky grins, curious little hands, or those big, expressive eyes—toddlerhood is full of magic worth preserving.
Sessions are limited, and this stage passes faster than you think. If your little one’s first birthday is coming up, I’d love to chat about creating something truly special for your family.
📩 Message me to chat about your session—I’d love to hear about your little one’s personality and what makes them shine.
Ready to Book Your 1st Birthday Photohoot in Tamworth or Birmingham?
Let’s create a fun, relaxed session that celebrates exactly who they are right now. I’d love to capture these precious moments for your family.
Book your 1st birthday photoshoot in Tamworth or Birmingham today to enjoy these benefits firsthand
👉 Contact Deborah Longmore Photography or book via the online calender today to check availability and reserve your due date.
