Looking for some first birthday photoshoot ideas? One of the fun upgrades you may choose on your First Birthday Photoshoot with Rebecca Kayne Photography is a Themed Birthday Backdrop! These may be purchased backdrops from one of my favorite vendors, such as Fancy Fabrics and Props, or it may be a background custom created using props that fit your particular theme.

There are two options for this upgrade. You may use a backdrop theme that I have used for a previous cake smash session (which is less expensive, since I already have the items I need in storage). You may also request a custom theme. We’ll talk about what you’re hoping for, and I’ll do a little research and give you a quote for what that theme would cost. Custom themes usually run between $50-$150.

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1st Birthday Pictorial Ideas: Pre-Used Themes

Some of my favorite first birthday photoshoot ideas come from my current inventory! I’ll continue to add to this list of photoshoot ideas as time goes on, so you can get a feel for what I have available. Not only are these pre-used themes a little bit less expensive than a full custom theme, they are in stock and so are available on shorter notice.

1. Hot Air Balloon Theme

This theme comes with a cute hot air balloon made from a basket and a large white balloon on top. It includes hanging hot air balloon with stars and clouds, as well as some individual hanging clouds. White wooden letters spell out ONE. This theme is best done on a blue background with some cotton clouds along the backdrop line.

utah county cake smash session with hot air balloons

2. Floral Lace Tent Theme

This first birthday photoshoot idea is very versatile in that the color scheme can vary based on the colors chosen for the balloon arch. Lace tent is topped with cute pink florals. White wooden letters spell out ONE.

utah county first birthday photoshoot tent backdrop with lace tent and balloon arch

3. Mr. (or Little Miss) Onederful Theme

This first birthday photoshoot theme includes this adorable “baby grand” piano, a marquee with the phrase of your choice, and light-up letters spelling out ONE. Bow ties may be included on the background balloon arch as well.

first birthday photo session black and white with baby grand piano

4. Nautical First Birthday Session Theme

This nautical theme is perfect for little boys or girls! It includes a blue and tan balloon arch, this cute blue boat and white wooden anchor, and a fishing net with seashells.

nautical utah county cake smash with boat and anchor and fishing net

5. Butterfly First Birthday Photoshoot Theme

This theme includes a balloon arch with your favorite colors, a basket with some florals, and foil lined butterflies. White wooden letters spell out the word ONE.

6. Winnie the Pooh Theme

This Winnie the Pooh theme is a full backdrop, bordered with some greenery. This looks adorable when baby wears matching colors in the outfit, and would be even cuter with a little Winnie the Pooh stuffy (not included)

first birthday session cake smash Winnie the Pooh backdrop

7. Purple Flower Garden Theme

This flower garden theme includes these gorgeous white vases and an aluminum pot filled with purple flowers. This is especially adorable when baby is dressed in a simple white outfit.

utah county 1st birthday photoshoot purple florals and white vases

8. Hanging Floral Theme

I love this simple floral theme with a hanging garland combining greenery and peonies. Includes garland and a floral for the cake if desired.

simple floral cake smash with hanging florals

9. Fairytale Castle Princess Theme

This adorable backdrop features a pink castle, and is perfect for the little birthday princess!

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First Birthday Photoshoot Ideas: Theme Inspiration (Not My Photos)

10. Airplane Theme

I’ve had my eye on this adorable airplane prop for a while, and just need an excuse to buy it! If you’re interested in an airplane theme, this one will take a little advance notice but would totally be worth the wait. I even have this adorable aviator hat that would fit just perfectly.

aviator hat for cake smash airplane theme

11. Forest/Wild One First Birthday Photoshoot Theme

The lions mane in this shoot MAKES IT. So Adorable! I love the wooden cake stand as well, and the greenery mixed throughout the balloons.

utah county cake smash photographer forest cake smash theme idea

12. Baby’s Breath Balloon Arch

I love how simple and yet beautiful this 1st birthday pictorial idea is, with an elegant balloon arch mixed through with pieces of baby’s breath florals.

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13. Hanging Floral Arch Theme

This is another simple, yet beautiful backdrop theme for a first birthday session. Hanging florals suspended by twine along a white background

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14. Neutral Arches with Balloon Borders

Three neutral colored archways bordered by balloons and florals, with glowing “one” sign attached.

utah cake smash theme idea with neutral colored arches and pink balloons

First Birthday Photoshoot Ideas: Backdrops From Fancy Fabrics and Props (Not My Photos)

These backdrops are currently available through my favorite backdrop vendor, Fancy Fabric and Props. Purchasing a backdrop is usually a little bit more expensive than building a simpler one, but there are a lot of cute options available! I don’t love backdrops that are TOO busy, as I feel they take away focus from baby, but these are some 1st birthday pictorial ideas that I think would work great for a first birthday photo session.