There is something so special about documenting a baby’s first birthday, especially when families choose to do things their way. For this sweet one-year-old session at the park, we skipped the traditional cake smash and opted for something far more nostalgic—a McDonald’s Happy Meal. And honestly? It couldn’t have been more perfect.

This session felt like a love letter to simple childhood joy and 90s nostalgia, and it reminded me why I adore first birthday photography so much.