Filling 1 year old photosessions with endless delight.

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Some moments are too important to leave to memory alone.

Whoosh! That’s the first year rushing by. Your tiny newborn has blossomed into a full-fledged toddler, complete with a strong will, a sense of humor, and enough energy to power a small city.

The baby cheeks remain (thank goodness!), and so do their wobbly first steps and latest “look what I can do!” tricks—just begging to be captured in a 1 year old photoshoot.

I start each 1-year-old photosession with gaining your child’s trust.

The path to perfect images leads through feeling of safety and play. I have yet to meet a toddler that stays put, smiling happily on command. Luckily, I can kukuuu for an Olympic team if needed!

There is no pressure whether your child needs extra time to warm up, prefers to stay cozy in your lap, or pulls that “camera face” every time the lens is near. I promise we’ll end up with photos you’ll absolutely adore.

But how do you really make this happen?

We’ll carefully schedule the timing around your little one’s naps. At home, we’ll celebrate their favorite pastimes—stacking blocks, pulling pages out of books, or clinging to that random soup ladle. If the weather allows, and it usually does, we’ll head outdoors to admire dogs (while completely ignoring their humans), chase bubbles, or explore fallen leaves like they’re the eighth wonder of the world.

With just a little planning, the photoshoot can feel like I am reading your mind.

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You Asked, I Answered: 1-year-old Photoshoot FAQ

Breathe. Recenter. The calm in the chaos is where your love shines.

I’m experienced with children and have worked with all kinds of little personalities. I’ve completed Playful Heart photography training where I learned the best ways to work with young children in photo sessions. And best of all - YOU know what makes your 1-year-old happy and we will pretty much be doing only that.

What do you mean? Should I be surprised that small kids get sick? :) Ooohlalala - you are in the best possible hands. I am a logistics engineer by education and I thrive living a life with a constantly changing calendar. Don't worry, just let me know before I knock on your door.

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The best time for a 1-year-old photoshoot doesn’t have to be on their exact birthday. It can be a month later, or whenever feels right—whether that’s capturing first steps or a family celebration with grandparents and godparents. This experience should feel special to you, so you do it your way.

Oh, bring it on! My goal is for kids to have so much fun that they forget they’re even being photographed. And by the time the whirlwind settles, we’ll have captured those magical moments that’ll make you happy every time you look at them. You bring the storm, I’ll bring the calm—and the smiles!

I have, indeed. I’ve photographed many twins, and you can see examples of those shoots in my portfolio. I’ve also photographed twins with older siblings who were also twins - ha!

Your child is o.b.v.i.o.u.s.l.y. perfect, but your home doesn’t need to be! There is no need to scrub your home from top to bottom or stress over the mess. I’m here to capture the love and connection, not your house for a real estate market. 

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1-year-old photoshoots have been my cherry on top since 2006 and here’s what families like yours have to say about them!

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“Niki has a specific talent to create the most beautiful pictures, but to also capture the magical feeling of the unforgettable moments.

Plus she is super good with small children. My son crawled after her when we wrapped up the one-year-old photosession, wanting her to stay.”
Anna Haapanen
Helsinki
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“All my children absolutely loved Niki - as did us parents.

She is such a superstar with her camera and people skills! We got so incredibly beautiful photos that I will cherish long time. Love, love, love.”
Kira Haanpää
Espoo
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“We had a family photoshoot with Niki, and the experience was absolutely amazing!

Niki immediately won over even the shyest child, making the photoshoot relaxed and, above all, fun! And the photos themselves were so stunning.”
Carla Bock
Espoo

You don’t need to be a model or a Pinterest-perfect parent for this photoshoot to be everything you want it to be.

Real is better than perfect. Play with your child, snuggle them, soothe them, and show them your love. That’s what makes the magic. My job is to capture that glow—the way your little one looks at you like you’re their whole world. You’re already everything they need (even at your most sleep deprived moment), and that’s more than enough to create beautiful images.

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