a little boy stands next to a tower of balloon boxes spelling out 'ONE'

Absolutely – your first birthday session can look however you want it to. You’re welcome to include a cake smash, a tub splash, both, or neither. Some families prefer a simple portrait session at this milestone, and that’s completely fine. I also have a few first-birthday props, such as wooden number ones, that you’re welcome to use if you’d like to add a little birthday detail.