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Pastel Nutcracker Birthday Photos on Long Island

Updated: Dec 27, 2025


A Dreamy Second Birthday Session


If you are planning your own birthday or holiday themed session, I would love to help you design something timeless.



Some stories unfold so beautifully that each chapter feels like its own little miracle. Aoife’s has been one of them. Last year she came to the studio for her Grinch themed first birthday smash and instantly won my heart with her sparkly eyes and frosting covered giggles. This year she returned for her second birthday and we created a pastel Nutcracker celebration that felt soft, magical, and full of the wonder that only December babies bring.


Her parents chose a theme that blended ballet inspired elegance with Christmas whimsy. I used a curated collection of pastel Nutcracker illustrations in blush, champagne, green, and ivory. These included tiny ballerinas, watercolor nutcrackers, ornaments, snowflakes, and soft winter florals similar to the artwork you shared. They were printed on luxury textured paper and handcrafted into layered cutouts for a true storybook set.



Once it was time for her Nutcracker inspired celebration, the studio transformed into a winter ballet stage. Soft blues, blush pinks, champagne tones, and gentle sparkles created a whimsical world around her. She twirled, giggled, and explored the set with the confidence of a now seasoned birthday girl who knows exactly what a celebration feels like.


Then came the cake. A pastel confection that she dove into with delight. Her joyful expressions, frosting smiles, and playful personality were the perfect contrast to last year’s holiday mischief. Together, her one and two year old sessions tell a beautiful story of growth, imagination, and the traditions her family is building year after year.


This is why birthday sessions hold so much meaning. They are more than set designs or cute themes. They freeze the moment your baby becomes a new version of themselves. For December babies, it is even more special since their birthdays blend with the sparkle and sentiment of the season.


Thank you to Aoife’s family for trusting me again. It is an honor to watch her grow, to design for her each year, and to create sets that celebrate exactly who she is becoming.


If you are dreaming of your own custom birthday session, I would love to help bring it to life.




Studio Note


If you are planning your child’s second birthday or a holiday themed milestone session, I would love to design something one of a kind for you. Every set is custom and handcrafted for your child.


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