The first year of your baby’s life flies by in a beautiful blur of sleepless nights, first smiles, and countless tiny miracles. For families in Medina, Ohio and surrounding areas, capturing these precious moments becomes even more meaningful when you have the perfect backdrop of our beautiful community. Whether you’re photographing in Medina’s charming downtown, […]

Babies, Newborns

August 22, 2025

How to Document Your Baby’s First Year: Creative Milestone Ideas from Newborn to First Birthday

Newborn baby milestone photography setup with monthly blanket in Medina Ohio

Posted by Mary Christine Photography, Professional Maternity, Newborn & Baby Photographer serving Akron, Ohio and surrounding areas Welcoming a new baby brings an abundance of precious moments you’ll want to treasure forever. As an Akron maternity and newborn photographer, I’ve helped countless growing families capture and display their most cherished memories—from that beautiful pregnancy glow […]

Babies, Maternity, Newborns

August 22, 2025

How to Display Baby and Family Photos in Your Home (Without Overwhelm)

Elegant black and white portrait of a woman sitting on the floor, wearing a silky slip dress and a sheer lace robe, captured by Mary Christine Photography.

Your baby’s first year is full of incredible growth, tiny milestones, and heart-melting moments—and somehow, it all leads up to that magical first birthday. If you’re thinking about a cake smash or first birthday session to celebrate, you’re in the right place. These sessions are joyful, a little messy, and so full of personality—and I’m here […]

Babies

July 28, 2025

How to plan a Stress Free First Birthday: Your Guide to a Sweet & Stress-Free First Birthday Session

Bright smiling baby girl with a headband, celebrating her first birthday with a cake smash, in a floral background, captured by Mary Christine Photography.

Welcome this Harry Potter cake smash to the blog today! Oh this sweet little man really stole our hearts last year when he was in studio for his newborn session. We absolutely love seeing our babies come back to celebrate their first birthday. The transformation from sleepy little ones to near toddlers with so much […]

Babies

March 13, 2025

Harry Potter Cake Smash

Harry Potter Cake Smash

Welcome this sweet baby girl’s white first birthday photo session to the blog today! My goodness, it seems like yesterday her big brother was in studio for his cake smash session. Now it is her turn to celebrate a huge milestone! I love the simplicity of a white first birthday photo session. It really shows […]

Babies

January 30, 2025

White First Birthday Photo Session

White First Birthday Photos