Planning your child’s party and looking for inspiration? Here are some of the most joyful, creative kids birthday party ideas we’ve had the honour of capturing. From dino digs to garden vibes, every theme came straight from a little one’s imagination - and turned into something truly magical.

There’s nothing quite like a baby’s first birthday—the wonder in their eyes, the giggles from their cake-covered cheeks, the joy that fills the room as friends and family gather to celebrate one sweet year of life. In this guide, we’re sharing some of our favourite 1st birthday photoshoot moments, drawn from real families we’ve photographed here at The Story of Us.

There’s nothing quite like a baby’s first birthday—the wonder in their eyes, the giggles from their cake-covered cheeks, the joy that fills the room as friends and family gather to celebrate one sweet year of life. In this guide, we’re sharing some of our favourite 1st birthday photoshoot moments, drawn from real families we’ve photographed here at The Story of Us.

It all begins with an idea.