A Baby Mullet, Gerber Puffs & All the Giggles — Jett’s One-Year Simply Pure Session in Pullman, WA

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | By: Courtney Ranck-Copher Photography

If you’re looking for clean, modern, and meaningful inspiration for your baby’s one-year milestone session, this Simply Pure photoshoot with little Jett is full of ideas. From neutral studio styling and wooden birthday props to Gerber puff smiles, cozy stuffed animals, and the most adorable baby mullet, this session shows how to capture a one-year-old's personality in a timeless way. Perfect for parents planning a first birthday photoshoot or photographers wanting fresh milestone ideas.

 

Baby in beige pants squatting on a white floor with a white background.

There are some kiddos I’ve had the honor of photographing since the very beginning—and sweet Jett is one of them. I met him as a tiny newborn, swaddled and sleepy, and now here he is… standing tall, full of opinions, full of personality, and sporting possibly the most adorable blonde baby mullet the world has ever seen.

This Simply Pure Standing Session took place in my white studio—clean, calm, and minimal—designed so all the focus stays exactly where it belongs: on Jett’s expressions, his soft baby features, and the little story of who he is right now.

 

Easing In: Surrounded by Stuffed Animal Friends

Every one-year-old has their own comfort zone, and for Jett, the best introduction was a cozy circle of stuffed animals.
We started the session by settling him right in the middle of a pile of soft, cuddly friends. 🧸

The familiar textures and cozy vibes helped him warm up to the space, the lights, and me — because even though we’ve met many times, those big studio strobes can feel very official when you’re only one.

A little snuggle, a little exploring, and suddenly he was ready to play.

Baby sitting with a stuffed llama toy, surrounded by teddy bears on a white background.
Baby sitting on floor with plush toys, smiling and holding a toy; bright, minimalist background.
Toddler sitting with toy bunny and holding a small white stuffed animal, on a white backdrop.
Baby sitting on a white floor playing with stuffed animals in a bright room.
A smiling toddler sits on the floor, holding a stuffed animal, with a plush rabbit beside them in a bright room.
Child playing with stuffed toys on a light floor background.
Young child holding two plush toys, standing on a white background.

The Secret Weapon: Gerber Puffs

Once he was comfortable… it was time to bring out the true miracle worker: Gerber puffs.

Neutral, clean, and toddler-approved — they’re basically the unofficial snack of the Simply Pure line. He snacked, he smiled, and he gave me those adorable “busy eating, don’t mind me” expressions every parent knows and loves.

Toddlers + snacks = instant cooperation. It’s a science.

Toddler sitting on a white background with Gerber Puffs scattered around.
Baby sitting on a white floor with scattered Gerber Puffs around, looking curious.
Toddler sitting on the floor, playing with scattered Gerber Puffs, wearing beige pants against a white background.
Toddler playing with Gerber Puffs on a white background.
A toddler with a blonde mullet hair squats on a white surface wearing beige pants.
Baby in beige pants crouching on white floor with a plain white background.
Baby sitting crossed-legged on a white surface against a plain background.

Fart-Noises & Puffs: The Guaranteed Giggle Combo

While Jett enjoyed his beloved puffs, I discovered the ultimate recipe for genuine one-year-old laughter:
Step 1: Let him snack.
Step 2: Wait until he's mid-chew.
Step 3: Add a perfectly timed fart noise.

The result?

Instant giggles.
Cheeks full.
Eyes sparkling.

This age loves simple joys, and nothing beats the comedic power of snacks + silly sounds. Those mid-chew, belly-bouncing laughs ended up being some of my favorite images from the whole session.

Smiling baby sitting on the floor wearing beige pants against a white background.
A smiling baby sits on the floor wearing beige pants in a bright room.
A joyful baby with light haired mullet sits on the floor in front of a white curtain, smiling and clapping.
Woman sitting cross-legged on the floor with a smiling toddler in her lap against a white background.
Smiling woman sitting on the floor with a happy baby, both facing forward against a white background.
A person sits cross-legged on the floor with a smiling toddler in front against a white background.
Smiling woman sitting on the floor with a happy toddler in her lap against a white background.
A smiling woman sits with a toddler on her lap against a white background.

Mama’s Glow & Big Updates

One of the sweetest parts of the session was photographing Jett with his stunning mama.

She lifted him high in the air, both of them glowing — and with baby number three on the way, it felt especially meaningful.
And this time… they’re having a girl!

Jett and big brother Brendan are about to have a new baby sister to love, and capturing this season before their family grows again was such an honor.

A mother sitting on the floor lovingly hugs her smiling toddler in a bright room.
A smiling woman holding a happy baby, both touching noses against a light background.
Mother hugging her young child lovingly in a bright room.
Mother lifting baby, both smiling in a bright setting.
A woman kneeling lifts a smiling baby in the air against a bright background.
Woman kneeling and lifting a smiling baby in a sunlit room.
Woman kneeling, lifting a smiling baby in a bright room with soft curtains.
A woman kneels on a floor, joyfully lifting a smiling baby. Bright, soft background.
A smiling woman sits cross-legged on the floor, holding a happy baby in her lap against a white background.
A woman sitting cross-legged on the floor holding a toddler against a white background.
Woman sitting cross-legged on floor with a smiling baby, both looking at camera in a bright, minimalistic setting.

Birthday Cake Fun: Blowing Out His Candle

To celebrate turning one, Jett played with our beautiful wooden birthday cake — simple, timeless, and perfect for the clean aesthetic of the white studio.

But the highlight wasn’t the cake itself…
It was the candle.

He picked up a single wooden candle, held it proudly in his little hand, and blew it out with all the determination of a kid twice his age.

Tiny cheeks puffed.
Full concentration.
The most triumphant “I did it!” expression afterward.

It was one of those pure toddler-magic moments that parents treasure forever.

A baby sits on a white floor, playing with wooden birthday cake.
A toddler with light hair sits on the floor playing with wooden birthday cake, blowing out a candle, in a bright room.
Child playing with wooden birthday cake on a white background.
Toddler playing with wooden birthday cake on a white background.
A toddler stands on a white background with wooden birthday cake nearby nearby.
A toddler in beige pants plays with a toy birthday cake against a white background.

A Moment of Appreciation for the Baby Mullet

We need to take a second — a respectful, admiring second — to talk about Jett’s baby mullet.

This child is walking around with the softest, fluffiest, most charming blonde mullet a one-year-old has ever worn. It’s feathery. It’s golden. It bounces when he laughs. And it has fully earned its own section in this blog post.

Every time he giggled at my ridiculous sound effects, those little wispy ends danced like they were celebrating right along with him. It added a whole extra layer of personality to his portraits, and honestly… I think it deserves an award.

Classic baby milestone photography moment?
No.
Iconic Simply Pure moment?
Absolutely.

 

Baby with a blonde mullet sitting on a white floor, smiling at a brown stuffed bunny, with soft curtains in the background.
A baby with a blonde mullet sitting on the floor playing with a stuffed bunny in a bright room.

Moments of Calm in the Chaos

Between the snacks and the silliness, there were these beautiful moments where he paused, looked straight into the camera, and gave me those thoughtful one-year-old expressions.

Curious.
Gentle.
Still very much a baby… but slowly becoming this new, bigger version of himself.

These are the portraits parents frame, display, and cherish — the kind that never lose their magic over time.

 

Baby climbing a white ladder in a bright room
Baby standing on a white wooden chair against a soft white curtain background.
Toddler leaning on a white stool in a bright room.
Baby climbing onto a small white ladder in a bright room with sheer curtains.

Why I Love Simply Pure Milestone Sessions

These sessions strip away distractions and keep the focus exactly where it belongs — on your child’s sweet personality, growing confidence, and all the tiny details that change far too fast.

Clean white studio.
Expert strobe lighting.
Soft textures.
Natural interactions.
And your little one being exactly who they are.

Parents tell me these become their most treasured pieces of artwork in their home — and that’s exactly why I pour so much heart into them.

Ready to Plan Your Baby’s Milestone Session?

If your little one is approaching a big moment — sitting, standing, or turning one — I’d love to help you capture it.
Send me a message, and let’s create something simple, meaningful, and beautifully timeless for your home.

Gerber Puffs

Wooden Cake 

The haircut is done by Ryan at the Moscow location, at Beer and a cut 

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