A Magical Royal Palms Polar Express Baby Shower

One of the most rewarding parts of my photography career is the relationships and connections it brings. This stunning baby shower at Royal Palms Resort & Spa was a perfect example of how word-of-mouth leads me to the most wonderful clients.
This event came to me through Samantha and Bailey, the talented women behind Boothchella. Samantha is the sister-in-law of the mama-to-be, Laura. Meanwhile, Bailey and I have the funniest story of how we met. Years ago, my son, Mateo, and I were in line at Target when he saw an adorable baby in front of us. Without hesitation, he told the baby’s mom she would be a great model for our volunteer kid agency. Then, he handed her one of my business cards. That mom was Bailey. And Bailey introduced me to her business partner Samantha! It’s FULL circle!!!!
Since then, Bailey has become one of my best model families and, more importantly, a true friend.
Fast forward to today, and thanks to Samantha’s recommendation, I had the privilege of capturing the most magical Polar Express-themed baby shower for Laura and Bobby’s first baby!
A Winter Wonderland Theme for a Baby Boy
Every detail of this event was thoughtfully planned and beautifully executed. The entire setting was transformed into an all-white winter wonderland, featuring twinkling trees, an ice sculpture, a snow machine, a magician, and a surprise visit from the cutest pony from Walking M Farms.




Thoughtful Details and Interactive Guest Activations
Guests enjoyed several engaging activations, making the event even more memorable. Kids had fun at the pillow station, where they could write and draw on the floor. A blue candy station added a sweet touch, while the Boothchella photo booth provided endless entertainment. You may remember Boothchella from my Taylor Swift “I’m Feeling 42” birthday party—they always bring the fun!


From the first planning call to the final portrait lineup, Laura & Bobby’s and their family & friends were an absolute joy to work with.
Their warmth and excitement made every moment feel effortless. This baby shower was one of the most beautifully designed and heartfelt events I’ve had the honor of photographing.
I’m so grateful to have been part of this celebration, and I can’t wait to meet their little one. Maybe we’ll have some newborn photos to share soon!


















A Magical Royal Palms Polar Express Baby Shower
Vendor Love:
Venue: Royal Palms Resort & Spa “https://www.royalpalmshotel.com/“
Photobooth: Boothchella “https://boothchella.com/“
Pony: Walking M Farms “https://www.walkingmfarms.com/“
Ice Sculpture: Armitage Ice: https://www.armitageice.com
Magician: Chris Rose https://chrisrosemagic.com/
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