Interested in a mini session? Yay! Here you will find a list of the backdrops that I can provide for mini sessions.

It’s so magical to watch a little one dive into their very own birthday cake. For this session, we kept things simple, playful, and oh-so-pretty with a soft pink backdrop and plenty of confetti to set the scene.

This birthday girl really stole the show with giant smiles and so much personality. She also has eyes for her sister only – and would really light up any time her sister was in view. Baby girl was so excited after her first taste of cake, which you can really see in the photo after she’s realized that today might be the best day ever. That’s the joy of a cake smash – you never quite know if they’ll be tentative tasters or frosting enthusiasts, but either way, the moment is unforgettable.

The pink backdrop allowed a timeless and cheerful setting, allowing all focus to stay on her happy smile and colorful confetti. She finished this happy cake smash off with using her cake as a seat the end. Possibly my favorite cake smash move ever.

This beautiful cake came from my favorite cake baker – Sabrina Bakes(https://www.facebook.com/skothebakes). The adorable confetti outfit came from Threads and Evergreen(https://threadsandevergreen.com).

There’s something so special about watching a family grow right in front of my lens. I’ve had the absolute joy of photographing this sweet family for years — and now, we’ve hit another big milestone: Baby Aria’s first birthday cake smash!

We started with some photos with her big sisters, who we needed to come in and show baby girl that photo sessions aren’t so bad, and we got some sweet sibling pictures in the process. We used an adorable backdrop from R2Backdrops(about:blank), and no pressure, but I want to use this cute backdrop at every cake smash from now on.

I won’t lie—our birthday star came in with some serious grump face energy at times. (And honestly? I respect it. Being one is tough!) With those big eyes, I couldn’t resist that sweet face, even if it was glaring at me or giving some serious side eye. But after a little patience, a lot of silly noises, and maybe one or two rounds of peekaboo behind the camera, we started seeing those smiles sneak out. And after she had had a few bites of the cake from Sabrina Bakes(https://www.facebook.com/skothebakes)? Game over. Grumpiness: gone. Frosting-covered fingers and cheeky grins took over, and it was pure gold.

What I love most about this session—besides the adorable frosting face—is how it tells the full story. Real moments. A little sass, a lot of sweetness, and the kind of joy and precious moments that only a cake smash can deliver.

Happy birthday, Aria! Watching you smash your cake was such a treat (pun very much intended). Here’s to another year of smiles, snuggles, and cake crumbs.

Want to use this backdrop at your session, or have another one in mind? Contact me today and let’s get started planning!

Barbie Dreams & Buttercream

When you mix pink frosting, sparkles, and a whole lot of personality—you get a Barbie-themed cake smash that’s as fabulous as it is fun!

Savannah brought all the adorable glam to the studio for her cake smash session, and let’s just say… Barbie herself would be obsessed. From the moment she arrived, our tiny birthday queen was ready to shine. Decked out in a an adorable dress from Always in Bloom Clothing Co. (who she is a clothing ambassador for), she channeled her inner Barbie with giggles, sass, and sparkle in her eyes.

The set was pure Barbie magic—think dreamhouse meets cake heaven: pink balloons, a shimmer wall, disco balls, and of course, a cake fit for a doll from Sabrina Bakes.

Once the cake came out, things got messy in the best way. She wasted no time digging in—smearing frosting like a true cake-smashing pro. Her little hands covered in icing, her toes kicking in delight, and a frosting-covered grin made every snap pure gold.

Barbie is all about being bold, confident, and uniquely YOU—and this session was all that and more. It’s such a fun way to celebrate the magic of turning one and to give your little one a moment in the spotlight (with a LOT less cleanup than if you did this at home).

Barbie isn’t just a theme—it’s a vibe. Bring along your babe’s favorite outfit, maybe a mini pair of sunglasses, and get ready to have some fun. Whether you go classic pink or add a twist with Malibu or retro Barbie details, the possibilities are as endless as your imagination. Ready to plan your own Barbie dream cake smash? Let’s make some magic, one giggle and frosting-covered toe at a time.

Who says cake smashes are just for babies?

This guy brought the energy and fun to his milestone session – and yes, we went full cake smash style with a face in his cheeseburger cake, because turning 5 is a big deal. It’s starting kindergarten, high fives for tying your own shoes, and having very strong opinions from anything from snacks to superheroes. What better way to celebrate than with cake, confetti, and colorful chaos?

For this session, we went pretty simple with a white backdrop, a cheeseburger cake from Fred Meyer, and colorful confetti, which gave our big kid the chance to shine. The best part was when he came in, he immediately told me he would be putting his face in his cake, and he delivered on that promise.

Cake smashes for older kids are quickly becoming one of my favorite things to photograph. It’s a chance to document a moment that’s often overlooked – a sweet spot between toddlerhood and big kid milestones. At 5, they are bold, curious, full of spark, and capturing them is pure magic.

If you have a little one hitting a big milestone – whether it’s 1, 5, 10, etc, don’t be afraid to think outside the birthday box. A cake smash is a chance to celebrate them in a totally unforgettable way.

We celebrated Giorgia’s birthday with a cake smash session that is as sweet as she is! For this session, we kept it simple and timeless with a soft pink backdrop and a classic cake with fondant decorations and her name on the front from Sabrina Bakes. Giorgia’s mom actually brought this adorable outfit from home, but fun fact: I have the same outfit in my studio for cake smashes! Here is the link for these adorable outfits from Threads and Evergreen. The simplicity of the background really allowed her adorable personality to show, but the confetti on the dress added just the right around of festivity.

I love simple cake smashes. I think sometimes when you think about a simple cake smash, it might also sound boring, but with anything, if you add in a baby and a cake, you are far from anything boring. The simplicity of the backdrop really allows for the focus to be on the most important elements; the baby and the cake. The simple cake and background really allowed for this sweet girl to take center stage, and did she ever. Her adorable expressions had me in love.

Ready to plan your own cake smash? Let’s chat and create something sweet together!

“T” Simple Pink Cake Smash!

There’s nothing quite like watching your baby dive into their very first birthday cake. Mom chose these gorgeous colors you see behind little man, and I’m in love. I love how well the colors compliment each other! This little guy’s session was full of giggles, frosting covered fingers, and some of the cutest expressions you’ve ever seen.

We started the session with “clean” portraits (little man before the mess) and then the real fun began. We decorated the backdrop with some organic browns, creams and beige, and added in some blues for a pop of color. The balloon garland came from the forever amazing Pop Fest Co, and I added in my signature twinkle lights to make it extra festive. I will always love adding in balloon garlands to your sessions, I feel like it adds just the right amount of celebration.

Once we brought the cake out (big thank you to Sabrina Bakes!), it didn’t take long for little man to dig in, including doing the “look mom no hands” face-first dive into the cake, which is my all time favorite cake smash move. His next move was to use his hair as a napkin, another favorite move of mine.

Although it adds a little extra chaos to cake smash sessions, I love when babies come in walking for their milestone photos. I love photos of baby trying to run away, and standing next to their demolished cake.

One of the best parts about cake smashes is capturing your baby’s personality on their 1 year milestone – curious, silly, and completely new to the amazingness that is a cake. Sebastian definitely delivered with his many expressions.

Let’s plan your own cake smash session and create something special! Whether you have a theme or colors in mind, or would like help designing from scratch, I’ll guide you every step of the way. And yes, I will bring the balloons!

“S” Cake Smash!

I don’t think it’s a secret, but I love cake smashes. I love the elaborate themes, I love designing something specifically for your family and for you to see your vision come to life. One of my very favorite moments in my studio is when families come in and see their cake smash session setup for the first time.

As much as I love the process of choosing and designing an elaborate theme for cake smashes, I have a special place in my heart for the simple cake smashes. Just a baby and a cake, and maybe some balloons… I love the focus to be solely on baby and the cuteness of them enjoying their very first (and possibly only) cake all to themselves. Those simple, classic pictures will easily stay on your walls forever.

Just a reminder that it does not have to only be once in your life, I can do cake smashes at literally any age. 😉 Let’s celebrate!

Mom wanted simple, with baby boy in overalls for his cake smash, and I’m in love with the vision. To finish the vision, we brought in a matching cake from the incredible Sabrina Bakes. Little man had so much fun, but I think the adults in the room had way more fun watching the show!

“P” Cake Smash!

As a cake smash photographer, I love themed cake smashes and the ability to choose a theme that matches yours or your baby’s interests at the time, something meaningful to you, or just something adorable. But the balloon arch cake smashes will always have my heart. Simple, festive, and will always go with everything in your home! Although I feel like I’ve developed a very small fear of balloons after blowing up a zillion balloons and having at least one pop unexpectedly in my face while making every balloon arch, I cannot deny the happiness of a background of balloons.

If I’m given enough time to make sure your balloons will arrive in time for your session, I am always going to order from Pop Fest Co. As a person who has handled a lot of balloons, you cannot beat their quality and the ability to choose literally any color (they have double stuffed balloons down to a science to make sure your colors are perfect). And as always, I will forever add twinkle lights to any balloon arch/background.

Gorgeous cake is from Sabrina Bakes. She makes the best smash cakes, super messy and beautiful. We finished our session with a bath in my tiny baby bathtub.

Such a happy baby and a fun cake smash!

I love a balloon garland for cake smashes! We had so much fun with this sweet girl in for her one year cake smash, with a perfect cake from Sabrina Bakes.

Join the party and book your one year cake smash!