Part One
Birthday Portraits
We start with simple, polished portraits before the cake comes out, while your baby is fresh and comfortable.
Cake Smash Pricing
A First Birthday Experience
Made Just for Them
Classic portraits, a joyful cake smash and an optional bubble-bath finish—all thoughtfully planned in my Salem, New Hampshire studio.
The Complete Experience
Cake Smash Session
$650
We begin with clean first-birthday portraits, move into the cake smash, and finish with an optional splash in the miniature tub. I coordinate the cake, balloon garland and setup so you can simply arrive and enjoy it.
Up to one hour in the Salem studio
Classic portraits before the cake
Simple cake and coordinated balloon garland
Cake-smash portraits and optional bubble bath
15 retouched high-resolution images
The complete $650 session fee is paid at booking and includes the session and 15 finished images. There is no required additional purchase.
Ask About AvailabilityThree Parts, One Easy Session
Your Baby's First Birthday Story
Each part of the session gives you something different, from simple portraits to frosting-covered expressions and the sweetest splash at the end.
Part Two
The Cake Smash
Your baby can dig in, taste cautiously or simply explore. Their real reaction is exactly what makes the photographs fun.
Part Three
Bubble Bath
An optional miniature-tub splash creates one more set of playful portraits and helps clean off the frosting.
Only If You Love More
Gallery Upgrades
Your session already includes 15 finished portraits. During your private Zoom reveal, you may keep those 15 or choose an upgrade after viewing the complete 40–45 image gallery.
The Story
Add $250
- Upgrade to 25 digital images
- Five 5×7 fine art gift prints
Digital Favorite
Complete Gallery
Add $450
- Every finished image
- 40–45 high-resolution images
- One 11×14 fine art print
The Heirloom
Add $750
- Every finished image
- 8×8 signature album
- Folio box with ten matted 5×7 prints
Gallery and artwork upgrades are completely optional and are added only if you decide you would like more.
The Process
Easy From Planning to Delivery
01
Reserve Your Date
The complete $650 session fee is paid at booking to secure your date.
02
Choose the Look
We plan the colors, balloon garland, cake and clothing so every detail works together.
03
Enjoy the Session
I follow your baby's pace and photograph each part without expecting a particular reaction to the cake.
04
Choose Your Favorites
View 40–45 portraits with me over Zoom and select the 15 included images or an optional upgrade.
Common Questions
Before Your Session
When should we schedule the session?
Most cake smash sessions are photographed between 11 and 12 months. If you want the finished images before the birthday, plan the session several weeks ahead.
Are the cake and balloons included?
Yes. A simple cake and coordinated balloon garland are included. We will discuss colors, styling and any allergies or dietary restrictions in advance.
What if my baby does not smash the cake?
That is completely normal. Some babies dive in while others inspect the frosting or barely touch it. I follow their cues and photograph their genuine reactions.
Can family portraits be included?
Yes. We can begin with a few immediate-family portraits before moving into the baby's individual birthday portraits.
Do I have to purchase an upgrade?
No. The $650 session includes 15 professionally retouched high-resolution images. Additional images and artwork are available only if you decide you would like more.