First Birthday Cake Smash Photos

My cake smash session is $350. That covers a 30-minute studio session, same-day image viewing and ordering, and access to my full set of props and backdrops. Prints and digital files are sold separately starting at $25 each, with no minimum purchase, so you only buy the images you love. Read more here.

Sessions are 30 minutes. One-year-olds are full of personality but not built for long shoots, so the session is short and sweet, and we move at your baby's pace within that window. Everything is set up beforehand, so we can let your little one loose for their cake. Read more here.

Every cake smash session includes sweet family portraits, milestone images of your baby, the cake smash itself, and a splashy tub moment in my vintage toy bathtub. You'll view and order your images the same day, right in the studio. Read more here.

Yes, please bring your baby's cake. That way you can choose a flavor, size, and design that fits your theme and any dietary needs your little one has. A small smash cake works best. Reach out before your session if you'd like guidance on size or style. Read more here.

Absolutely. Family portraits are built into every cake smash session, so parents, siblings, and grandparents are all welcome. We photograph the family portion first, while your baby is fresh, then move on to the cake. Read more here.

Some babies dive right in, some poke at it suspiciously, and some want nothing to do with it. All of those reactions make wonderful photos, and none of them ruin the session. With 25+ years of experience, my expertise is in capturing the cute and candid moments of your sweet kid. Read more here.

Something simple that photographs well and that you don't mind getting frosting on. Soft neutrals, simple rompers, and coordinating colors all work. Bring a change of clothes and a towel for the ride home. Coordinate with me in advance if we are doing a custom theme that requires a special outfit. Read more here.

My studio has a full range of props, backdrops, and setups that I prepare before you arrive. If you have a theme or color palette in mind for your baby's first birthday, let me know when you book and I'll build the set around it, I'll need a month beforehand to get it perfect for you. Read more here.

Most families schedule their session close to their baby's first birthday, and I recommend booking a few weeks ahead so you get the date you want. If you're planning a birthday party, booking a couple of weeks before gives you time to use the images for decorations or thank-you cards. Read more here.

The same day as your session. Right after we wrap, we sit down together in the studio for your image viewing and ordering appointment, so you see your photos and choose your favorites before you leave. If you have an additional someone to take care of your kiddo while you look at photos, then we can speed through it really quickly, getting you exactly the photos you want of all the candid lovely moments of your baby. Read more here.

My studio is at 2815 Baker Ave Suite 205 in Everett, WA 98201, just off Hewitt Ave with easy access from I-5 and the trestle. Parking is available in front of the main entrance and across the street in the gravel lot. The studio is on the second floor, and the building is unfortunately not ADA-accessible.