Cake Smash & First Birthday Photography

As an Indianapolis newborn photographer, I get to see a lot of creative ideas in the studio. This “you are my sunshine” theme was such a fun way to mark a first birthday. Soft pinks, warm yellows, and touches of gold kept everything light and clean. These colors photograph beautifully and never overpower the baby. […]

This little guy just turned one, and we celebrated with a football-themed cake smash! The theme was First Year Down and the setup included brown and green colors to match. He was such a happy baby. He smiled the whole time and absolutely loved his cake. Not all kids do, but he was all in! […]

Turning one is such a big milestone, and a cake smash session is the perfect way to celebrate! This little girl visited my Zionsville studio for her first birthday photos, and we kept everything soft, sweet, and floral. The theme was pink garden—complete with hanging greenery, fresh blooms, and a simple cake that tied it […]

I recently had the sweetest first birthday session in my Indianapolis studio. The theme was beach balls, and it was so much fun! This little guy had the most blue, blue eyes you’ve ever seen. They popped in every image. He was happy from start to finish. First, we captured some simple portraits. Then, he […]

As an Indianapolis newborn photographer, I get to see babies grow up right in front of my lens. And that first year? It flies by. That’s why first birthday sessions matter. These sessions freeze time—just for a moment—so you can always remember your baby as they are right now. Cake Smashes Capture Personality Cake smashes […]

Once the cake was ready, so was she! Her setup featured a pumpkin backdrop with twinkle lights, bats, and even a few spooky spiders. She looked absolutely adorable in her little witch costume, hat and all! Watching her curiosity bloom as she reached for her pumpkin cake was so much fun. As she dug in, frosting found its way onto her face, fingers, and even her hat.

I met this sweet boy when he was just days old. Bright eyes. Tiny fingers. Newborn perfection. A Year of Milestones His moms booked a Grow with Me package—four sessions during his first year. We started with his newborn session. Then a four-month milestone when he could hold his head up. Next was his sitter […]

Cake smash sessions are always a little wild. But with twins? Double the fun. Double the chaos. And yes—double the cake. I recently photographed an adorable twin cake smash for a baby boy and girl who just turned one. We kept the setup simple and sweet with pastel pink and blue, twinkle lights, and balloons. […]

Double the cake. Double the mess. Double the fun! These twin girls celebrated their first birthday in the sweetest way—with a pink and gold ONEderful themed cake smash. The setup was soft and girly with star accents, matching perfectly with their personalities. It was all pinks, golds, and sparkle—simple, but just right for two sweet […]

Okay, I have to say—I was so excited when this family asked for a Taylor Swift-themed cake smash. Pastel pinks, purples, and teals? Yes, please. They picked the perfect outfit—a sweet purple dress that worked beautifully with the soft pop-star inspired backdrop I designed just for this session. The colors were fun and girly without […]