Cake Smash & First Birthday Photography

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 […]

This sweet little guy just turned one, and I got to help him celebrate with a teddy bear-themed cake smash session! As an Indianapolis photographer, these first birthday milestone sessions are some of my favorites. They’re messy, unpredictable, and full of personality—just like toddlers. We started with some simple portraits, and I made sure to […]

Let’s take a second to talk about boy themes. Girls get sparkles, crowns, and bows—and yes, they’re adorable. But boy sessions? Just as cute. Just as fun. This Wild ONE session was all that and more. We kept the setup bold and simple. Greens, browns, and golds made up the balloon arch. We added wild […]

As an Indianapolis Photographer, one of my favorite things is watching babies grow during their first year. This little birthday girl? I’ve had the joy of photographing her since she was brand new. Her family booked my Grow with Me package, which includes multiple sessions throughout baby’s first year. From those sleepy newborn snuggles to […]

Cake smash sessions are the perfect mix of chaos and charm. There’s no script, no perfect pose—just pure joy, curiosity, and a whole lot of frosting. And that’s exactly why they’re so special! This session had it all—sparkle, soft pinks, and rich purples—creating a dreamy backdrop for such a fun milestone. But the real magic? […]