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Explore five first birthday cake smash theme ideas from recent Indianapolis studio sessions, including floral, garden, neutral, purple, and pink setups.

One of the first decisions when booking newborn photos is where to have your session. Should you come to the studio or stay home? I offer both studio and in-home newborn photography in Indianapolis. However, the pictures and preparation look a little different. In the studio, I create styled portraits using wraps, backdrops, and carefully […]

This newborn session was extra special because this sweet baby boy belongs to my cousin. I photographed his mom during her maternity session before he arrived. Now, I had the honor of photographing their first days as a family. You can see her maternity session here. Their newborn gallery included sleepy poses, awake expressions, family […]

A first birthday is always worth celebrating. However, this milestone can carry extra meaning for the family of a rainbow baby. This little lady’s parents wanted her cake smash to honor her story. Still, they wanted the rainbow theme to remain soft. So, we created a colorful floral setup with gentle rainbow details. Simple First […]

Some cake smash themes are bold and obvious. And some are a little more subtle. For this first birthday session, the family wanted something with a little nod to Star Wars. However, Mom did not want a full Star Wars theme. So, instead, we created something more simple. The final setup had black, white, gold, […]

As an Indianapolis cake smash photographer, I get this question all the time. Do babies actually smash the cake? The short answer is no. Some babies dive right in. Some taste the frosting and love it. Some poke it once and decide they are done. Some stare at the cake like it is the weirdest […]

After photographing hundreds and hundreds of cake smash sessions as an Indianapolis photographer, I have learned that the flow matters. Cake smash sessions are adorable, messy, and fun. However, they can also be a lot for a one-year-old. There is a new setup, a new cake, lots of attention, and plenty of excitement. Because of […]

One of the biggest questions I get as an Indianapolis newborn photographer is, “What should we wear for our newborn session?” Honestly, wardrobe makes such a huge difference in the final look of your images. The good news? It doesn’t need to be complicated. When it comes to newborn photography, simple almost always photographs best. […]

If you’re searching for a Zionsville cake smash photographer, you’ve probably seen all the cute, messy, frosting-covered images. And yes, those moments are real. But there’s a lot happening behind the scenes to make those images come together. As a Zionsville child photographer, I’ve photographed a lot of first birthdays. And I can tell you […]

One of the most common questions I get is this. What is the best age for baby milestone pictures? The answer is simple. The sitter stage. As an Indianapolis newborn photographer, I photograph babies from their first days through their first birthday. And honestly, the sitter stage might be my favorite. What Is a Sitter […]