Your booking will show a one-hour session, but my birthday sessions are never strictly timed and never rushed. Every baby is different, and I always follow your little one's pace.

Around the first birthday, many babies begin to experience stranger anxiety and may need a little extra time to feel comfortable in a new environment. Some little ones are ready to smile and play right away, while others may need 15–20 minutes just to warm up—and that's perfectly okay! We give them the time they need rather than rushing straight into pictures.

A typical Cake Smash & Splash Session takes about one hour. If you are adding family or sibling portraits, please plan for approximately 1–1.5 hours, as we will photograph those first before moving on to your baby's individual portraits, cake smash, and splash.

My goal isn't to finish within a certain number of minutes—it's to give your baby enough time to feel comfortable so we can capture happy, natural expressions and genuine moments throughout the experience. ❤️

Please complete the contact form on my website and include your preferred session dates, your baby’s birthday, and any theme or color ideas you have in mind. I will respond within 24 hours to discuss availability and session details.

If you need a weekend appointment, please reserve your session as early as possible, as weekend availability is limited. Weekday sessions generally offer greater scheduling flexibility.

Because babies’ nap and meal schedules can change quickly at this age, the session start time may be adjusted slightly after booking when weekday availability allows. Our goal is to photograph your baby when they are well-rested, comfortable, and ready to enjoy the experience.

After the initial inquiry, most communication will take place by text message, as it is generally the quickest and most efficient way to plan your session.

Please avoid calling before submitting the contact form. I may be unable to answer while photographing a session, and the high volume of unsolicited calls can make it difficult to identify a new client’s phone call. Providing your name and phone number through the form ensures that I recognize your number and can respond promptly.

Once the date and session details are confirmed, you will receive a booking link to reserve your date and begin planning your Cake Smash & Splash Session.

A $200 retainer plus applicable sales tax is required to reserve your session date. The remaining balance for the Cake Smash & Splash Session is due on the date of the session.

If you add family or sibling portraits, you do not need to pay for those images on the session date. A separate proof gallery will be provided after the session so you can select your favorites. The family portrait portion will be invoiced after your selections are submitted, and the selected images will be professionally retouched and delivered with your final cake smash gallery.

The cake is not included in the session fee. Because food allergies and dietary needs vary from baby to baby, families normally provide their own cake so they can choose a trusted bakery and ingredients that are appropriate for their child.

Please review the complete ingredient list and confirm any known food allergies or sensitivities before the session. A cake smash should not be your baby’s first exposure to ingredients that could cause an allergic reaction.

If purchasing or transporting a cake is difficult - especially if you are traveling from out of town - I may be able to purchase one from a nearby bakery on your behalf with advance notice. You will be asked to:

• Approve the bakery and cake design

• Sign a food-allergy and liability waiver

• Reimburse the actual cost of the cake

Please understand that the photographer cannot prepare the cake or guarantee that a third-party bakery’s products are free from allergens or cross-contamination. Cake purchase assistance is an optional courtesy service and must be arranged before the session.

The cake does not need to be fancy or expensive! A simple 4–6 inch cake usually photographs beautifully for most themes and is the perfect size for a one-year-old cake smash.

Yes. Our studio wardrobe includes a large selection of baby outfits in different sizes, colors, and styles, with plenty of options available for your Cake Smash & Splash Session. I will help you select an outfit that coordinates beautifully with your chosen backdrop, props, and overall theme.

You are also welcome to bring a personalized outfit, such as a special birthday outfit or something with sentimental meaning. Please send the photographer a photo of the outfit before the session so we can confirm that its colors, style, and fit will work well with the selected setup.

For most sessions, I recommend using one coordinated outfit for both the clean portraits and the beginning of the cake smash. This creates a consistent, cohesive gallery and makes the final images easier to display together in an album, wall collection, or birthday photo décor.

If you prefer different outfits for the clean portraits and cake smash portions, an outfit change is also possible. Both outfits should be approved in advance and coordinate with the same backdrop so the full gallery maintains a polished and consistent look.

Yes! Twin Cake Smash & Splash Sessions are available at the same $500 session price, with no additional fee for the second baby.

The session is carefully planned to give both babies enough room to play, explore, and interact. Before introducing the cake, we photograph the twins together and individually so the final gallery captures both their special connection and their unique personalities.

In most cases, one shared cake is all you need. The twins can sit on opposite sides of the cake, allowing both babies to participate while creating a balanced composition and plenty of natural interaction.

Two separate cakes are usually unnecessary unless there is a special reason, such as different food allergies or dietary needs, or if the family specifically prefers an individual cake for each baby.

The studio has a large wardrobe selection and can provide coordinating outfits for both babies. However, identical outfits in the same size are not guaranteed. If perfectly matching outfits are important to you, you are welcome to bring your own. Please send a photo before the session so we can confirm that the colors and style coordinate with the selected theme and backdrop.

Please mention that you are planning a twin session when submitting your inquiry so we can discuss the setup, cake, outfits, and any family or sibling portrait combinations in advance.

Your Cake Smash & Splash package includes the full photographer-selected gallery, typically consisting of 30–40 professionally edited digital images. There is no proofing or image-selection process for the cake smash portion. Once editing is complete, the entire final gallery will be delivered directly to you.

If you need the full gallery by a specific date for a birthday party, invitation, or another special purpose, please ask whether expedited editing is available. Rush delivery depends on the photographer’s current workload and cannot always be guaranteed.

When the schedule allows, I am often happy to complete the gallery earlier at no additional charge. During busy seasons, a small rush editing fee may apply to cover the additional editing time required. Any applicable fee and estimated delivery date will be confirmed with you in advance.

Yes! If you have a theme that is not currently available in the studio, I may be able to create a completely customized setup for your baby.

Please contact me at least one to two months before your preferred session date. A new theme requires additional time to research the design, locate and order a suitable backdrop, coordinate colors, and purchase any theme-specific props or accessories. Early planning is especially important because customized items may require additional production and shipping time.

An additional customization fee may apply when a requested theme requires the purchase of a new backdrop or specialty props, particularly when those items are highly personalized and unlikely to be reused for future sessions.

Every request is evaluated individually based on the availability of suitable materials, preparation time, and the cost of the required items. Any customization fee will be discussed and approved before purchases are made, so there will be no unexpected charges.