Photographs that feel as joyful as this season does.
For the first birthday you’ll never forget.
Cake Smash Photography in the Quad Cities
This is the milestone that comes faster than you expect.
One year. Somehow it arrives quietly and all at once. From first smiles to first steps, from late nights to belly laughs - this chapter holds more growth than you can measure.
Many families searching for a cake smash photographer in the Quad Cities reach out a few weeks before their baby turns one.
Cake smash sessions exist to celebrate everything your baby has become in just one year, with joy, personality, and a little bit of mess.
These are a way to remember.
Sweet One
- 12-month portraits + cake smash
- Simple banner backdrop
- Up to 1-hour session
- 15 fully edited digital images
sweet & Simple Cake Smash - $300
Cake Smash Sessions
Cake smash sessions are playful but timeless, focused on your baby, their personality, and the joy of turning one.
Loved One
- 12-month portraits + cake smash + clean-up session
- Custom theme
- Up to 1-hour session
- 25 fully edited digital images
styled Cake Smash Experience - $500
All packages include the option to purchase additional images or full gallery upgrade.
Photographs are proof
that emotion can live forever
You don’t need elaborate themes or perfection.
Simple setups, soft tones, and timeless styling
keep the focus where it belongs -
on your baby and their personality.
The frosting will wash away.
The cake will be gone.
But the expressions, joy, and wonder
will live on in these images.
WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY IMAGES?
3 weeks - I promise it’s worth the wait! You’ll be able to select your included images and choose any additional favorites if desired.
questions
frequently asked
WHEN SHOULD I BOOK MY A CAKE SMASH SESSION?
It’s best to reserve your session 1–2 months in advance. This allows time to plan your setup and make sure everything feels just right for your little one’s first celebration.
HOW LONG DOES THE SESSION TAKE?
Cake smash sessions are typically about 45 minutes to 1 hour, giving us plenty of time without overwhelming your baby.
DO YOU PROVIDE THE CAKE?
The cake is not included, but I’m always happy to guide you on what photographs best—simple textures, soft colors, and minimal designs tend to photograph beautifully in the studio.
Ready to begin?
When you reach out, I’ll take care of the details and guide you through what comes next. Together, we’ll plan a cake smash session that celebrates one year of love, wonder, and growing so fast.
