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Metro Detroit Photographer

Specializing in Maternity, Newborn, Cake Smash & Family sessions

Custom cake smash creations by

the best Metro Detroit Cake Smash Photographer.

Cake smash sessions are a fun and relaxed way to celebrate your baby’s first birthday. As a Metro Detroit cake smash photographer, I create simple, thoughtfully styled setups that keep the focus on your baby’s personality and expressions.

What’s Included in a Cake Smash Session

Cake smash sessions take place at my Mount Clemens, Michigan studio and are fully prepared before you arrive, so you can walk in and relax.

As a Metro Detroit cake smash photographer, I offer either a simple balloon garland or a custom themed setup. We’ll go over all of the details together once you’re ready to book your session.

There’s no need to bring anything with you. I provide the full setup, including balloons or props, as well as towels and washcloths for cleanup. I handle both the setup and the cleanup so you don’t have to worry about a thing.

I also work with a trusted baker who provides perfectly sized naked cakes designed specifically for cake smash sessions. If your child has allergies or you prefer to bring your own cake, you’re more than welcome to do so.

When to book your cake smash session

Ideally for planning, you are getting onto my schedule when baby is 10-11 months old.  This leaves us time to make sure my creations match your vision.  I can order or create backdrops and props with plenty of time without rushing my creative side.

Brownstown Cake Smash | Luke

Brownstown Cake Smash | Luke

The cutest little set of cheeks came in for his Brownstown cake smash session today. I immediately adored Luke. He, like every one year old was a bit apprehensive. But he warmed up quick and was just the cutest little nugget ever. Then he sat on the bed and did what I...

Pastel balloon garland | Isla

Pastel balloon garland | Isla

All I asked of Isla was to sit in front of her pastel balloon garland. Just a quick few minutes and a smile. Turns out, Isla's feelings about me haven't changed. She wasn't my biggest fan at her newborn session, or her 6 month session, and still not a fan at 1 year....

O-FISH-ally One Cake Smash | Wyatt

O-FISH-ally One Cake Smash | Wyatt

This o-fish-ally one cake smash setup might honestly be one of my favorites. I built it off a backdrop that I had used before. But this time to spice it up I wanted to make a dock. Of course, I could have done this months ago, but that’s just not who I am. So I waited...

First Trip Around The Sun Cake Smash | Jude

First Trip Around The Sun Cake Smash | Jude

I’ve absolutely never laughed as hard as I did during Judes first trip around the sun themed caked smash. At one point I think both his mom and I were in tears from laughing so hard. When his mom told me that he was a good eater, I thought oh boy, all the worst cake...

Utica Cake Smash | Andrew

Utica Cake Smash | Andrew

I was recently Andrew’s Utica Cake Smash photographer, and before this I got to photograph his big sister’s cake smash too! I can’t believe how much he’s grown since his newborn session (one day I’ll blog that one). Big sister Brynley woke up feeling under the...

Chesterfield Cake Smash | Maximus

Chesterfield Cake Smash | Maximus

Before you read about this Chesterfield Cake Smash, be sure to head over and see Maximus as a newborn. His studio newborn session is still to this day one of my favorite sessions. He was an adorable baby, and has grown into an equally adorable 1 year old! His mom...

Fraser Cake Smash | Vihaan

Fraser Cake Smash | Vihaan

I am obsessed with Vihaan's Fraser cake smash. When I say this kid has modeling in his future, I mean it. One Year Old Nerves I'm pretty sure when he came in he wasn't super sold on the idea. He just stared at me with his big brown eyes. He was apprehensive but seemed...

Sage green with gold cake smash | Peyton

Sage green with gold cake smash | Peyton

I had one of the cutest little boys in for his cake smash session today. Peyton’s mom requested a sage green with gold cake smash. I really love this combination, it’s been a popular request this year. His mom really nailed it with his outfit today as well. He wore...

Pink and Gold Cake Smash | Mia

Pink and Gold Cake Smash | Mia

Mia came to the studio for her pink and gold Minnie cake smash. When her dad showed me the dress she would be wearing I knew I'd have to take my girlie side to a whole new level. This wasn't going to be your average smash, this was going to be classy with a touch of...

I love posting cake smash sets being built on TikTok, head that way to see me design!

Many families I work with during newborn sessions return for milestone and cake smash sessions

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