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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.

Green and Blue Balloon Garland | Waylon

Green and Blue Balloon Garland | Waylon

I can't believe it's been a year since I first met Waylon at his newborn session, and now he's back for a green and blue balloon garland cake smash. I first photographed his parents at their maternity session at Stoney Creek. We had so much fun together, I knew I'd...

Sage Green Cake Smash | Henry

Sage Green Cake Smash | Henry

I got to meet the cutest little man named Henry when he came in for his sage green cake smash. This has been a popular color this year. Both in cake smash sessions as well as newborn sessions. I love it, and love that moms are choosing it! Mom requested white with the...

Earthy Greens and Gold Cake Smash | Kayden

Earthy Greens and Gold Cake Smash | Kayden

Let me tell you about this adorable little guy that came in for an earthy greens and gold cake smash. First of all, he's cute as a button. Second, he was not impressed with me. Well, it felt like that anyways. Kayden really made me work for the rare smile he let...

Burgundy and Pink Cake Smash | Delilah

Burgundy and Pink Cake Smash | Delilah

Oh sweet Delilah. Her mom picked out a beautiful burgundy and pink cake smash setup and Delilah broke my heart again. One day I'm going to win this girl over. It's going to happen, I am determined! We did some family photos first, and she did deliver some cute smiles...

Happy Bee-Day Cake Smash | Amelia

Happy Bee-Day Cake Smash | Amelia

Amelia was at the studio today for her Happy Bee-Day Cake Smash! This is a setup I haven't done in a while, and I'm so excited to bring it back. It's such a fun theme, and perfect for those fall birthdays. To say this little girl was adorable just doesn't do her...

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...

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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