Investment Options

 Children + Cake Smash

Ready to Book Your Session?

1. Click the “Book a Session” button under your preferred session type to view our online calendar.
2. Once we receive your request, we’ll send you a custom proposal to review and complete online - including a wardrobe guide to help you prepare.
3. We’ll confirm your appointment 1–2 days before your session.

VIEW OUR IN-STOCK CAKE SMASH THEMES HERE!

  • baby smashing a birthday cake in a photography studio

    Cake Smash

    $675

    A joyful, milestone session celebrating your little one's very first birthday. We handle everything - from the themed props, backgrounds, and outfits to a custom smash cake made just for them - so all you have to do is show up and soak in every messy, magical moment.

    The session is baby-focused and includes a classic cake smash followed by a splash bath with bubbles.

    SESSION INCLUDES:

    35+ hand-edited, high-resolution digital images

    Themed props (browse THEMES), backgrounds, outfits, and custom smash cake - all provided

    Private online gallery delivered within 5 days

    $25 print voucher toward any product in our online print shop

    Print release for personal printing at any lab

    No hidden fees - all digital files included

    Your investment reflects far more than our time together - the majority of our work happens after we leave, as every image is individually hand-selected, retouched, and professionally edited before your gallery is delivered.

  • mom lifting a baby up in the air

    Cake Smash + Studio Family

    $825

    A milestone session celebrating your little one's very first birthday - with the whole family along for the fun. We handle everything for the cake smash portion, from the themed props, backgrounds, and outfits to a custom smash cake made just for them - so all you have to do is show up and soak in every messy, magical moment.

    The session includes studio family portraits, capturing everyone together. Baby also gets their own time to smash, splash, and celebrate with a classic cake smash followed by a splash bath with bubbles.

    SESSION INCLUDES:

    75+ hand-edited, high-resolution digital images

    Studio family portraits

    Themed props (browse THEMES), backgrounds, outfits, and custom smash cake - all provided

    Private online gallery delivered within 5 days

    $50 print voucher toward any product in our online print shop

    Print release for personal printing at any lab

    No hidden fees - all digital files included

    Your investment reflects far more than our time together - the majority of our work happens after we leave, as every image is individually hand-selected, retouched, and professionally edited before your gallery is delivered.

  • mom and daughter kissing in a sunflower field

    Cake Smash + Outdoor Family

    $1150

    The ultimate first birthday experience - two sessions, one beautiful day. Your little one gets their moment in the spotlight with a fully styled in-studio cake smash, and your whole family gets timeless outdoor portraits to celebrate the milestone together.

    Session 1 takes place in our studio, where we handle everything from the themed props, backgrounds, and outfits to a custom smash cake made just for them. Baby finishes with a sweet splash bath. Browse our THEMES.

    Session 2 is a 45-minute outdoor family portrait session at a local park, held the same day as your cake smash to make the most of your time together.

    SESSION INCLUDES:

    75+ hand-edited, high-resolution digital images across both sessions

    Fully styled in-studio cake smash - themed props (browse THEMES), backgrounds, outfits, and custom smash cake - all provided

    Splash bath and towel wrap portraits

    45-minute outdoor family session at a local park - same day

    Private online gallery delivered within 5 days

    $50 print voucher toward any product in our online print shop + print release for personal printing at any lab

    Your investment reflects far more than our time together - the majority of our work happens after we leave, as every image is individually hand-selected, retouched, and professionally edited before your gallery is delivered.

 Other Information

ADDITIONAL CHARGES WHEN APPLICABLE:

+ $100 travel fee for locations 30-60 minutes from 60048
+ $200 travel fee for downtown Chicago sessions

READ ABOUT OUR BOOKING POLICIES AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS HERE:

OUR POLIICES

A happy toddler sitting on the floor celebrating their first birthday, with a small cake in front and transparent balloons in the background.
A happy baby girl in a blue dress sitting on the floor with a birthday cake, surrounded by pink, purple, and pastel balloons, fairy lights, and a colorful fantasy-themed backdrop with a castle and wings.
Young child in a light blue outfit and party hat, sitting on the floor, with a partially eaten layered cake, in a decorated party setting with white and gold balloons.