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BABY & FIRST YEAR

Seattle Baby Milestone & Cake Smash Sessions

Celebrating baby milestones: sitting up, standing, and first birthdays. Includes classic portrait setups and clean, organic cake smashes.

Milestone Portrait Baby Smiling

We keep milestones simple and organic. There are no garish backdrops or plastic toys.

We use clean, neutral linen backdrops, natural wooden toys, and soft outfits to keep the focus entirely on your baby's expressions, curiosity, and rolls. For first birthdays, we start with classic portraits and end with a fun cake smash.

First birthday cake smash style

First Birthday Cake Smashes

Our cake smash sessions are designed to look light, airy, and modern. We provide the neutral background, simple wood spoons, and clean cake stand.

Expecting parents supply the cake (we recommend simple white frosting with minor green foliage or berries, which photograph beautifully and are free from artificial dyes).

If your baby doesn't like cake, that is totally fine! We can swap the cake for a fruit smash (like strawberries or watermelon) which is often a big hit with babies.

After the smash, we finish with a warm bubble bath in our vintage baby tub—which babies love and makes for adorable, splashing photos while getting baby clean before going home.

Milestone Packages & Pricing

Two simple, all-inclusive packages to preserve their first-year milestones.

PETIT MILESTONE SESSION

Ideal for capturing a specific developmental stage (sitting up at 6-9 months, or clean portraits at 12 months) without a cake smash. Focused purely on one neutral look.

$400
  • Up to 20 Minutes Session
  • Studio neutral setup
  • Proofing gallery of 30+ files
  • 10 hand-edited digital images of your choice
  • Outfits from client wardrobe included
  • Print release included
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Optional Add-ons: Additional edited file: $20/photo | Full gallery upgrade (standard color): $200

A Joyful, Guided Milestone Process

From choosing custom backdrops to cleaning up after the smash, we make baby's first photos easy and memorable.

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Custom Set Design

We select neutral setups, balloons, or organic fruit/cake elements that fit your baby's unique personality.

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Nap-Safe Schedule

Babies are happiest after sleep! We schedule session timing around your baby's optimal morning nap windows.

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Smash & Splash

We start with classic portraits, move to the cake/fruit smash, and finish with a warm mini-bathtub splash.

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Gallery Delivery

Within 7 days, you'll receive your high-resolution proof gallery to choose your favorites and print memories.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Milestone FAQ

Answers to common questions about first birthdays, milestone setups, and cake smash sessions.

Do you provide the cake for the Cake Smash?

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To prevent allergy concerns and match parental preference, clients are responsible for bringing their own cake or fruit. We recommend simple white-frosted round cakes, which look exceptionally clean and photogenic.

What is the Tub Splash addition?

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Included in our Full Milestone package, we place baby in a warm mini-bathtub with water/bubbles to clean up after the cake smash. They love splashing, making for adorable, organic expressions!

Can parents and siblings join the shoot?

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Yes! The Full Milestone package includes simple, classic portraits with parents and siblings before we transition into the cake smash setup.

What outfits do you recommend?

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We recommend neutral rompers, linen overalls, or simple cotton outfits. We also have a curated client wardrobe of high-quality rompers you are welcome to borrow for the session.

When should I book a milestone session?

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We recommend booking 1-2 months in advance. If you'd like to use the photos to display at their first birthday party, we suggest scheduling the shoot 3-4 weeks prior to the event.

MILESTONE PHOTOGRAPHY

Every First Deserves to Be Remembered

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