Ready, Set, Smash! Your baby has reached their biggest milestone yet and what better way then to celebrate with cake! In this one-hour session, we’ll capture all the adorable moments of your little one’s cake-eating adventure and even freshen up your family portraits! To top it all off, your baby will enjoy a mini splash session and get all cleaned up while having a blast! Let’s make this milestone unforgettable!
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Chicago Milestone Photographer
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Smashing their way through life
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I scream, you scream, we all scream for this cutie! Determining the theme for this sweet little one was easy. She truly had a smashing good time destroying her cake. YUM!
Cute as a button
Even though his smiles were far and few between, his expressions were spot on. He may grow up and be man of few words but you'll definitely know what he's feeling by the expressions he makes!
Put the smash into his cake smash
Jaxon
It's my birthday and I can cry if I want to! This lady brought all the cuteness as well as all the sass! What made everything better? A cookie! I love capturing every kid's personality especially when they go through all their emotions in one session. Thankfully I have the patience to wait for the perfect moment, to capture the smiles parents know and love.
cute and sassy
Kaylani
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The Cake Smash Experience
Every birthday is a special milestone—a chance to cherish another year together and celebrate your time as a family. The best part? You don’t need to worry about a thing! I provide all the props, backdrops, and cake for the session. All you need to do is dress your child in a cute, coordinating outfit, and we’re all set! Plus, for children 2 and under, the session ends with a fun mini splash session for easy clean-up and extra smiles!
Celebrate the sweetest milestone! Cake smashes are the perfect blend of fun, mess, and unforgettable moments that capture your child's joy and curiosity.
Planning ahead for your cake smash session ensures that everything will be perfect for your little one's big celebration. By scheduling in advance, we can make sure all the details are just right, from the decorations to the cake.
To get started, we offer a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation. This allows us to determine availability, discuss your vision, and ensure that we are the perfect fit for each other.
To schedule your over the phone consultation, please fill out the contact form below.
1. Say Hello
After our phone consultation, I will send you an email summarizing all the information we've discussed. If you'd like to proceed, simply text or email me to begin the process. A non-refundable retainer and a signed contract will finalize your booking.
2. Schedule it
Now, here comes the fun part! When booking 4 weeks or more ahead of time, it gives us the opportunity to really dive into the endless possibilities of what you want your child's cake smash session to look like.
Is your vision for their cake smash an elaborate one or do you prefer neutrals and a balloon garland instead? How about combining two ideas into one? No problem! We explore all the options to really make this session something that is special for you. Once we have the theme or color scheme, the baker I partnered with will make a cake that goes perfectly with the cake smash!
3. Planning it
Now that the planning is over, the session will be here before you know it! Hopefully your child gets smashing and really enjoys getting their hands dirty during their session leaving just a sliver of a slice so you can enjoy the cake too!
During the session itself, we will start with family portraits and then move on to the cake smash portion. The best way to end it is with a mini splash session where they get to splash all the cake away! I get to capture some great portraits and you get a clean child-it's a win win overall!
4. Your Session
Approximately two weeks after your session, you'll come back into the studio for your viewing and ordering session. There you'll get to see all your images beautifully retouched and ready to be purchased.
5. Your Photographs
Then get ready to be wowed with how beautiful your printed artwork will look!
Best part, you only purchase the portraits that capture your heart!
The Investment Details
Reserve your
CAKE SMASH experience
for only $290
Spoiler Alert-You will want ALL of them!
I had an amazing experience with Carmen during my maternity photoshoot. She was incredibly friendly, patient and attentive to every detail. From the moment I arrived, she made me feel comfortable and at ease. She took the time to understand exactly what I wanted and offered helpful suggestions to make the photos even better. Carmen's professionalism and passion for her work were evident throughout the shoot, and the final results were absolutely stunning. I highly recommend Carmen for any photography needs and can't wait to work with her in the future!
Maternity session
Leila
I just want to say Carmen is super personable and very talented at her craft. You can tell that she is passionate about photography by how patient and attentive to detail she is. My newborn was very fussy during the photoshoot and Carmen was very understanding and even helped me soothe my newborn. There are not enough words to describe how amazing each and every photo that Carmen took is. She has a magical way of finding the perfect angle, lighting, and of course expressions. She had so many wonderful props and was able to do so much!! I cried at how wonderful my newborn's photographs came out and I will cherish them forever. I 100% recommend her.
Newborn Session
Izabella
Carmen is great at explaining her process and was very easy to work with. We are over the moon delighted how the pictures turned out! Carmen really captured our baby's personality so well. The cakesmash photoshoot could not have turned out any better. Book with her immediately!
Cake smash Session
Peter and Janet
Carmen’s work is simply amazing. Every year, we receive countless compliments on our holiday photos, and people are always in awe that all three of our kids are smiling in every picture. Carmen is professional, kind, and makes every photo shoot so much fun. She brings fresh ideas each year, and I’m always amazed by her creativity. My children genuinely look forward to our sessions with her. Her photos are stunning, timeless, and beautifully capture our family’s special moments. I eagerly anticipate our sessions every year, and I constantly refer people to her because I’m always asked who takes our family photos. It’s truly a joy to see her beautiful work displayed on our walls, reminding us of cherished memories.
family Session
Rachael and gerald
