Seattle First Year Milestone & Cake Smash Photography

Here is an overview of the entire process and what you can expect when you book a milestone session with me:

1. Pre-Booking: You begin by learning about my services and picking a milestone session of your choice. I am a big believer in transparency and helpfulness. That’s why I explain my services in great detail on my website. I display my prices, add-ons, deliverables, and timeframes online so you know them beforehand, and there are no surprises. I have also published many photos above so you can get a good feel for my style and know exactly what your photos will look like. And if you still have any questions before booking, I’m only a quick message away.
2. Booking: I’ve designed my scheduling process to be fast and hassle-free, ensuring your ease. You start by heading to my booking page and selecting your desired session. Next, you will pick a date and time from my calendar, fill out a short form, and pay your $100 deposit.
3. Session Prep: After I receive your booking, I will review it and email you a detailed prep guide within 1-2 business days. This guide will have all the information to help you prepare for the session. I am also available to answer any questions via email or text. If you ordered the premium cake, I will discuss options with you before placing the order with the baker.
4. The Session: We meet at my Kirkland studio and have a fun session. I usually take the cake out of the refrigerator an hour before the session to be softer and ready for squishing with little fingers. Before the session starts, you will have time to pick the outfits from my closet. While I follow a specific session plan, I will adjust based on your baby’s mood.
5. After the Session: You will receive your proof gallery within four days after your session to pick the photos that you want for hand-edit. After you see your proof gallery, you may decide on any upgrades. Please reply with your picks within seven days of receiving your gallery. After I receive your picks, I will deliver the final edited photos within seven days.
6. Beyond the Session: I am grateful and honored that you’ve picked me to help document and celebrate your child’s 1-year milestone. My mission is to help you create a collection of meaningful family photos through the years. I hope you will find my online resources and updates useful. You will also get priority access to all of my seasonal offerings.

The base price of this session includes a 6-inch naked cake styled with berries or flowers and a number “1” topper.

I also offer a premium cake option for an additional $100. This cake is slightly more dressed, with specific colors and frosting designs. After you book, I will provide a few color options to choose from.

If your child has an allergy, I require you to bring your cake. (For best results, I recommend a 6-inch naked cake.)

Yes, absolutely. I will provide a cake stand.

I will also style the cake with fruits or flowers and add a number “1” topper.

My cozy, light-filled newborn studio is in Kirkland’s iconic Market Neighborhood, at 720 Market St Ste E, Kirkland, WA 98033 (Directions).

My clients typically travel from all over the greater Seattle area, including Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Sammamish, Issaquah, Renton, Bothell, Kenmore, Shoreline, and even as far as Tacoma and Everett.

Yes, I provide a curated collection of child outfits for this session. After you book your session, I will provide you with all the details.

Also, the sample photos above should give you a good idea of the outfits that I offer.

After completing your booking, you will receive an email with prep info and tips to help your family look their best for the session.

If your kiddo is not cooperating – don’t worry (because they will feel that). I will follow their lead and do my best to capture happy moments.

There will never be any pressure to look into the camera to smile. I have plenty of tricks to help get your kiddos engaged and interested, so 99% of the time, I can get you plenty of shots. (And for that 1% – we will work together to do our best.)

Payments are made by credit card. A $100 deposit is required to book your session.

The remaining balance is due at the time of the session. An invoice reminder will be emailed to you a day before your session.  The proof gallery is delivered after the payment is made in full.

You will receive your online proof gallery a few days after your session. You will have seven days to pick your images for the hand-edit. Seven days after you submit your selections, your hand-edited images will be delivered via a separate online gallery.

If you are purchasing the full gallery upgrade, you will receive the download link within 48 hours of payment.

Absolutely. My popular services can be purchased as a thoughtful gift for special occasions, like baby showers, Mother’s Day, birthdays, and Christmas.

The entire process is straightforward and is sure to delight the recipient. Learn how it works here.

Depending on the add-on options you pick, your session will include 10 to 20 hand-edited images. If you would like to purchase additional hand-edited images, they are available for $20 each. Information on purchasing additional images will be included with your online proof gallery.

In addition, a full-gallery upgrade is available for $200. It includes all the images in your proof gallery with a standard color edit (as they appear in your proofs gallery, no hand-edit). Photos will be in full print resolution with print rights.

Color editing includes an overall color adjustment to make the photos appear brighter, more colorful, and properly exposed.

In addition to the color edit, hand-editing includes basic skin smoothing, removal of blemishes, bruises, and a few fly-aways, and more detailed color adjustments.