CAKE SMASH SESSIONS
Cake smash sessions are full of personality, curiosity, giggles, and all the sweet little details you never want to forget. I love creating a playful, joyful experience that celebrates this special milestone in a way that feels fun, relaxed, and true to your little one.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR SESSION
 
If you’ve ever worried your baby won’t smile, sit still, or cooperate, you’re not alone. Cake smash sessions are playful, relaxed, and led by your little one’s pace from start to finish.
Whether they dive right into the cake, need time to warm up, or have a few tears along the way, I’ll gently guide the experience while capturing genuine expressions, messy moments, curiosity, and personality. My goal is to create a calm, pressure-free space where your little one can simply be themselves.
- FRESH, NATURAL, AND JOYFUL PHOTOS
Trends come and go, but your baby’s personality, tiny details, and sweet milestone moments will never go out of style. I photograph cake smash sessions in timeless, true-to-life color so your images feel playful, polished, and beautiful years from now.
My goal is for you to recognize your little one in your photos — the curiosity, the giggles, the messy hands, the unsure looks, the big smiles, and all the expressions that make this age so special.
- CHOOSE YOUR IMAGES
After your session, you’ll receive a curated gallery where you get to choose the images you love most. Rather than overwhelming you with hundreds of photos, this process allows you to select the moments that feel the most meaningful to you.
You walk away with images you’re excited about — and none that don’t feel like your child.
- A RELAXED, BABY-LED EXPERIENCE
If you’ve ever worried your baby won’t smile, sit still, or cooperate, you’re not alone. Cake smash sessions are playful, relaxed, and led by your little one’s pace from start to finish.
Whether they dive right into the cake, need time to warm up, or have a few tears along the way, I’ll gently guide the experience while capturing genuine expressions, messy moments, curiosity, and personality. My goal is to create a calm, pressure-free space where your little one can simply be themselves.
- PROFESSIONAL PRINTS FROM A PROFESSIONAL LAB
When you invest in a session with me, you also have access to professional-quality print products through a trusted professional lab. This ensures your images are printed with care, accuracy, and longevity.
Your session includes a print release, giving you the flexibility to print your images where you choose — while still having the option to invest in heirloom-quality products if you’d like.
VIEW MY AKE SMASH PORTFOLIO
 
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
 
 
- 60 minute session
- One to two outfits
- Custom set add on available
- Gallery selection
- 20 high resolution digital photos
- Shareable digital gallery
- Rights to download and print
 
 
Starting at $300
 
CLASSIC EXPERIENCE
- 30 minute session
- One outfit
- Choice of 3 themed sets
- Gallery selection
- 10 high resolution digital photos
- Shareable digital gallery
- Rights to download and print
 
Starting at $150
 
GALLERY SELECTION:
You'll choose your favorite images from a proof gallery, ensuring you receive photos you truly love- without being overwhelmed by hundred of files.
DETAILS
BOOKING & PAYMENT
- A 50% non-refundable retainer is required to secure your session date
- A signed contract is required for all sessions
TRAVEL
- Travel within 10 miles of Helena is included
- Additional travel is billed at $0.25 per mile
- Lodging fees may apply for sessions requiring overnight travel
For more information fill out my contact form for my investment guide.
These policies help ensure a smooth experience and allow me to serve each client with care and intention.
ADD ON'S
CUSTOMIZ SETS:
I currently offer 3 themed cake smash sets at no additional cost:
Superhero
Timeless White
One Silly Goose
Families booking a 60-minute cake smash session have the option to add a custom-designed set for a more personalized experience.
Custom set pricing can range from $20-$100+ depending on:
- theme complexity
- specialty props
- custom decor
I would love to bring your vision to life!
ADDITIONAL IMAGES:
The session option you choose comes with a set amount of digital photographs. You can always purchase additional digital photographs for $25 each.
GALLERY UPGRADES:
20 image upgrade- $375
instead of $500
(30 images total)
40 image upgrade- $750
instead of $1,000
(60 images total)
Full gallery upgrades are available at a discounted rate and pricing varies depending on gallery size.
 
LET'S WORK TOGETHER
NEXT STEPS:
If I seem like a good fit for you:
- Fill out my contact form
- Within 2 business days I will send you an email with a link to my investment guide and a cake smash questionnaire.
- Select your date, location and theme.
- Pay non-refundable retainer and digitally sign contract
That's it. Your session will officially be booked! I will reach out in the weeks leading up to your cake smash session to fine tune all of the details.
If at any time you have questions I am just an email away desiree@desireemarie.com