Smiling baby girl in white dress sitting on blanket outdoors near wooden crate with pink roses.
Adorable baby girl in pink tutu dress holding a flower, smiling up at camera outdoors.
Desiree Marie Photography elegant script and serif logo design in black on white background.

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.


Elegant first birthday cake with gold sun topper reading one on wooden crate with pink roses.

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.


Baby boy covered in yellow frosting smashing his first birthday cake at a blue duck-themed party.

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.

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Happy baby boy celebrating first birthday with smashed blue farm animal cake, hands raised joyfully.
Adorable one year old baby girl in floral dress with pigtails smiling and reaching arms out.
Happy baby girl in floral dress reaching for first birthday cake at cake smash photoshoot.

 

LET'S WORK TOGETHER

NEXT STEPS:

If I seem like a good fit for you:

  1. Fill out my contact form
  2. Within 2 business days I will send you an email with a link to my investment guide and a cake smash questionnaire.
  3. Select your date, location and theme.
  4. 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

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