Cake Smash
sacramento cake smash photographer
One whole year of love, laughter, and watching your little one grow into their own beautiful personality—there’s nothing quite like it. A first birthday is more than just a milestone, it’s a celebration of every sleepless night, every first smile, every tiny moment that brought you here. And what better way to celebrate than with a little frosting, a lot of curiosity, and the sweetest kind of chaos?
Cake smash sessions are all about capturing joy in its purest form—the messy hands, frosting-covered cheeks, big giggles, and those priceless “what is happening?” expressions. It’s playful, it’s real, and it’s a memory you’ll never want to forget.
This session is dedicated to celebrating your baby’s very first birthday in a fun, relaxed, and beautifully styled way. From simple and timeless setups to colorful, personality-filled themes, every session is designed to reflect your little one and this once-in-a-lifetime milestone.
Because they’re only one for a moment—but the memories can last forever.
Where you invest your love, you invest your life.
There is nothing quite like the magic of a first birthday—a season of transition, a beautiful pause before the whirlwind of toddlerhood begins. The first year is a sequence of milestones that can never be reclaimed; documenting them with a sophisticated, timeless style is the only way to truly hold onto them. Beyond a simple photograph, these are the anchors for your most cherished memories.
*PLEASE NOTE: I do NOT sell unedited/RAW images
Simply Portraits
- 5 digital images delivered via download with the option to purchase more
- 20-30 minute session
- No cake, no themed backdrop, just simple portraits of your baby!
- 1 outfit on seamless paper color of your choice
- 1 outfit on faux wood
starting at $550
Simply Cake
- 5 digital images delivered via download with the option to purchase more
- 20-30 minute session
- Simple 5 inch white cake provided with signed allergy release
- You pick color of simple backdrop
- Matching outfit provided
- Optional add-on: Balloon garland $75
starting at $575
Rewind Theme Cake Smash
- 10 digital images delivered via download with the option to purchase more
- Themed cake smash setup that has been done before and is available
- Simple 5 inch white cake provided with signed allergy release
- Classic portraits taken on seamless paper & faux wood with outfits provided
- Cake smash outfit provided
starting at $750
Custom Theme Cake Smash
- 10 digital images delivered via download with the option to purchase more
- We create a theme together for the ultimate custom cake smash
- Simple 5 inch white cake provided with signed allergy release
- Classic portraits taken on seamless paper & faux wood with outfits provided
- Cake smash outfit provided
starting at $975
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Katherine’s work caught our attention because we wanted quality and she has really amazing work. Then we also learned that she is very professional and really great with kids! Not to mention, she follows safety protocols during the pandemic, which was very important to us in selecting a baby photographer.
Lorena
Cake Smash Portfolio
sacramento cake smash photography
Sacramento’s top cake smash photographer also specializing in newborn and baby portraits through baby’s first year. Located in Shingle Springs (just 30 minutes east of midtown Sacramento) and serving Northern California and the greater Sacramento area including Roseville, Rocklin, Folsom, El Dorado Hills, Elk Grove, Davis, Granite Bay as well as Sacramento, Yolo, El Dorado, and Placer counties.
