BOSTON CAKE-SMASH PHOTOGRAPHER

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THE PROCESS

Let’s Get to know each other

Your baby’s first birthday is a once-in-a-lifetime milestone, and I want to make sure the experience is as joyful and stress-free as possible. That’s why I take the time to truly get to know you before the session, your vision, your preferences, and the special details that will make this moment unforgettable.

We’ll meet virtually at least twice before your session, so by the time you arrive at the studio, you’ll feel completely at ease, knowing exactly what to expect and confident that your little one is in the best hands.

Once you inquire, I’ll send over a link to schedule our virtual meet & greet. This is the perfect time for us to connect, chat about your session details, and answer any questions you might have. Think of it as the beginning of something beautiful, because that’s exactly what we’ll create together!

The Next Steps

After our meet & greet, I’ll send you a booking proposal via email. If you feel we’re the perfect fit (and I hope you do!), you can move forward with securing your session.

Your booking proposal will include everything you need to officially reserve your spot:
✔ A scheduler to select your session date & time
✔ A contract to review and sign
✔ A payment prompt for your $600 deposit

Once completed, your session will be officially on my calendar, and we’ll start planning every beautiful detail together!

Preparing for your cake smash session

Before your session, we’ll carefully plan every detail to create a seamless, stress-free experience. You’ll receive a First Birthday Session Prep Guide filled with helpful resources, including:

✔ Baby Wardrobe & Props – A curated selection of timeless outfits, accessories, and optional themed elements for your little one
✔ Pinterest Inspiration Boards – A collection of beautifully styled ideas to help define your session’s aesthetic
✔ Pre-Session Questionnaire – So I can tailor the session to your vision and preferences
✔ A Link to Schedule Your Virtual Styling Consultation – Because every detail matters

During our virtual styling consultation, we’ll refine your session’s look, from color palettes and textures to backdrops, props, and styling choices. Whether you prefer a classic fine art portrait, a playful milestone session, or a beautifully styled cake smash, we’ll create a session that feels fun, personal, and meaningful to your family.

This is also the perfect time to ask any final questions, so when the big day arrives, you can simply relax, celebrate, and enjoy this special milestone with your little one!

the day of your baby’s first birthday session

When you arrive at the studio, everything will be beautifully set and ready for your little one’s big milestone. The space will be thoroughly cleaned, styled, and designed to match your vision, whether that includes a custom theme, a stunning balloon arch, or a timeless fine art setup.

Your baby’s selected wardrobe pieces will be waiting in the dressing room, and every detail will be thoughtfully arranged. We’ll move through the session at your baby’s pace, ensuring a relaxed and enjoyable experience. From classic milestone portraits to playful moments, we’ll capture the joy, curiosity, and personality that make this stage so special.

If you’ve chosen to include a cake smash, we’ll set the scene for a fun and memorable experience, whether it’s a minimalist setup, a themed backdrop, or something whimsical with florals or props. And to top it all off, we’ll wrap up with splash time in a baby tub with warm water and bubbles, letting your little one play and enjoy a giggly, carefree moment while I capture the magic.

First birthday sessions typically last between 60 – 90 minutes, allowing time for outfit changes, breaks, and, of course, all the adorable moments in between.

All you need to do is arrive, celebrate, and soak in the moment, I’ll take care of the rest.

Viewing & Ordering Your Portraits

Within two weeks of your session, your online gallery will be ready for viewing. Your fully retouched portraits will be beautifully curated into a slideshow, so you can sit back, relax, and experience your images in the most stunning way.

This is when you’ll:
✔ Select & pay for your favorite collection
✔ Download your chosen digital images
✔ Choose your heirloom products. Your collection includes an heirloom product. You may also use product credit towards a different product, or use it for additional digital images.

As a special gift, every session includes a complimentary short film, a timeless keepsake capturing your session’s most tender moments. Your session film will be available as an .mp4 download in your gallery.

For physical products, every detail is crafted with care, ensuring the highest quality. Your heirloom pieces will be delivered within 6–8 weeks of ordering, designed to be treasured for generations.

Love Notes

I can’t recommend Ana Pavesi enough! While planning our shoot she was so communicative and available to discuss ideas to really make our session our own. The shoot was so easy! She was great with our daughter, had the most BEAUTIFUL set ups ready for us, had fun music playing and made a totally stress free experience. She captured so much in our time with her. Our photos are not just absolutely gorgeous but they are truly works of art and we will cherish them forever.

The Cammaranos (Cake-Smash session)

INVESTMENT

Your little one’s first birthday is a milestone worth celebrating in a timeless, beautiful, and meaningful way. Whether you envision a classic fine art portrait, a soft and dreamy setup, or a fun, playful cake smash, we’ll design a session that perfectly reflects your baby’s personality and this special moment.

What’s Included:

✔ 90 minute photoshoot – allowing time for outfit changes and relaxed, natural moments
✔ Immediate family portraits – because this milestone is special for everyone
✔ Access to the client closet – with a selection of timeless outfits for your little one
✔ Up to 2 custom looks – designed to complement your aesthetic
✔ Custom setups – including fine art backdrops, themed props, floral arrangements, and optional cake smash styling
✔ Fully retouched online gallery – available within 2 weeks of your session
✔ Complimentary short session film – a beautifully curated keepsake capturing this unforgettable milestone

Let’s create something beautiful to celebrate this special moment!

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FOLIO BOX COLLECTION

Your favorite 15 portraits printed, matted and housed in a beautiful folio box

$1250

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ALBUM COLLECTION

Your favorite images bound to the modern Art Book (9×12)

$1650

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FULL DIGITALS COLLECTION

Your full digital set and print release.

  • All portraits from your gallery (60+)
  • 15% off products from the Shop
  • Fully retouched images available for download instantly after purchase

$1800

Cake Smash Themes & Outfits

Scroll trough all the options for backdrops, themes, and outfits. If you have a new theme in mind, I’m all ears!

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Q&A’s

These are the most common questions I get as a Newborn Photographer and hopefully they will be helpful to you. If you have any additional questions please don’t hesitate to reach out!

Clients love to book their sessions 1-2 months prior to baby’s actual birthday. This way images can be used for party invitations, thank you cards, and slide show at party. There are some clients who prefer to do session near baby’s actual birthday and only use the images to share online, and then enjoy their box and album for years to come. I always suggest reaching out well in advance to ensure you get your desired date.

Absolutely! I’ve done many 2nd birthday sessions, as well as older. My kids have theirs every year, they love it and so do I! It is always fun to do a session with a theme of something they are into currently. It is such a special way to remember all the things they loved growing up. My family’s tradition is an album per year, we capture all the milestone and bind them to beautiful albums over the years. They are priceless to us!

Yes, cake smash petite sessions are available at limited dates around the year. Petite cake smashes are simple with no particular theme. It is done in the white studio corner, with white cake and a few white balloons. It is perfect for families who love timeless, and only need photos of baby. Family portraits are not included in petite cake-smash sessions.

Most of my work is done in the studio. I can control light best and be really creative with custom sessions. However, I often do in-home or on location sessions. Please reach out so we can chat about all of the possibilities.

Absolutely! All my sessions are family-focused, meaning, I want to photograph baby with his loved ones. I often start a cake-smash session with a family portion. You get all the beautiful timeless family portraits, and baby gets comfortable in front of the camera. It’s a win-win!

Don’t stress about what to wear, I will help you style everyone being photographed. If you aren’t sure about something feel free to email me a photo and I’ll let you know if it will work! I also offer an amazing client wardrobe for moms and babies. We will work together to come up with ideas for your partner and older kids.

’ve lost count of how many clients have told me they aren’t models and can’t look like the people on my website and yet they totally rock their sessions. I will guide you through easy posing and tell you exactly what to do so you look and feel amazing. Leave that up to me!

I understand and I respect your decisions. I have no problem retouching some things you aren’t comfortable with, we all have our insecurities. This is something we will talk about prior to your session, so when I am photographing you I will use the best angles to focus on your best features. I often retouch my clients to smooth out skin, contour body, and add volume to hair.

If you need any further retouching, such as fixing nose bridges, slimming down arms, or removing double chin, please let me know. However, if your requests are unreasonable, I will have to decline.

If you or someone who is being photographed in the studio is sick please reach out to reschedule your session. I have many babies come in the studio and I want to make sure they are safe. Reschedules are permitted due to weather if your session is outdoors, In-home or Studio sessions are not effected by weather.

Within two weeks of your session, you will receive an email from me with a link to your session slideshow. You will be able to see your images fully retouched. You will then choose which collection you would like, keeping in mind the image count and product. Once you complete your purchase, your fully retouched portraits will be available for download, including your complementary short film. Your products can be picked up or delivered within 6-8 weeks after purchase.

A $600 deposit is required at booking, which will be applied as a credit toward your chosen collection. Your deposit is all you need to pay before seeing your images.

Bump to baby bundle is divided into 4 installments, and Baby’s first year bundle is divided into 10 installments. You may also start pre-paying your desired collection months before your session, I can break it down into monthly installments if you so desire.

Your initial investment is a deposit of $600. Once you receive your gallery, your retainer will be applied as a credit towards your collection of choice. Collections start at $1250 and includes 15 digital files and a beautiful folio box with 15 matted prints.
(e.g. If you choose the Folio box collection then your total investment is $600 upon booking and $650 when you receive your online gallery).

Individual digital files are priced at $60 each.

If you are not interested in any of my beautiful heirloom products, you may use your product credit towards additional digitals in the online shop. Each additional digital is priced at $60 each or $1800 for the whole set of digitals.

First step is to fill out the inquiry form. Once I receive your inquiry, I will send an email with a link to schedule our meet & greet. This way we can meet each other and I can answer any other question you might have. Then I will email you a booking proposal and once it is completed, then you are officially booked!