Family and milestone sessions are about celebrating the beautiful stages that come after the newborn days. From playful cake smash celebrations to sweet family portraits and timeless sessions that capture your baby’s growing personality, each session is designed to reflect your unique story. I focus on the love, laughter, and little quirks that make your family who you are, preserving it all in a way that feels natural and timeless. Whether we are capturing a first birthday, a season of growth, or simply the joy of being together, the result is more than photographs. It is fine art portraiture and a cinematic film that honor your family’s essence and create heirlooms you will treasure for years to come.
BOSTON CAKE-SMASH PHOTOGRAPHY
+ Timeless Family Portraiture
If this is your vibe, I’d love to be your photographer.
You’re dreaming of photos you’ll obsess over for years. The kind you’ll frame, flip through, and relive over and over again.
You want to celebrate your baby and allow them to express themselves with joy, movement, and you're not afraid of a little chaos.
You love timeless images as well as polished family portraits that deserve a place on your walls.
You want family/baby photos that feel effortless, and full of emotion. Even posed, your free to be yourself.
You’re My Kind of family If...
- Kim Doherty
We could not have been happier with the experience! She had such a pleasant energy and made it really fun for us. I love that she lets you add a personal touch to the room decor (we chose a pop of red to accent our black and white outfits)! She’s also dog-friendly, which was a huge plus for us—our little guy is part of the fam too! The pictures came out SO good and we loved the complimentary high-quality holiday cards that came with it. We will be coming back to Ana for many photoshoots in the future, I am sure!
We could not have been happier with the experience
- Brianna C.
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.
TRULY WORKS OF ART AND WE WILL CHERISH THEM FOREVER
This is where all the magic unfolds. You get to soak in every moment while I capture it all, the laughter, the bond, the in-between moments you didn’t even notice. Within 2 weeks of your session your portraits will be ready. Your online gallery will have everything beautifully displayed as well as the shop, where you can use your discount to shop beautiful heirloom products.
Your best memories, Captured Forever.
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Once we’re on the same page, you'll have access to my scheduler to lock in a date and pay your retainer. From there, I’ve got your back! We’ll plan timelines, styling, and all the special details that matter most to you, making sure everything feels effortless and stress-free.
Lock it in and let’s make things official!
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First things first, let’s get to know each other! Whether we hop on a call or chat over a virtual coffee, I want to hear all about your vision, your family story, and what you’re dreaming up for your session day. It’s super important to me that we vibe, so you feel comfortable and excited to work together!
Inquire & Let’s Chat
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The Effortless Experience
how the process works
Every family’s story is unique, and so is the way you choose to tell it. Whether you’re celebrating a milestone, or a family yearly tradition, each session type is thoughtfully designed to meet you exactly where you are.
CHOOSING THE PERFECT PORTRAIT EXPERIENCE
$1450
Expect a mixture of posed and lifestyle portraits of your family.
For cake smashes, I’ll bring your baby’s theme to life , from soft neutrals to whimsical touches. I create custom balloon arches & provide everything needed, you just need to bring your baby!
For family sessions, think vanity-fair meets timeless photography. I will make sure your setups reflect your personality & preferences.
Every Signature Session also includes a short cinematic film, capturing your story in motion — a timeless keepsake you’ll treasure forever.
Duration: ~2 hours
Includes: Custom setups, full wardrobe access, Up to 3 looks, cinematic short film, full digital gallery, and 30% off heirloom products.
SIGNATURE
FOR FAMILIES WHO WANT THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS - POSED & LIFESTYLE
$950
A 1-hour session focused on connection, minimalism, and clean beauty. No props, no fluff, just honest storytelling imagery that highlights your bond and emotion.
We’ll capture the raw essence of your family through soft, natural poses and detail-rich frames that feel classic and enduring. These are the portraits you’ll want displayed in your home for generations.
Duration: ~1 hour
Includes: Lifestyle direction, full digital gallery, optional wardrobe access, up to 2 looks, a cinematic short film, and 30% off heirloom products.
TIMELESS
FOR FAMILIES WHO LOVE SIMPLICITY & EMOTION.
$500
A 30-minute session designed for parents who want to capture quick milestones with ease.
Cake-smash: Baby only, custom theme with balloons & cake, bath time.
They’re short, sweet, and perfect for busy families — because sometimes the little moments deserve their own spotlight too.
Perfect for: birthdays, milestones, or seasonal updates
Duration: ~30 minutes
Includes: Simple setups, full digital gallery, quick turnaround
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Short, sweet, and perfectly timeless.
A Signature Cake Smash Session is so much more than a photoshoot. It is a one of a kind celebration created just for your baby. Together, we will dream up a theme that fits your little one perfectly.
From there, I will bring it to life with a custom designed setup, a show stopping balloon arch, and of course a cake that looks almost too pretty to smash (almost).
These sessions are all about making your baby’s first birthday unforgettable. The joy, the giggles, the frosting everywhere, it is all part of the magic. With every detail carefully planned, all you have to do is show up and watch your baby steal the show while I capture it all.
UNIQUE THEMES AVAILABLE FOR SIGNATURE CAKE SMASH SESSIONS
Faq's
It’s easy! Just head over to my contact page and fill out the inquiry form with your details. Once we chat and confirm I’m the right fit for you, you will get access to my scheduler to pick a date & pay your retainer.
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How do we book you for a session?
Within 2 weeks of your session you online gallery will be ready to be viewed and downloaded.
02/06
How long does it take to get our photos?
I completely understand that life happens, especially with little ones. My studio is a safe and welcoming space for the tiniest babies, so I kindly ask that if you or anyone in your family is feeling unwell, you reach out to reschedule your session. I want everyone who visits to feel comfortable and healthy. The good news is that weather is never an issue indoors, so you won’t need to worry about rain or snow affecting your session. I’m always happy to work with you to find a new time that keeps your experience stress free.
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Do you allow reschedules?
Yes! Your memories deserve more than just a screen. I offer stunning, high-quality albums and prints that turn your favorite moments into tangible keepsakes you’ll cherish forever. To view them please visit here.
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Do you offer albums and prints?
I believe you should get the full story of your session, therefore I provide all the best of the images we create together. In a signature session we create at least 60 portraits, in a timeless session a minimum of 40 portraits, and 15 portraits for a petite + mini session.
05/06
How many photos will we receive?
If you are celebrating your baby's birthday but do not want cake to be part of the session, that's completely fine! We can take portraits of baby and family, and we can also add baby's favorite fruit.
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