Cleveland First Birthday Photographer

Cleveland Ohio First Birthday Photographer

Dinosaur Themed First Birthday Photoshoot

How fun is little Theo on his first birthday cake smash session! I first met the family at their maternity photos and had the pleasure of photographing their maternity, newborn and now first birthday photos.

When booking a cake smash photo you have 2 options. Simple or complete and customized. If you just need a few simple photos with balloons. Now worries, I got you covered. The quick photo shoot usually take place with my white backdrop and create some fun and classic photos.

If you ready to create and have some fun with a customized theme. I’m ready to help! When booking the complete smash cake session I work with the family in regards to the decor and style of the shoot. I usually like to take family photos prior to the smash cake session. That way you get a little bit of both photos.

The cake smashes are so much fun and make the best memories and mess, lol! Need more information or ready to book. Reach out and I’d be happy to help!

Smash Cake Photography | Mentor, Ohio Photographer | Minnie Mouse

Baby Jazmin’s Minnie Mouse themed birthday photography shoot!

I have the best time when families contact me and are interested in doing a specialized themed for their baby’s first birthday photos! Really the sky is the limit the all the different options and themes we can create together. My goal is to work with the family and customize their desired theme.

Baby Jazmin’s family was interested in a fun Minnie Mouse theme! So of course I immediately thought of lots of pink, white and gold color accents. I provided most all of the decor and the cake was made specially by her grandma. How cool is that! Her grandma owns an adorable cake business in Mentor, Ohio.

Are you thinking of first birthday portraits? Please reach out since I do schedule well in advance. I also offer different pricing options for those who either want a lot of just a few pictures of their special day:)

xoxo~Danelle

ONE Happy Camper | First Birthday Portraits | Mentor Ohio Smash Cake Photography

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ONE HAPPY CAMPER,

1st Birthday Portraits, complete with smash cake photos

ONE Happy Camper! Oh my goodness how cute and adorable is this birthday theme! I’ve had some really cute ones over the years, but this campsite set up was absolutely adorable.

The ONE Happy Camper set up featured everything you would need while camping of course. A fire, text, wood, trees and big beautiful moon.

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What it includes with the smash cake photos! When booking my full 1 hour session, I help you plan the session! If you already have a theme in mind, I do help coordinate everything you would need for the session. You are welcome to bring a customize smash cake or I can arrange a simple nude cake to be used. With the session I like to start with regular formal portraits of the baby by themselves then we move onto the family photos. After a quick outfit change, if needed we move into the smash cake photos. After all of the cake fun is over. The session is complete with super fun complimentary splash photos that are included with your session. You want to go home with a clean baby after all right? How fun does this sound?

Ready to book or have more questions, please reach out and I’d be happy to talk with you.

xoxo~Danelle

Baby Sutton is ONE | Willoughby, Ohio | Best Baby Photographer | Smash Cake

It’s always so amazing to me how quickly just 1 year passes by! I first met this cute family for their maternity shoot. It was a cold snowy day where we met at squires castle. They were booked the bump to baby package, which I love, because I spend the entire year with the family!

I meet them at their maternity, newborn and finally at the 1 year first birthday shoot. Sutton was all smiles for her first birthday portraits. Her smash cake was also so very special since it was hand baked by her Grandpa!

How cool is that!

If you are interested in milestone pictures of your little one it’s better to plan ahead and book in advance. I understand many people want the pictures done and printed prior to their birthday party. Most of the time my turn around is 2-3 weeks. However, my calendar does fill up and I want to make sure you get the date you prefer!

For more information about my milestone and smash cake packages, please reach out! I would be happy to talk about the prices and what the process entails.

~Danelle

How to get ready for a cake smash | Chagrin Falls, Ohio | Best Baby photographer

Cake smash sessions are always a favorite of mine! They can be so fun, stress free and full of giggles. Especially if you plan early enough. I recommend booking a cake smash a few months ahead of time, in order to plan the session. I’m always happy to coordinate the planned theme. Many times moms know exactly what they want for the first birthday.

Other times I have heard, “I have no clue”… Any ideas?!

Of course I have some great ideas! I also recommend bringing the outfit and cake to the shoot. I can provide most of the decor and balloons for the session.

Be Prepared for Anything!

Those are the basics of how to get ready for a cake smash session beforehand. Once you show up at the studio, the best advice I can give is to be prepared for anything! As long as you are relaxed and ready to have fun that will go a long way to helping your baby do the same as we celebrate their birthday

Have more questions about how to get ready for a cake smash session? Please reach out and I would be happy to do a phone consult and plan the cake smash session!

~Danelle

Lily turns 1! | Cake Smash Portraits | Milestone Photography | Solon, Ohio

We started with formal pictures for Lily’s first birthday. Since many parents like to have the cake smash pictures taken, we always wait until the end.

What do you get with cake smash photos? It’s a full hour session that includes the family and some traditional pictures. The photo are with my backdrop and the lifestyle area of my studio. We end with the customized them for the birthday shoot. I like to work with the family and help them plan for the birthday shoot. Lily was all red and black ladybugs. How cute is that?

Are you interested in Cake Smash Photos? Plan ahead and book now so you can have the adorable photos for their birthday party!

Reach out for more detailed pricing and special offers for my packages right now.

See you soon!

~Danelle

1st Birthday Portraits | Milestone Photography | Cleveland Family Photographer

There is nothing better than seeing the family come back for their first birthday portraits. My bump to baby package allows the family to receive maternity, newborn and first birthday.

The first birthday shots can either be a full 1 hour customized shoot or a 30 minute simple shoot. I recommend bringing a smash cake and the splash photos with a clawfoot tub can be added on.

For more information on either my bump to baby package or smash first birthday portraits, please reach out

Thank you,

Danelle

1st Birthday Portraits - Smash Cake - Cleveland Ohio Photographer | 2024 Birthday Photos

When you look back can you believe how fast that year went?! It is crazy to believe you now have a baby that’s entering toddlerhood and starting walk, climb and talk!

So let’s capture all of this joy and excitement. Smash cake first birthday photos are such a fun experience for the child and parents.

What’s included with a smash cake session? When booking the full session, you’ll have consult either over the phone or email. I will ask what theme or colors you would prefer for the shoot. I also can give suggestions of set ups I currently have for both boys and girls.

The session begins with portraits with the setup, the cake smash and can end with adorable bath tub photos. I currently offer smash and splash photos as an add on for the the fun experience.

I recommend all shoots to be pre-booked at least 1 month in advance. Please reach out for more information.

xoxo~Danelle

1st Birthday Portraits - Smash Cake - Cleveland Ohio Photographer

When you look back can you believe how fast that year went?! It is crazy to believe you now have a baby that’s entering toddlerhood and starting walk, climb and talk!

So let’s capture all of this joy and excitement. Smash cake first birthday photos are such a fun experience for the child and parents.

What’s included with a smash cake session? When booking the full session, you’ll have consult either over the phone or email. I will ask what theme or colors you would prefer for the shoot. I also can give suggestions of set ups I currently have for both boys and girls.

The session begins with portraits with the setup, the cake smash and can end with adorable bath tub photos. I currently offer smash and splash photos as an add on for the the fun experience.

I recommend all shoots to be pre-booked at least 1 month in advance. Please reach out for more information.

xoxo~Danelle

Lifestyle Photography | Brecksville, Ohio | Cleveland, Ohio

Oh how I love traveling to families home and photographing their newest arrival. Once your home and settled the last thing you may feel like doing is leaving the house. So let me bring my studio to you! When I visit families home I bring many of my props, swaddles and items needed to create a beautiful gallery in the comforts of your home. The session consists of both traditional newborn portraits in props as well as lifestyle shots. These shots are done with the family and usually take place throughout the home. They are the more candid and intimate shots and less posed. But I understand how most families want both type of pictures. I offer both, so no need to choose!

Please reach out for specific pricing and booking with all my Newborn Packages.

Baby Teagan | Bump to Baby Photography | Mentor, Ohio

This is such an exciting time in your life! From the moment you realize “I’m expecting” to the day your little one is born. When looking back this will be one of the most special and treasured moments of your life. I’m happy to offer the Bump to Baby Package in order to capture each moment. This package consists of 3 shoots, maternity, newborn and baby’s first birthday! When booked all together there is a significant cost savings as opposed to booking alone. If you already know or think you might want all 3 sessions, I recommend doing the package. The payments are not due until each session occurs, but its a great way to lock in your photographer. I often book up quickly but with the bump to baby package, you are guaranteed a spot on my calendar for each session. That way you can sit back and relax knowing all these special moments will be captured for you!

Photography Referral Program | Tell a friend | Cleveland, Ohio

I am to announce a NEW referral program that I will be offering. Give $25 + Get $25! Sounds pretty great, right?!

A referral from my clients is one of the best compliments I could ever receive! I know many of my previous clients have referred their friends to me over the years. Now, its time for me to give back. Every time you refer a friend, and that friends books a new session with me. You both will receive $25 credit towards a session. You can also refer many friends and receive many credits! However, the credits must be used within the calendar year and can not be carried over to following year.

Please reach out if you have more questions regarding my referral program!

2 kiddos under 2 years old | Newborn photography | Cleveland, Ohio

Having a new baby is such a wonderful and joyous experience for the entire family. But if you have a little one who was the “baby” of the house and now the big brother/sister can come with some tears. Its a big adjustment period for everyone but especially for the toddler in the house. They literally went from the baby to now being called the big boy or big sister. During the newborn shoots, parents often times get stressed with the thoughts of getting photos with a 18 month old and baby. I understand and get it! This isn’t my first time photographing this age group. The less stress we place and just let the photos to happen naturally the better it will be on everyone. I don’t try and force photos but gradually encourage them. Let’s face it the one usually in charge at the shoot is the the 2 year old!

We don’t want to make waves or tears, so lets not force it but lets capture some candid beautiful photos!

For more information on my 2022 Newborn Pricing, please reach out.

~Danelle

First Birthday Smash & Splash Photography | Mentor, Ohio | Cleveland, Ohio

I am so excited to now be offering Smash & Splash Photography for babies first year portraits. I have been doing smash cake photography for many years now but have always found the clean up to be daunting. Especially with the awesome butter cream frosting and bright blue colors. So here is the perfect win win situation with a bubble bath following their smash cake. With tons of pictures of course!

The bubble bath photos are taken with the backdrops as well and is a small clawfoot bathtub especially designed for 1 year photos. Then you get to go home with a happy and clean baby!

For more information and to book, please contact me!

Hooray for turning 1 | Milestone Photography | Cake Smash | Northeast Ohio

Your child's first year flys by so very quickly. I’m sure you are asking yourself, how are they turning 1 years old already!? They do grow so very quickly, which makes documenting this time even more important. Wouldn’t it be fun celebrating their first birthday with a custom cake smash and first birthday photo session?! Your child's session will include a custom design that we plan together! I will proved the balloons and props to use during your session.

I also offer the full milestone session which includes the planning of the session and 40 digital images. I also offer a mini milestone which is a quick 30 minute session and 10 digital images with copyright to the photos. You are responsible for bringing the smash cake.

Please reach out when your ready to plan your smash cake celebration!

First Birthday Cake Smash | Northeast Ohio Photographer | Child Photographer

”Rookie of the year” First Birthday. How fun is this little guy. All full milestone photography packages are completely customized to the them you have in mind. Whether it be a pink fairy tale first birthday, dinosaurs or baseball themed. I will work with you and together we will come up with some great ideas needed for your little ones first birthday. The cake smash is optional with the milestone shoot. I usually start with portrait like photos before things get a little fun and messy with the cake.

The details of a full milestone session is a 1 hour photo shoot and you also receive 40 digital images with print release. The cost is $325. I also offer a mini cake smash session which is a 30 minute shoot, 1 backdrop choice and 10 digital images. The cost is $225 for that package.

Contact me today for availability.