a circus themed cake smash photo shoot were a one year old boy wearing a bow tie and suspenders sits covered in cake

Returning Clients — Cake Smash Photo Shoot


Nothing warms my heart quite like clients that come back for another shoot. This family has stuck with me since this little one was in his mama's belly. We did her maternity photos, his 6 month and 9 month milestone photos.


I've been able to not only document, but watch him grow. They have been with me as my business has grown. From starting based in an at-home studio to now having a commercial studio space in Northeast Minneapolis. They have been so supportive of me which I appreciate endlessly. Every time we get together for a shoot, it almost feels like a family gathering.


It makes me so happy as a photographer to have families come back because they enjoyed the experience and their photos so much.

a one year old smiles as he crawls next to a circus themed cake
during a cake smash photo shoot a little boy smiles brightly in a circus themed setup
a little boy reaches his arms out as he sits covered in cake
a little boy sits curiously behind a smashed circus themed cake during a cake smash photo shoot
a one year old stands in a circus themed studio set up with while covered in cake for his cake smash photo shoot
a little boy puts cake in his mouth in a circus themed photo shoot
a one year old boy squats in a circus themed set up while covered in cake

Circus Themed Cake Smash Photoshoot


For this guy's one year cake smash session, they wanted to do a circus theme! I love getting to plan these shoots from the little outfits to the backdrops, putting them together fills this creative space for me and I just love every part of it. They had some reference images that they showed to me during our consultation and I took their ideas and ran with it.


I am always going to go the extra mile with those little details. The details are the moments and the moments matter.

a boy puts cake in his mouth during a cake smash photo shoot with a circus theme
a little boy dressed as a ringmaster shovels cake in his mouth during his cake smash photo shoot
a little boy sits in circus themed getup behind a striped cake
a little boy sits curiously in a circus themed set up
a little boy sits in a circus themed studio set up for his cake smash photo shoot

One Year Cake Smash Photo Shoot


This little guy has always been a tough kid to get a smile out of. I know his mom just loves when we do get those smiling and laughing shots, so we spent quite a bit of time getting his smiles out. In the end, we were victorious with quite a few shots of the little guy mid smile!


Something special I like to do for clients that come back for a second or third (or however many) shoot is work in a quick family or siblings portrait! It is just a little way to make the session extra special and show my existing clients how much I appreciate them.

a mom playfully holds up her little boy who laughs in her arms
a dad lifts his one year old boy over his head
a family of four smiles in a studio with a white back drop
a mom smiles as she holds her one year old who is smiling in her arms
a little boy sits in a tiny bathtub during a circus themed photo shoot
a little boy smiles in a tiny bathtub with a bubble floating in front of him
a one year old boy sits in a tiny bathtub with his feet in the air as he looks up

Your Cake Smash Photo Shoot


I truly believe we have the best set ups and experience and lighting for cake smash photo shoots in this area. From designing the backdrops to getting the giggles out of your kiddo, this is the team for you. Learn more about our cake smash photo shoots and book yours!

a little boy smiles while sitting in a tiny bathtub with a circus backdrop behind him