A + Z | Smash Cake

I first met Anastasia and Zayn at their newborn session a year ago, which is WILD that time has gone by that fast. Mom reached back out to book their smash cake session and it could not have gone better.

Anastasia stole the show with LITERALLY smashing her entire cake - she LOVED it! Meanwhile, Zayn did what every single parent + me wants them do, face plant into their cake.

Overall, mom and I could not have asked for a better session truthfully. Now, mom did book a simple smash session that does not include a splash portion but she still had so many images to choose her final gallery from.

I do offer 2 different smash cake sessions; a Smash + Splash which is my “full” session and then a Simple which is “petite”. For both sessions, I plan and style everything from outfits to ordering the cake. The smash + splash does include a themed set if you want one.

Currently booking smash cake sessions through the end of the year! It is never too early to get on my schedule!

xoxox,

Nina

Your Metro Detroit Smash Cake Photographer

Vivian | Smash Cake

Girls + Bows - Is there anything better? This is the final chapter in Vivians Bean Sprout Package (My First Year). This package began with a newborn session, followed by a sitter session and finally, her smash + splash.

Mom wanted something simple but to include the banner she used for her oldest daughter, so we added some bows + balloons and kept it super simple.

The best part about choosing me to capture your Smash + Splash session, is that I plan and style everything. You choose the theme, I take care of the rest. From cake to outfits to planning your set, you just show up with baby day of your session. No stress on your end!

My style is simple but to theme. If you choose a theme, you’ll be able to tell what it is but I want your baby to still be the focus of your session. I love those extravagant smash and splash sets, but I feel like they overtake your child, and the set becomes more important than your baby turning one. So I keep it simple.

I am currently booking Bean Sprout Packages through the summer and end of this year. If you had a newborn session with me and want to capture a Cake Smash, feel free to shoot me an email! Lets start planning your session.

Your Favorite Michigan Cake Smash Photographer

xoxox

Nina

Ezra | The G r i n c h

I let me kiddos choose their birthday themes and every year and this year for my daughters 3rd she chose the green monster also known as the G r i n c h! It was absolutely adorable but I had such a hard time figuring out where to go for her photos because her birthday is at the end of January so most Holiday set ups were torn down already. So I just did a basic studio session with a plain background and photoshopped one!

So, Happy December 1st!

McKinley | Gabby's Dollhouse

As you should know at this point, I let my kiddos choose their birthday themes every year and with that, I do a photoshoot for them to the theme that they have chosen. All my kids absolutely love this! This year my middle chose Gabby’s Dollhouse!

Until next year for her, but did you hear? I am doing a Black Fiday sale for Milestone sessions to capture a fun themed session for YOUR kiddo in 2025! Interested in booking? Fill out the contact form on my contact page!

xoxo

Nina

Alessia [Newborn]

Did you know that I offer an in home newborn session option? I DO! I actually have 3! I offer an in home lifestyle newborn session where your family is the center focus with minimal interruptions by me and just allowing your family to be as is with a new bundle in the home.

I also offer a FULL newborn session - this is a studio experience in the comfort of your home! I bring everything to you and you just relax while I work with baby. Get ready while I take the first couple hours to just capture baby in an outfit, naked or wrapped and then end with family - more relaxed as we are in your home and not the studio.

And then finally, I offer a petite wrapped session. This session is a baby only session and what Ms. Alessia’s mom booked for her!

I sent mom my newborn questionnaire that tells me a couple colors you want me to use, which images are the most important, which prop preferences you have and which wood backdrops you prefer. I am able to bring “the studio” to you! The petite wrapped session is great if you just want to capture baby in this moment but dont want to spend a couple hours waiting for baby to be done. We capture about 2-3 wrapping techniques with 2-3 props, a flokati (rug) and I try to get a couple wrapped shots on the table as well if baby lets me!

This session overall time took about 2 hours. It took me about a half hour to set up and a half hour to pack back up and then about an hour with baby. This is such a good option if you want a studio feel but dont want to leave your house and dont want a full session just a couple images to capture how small your baby is.

xoxox

Nina

Sterling Family [Simple Studio]

Is there anything better than just keeping it simple and allowing your family to just shine? No. The answer is no. Little Miss CeCe + her parents came to see me during a simple mini session and honestly, I just love the simplicity of the entire session. CeCe’s personality shines, you can see and focus on her and her smile and you can feel the love her parents have for her! Sometimes simple is better.

I mean, does it honestly get cuter than that?

xoxo,

Nina

Jackson [Smash Cake]

Mr. Jackson is the second baby in this family I was able to capture a smash cake session for. For big sis we went all out and did a super cute purple space theme for First Trip Around The Sun but for Jackson mama wanted to keep it a little more neutral but wanted a small pop of baseball, so thats exactly what we did!

I love this balloon garland and how it adds so much variety and texture to the set without being overbearing and how the small baseballs on the balloons just add a little baseball feel. Then I chose a stiped outfit instead of a jersey to coordinate the baseball theme without it being the first thing you notice, but more subtle.

Enjoy some more images from Mr. Jacksons smash and splash session!

Interested in booking a smash cake session? Fill out the contact form on my website and I would love to chat with you!

xoxox,

Nina

Lily [Smash Cake]

When mama reached out about doing Lily’s smash cake session, she wanted something neutral, simple and maybe with florals. I had her go through my Instagram and send me a couple different sessions I have done so I could get an idea of what to throw together for her, and we landed on florals, with a honeycomb theme. I generally provide the outfits and the cake as well as create the set based on your choice of theme or inspo BUT mama brought this little dress and it was absolutely perfect for the theme.

Check out some more of her session!

Interested in booking a smash cake session for your baby? Fill out the contact form and I will be in touch to set up a phone consult with you!

xoxo,

Nina

Confetti Minis!

Confetti minis are honestly so much! I generally say to make sure your child is at least 3 but these two did soo good for being barely 1 and 3. Some was eaten, some was thrown but there were a lot of laughs, a lot of dad wrangling tiny humans and overall, so much fun!

Pro Tip! Use big pieces of confetti or glitter for easier clean up, because you will be cleaning up for years! Also, little kids do soo good so it’s totally okay to have mom or dad throw glitter/confetti into the air over them so that they laugh and see it!

xoxox,

Nina

Teddy [BeanSprout]

What is a Bean Sprout Package? The BeanSprout Package is what I call my one year package! It is a full newborn session, sitter and smash cake bundle. The newborn session generally takes place within the first 21 days after baby makes their way earthside. You choose 2-3 colors to incorporate into your session and I plan and style everything. For Teddy, mama wanted blues and green with a slight American Flag mixed in for grandpa! So we incorporated the American Flag scarf throughout all three of Teddy’s sessions!

The full newborn session includes my entire newborn workflow; naked, wrapped, family.

The sitter session takes place once baby is fully sitting unassisted without help. This session usually takes place between 7-8 months. A lot of parents want this session right at 6 months however, most babies are not sitting fully unassisted until closer to 7-8 months. We want baby to be stable in their sitting and not wobbly so they dont get too tired throughout the session but also so you can relax a little bit without worrying about trying to catch your baby the entire session. This session also includes 3 sets; wood drop in a prop, plain/fabric backdrop in an outfit, and nakie on the bed.

And finally to round out the year, we do a smash cake session. This session takes place around 11M to make sure we have your ordering appointment in time for baby’s birthday. If you want to wait until closer to baby’s birthday, that is cool too! I am here for you and whatever you want from the session. For the smash cake, you choose the theme and I plan and style everything. Mama wanted to keep it simple with a hint of Teddy Bears and neutral balloons! The smash and splash also comes with three “parts”; baby with the set, smash and the splash (because who wants to take home a sticky kid?).

Interested in a Bean Sprout Package for your babe? Fill out the contact form on my website to inquire! The optimal time to book is during your second trimester or early third to snag a spot in my calendar for baby’s entire first year!

xox,

Nina