Cake Smash Photography: Because One Deserves to Be Celebrated Like the Milestone It Is
Your baby's first birthday isn't just a date on the calendar. It's a full year of firsts - first giggles, first steps, first words - and it deserves to be documented with the same care and creativity that went into raising them. A cake smash session is the most fun you'll have in front of a camera all year. And yes, it's going to get messy. That's the whole point.
But this isn't a generic setup with a store-bought cake and a plain backdrop. Every session is custom-designed around your vision - the theme, the colors, the props, all of it. Whether you're dreaming of something whimsical and wild or clean and classic, I'll bring it to life in a way that's completely yours.
Begin with a simple conversation
One whole year. Let's celebrate it properly.
Let’s be honest: planning a cake smash on your own can feel overwhelming. The theme, the outfits, the props- where do you even start? You want something special, something that stands out, but without the stress of pulling it all together. That’s where I come in.
Based in Yuba City, my studio welcomes cake smash families from across Northern California- including Sacramento, Roseville, Chico, Folsom, Marysville, and beyond. Your session takes place in my studio, and every other appointment- your consultation, theme planning, and gallery reveal- can be done completely virtually. One trip. A lifetime of memories.
here's the thing about one
One year ago you brought them home and everything changed. Now they're standing, laughing, getting into everything - and this moment is flying by faster than you expected. A cake smash session is how you slow it down, just long enough to capture exactly who they are at one.
"It turned out better than I could have ever dreamed of!
"I love the personalized cake smash themes that Megan offers! We did a Groovy ONE themed session for my daughters first birthday and she customized props for the session and it met my vision perfectly! It turned out better than I could have ever dreamed of!"
"To put it simply ... PERFECTION!
Megan is the absolute best! She eased all of my concerns and made all my requests come to life. She documented my daughters first birthday better than I could have ever imagined!"
"The setup was so unique and PERFECT!
We did a Lion King Wild One theme for my son’s first birthday. Megan made handmade props that tied in with our theme perfectly. The setup was so unique and PERFECT! My son had a blast, and the photos are adorable! Everyone needs a little bit of Megan in their lives!
How does this all work?
The Cake Smash Photography Experience
We Connect
Reach out through my contact form and let's start planning your little one's big debut. We'll talk theme ideas, timing, and all the details - so by session day, everything is ready and you have nothing to worry about.
Theme Planning
This is where the fun really starts. We'll design the whole session together - theme, backdrop, props, outfits, and cake. Every detail is custom to your vision. No two sessions look the same.
Gallery Reveal
About a week after the session, we'll meet to see the gallery together. You'll choose your favorites and select the prints and products that are going to live in your home - because these are worth printing.
Product Delivery
Your digital images arrive first so you can share immediately. Prints and albums follow in 4–6 weeks. Real artwork for a real milestone - not just files that live on a hard drive.
Cake Smash Photography
• Session fee begins at $290
• Products begin at $190
• Collections begin at $990
You Want More Than Just Photos. You Want Memories That Last a Lifetime.
Contact Megan
From the moment we connect, I've got every detail covered - the theme, the backdrop, the props, the cake design. You show up with your one-year-old and I'll handle the rest. All you have to do is watch them discover what cake tastes like for the very first time. Trust me - you're going to want to be present for that moment, not stressed about the setup.
