What is a Cake Smash Session?

This is a fun way to celebrate the first birthday of your little one. We love to get creative with families to create a setup that is unique to your little one for their cake smash. Some ideas we have done in the past are” Mickey Mouse, Ice cream cones, Superhero, flowers, gingerbread house and so many more!

What do I need to bring to the cake smash?

We ask parents provide the cake, outfit for their baby and any specialized props to go with the setup they decide on. We are happy to provide a backdrop if we have enough time to order one before the session. Please ask us about details, we love to get creative with parents for these fun sessions. We suggest parents bring a towel to clean up baby after the session because it can get pretty messy. We do have a bathroom sink available to help with cleaning.

What if I do not want my baby to have cake or frosting?

We suggest bring a “naked cake”, that is a cake with no frosting or minimal frosting. (Babies tend to not like a lot of frosting so I always suggest a more “naked” cake). A “fruit smash” is another great option. You can bring in baby’s favorite fruits instead of cake.

Babies & Children

Babies & Children Sessions

Petite "Digital" Studio Session

Up to a 30 minute session offered at Gregersen Photography property, can be instudio or outside. Includes 12 professionally edited digital images. Option to purchase more images if more than 12. One to two outfits is recommended due to the length of time.

These sessions are great for the following:

Baby milestones (3 months and older) Does not include newborn.
Children
One year baby session with a cake smash

$495

On-location Lifestyle Session

This session is perfect for those looking for a personalized session outside on location locally in the Kalamazoo area and to the beach of Lake Michigan in South Haven, St. Joseph or Saugatuk.

These sessions are up to 60 minutes, and include unlimited outfit changes.
Offered in studio or on location within 60 minutes of Kalamazoo, MI.
This session is great for babies, children, and family photography.
Includes $25 credit towards to your choice of digital file collection.

$175

**Prices subject to change at any time without notice.**

Portrait and Product Pricing

Please note the on lifestyle session fee includes the shooting time, talent and use of props and accessories.
It does not include digital files or print products. It does include a $25 credit towards a digital file collection.
I always approach my sessions focusing on quality over quantity. I want families to have beautiful images that they will love and cherish for a lifetime.

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Testimonial

Melissa is amazing photographer. From her technical skills to her creative/design skills to her warm and kind personality, she is wonderful to work with. When I was expecting, I did extensive research on Kalamazoo area newborn photographers. I selected Melissa based off of her portfolio/technical skills. When we went for our newborn photos and saw her eye for design and skill with children I was so glad we picked her. She managed to get amazing photos of my now 15 month toddler and a 3 month old puppy. If she can do that, she can do anything.

Nicole B.