Life with your baby’s first birthday is a milestone worth celebrating, and a cake smash session is the perfect way to capture it. As a cake smash photographer in Cleveland, Ohio, I create joyful, natural, and timeless sessions designed for families in Cleveland and across Northeast Ohio. At my light-filled Medina studio, everything is handled — from styling to clean-up — so you can relax and enjoy every sweet moment.

Cleveland Cake Smash Photographer

maternity • newborns • milestones

Cleveland Cake Smash Photographer

Celebrating your baby’s first milestone with timeless photography.

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Not Sure Which Cake Smash Package You Need?

Take a simple, no-pressure quiz and get an instant estimate based on the session and setup you’re imagining — from minimalist to fully styled.

Your estimate will be emailed to you right away. You’re welcome to take your time planning.

What to Expect in Your Cleveland First-Birthday Cake Smash Session

Before Your Session:

We'll start with a fun planning process to bring your vision to life! You'll receive a questionnaire where you can share your color preferences, theme ideas, and any special requests. Based on your answers, I'll design a custom setup with coordinating props, backdrops, and of course—the cake!

Pre-session checklist:

Complete your style questionnaire
Browse and select from my client wardrobe collection online
Review your session details and arrival time
Bring a change of clothes for after the mess!

At the Studio:

Sessions take place in my bright, welcoming studio designed specifically for little ones. Everything is provided—you just bring your birthday baby!

What's included:

Custom cake made fresh for your session
Coordinating props, backdrops, and styling
Client wardrobe options (3-4 outfit choices to select from beforehand)
Clean, colorful setups tailored to your preferences

Schedule Your Cleveland Cake Smash SessionSchedule Your Cake Smash

Cleveland families choose us for their baby’s first birthday session because we make every cake smash effortless and joyful.

From wardrobe guidance and custom set design to cleanup afterward, every detail is handled so you can simply enjoy celebrating your little one’s big milestone.

About Mary

Capturing the Sweetest Milestones

Your baby’s first birthday deserves to be celebrated with ease and heart.

From simple, timeless setups to joyful, messy moments, we’ll create photographs you’ll treasure long after the cake is gone.

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Studio Location

Our Medina studio is just a short drive from Cleveland and designed with busy families in mind.

Parents love the peaceful setting, natural light, and full-service experience that make your baby’s cake smash session feel relaxed and effortless.