Drawing in Light photography

I’ve been a professional photographer for over a decade.  I got my first DSLR about 12 years ago and instantly fell in love with photography.  I took that camera with me everywhere I went and when my own kids got tired of letting me take their pictures, I started taking pictures of my friend’s kids.  […]

I first met this sweet boy when he was only days old. He was so sweet and squishy and adorable. Fast forward 11 months and this cutie is full of toddler boy energy! I was thrilled when his mom contacted me and asked to do a lumberjack cake smash session, and what a fun session […]

When this guy’s mom contacted me and asked to do a Winnie the Pooh cake smash, I was so excited. Somehow in all these years of doing cake smashes, I have never had a Winne the Pooh theme! Can you believe it? This sweet guy and I took turns being sick and needing to reschedule […]

When a baby finishes their first trip around the sun, there are lots of things to celebrate! First smiles, first laughs, first tooth, maybe even their first steps! So what better theme for a cake smash than a space theme to celebrate completing a whole celestial revolution! I’ve always been a bit of a science […]

I’m pretty sure fall is every photographers favorite season. And when I’m not outdoors enjoying the weather and the fall colors, I love being able to bring fall into the studio. So I was super excited to plan a pumpkin themed cake smash for Miss Leslie! We decided on a fun girly twist to her […]

Your baby is almost a year old! It’s time to start planning their cake smash session, but how in the world do you decide on a theme?!? Here are five things to consider when choosing! 1. What does your baby and your family enjoy? Does your family spend a lot of time in nature and […]

Cake smash sessions are such a fun way to celebrate a baby’s first birthday! And I love designing unique sets for each session. No two cake smashes are exactly the same! For this celebration, mom requested a Boho theme which is super popular right now. I’m a sucker for a good macramé so I was […]

Cake smash sessions are often heavily themed. Sometimes they are based on a fandom or favorite book. Other times a favorite food or a particular style. But they definitely don’t have to be! Sometimes having just a “simple” color theme is the perfect choice! I first met Miss Oakley as a newborn. Just look at […]

Zeshawn had a fun blue and gold themed cake smash session for his first birthday photo shoot!