Studio cake smash with forest creatures backdrop

January is already behind us and I got to start off the new year with many adorable cake smashes! Every day I am so grateful to my job and the families to choose me to capture their memories. This cake smash took place in my cozy Calgary photo studio in Somerset.

Adorable boho cake smash

Technically cake smashes do not come with family photos but I don’t mind if parents hop in for a few photos! This ads some lovely variety to the gallery. We don’t want to spend too much time on family photos to avoid using too much of the baby’s energy and patience before the cake smash.

Beautiful newborn photo shoot

This little princess is only 2 weeks old! She slept very well during the session and her parents are very much in love with their new little blessing. They wanted a mix of pink and rich wine colours for their baby girl and the colours are just gorgeous on her.

Calgary outdoor summer cake smash

A beautiful outdoor cake smash at Reader Rock Garden in Calgary!

I have always wanted to do an outdoor cake smash and finally got the chance this summer! It was a great experience for everyone and would definitely do it again.

Indoor vs outdoor photos sessions for kids

Outdoor photo sessions offers a lot of opportunities to capture posed and candid photos and kids have fun running around, chasing bubbles, throwing rocks in the river and playing with whatever is available in the area.

Outdoor sessions are magical and great for small children. Here are some pros and cons to outdoor photo sessions: