Smiling baby wearing a "1st Birthday" outfit and crown, surrounded by Toy Story characters Rex, Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Mr. Potato Head, and Slinky Dog on a beige background.

Children & Cake Smash Photography in Huntington Beach

Turning childhood milestones into cherished memories

Time flies faster than we ever expect. One moment you're cradling a newborn in your arms, and the next—they're crawling, standing, and smashing cake with the biggest grin on their face. These fleeting milestones deserve more than blurry phone photos or quick snapshots. They deserve to be celebrated, remembered, and turned into tangible memories you can hold onto forever.

Whether you're marking your baby's first birthday with a cake smash or capturing your growing toddler's personality in a milestone session, I make the experience as easy and stress-free as possible. I know how unpredictable little ones can be, and that’s perfectly okay. Sessions are never rushed, and we move at your child’s pace to make sure they feel comfortable, safe, and free to be themselves.

You’ll receive both classic portraits and those joyful, messy, personality-filled moments. We start with simple setups to capture their sweet expressions before moving on to the fun, cake, giggles, and all the delightful chaos that comes with it. Each session is custom-styled with colors, props, and themes that reflect your child’s unique story.

Sessions take place in my cozy Huntington Beach studio, but if you'd rather stay home, I also offer in-home service. I bring a full mobile setup, including professional lighting, backdrops, and props. You get the same studio-quality experience right in your living room. Many clients are surprised by how seamless and polished the in-home setup feels. Often, you can’t even tell the difference.

All packages include beautifully edited digital files along with heirloom-quality print products, because your child’s milestones deserve to be displayed and treasured, not lost in the cloud. From wall art to albums, I’ll help you turn these moments into keepsakes that will bring you joy for years to come.

Cake Smash and Children Sessions begin at $1,290. If you're ready to celebrate your little one with a playful, meaningful photo session, I’d be honored to create those memories with you.

Toddler in lace outfit holding pink and white balloons, standing near a partially eaten cake on the floor.
Baby in brown dress holding milestone card reading 'twelve months'
Baby sitting with a decorated cake labeled "One" and surrounded by balloons.
Baby in a peach dress holding the letter E, next to letters O and N, forming the word 'ONE'
Baby sitting on the floor in front of a cake, wearing a lace outfit, with frosting on hands and face, surrounded by balloons.
A toddler in a brown dress holding a white balloon and looking upwards, with two other balloons, one gold and one cream, in the background.
A young child wearing a cowboy hat, blue checkered shirt, and cowboy boots stands on a hay bale. The child holds a toy guitar. Around them are a wooden number three, a plush cow, and a plush horse. The background is beige.
A young child in a blue suit sitting on a wooden stool, holding a large wooden letter 'E' and giving a thumbs-up.
A young child in a navy blue blazer and khaki pants sits on a wooden stool, smiling and holding a small white Chihuahua wearing a polka dot dress with a pink bow, against a brown background.
Cute baby in traditional outfit with Tet decorations and red envelopes, Vietnam
A baby in a pink floral dress and headband stands beside a white chair with red Chinese New Year decorations and lanterns in the background.
Baby in traditional red outfit and conical hat sitting on a white surface, surrounded by Vietnamese New Year decorations, red lanterns, yellow floral arrangements, and a tray of fruits.
A smiling baby in a red frilly skirt and pink top, wearing a pink bow, sits next to a white cake on a stand. The background has pink balloons, a teddy bear balloon, a stuffed bunny toy, and the word "ONE" in big white letters, marking a first birthda
A baby in a fuzzy bear costume sits on the floor with pink balloons and a teddy bear balloon in the background. A plush bunny toy is nearby, and the word 'ONE' is displayed in large letters, indicating a first birthday celebration.
Baby in cowboy hat and red bandana sitting with a cake
Baby wearing a number one birthday outfit and crown, surrounded by Toy Story characters, including Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Rex, Mr. Potato Head, and Slinky Dog, on a beige background.
Baby wearing In-N-Out Burger outfit sitting with fries, burgers, and "seven months" sign.
Baby wearing In-N-Out Burger uniform hat and red apron, sitting with a burger-shaped cake labeled "seven months." Fast food items like burgers and fries are on the floor.
Baby wearing an In-N-Out Burger hat holding a hamburger with an excited expression.
Three boys posing for a portrait against a dark background. Two older boys are sitting on either side of a younger boy, all smiling and wearing casual clothing.
Two boys sitting against a dark background, both wearing black shirts and sneakers, one on a wooden box, smiling at the camera.
Young child sitting on a white chair wearing a green quilted jacket and dark pants with hands clasped.
A baby wearing a lacy white dress and bonnet, standing on a woven rug. The background features pink balloons, floral decor, and macrame wall hangings.
A toddler in a cream-colored floral outfit standing with a white wooden chair, surrounded by pink balloons, flowers, and a green teddy bear in a decorated studio setting.
Baby sitting on a round woven mat with "ONE" wooden letters, pink balloons, floral decorations, and a green teddy bear in a birthday-themed setting.
A baby in a floral dress sits next to a small cake with a "One" topper. The backdrop features pink balloons, decorative vases with flowers and pampas grass, and a neon sign reading "One." A stuffed green bear with a flower crown is also in the backgr
Baby sitting with cake, pink balloons, and floral decorations, celebrating first birthday.
Toddler sitting with alphabet blocks and large "TWO" letters, wearing white and plaid outfit.
Smiling toddler sitting on a toy pirate ship with a skull and crossbones flag.
Smiling baby in floral romper and yellow headband sitting in wicker basket against light background.
Smiling baby sitting on the floor wearing a yellow flowered dress and headband, holding white letters spelling "ONE."
Smiling baby in a pink dress with a bow, sitting with a cake on a pink background.
Baby with a cake and balloon on first birthday, pink background.
Two babies in matching outfits with a small cake, sitting on a beige background; one baby eating cake, the other smiling with cake on face and a "One" topper on the cake.
Baby sitting next to a small cake with "One" topper, celebrating first birthday.
Baby sitting in a wicker basket wearing a yellow crown with 'One' text, surrounded by plush tiger and giraffe toys, on a beige background.
A baby wearing a cream-colored frilly dress sits in front of a cake made of donuts with pink frosting and sprinkles, topped with the word "One." Gold and pink balloons are in the background.
Baby sitting on floor with cake frosting on face and body, holding a cake topper spelling "wild one" on a beige background.
Baby in rustic setting with crown, sitting in woven basket with greenery, burlap bunting, white letters spelling 'ONE'.
Smiling young girl in white dress sitting outdoors with blurred green and yellow background.
Smiling child with long brown hair, hand on cheek, in a light-colored dress, sitting outdoors with blurred green and yellow background.
Young girl in a white dress sitting on a chair in a grassy field with trees and sunlight in the background.