First birthday and cake smash Photographer
Port Charlotte FL
They went from a tiny newborn snuggled in your arms to a one-year-old with opinions, a personality, and frosting on their face. This moment deserves to be celebrated — and remembered.
One year of firsts.
One session to remember it all.
YOUR CHILD. YOUR THEME. YOUR STORY.
Your Theme.Your Vision.
I’ll handle everything else.
Whether you have a theme already picked out or haven't thought about it yet, we'll figure it out together. I bring the custom backdrops and props, and I keep a selection of outfits and accessories on hand to complement your theme — you're always welcome to bring your own if you have something special in mind.
You just bring your one year old. After the smash, a splash bath wraps up the session on the sweetest note.
TWO WAYS TO CELEBRATE
Option 1: Baby Only Session
Reserve your date for $190. The focus is entirely on your little one. Includes up to one hour in the studio, one themed backdrop, one plain backdrop, access to my prop and accessory collection, professional retouching, and your personalized reveal appointment.
Option 2: Full Family Session
Reserve your date for $290. Everything in the Baby Only session, plus your whole family and a second themed backdrop. Up to 1.5 hours in the studio so there's plenty of time for everyone.
Images and artwork sold separately. Collections start at $790.
Client Love
Wonderful Photographer! Truly cares about her customers and loves the babies. My little one went right over to her like he's known her forever! She made us feel very comfortable, and all the pictures turned out great! Will be back for sure!! - Tiffany
If you took every synonym of amazing and put them all together, that would only start to describe our experience with Laura. I randomly stumbled upon her Facebook while looking for a photographer for a newborn shoot local to the North Port area. She set a realistic expectation for our shoot and delivered on all cylinders and then some. Her setup is incredible. Laura has more accessories than you can imagine and puts together the cutest little scenes for baby and family. She is incredibly professional and accommodating. Patience is part of her program, she was wonderful with my girls. She kept us informed every step of the way and when it came time to pick our final favorite photos the decision couldn't have been harder. We've never taken pictures before where we loved them all, literally all of them. From what I can tell, if you are looking for quality and professional photos for any occasion, Laura is the girl for you! - Maria
Frequently Asked Questions
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I recommend booking 6-8 weeks before your little one's birthday to make sure you get your preferred date. Sessions book up quickly, so earlier is better.
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Cake is provided by you — this way you have full control over ingredients and can accommodate any allergies or dietary needs. I'll send you guidelines on what works best for the smash so your cake photographs beautifully.
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Not at all. Some babies love it, some want nothing to do with it, and both are completely fine. We'll follow your child's lead and capture beautiful images either way.
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Plan for 1 to 1.5 hours depending on the package you choose. One-year-olds set the pace — we work around snacks, moods, and little meltdowns without any rushing.
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The best time is whenever your little one is happiest — typically after a good nap and a full belly. When you book, we'll talk through their schedule and find a time that sets everyone up for success.
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After your session we'll schedule your personal reveal appointment — typically within the week — where you'll see your portraits on a large screen and choose your artwork.
One day they'll look back at these images and see exactly how much joy they brought to everyone around them —
right from the very beginning.
These photographs become part of your family's story for generations to come.
When you're ready, I'll take care of everything.