Milestone and Birthday Sessions
6 Month sitter sessions, birthday celebrations and cake smash photography in Sandbach, Cheshire, North West UK.
From their first smiles to their first birthday, captured with creativity, love and soul.
They were just born. And now they’re sitting up on their own, laughing at everything, turning one. How did that happen?
The newborn stage gets a lot of attention, rightly so, but the months that follow are just as extraordinary and just as fast. From that first wobbly sit to a face full of birthday cake, these moments deserve more than a phone snap. I’ll give them the same obsessive care and creativity I bring to every session I shoot.
The styling, the props, the outfits, everything is mine and it’s all set up before you arrive. You just need to show up and enjoy it.
Sessions start from £350.
“Unbelievable experience from start to finish! Lisa was so good with the twins, making both them and us feel super at ease. We couldn’t be happier with the results and we’ll be back again for sure. Highly recommended!”
“The final pictures of our cake smash were perfect and captured our daughter’s personality so well. We loved the choice of handmade outfits and props Lisa picked out which really complimented the theme we chose. She’s incredibly talented and I would highly recommend to anyone thinking about getting it done!”
“Lisa was excellent at making the children feel at ease and the whole session was fun for them. I am absolutely delighted with the pictures. Thank you for such a great experience.”
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Milestone Session Options
For babies from around 6 months through to their first birthday. Both sessions include a gallery slideshow viewing back at the studio, and full use of my props and wardrobe.
A £100 deposit secures your date, this comes off your session price on the day of your shoot.
Klarna and payment plans are available.
Signature Milestone Session — £350
Focused and beautifully simple
Up to an hour in the studio, all about your little one. This is the session for families who want intentional, artful portraits that really spotlight their baby’s emerging personality. Individual shots, gorgeous styling, no rushing.
- Up to 1-hour studio session
- Individual portraits focused on your little one
- Full use of props and wardrobe
- 6 digital images are included, chosen from your gallery of 20+
- Personal gallery viewing and access to stunning albums, wall art and print options.
Heirloom Milestone Session — £650
A proper celebration of how far they’ve come
One to two hours in the studio, with room to do everything in more detail. Individual portraits of your little one, family shots, sibling moments. I focus on the connection and interaction between you all, and the gallery at the end reflects that. This isn’t just a baby portrait session, it’s your whole family at this chapter.
- 1 to 2-hour studio session
- Advanced selection of setups including full family portraits
- Individual portraits of your little one
- Full use of props and wardrobe
- 12 digital images are included, chosen from a beautiful gallery of 40+
- Personal gallery viewing and access to stunning albums, wall art and print options.
Cake Smash Sessions
Because turning one deserves its own category entirely.
Some babies dive straight in. Some poke the cake suspiciously for ten minutes then look at you like you’ve done something wrong. Both make incredible images, I promise. Everything is provided, the cake, the decorations, the outfits, the setup. All you need to bring is your one year old and your camera roll ready for the sneak peek.
Signature Cake Smash Session — £350
Playful, joyful and brilliantly messy
Up to an hour in the studio with a beautifully styled setup, an artificial prop cake included as standard, and the option to upgrade to a professionally baked real cake for £50 if you want the full chaotic experience.
- Up to 1-hour studio session
- Props, outfits and creative setup included
- Artificial prop cake included
- Real cake upgrade available for £50
- 6 digital images are included, chosen from your gallery of 20+
- Personal gallery viewing and access to stunning albums, wall art and print options.
Heirloom Cake Smash Session — £700
The complete first birthday experience
The works: Individual portraits, family portraits, a unique themed creative setup and a professionally baked cake included as standard. Up to two hours or more if needed! To make sure we capture every bit of it.
- Up to 2-hours+ studio session
- Individual and family portraits
- Unique themed creative setup
- Professionally baked cake and decorations included
- 12 digital images are included, chosen from a beautiful gallery of 50+
- Personal gallery viewing and access to stunning albums, wall art and print options.
After your session
I’ll usually send a sneak peek on the same day so you can share it with everyone who’s desperate to see how it went. Once editing is complete, you’ll come back to the studio for your gallery viewing, a slideshow of everything we created together. We’ll choose your favourites and talk through how you’d like to display them. Albums, wall art, framing. I’ll help you figure out what’s right for your home.
Is the cake really included?
For the Heirloom Cake Smash, yes, a professionally baked cake is included as part of the session. For the Signature Cake Smash, an artificial prop cake is included as standard, with the option to add a real baked cake for £50. Either way, the setup, decorations and outfits are all provided.
What should my baby wear?
I have outfits available in the studio across a range of ages and sizes, all styled to work with my setups. You're welcome to bring something meaningful too, a favourite outfit, something handmade. I'll always work with what you bring.
Can siblings and family be included?
Absolutely. The Heirloom sessions are particularly lovely for this. Family and sibling portraits are built into both Heirloom options, and I focus on capturing the real connection between you all, not just posed shots.
What if my baby is having a bad day?
Little ones are unpredictable and I've been doing this long enough to work with big feelings, short attention spans and full on meltdowns. We go at their pace, take breaks when needed, and I almost always find a way through. If they're genuinely unwell, we'll reschedule.
Do you offer discounts?
No, and that's the same for everyone. What I do offer is Klarna and flexible payment plans across the session and any products afterwards.
