When this sweet girl’s mom came to me to talk about her 1-year cake smash, she had a great vision for the set; a Cincinnati skyline featuring Godzilla as the baby. So fun!!

I love when clients come to me with super unique ideas for their cake smash session. When Mom booked this session I was over the moon excited about the theme: Godzilla Takes Over Cincinnati. I immediately contacted my favorite bakery, Tres Belle Cakes to create the perfect cake! Then scoured Etsy for the perfect Godzilla outfit to fit the color scheme. Once those items were lined up, I worked with a local artist to sketch the perfect Cincinnati Skyline, comic book style! I love how everything came together!

This sweet girl did not disappoint and kept with the theme. She went straight to destroying the cake like a little Godzilla.

My favorite moment was when she went head first into the cake!

After every smash, we wrap up with a nice warm bubble bath. This tiny Godzilla could not be contained ha! She had the best time splashing and making a giant mess.

If your baby became a toddler quicker than you could imagine and you want to do a cake smash session, let’s go for it! Always happy to customize with your ideas! Book your session here.

Here are some ideas for themes: Pinterest

And here are some recent sessions: Cake Smash Sessions

Cincinnati Watch Me Grow Packages | Maternity, Newborn, and 1-Year-Old Cake Smash Photos

In the two years from the time you get pregnant until your baby celebrates their first birthday, your life is filled with more changes than any other time in your life. The time goes even more quickly than you can imagine!

These are the days that are filled with miracle and wonder! From the moment you feel that first fluttering until you welcome them into the world, it’s so important that these moments are marked, celebrated, and documented.

My watch me grow packages are designed for the parents-to-be who don’t want to miss a moment. Starting with the maternity session through the cake smash, we can customize a package that is perfect for you.

Maternity

Maternity sessions are done indoors or outdoors, and I am always happy to assist with ideas!  We can choose the color palate and set option that you love for indoor sessions. For outdoor sessions, we’ll talk about the look and feel of the session that you are going for and build on your dreams. These photos are so important because they show your children, just how loved they were before they were even born.

Newborn Photos

Taken in the first few weeks after baby is born, these sessions mark the fleeting time of a newborn baby and all the sweetness they bring. From those tiny fingers and downy hair, every little bit of your baby is captured! So you’ll remember what it was like when you met your little love. These sessions are done in the studio, and parents are encouraged to be photographed in the session too!

6 Month Session/9 Month Session

There are so many changes in a baby’s life between 6 and 9 months! They go from being a squishy little butterbean to sitting up on their own and engaging with people and the outside world. You can do one of these sessions or both. I love both because it’s really amazing to see the difference in these photos that are only three months apart!

1-Year Old Cake Smash

The iconic celebration! We’ll celebrate this remarkable year in the studio with a cake for the birthday kid to taste (or smash, or smush!)  as well as some beautiful portraits of them on a set of your choosing to mark the occasion. These sessions are when we really see their personality shine!

I can’t think of a better way to mark the change in your family by having professional portraits made from maternity through one year. Have questions about which sessions are right for you? Here’s more information on my Watch Me Grow Sessions, or get in touch with me here!

Watch Me Grow Sessions Cincinnati Ohio | Watch Miss Eloise Grow 

In the topsy-turvy world that 2020 has become, there’s nothing that can remind you that there are still so many good and simple things like a beautiful little baby born to two loving parents.

Little Miss Eloise may have come into a world that felt a little uncertain, but there’s no doubt this little beauty is here to make life a little sweeter. She is just such a total love, and we had so much fun together during her watch me grow session!

With her creamy skin, big blue eyes, and adorable shock of ginger hair, I knew a lighter colored background would show off all of her best features.

I love when babies give me so many different “looks” during their portrait sessions, and Eloise did not disappoint. Big gummy smiles, intense model-like looks staring directly into the camera, and she also showed me her favorite game, laying on her back and playing with her toes.

That Hair! No Product Needed

And that hair! No product needed, please, Miss Eloise has her own style, and I bet next time I see her those sweet little sprouts will have grown into some lovely locks. The best part about watch me grow sessions is seeing how different babies are in just a few short months!

The best part about my watch me grow sessions is you can customize anywhere from bump to the first year. I have several different plans depending on how many sessions you want, and how many milestones you want to be recorded.

Great outfit choices all around were made here, from sweet little dresses to a custom-monogrammed diaper cover, and let’s talk about that onesie!  What a great way to infuse a little humor into the session!

Miss Eloise, I cannot wait to see you grow. You’re a special little lady, and I think you can take on anything this world has to throw at you.

The Best Time To Do Sessions For Babies

• Between 3-4 months, when they can smile and hold their head up independently
• 7-8 months, when they are sitting all by themselves with no propping
• 1^St Birthday for the custom cake smash session

Do you have questions about safe socially distanced photo sessions? Don’t hesitate to contact me here & check out this blog post.

Hyde Park Baby Photography and Fall Fun with Emmerson.

Photo sessions like this should be mandatory for 18-month kids! All they do is play, and I follow them around capturing time between baby and toddler with my camera. It is magical.

At this age, it’s all you can do to keep up with them!

Emmerson was living his best life! Blonde curls bouncing, blue eyes snapping, we took a wander around and let him explore.  

 I think that these types of sessions are important because, at an early age, children learn that getting their professional photos done can be FUN!

 It’s not all about stiff poses, uncomfortable clothes, and “saying cheese.” I like to let kids be kids!

No matter if we are in the studio or outside, I want to capture your children as they truly are.

Truth be told, this is one of my favorite ages because you can literally see them processing the world and everything around them.

What could be better than playing in the sunshine on a fall day, wiggling your fingers and toes in a puddle, and discovering all the things that nature gives us?

Don’t you love that look of pure joy as he reaches, muddy and happy, towards the sky?

Spending time with Emmerson was a reminder that there’s a big, bright world out there for us to be thankful for.

His orange sweatshirt was perfect and looked amazing in the autumn light that is upon us now. A cozy blanket, some fall mums, and that’s all you need to have an adorable fall-themed session.

And of course, he loved the wheelbarrow because anything with wheels is fascinating to children. We forget so quickly how interesting the world is, but children are a daily reminder of that.

Thanks for the fun day, Emmerson!

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Eliza first came to me as an itty bitty newborn! 

Luckily for me, I was fortunate enough to have her in my studio again for her 10-month-old Milestone Photography Session.

She got to show me all off her new moves – standing, sitting, downward dog, and all that beautiful strawberry blond hair.

Eliza’s Mom made the sweet purple dress that went perfectly with our lavender backdrop.

We also had her Halloween costume for us to play around in. She is such a beautiful little butterfly!

Milestone Sessions with Heather Elizabeth Studios!

Milestone sessions are perfect for your rapidly changing baby and are designed to be timeless portraits that will hang on your walls for years to come!

For more information about a Milestone Session click here.

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The Watch Me Grow program is our 18 month baby photography plan here in Cincinnati and the surrounding area. Starting with newborn photos the Watch Me Grow program is perfect for documenting each of your baby’s milestones with sessions at 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, and a First Birthday Cake Smash Session!

As a Watch Me Grow graduate we got to celebrate Margot’s first birthday with a Baby en Blanc Cake Smash Session! Margot had a white, gold, and pink monogramed cake from the lovely ladies over at Tres Belle Cakes. Margot is the fastest Cake Smasher to date and tore through her yummy cake in a flash! We are looking forward to the next milestone session with Margot at 18 months.

All Watch Me Grow clients receive an heirloom album at the completion of the program. There is no better way to properly display and tell the story of your baby’s first year than with the book format heirloom album!

Here are some milestone photos from the last year with Margot!

Thank you for allowing us to document this sweet time in Margot’s life! We can’t wait to see her again for her final 18 month session. Check out the behind the scenes video of Margot’s adorable cake smash!

Interested in the Watch Me Grow program?

The Heather Elizabeth Studios Watch Me Grow program includes a Newborn Photography Session in our Newborn Studio, a session at 3 months of age, 6 months of age, 9 months of age, a Custom Cake Smash Session, and an 18 month session at our Cincinnati, Ohio studio. At Heather Elizabeth Studios it is our PASSION to document your child’s life. These years slip away so quickly, this makes capturing these moments so very important. Contact us now so we can help you with any questions you may have regarding the Watch Me Grow program!

William

It’s hard to believe another 3 months have passed since this sweet boys 3 month portraits. Being a Cincinnati, Ohio Baby Photographer I look forward to milestone sessions. Each time these sweet babies are in the studio that have grown so much!

William came into the studio to see my for his 6 month sitter session and goodness, has he grown. He made my job so easy. As much as William has changed physically, he is the same chill baby he has been since he was a newborn now as a sitter.

Big sister was nice enough to come with him so we had her hop in a few pictures with her baby brother too. So cute!

See for yourself, below <3

A little about Cincinnati, Ohio Baby Photography Studio Sessions

Let me express a warm welcome to you and your family from Heather Elizabeth Studios. You are guaranteeing, when you hire me as your professional photographer, a level of expertise and talent. I will ensure your babies milestones are captured beautifully the first time without worry.

I pride myself on giving my clients a very individual experience. As we move through the process together, I listen to your needs to ensure that you get the photographs you want. They will be treasured for generations! I am always here to answer your questions and hear your suggestions.

My photography takes a natural approach to capturing the beauty and innocence of your baby. They certainly won’t stay little for long! It is my true passion to capture the first moments of your baby’s life for you and your family.

My journey in Photography began in 2010 and I have been photographing babies ever since. I absolutely love what I do! I pride myself on ensuring your photo shoot will be a relaxing experience for both you and your baby. 

It is an honor and a joy to meet so many families and I look forward to working with you and yours!

Our Norwood Photography Studio is a must see.

Margot’s Sitter Session

This adorable little baby came to the studio for her 6 month sitter session. Her sitter session was styled with classic whites & grays and she came dressed in a classic & timeless dress. It was just too cute! She was a smiley little one with the prettiest eyes and adorable little cheeks.  Even though her pensive look is completely heart melting, her adorable smiles lit up the room! Boy did she made us work for it!! Being a Cincinnati, Ohio baby photographer, I have plenty of tricks up my sleeve to get a smile! There’s no need to ever worry about getting the smiles you dream of in my studio <3 

If you are looking for an Cincinnati, Ohio Baby Photographer be sure to reach out and let me know. I would love to be able to photograph your little one or your whole family! You can find my booking calendar HERE for 2018.

A little about Cincinnati, Ohio Baby Photography Studio Sessions

Let me express a warm welcome to you and your family from Heather Elizabeth Studios. You are guaranteeing, when you hire me as your professional photographer, a level of expertise and talent. I will ensure your babies milestones are captured beautifully the first time without worry.

I pride myself on giving my clients a very individual experience. As we move through the process together, I listen to your needs to ensure that you get the photographs you want. They will be treasured for generations! I am always here to answer your questions and hear your suggestions.

My photography takes a natural approach to capturing the beauty and innocence of your baby. They certainly won’t stay little for long! It is my true passion to capture the first moments of your baby’s life for you and your family.

My journey in Photography began in 2010 and I have been photographing babies ever since. I absolutely love what I do! I pride myself on ensuring your photo shoot will be a relaxing experience for both you and your baby.

It is an honor and a joy to meet so many families and I look forward to working with you and yours!

Happy 9 Months, Elliot!

As a Cincinnati Baby photographer one of the best parts of my job is seeing my littlest clients every couple months. I met Elliot when she was 6 months old for portraits. I am so thankful her Mom contacted me again when it was time for her 9 month portraits.  We decided to get the entire family involved  for this session and I am so glad we did. We met at sunrise at a Cincinnati, Ohio park for their session and the light was gorgeous!

I mean, come on! It doesn’t get much better! The light perfectly complimented the light color pallet the chose for their outfits.

Elliot’s mom always has the best outfits picked out for her little girl. I am always obsessed with it all!

Elliot’s brother Henry was such a good sport and flashed some of his famous smiles in between smashing water balloons in the background while we shot 🙂 Somehow he managed to stay dry the entire time!

And this knit romper… so cute! Elliot is a photographers dream.

Tracy, thank you for trusting me to be your Cincinnati baby photographer. I hope to see you guys again when Miss Elliot turns 1!

Book your baby’s Milestone Session with Heather Elizabeth Studios!

This year Heather Elizabeth Studios will be introducing Milestone Packages to our list of services. A Milestone Package will include a Newborn Photography Session in our Newborn Studio, a Mini Session for 4 months of age, 8 months of age, and a Custom Cake Smash Session in our Cincinnati, Ohio studio. This package will include an 8×8 album of your baby’s first year for you to cherish and share for generations to come!