Enjoy our special $200 off on newborn sessions!

Cake Smash Photographer based in Union, New Jersey.

Our cake smash sessions are playful, joyful, and thoughtfully styled to capture your little one’s sweetest milestones. With soft studio lighting, curated setups, and a fun, relaxed atmosphere, every detail is designed to create timeless memories you’ll treasure forever.

A Guided Studio Maternity Photography Experience

Every maternity session is fully guided, so you never have to worry about how to pose. I gently direct each movement with intention, focusing on posture, light, and angles that flatter your body and highlight your connection with your baby.

The experience is calm, unhurried, and thoughtfully designed to help you feel comfortable, confident, and beautifully supported throughout the session.

Everything is handled with care.

Package One

  • Decoration
  • Bath Tub
  • Cake
  • 60 minutes
  • 20 digitals, edited in fine art High-Resolution
  • Luxury album 6x6

Package Two

  • Decoration
  • Bath Tub
  • Cake
  • 15 digitals, edited in fine art High-Resolution
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Package Three

  • Decoration
  • Bath Tub
  • 60 minutes
  • 12 digitals, edited in fine art High-Resolution

Which Package Is Perfect for Your Little One?

Every cake smash session is designed to celebrate this sweet milestone in a fun, beautiful, and stress-free way.

Package One is perfect for families who want a classic and simple cake smash experience with timeless portraits and essential moments captured beautifully.

Package Two is our most loved option, offering more variety and a complete experience with decoration, bath tub photos, and a carefully styled session that tells your baby’s story in a more playful way.

Package Three is ideal for families who want a shorter and more delicate experience while still capturing joyful memories with elegant fine art editing.

No matter which package you choose, each session is thoughtfully guided with soft lighting, curated styling, and a calm environment focused on creating memories you’ll cherish forever.

Everything is handled with care.

My maternity sessions are fun, guided, and intentionally designed to help you feel confident, beautiful, and supported. With controlled studio lighting (Or outdoors) and gentle direction, every detail is planned to create timeless portraits you’ll cherish forever.

Prime Collection

MATERNITY SESSION INCLUDES:

Mom + Family

25 digital images

90-min Studio Session

NEWBORN SESSION INCLUDES:

Baby + Family

25 digital images

3-hours Studio Session

A 10x10" album uniting sessions * Or a single session, if preferred

from 975.00*

*$200 applied for limited time

Prime Collection

MATERNITY SESSION INCLUDES:

Mom + Family

25 digital images

90-min Studio Session

NEWBORN SESSION INCLUDES:

Baby + Family

25 digital images

3-hours Studio Session

A 10x10" album uniting sessions * Or a single session, if preferred

from 975.00*

*$200 applied for limited time

Why choose Chris Gardner?

STEP 1. Reserve Your Spot

Choose your package, secure your date with a 20% retainer, and let the magic begin.

STEP 2. Share your VIsion

Tell me your ideas and preferences — so I can create a session that feels truly yours.

STEP 3. session day

Arrive relaxed and enjoy a beautiful, stress-free experience designed just for you.

STEP 4. select your favorites

After the session, you will receive a link in your email a few days after your session to choose your favorites.

STEP 5. receive your memories

Your final gallery is delivered within 10 days or less after you finish your selection. 

STEP 6. Treasure them forever

Transform your memories into albums, frames, or simple prints, timeless keepsakes for your home. Please ask us about printing and albums.

Why choose Chris Gardner?

STEP 1. Reserve Your Spot

Choose your package, secure your date with a 20% retainer, and let the magic begin.

STEP 3. session day

Arrive relaxed and enjoy a beautiful, stress-free experience designed just for you.

STEP 5. receive your memories

Your final gallery is delivered within 10 days or less after you finish your selection. 

STEP 2. Share your VIsion

Tell me your ideas and preferences — so I can create a session that feels truly yours.

STEP 4. select your favorites

After the session, you will receive a link in your email a few days after your session to choose your favorites.

STEP 6. Treasure them forever

Transform your memories into albums, frames, or simple prints, timeless keepsakes for your home. Please ask us about printing and albums.

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FAQs

When Should I Schedule a Newborn Session?

We recommend booking your session about four weeks before your due date or shortly after the baby is born to ensure availability.

What Experience Does Chris Have with Babies?

With over 15 years of experience as a trained nanny, Chris brings expert knowledge and a calming presence to every session. Her lifelong passion for working with babies allows her to create a safe, soothing environment for both baby and family.

How Do I Schedule a Session?

You can book directly using the link on my website: https://chrisgardner.photography/ or reach out anytime with questions.

How Long Is Each Session?

Every baby is unique, but newborn sessions typically last about 3 hours to allow time for feeding, cuddles, and breaks.

How Can I Prepare for the Session?

Chris provides all props and essentials for styling.
Please bring your baby’s basics: – Milk/formula – Diapers & wipes – Pacifier (if used)

Is There a Charge for Additional Family Members?

Not at all! Family moments are priceless. There is no additional fee for including parents or siblings.

What Payment Methods Are Accepted?

We accept Venmo and Zelle as our preferred methods of payment.

When and How Are the Photos Delivered?

Digital proofs are delivered within 10 days of the session – You select your favorites for final retouching – Final edited images are delivered no later than 3 weeks after your selection. All images are delivered digitally, ready for download and sharing.

Do You Offer Additional Products?

Yes! We offer professional-quality prints, heirloom albums, and custom canvases. Please reach out for pricing and details.