I don't often to get to work in a studio but when I do, I love going over to the Studio Hampton Roads in Virginia Beach! It's a beautiful home decorated with tons of great decor and furniture, perfect for any occasion. Including cake smashes!


Samantha contacted me for Devairr's first birthday photos and wanted to add in some cake photos themed for his favorite characters - the minions! But having a birthday in the winter can really limit where a session is held as it's often much too cold to be outside for a longer length of time. So a studio is the perfect answer! I reserved the space and she brought the cutest decor and outfits (peep her minion socks!). And sweet memories ensued. There was so much laughter and joy from little Devairr as he played and snuggled with his momma. Then he tore into his cake in no time!

Playful parent and toddler moment on white bed with ornate decorative backdrop and cream pillows.
Joyful interaction between parent and child on cozy white bed with decorative wall panel behind.
Sweet bonding moment between parent and child laying on white bedding with intricate wall decor.
Parent lifting child playfully in the air while lying on white bed in bright room with decorative accents.
Intimate moment of laughter and play between parent and toddler on white bedding.
Candid playtime between parent and child in bright white room with decorative wall elements.
Black and white portrait capturing tender moment between parent and child on bed.
Close-up of hands holding child wearing yellow shirt and denim overalls during playtime.
Candid laughing moment between parent and child sitting on white bed with decorative backdrop.
Intimate cuddle between parent and toddler on white bed with ornate room divider in background.
A tender black and white portrait of a mother and baby sharing an intimate moment together.
Mother embracing toddler in white t-shirt and navy outfit while sitting on couch with plants in background.
Artistic black and white close-up photograph capturing an intimate maternal moment.
Joyful moment between mother and child playing together on white couch with yellow and blue clothing.
Laughing toddler in yellow and blue overalls sharing playful moment with mother in bright room.
Happy candid moment of mother and baby laughing together on white bedding.
Playful interaction in a bohemian setting with wicker peacock chair and hanging plants.
Black and white portrait capturing intimate moment between mother and child in wicker chair setting.
Curious toddler in yellow shirt and overalls framed by greenery and wicker furniture.
Candid moment of mother and baby playing with yellow toy in wicker chair setting.
Toddler in yellow shirt and denim overalls sits in wicker chair with ripped jeans decor.
Happy toddler in denim overalls laughing while sitting in wicker chair.
Toddler wearing yellow top and overalls plays on wicker furniture near hanging plants.
Reflection in mirror shows child and adult sitting in modern decorated room.
Modern living room interior with tan leather couch and green accent wall.
Black and white photo of playful moment on vintage leather couch.
Candid moment on brown leather mid-century modern sofa with green wall backdrop.
Learning to walk on hardwood floors with rattan chair and staircase in background.
Supporting first steps on hardwood floor near decorative rattan chair and potted plants.
Black and white photo of walking practice on hardwood floors with natural light.
Cheerful toddler in denim overalls sitting beside Minion toy under Happy Birthday banner with colorful balloons.
Toddler in overalls playing with birthday decorations under blue and yellow birthday banner.
Black and white photo of toddler playing with party decorations under Happy Birthday banner.
Toddler in overalls sitting by Minion-themed birthday cake with blue and yellow balloons.
Toddler exploring Minion-themed birthday decorations on hardwood floor.
Toddler in denim overalls and yellow shirt enjoying birthday celebration with balloons.
Toddler reaching up toward colorful birthday balloons next to Minion-themed cake.
Toddler examining Minion-themed birthday cake on wooden floor.
Toddler in overalls exploring a blue and yellow Minion-themed birthday cake.
Happy toddler enjoying Minion-themed birthday cake with party decorations.
A toddler in yellow shirt and denim overalls enjoying cake with frosting on their face.
Black and white photo of a birthday celebration with a Minion-themed cake and balloons.
A small child in overalls sits on hardwood floor with a yellow and blue birthday cake.
Close-up of a Minion-themed birthday cake with decorative honeycomb paper decor.
Small child in denim overalls enjoying birthday cake messily on wooden floor.
Close-up of cake crumbs scattered on hardwood floor during a birthday celebration.
Yellow and blue Minion-themed birthday cake with googly eyes decoration.
Excited toddler at birthday party with Minion-themed cake and colorful decorations.
Toddler in denim overalls enjoying cake during a festive birthday celebration.
Birthday celebration setup with Minion cake, balloons, and blue 'Happy Birthday' banner.
Toddler in yellow shirt and denim overalls enjoying food during a special occasion.
Small child eating cake next to a Minion-themed birthday cake with blue star balloon decorations.
Minion-themed smash cake with yellow and blue frosting on a wooden cake stand.