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SWEET BEGINNINGS & FIRST CELEBRATIONS —
CAPTURED WITH CARE, PATIENCE, AND HEART.
Cake Smash sessions at MonRêve Photography are designed to celebrate your baby’s very first milestones — from first birthdays to early toddler years.
These sessions are relaxed, baby-led, and thoughtfully styled to allow your little one to explore, play, and enjoy the experience at their own pace.
With a background in Early Childhood Education, I approach every cake smash with patience, safety, and understanding — allowing space for curiosity, gentle mess, and natural expressions.
Sessions are best suited for babies between 11 months and 2 years, when curiosity is high and personalities begin to shine. Each setup is carefully curated to feel joyful, timeless, and beautifully cohesive.
Every session is approached with patience, creativity, and respect for your child’s comfort — allowing natural expressions, playful moments, and meaningful milestones to unfold beautifully.
Reach out to check availability and schedule a brief consultation. This allows us to connect, discuss your child’s age, session type, and overall vision.
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No experience in front of the camera is required — for children or parents.
Every Cake Smash and Birthday Milestone session is gently guided with patience and care, allowing your child to feel comfortable, confident, and free to be themselves throughout the experience.
After our consultation, you’ll select the Cake Smash or Birthday Milestone package that best suits your needs. Themes, styling options, and session details will be discussed to ensure a beautifully curated experience.
CHOOSE YOUR SESSION PACKAGE
INQUIRE & SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION
Once your package is selected, your session agreement and invoice will be sent. Upon signing and payment, your session date is officially reserved in my calendar.
SECURE YOUR CATE (SIGN & PAY)
You’ll receive a detailed preparation guide so you feel confident and ready. On session day, simply arrive, relax, and enjoy a guided, child-friendly experience designed to capture genuine joy and personality.
PREPARE & ENJOY YOUR SESSION
Welcome to Monreve Photography — home to beautifully styled Cake Smash, Birthday, and Milestone Photography in Vancouver.
If you’re looking for a trusted, experienced photographer to celebrate your baby’s first year and childhood milestones with intention and creativity, you’re in the right place.
Based in Vancouver, BC, my home studio is thoughtfully designed for babies and young children, with weekend sessions available by schedule. I proudly serve families across Metro Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.
With over 10 years of photography experience and a background in Early Childhood Education (ECE), I bring patience, safety, and artistry to every session. Each cake smash and milestone portrait is carefully styled and guided — creating joyful, timeless images your family will treasure.
JOYFUL MILESTONES & GROWING PERSONALITIES —
CAPTURED WITH INTENTION AND ARTISTRY.
Serving Vancouver & the Lower Mainland
Cake Smash
(11 months – 2 years)
birthday photography
(3 to 12 years old)
Sweet beginnings, playful moments, and first celebrations — captured with care, patience, and heart.
Joyful milestones, growing personalities, and meaningful birthdays — beautifully documented.
A Calm, Guided First Birthday & Milestone Experience
Birthday and milestone sessions are designed for children ages 3 to 12 years, celebrating each year with intention, creativity, and personality-driven styling.
Whether you envision a themed birthday setup, a refined portrait, or a playful milestone session, each experience is customized to reflect your child’s age, interests, and energy.
Sessions are guided yet relaxed, allowing children to move, laugh, and express themselves naturally. From soft and elegant to fun and whimsical, every session is styled to feel personal and memorable — without pressure or rush.
These milestone portraits are created to grow with your family, documenting not just how your child looks, but who they are in this season.
Birthday Photography
cake smash Photography
Cake smash Photography
( 11 Months to 2 years)
Every cake smash session at Monreve Photography is carefully styled to feel joyful, cohesive, and personal.
Below, you’ll find curated inspiration for themes, cake styling, outfits, and custom details — all designed to help guide your session planning while allowing space for creativity and personalization.
A curated collection of studio props and accessories is included with every Cake Smash and Birthday session.
This may include headbands, ribbons, hats, umbrellas, boxes, simple props, and styling accents — thoughtfully chosen to complement your theme.
Thoughtfully selected details to complete your session styling.
For clients who prefer a styled wardrobe option.
A limited selection of studio dresses for girls ages 3 years and up is available for rental.
Outfits are offered in select sizes and styles and are chosen to photograph beautifully while allowing comfort and movement.
Rental details are shared during the styling consultation.
Birthday milestone sessions are available for children ages 3 to 12 years old.
Each session is gently styled to reflect your child’s age, personality, and interests — whether you prefer a themed birthday setup or a more refined portrait-style celebration.
Themes are kept age-appropriate, playful, and timeless.
All styling items are subject to availability to ensure a cohesive final look.
All styling items are subject to availability to ensure a cohesive final look.
In addition to digital images, clients may choose to preserve their portraits through fine-art prints and custom heirloom artwork. These pieces are designed to be displayed, gifted, and cherished for years to come.
Artwork options are available following your session and are thoughtfully curated to complement your images and home. Full print and product details are shared during the ordering process.
For families who value lasting, tangible memories.
Back To Cake Smash Session
• The ideal age for a Cake Smash session in Vancouver is 10 to 11 months. At this stage, babies are expressive, curious, and comfortable sitting independently.
Cake Smash sessions may also be booked between 10 and 14 months, depending on your child’s milestone timing.
• Yes. All Cake Smash Photography sessions at Monreve Photography in Vancouver include a professionally styled cake designed to coordinate with your selected theme and colour palette.
• Our professional cake supplier does not offer sugar-free cakes, as icing and fondant require sugar.
If you prefer a sugar-free option, you are welcome to bring your own cake to your cake smash session.
• Yes. Allergy-friendly cakes (including egg-free, dairy-free, or nut-free options) can be arranged with a small upgrade fee.
Please inform us of any dietary requirements at the time of booking your Vancouver cake smash session
• Absolutely. Your session includes themed backdrops, props, and full styling, all curated in-studio to create a polished, cohesive, and timeless cake smash setup.
• This is very common and completely normal. Eating the cake is never required to create beautiful images.
We recommend bringing a familiar snack and, if possible, introducing a small cupcake at home prior to your cake smash photography session in Vancouver.
• Yes, gentle parental involvement is often part of the experience — especially during the cake smash portion.
We recommend wearing comfortable clothing, as cake smash sessions are playful and interactive.
• Yes. Parents and siblings are welcome to join before or during the cake smash portion of the session.
A small additional fee applies for sibling or family portraits, as outlined in our Cake Smash packages.
To maintain a calm and focused environment, sessions are limited to two adults in the studio.
• Cake Smash & Birthday Portrait sessions are offered on Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 5:00 pm only.
• A sneak peek is delivered within 5–7 days, and your full proof gallery will be ready within two weeks.
Your images are presented through a private online gallery for easy viewing, downloading, and sharing.
• Monreve Photography is a Vancouver-based cake smash photography studio, with all sessions held in-studio.
We do not travel to client homes, allowing us to maintain consistent quality, safety, and styling.
• Monreve Photography operates as an email-only studio to ensure organized and thoughtful communication.
You’re welcome to email at any time — responses are prompt and detailed.
• Every Cake Smash session is:
Fully styled and professionally prepared
Baby-led, calm, and unrushed
Designed with comfort and safety first
Captured with a timeless, fine-art approach
We specialize in Cake Smash Vancouver photography that feels refined, joyful, and beautifully personal.
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