A first birthday session can be about so much more than the cake. At Crabapple Photography in Andover, MA, a 1 year session can include a variety of photos. From classic milestone portraits to photographs with mom and dad, and of course a cake smash designed around your baby’s personality. For Mr. D’s session, we...
Winter birthdays come with a built in advantage when it comes to cake smash theme ideas. Snowflakes, twinkle lights, evergreen details, woodland scenes, rustic lumberjack setups, Santa inspired backdrops, and cozy winter textures all create beautiful first birthday portraits that feel festive without looking overly trendy. There are so many different ideas that are perfect...
Some themes never go out of style, and this “Very Hungry Caterpillar” cake smash was one of those sessions that instantly felt timeless, colorful, and full of personality. I first met baby Mr. T’s family during his newborn session, and it has been so special watching him grow through each milestone. They later came back...
One of my favorite parts of photographing families over the years is getting to watch younger siblings grow into the milestones I once documented for their older brothers and sisters. This Groton MA family photo session was especially meaningful because I first photographed Big Sister S during her sitter milestone session and followed that with...
As an Andover MA cake smash and baby photographer, there are some sessions where the vision just clicks right away. That was exactly the case for Miss A’s first birthday session. I first met her as a newborn, and her earlier session was full of whimsical colors and creative styling, so when her mom reached...
Welcome to Crabapple Photography!
I’m Kate, and I’ve been capturing family portraits since 2009. I specialize in photographing newborns, babies, and families with a fun, relaxed approach.
My style is clean, whimsical, and full of thoughtful details.
My cozy studio is located in Andover, MA, and I proudly serve families throughout the North Shore, Greater Boston, and Southern New Hampshire. I also offer on location outdoor sessions for those who love a natural setting.
Let’s create something beautiful together. Contact me today!