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...
If you’re searching for space cake smash ideas for your baby’s first birthday, one of the best places to start is with real sessions. This not only helps you come up with brand new ideas, but it also helps you see how that theme can look realistically. I have photographed hundreds of cake smashes during...
One of the things I love most about photographing families throughout the North Shore is seeing the connections that develop over time. Many of the families who visit my Andover studio or meet me for outdoor sessions return again and again as their children grow. Recently, I realized just how many of those families call...
One of the best parts of photographing families year after year as a milestone baby photographer is getting to watch little personalities unfold. This sweet Burlington family first came to me when their daughter was a newborn. Since then, I’ve photographed beach family portraits, Santa sessions, milestone photos, and eventually this unforgettable Burlington MA first...
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...
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!