Some babies are already born with a sense of adventure. Whether your family loves traveling, dreams about future vacations, enjoys classic cars, or simply wants a unique first birthday theme, a travel inspired cake smash offers endless creative possibilities. And there are so many options for adventurous cake smash sessions: air plane, motorcycle, car, hot...
Planning a first birthday session is one of the most fun parts of documenting your baby’s first year, especially when parents want something playful, colorful, and full of personality. Two themes that continue to be favorites in the studio are unicorn and mermaid cake smash sessions. Both themes work beautifully for families who love bright...
Choosing a cake smash theme is one of the most fun parts of planning a first birthday session. For a lot of families, sports themes are an easy favorite. Whether it reflects a family tradition, a favorite team, or simply something parents love, sports inspired cake smash sessions always create setups that feel personal while...
Some cake smash themes feel trendy for a season, while others have a little more staying power. Book themed cake smash sessions have always been some of my favorites because they combine meaningful childhood stories with creative set design in a way that feels personal to each family. For many parents planning first birthday photos,...
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...
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!