Milestone & Cake Smash
Artful milestone portraits capturing your baby’s first year.
Milestone sessions are available for families in Birmingham, Auburn Hills, and throughout Metro Detroit who want to document their baby’s first year in a timeless, natural way.
Timeless, artful milestone imagery created with intention — designed to celebrate your baby’s first year and be treasured for generations.
Milestone sessions at El & Em Photography are a full-service, luxury experience focused on simplicity, softness, and genuine expression. Each session is gently guided and styled to highlight your baby’s personality while preserving a clean, editorial aesthetic.
MILESTONE SESSION | $450
A personalized, guided 30-minute studio session for babies ages 3–12 months
Access to my curated studio styling and props
Professional retouching and image refinement
12 Digital images selected by you from a curated online gallery
A private in-person image reveal & design appointment
I take care of the styling, flow, and creative direction — so you can simply enjoy this stage without overthinking the details.
ONE YEAR MILESTONE + SIGNATURE CAKE SMASH | $550
Includes everything from the Milestone Session, plus my signature white cake smash setup, access to my client wardrobe, an additional 30 minutes of shooting time, and a handcrafted cake from RH Homebaked Goods (Rochester).
ONE YEAR MILESTONE + LUXE CAKE SMASH | $650
Includes everything from the Milestone Session, plus your choice of a themed or styled cake smash setup, access to my client wardrobe, an additional 30 minutes of shooting time, and a custom designed cake from RH Homebaked Goods (Rochester).
The Session Retainer
A $150 non-refundable retainer is required to reserve your session date. The remaining balance is due on the day of your session.
In-person Image Reveal + Design Appointment
Final images and products are selected during your in-person image reveal session, where you’ll view your finished gallery for the first time and choose your favorite images. I’ll bring curated product samples so you can see and feel the artwork options in person and select what best fits your home and style.
Booking
Milestone sessions are ideal for 3, 6, 9, and 12 months, or any meaningful stage you want to preserve during your baby’s first year.