Name: Shanyn Nicole Photography
Address: 925 S Gilbert Rd Suite 207, Mesa, AZ, 85204, United States
Telephone: +1-480-231-9880
Price range: Call For Pricing

When To Book Your Cake Smash Session

Thinking about planning a cake smash session for your baby’s 1st birthday?

Does your babe have a birthday coming up? Let’s celebrate in style! The best time to book your cake smash is really dependent on your need for the images. If you’re wanting the cake smash pictures back to display at a first birthday or to use for invitations, you’ll want to book the session for when the baby is around 11 months old. If you want to capture the true 1-year-old essence, book closer to their first birthday.

All of our cake smash sessions are totally custom. This means your ideas come to life with planning, my expertise, and a custom cake from our baker! In addition to your styled cake smash set, we also do portraits on a classic background with our deluxe and all-out cake smash. This can be any color you’d like, and we have so many to choose from, with outfits to coordinate for each one.

When you book your cake smash you will get a questionnaire that goes over your vision. This is your time to get as specific as you’d like for your cake smash. After your questionnaire is submitted, and prior to your session, we will send you helpful tips on how to prepare for your session. Not every baby loves cake right away, but don’t worry we will help you prepare.

Most parents book their babe’s cake smash 3-6 months prior to the session date. This allows enough time to plan, order any props I may need, and prep your babe for their session! This is a time to celebrate. We are here to make this as fun and easy as possible.

Ready to book your cake smash session? Head to our contact page to get set up!

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February 21, 2023

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Let’s Talk Newborn Sessions

Having a baby soon? Newborn sessions are a must!

These sweet daddies came all the way from Colorado to adopt this sweet baby girl. What a blessing! These daddies are so in love with their new baby girl. She was so much fun, you can see her personality in them for sure!

Our newborn studio is located in Mesa, Arizona. We have a 1,100 sqft commercial studio with three dedicated shooting areas. Perfect for studio work, as seen below, or natural light sessions in our brick room! Our studio provides it all. From wardrobe, props, and headbands galore for babies. To even shirts, dresses, and outfits for the whole family.

When planning your newborn session, it is imperative to reach out and book in your second trimester. Our goal is quality over quantity. This means we only take a handful of each session type every month. We want to ensure we have the time to dedicate to our clients while still making sure we have time for our own babies.

Our most common question is “How do we book when we don’t know when the baby will be born?” Which is a great question! The answer is quite simple. We do not book the actual date of your newborn session until your baby is born. This prevents the stress of having to potentially reschedule. Once they’re here you will use the link sent during booking to our online calendar. Then that is it! Time to capture your perfect babe.

In the time between booking and shooting, we plan! We encourage you to go to our Instagram and website to check out our work. Save the images on IG that you love and send them to us when the time comes. We will send you how to prep, what to expect, and what to bring. By the time of your session, you will be totally ready to rock this out with us.

During your session, you will have the chance to sit, enjoy snacks, and let us do the hard work. Our sessions are done with two people (Myself, Shanyn…and my assistant!) which ensures the baby is always safe. We always start with the baby and then at the end photograph the family. After your session, you are sent information on the next steps. How to pick your images, how to purchase prints, and more!

Ready to lock in your newborn session? Let’s chat!

February 18, 2023

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Chelsey’s Studio Maternity Session

Thinking about a studio maternity session?

Maternity perfection? I think so.

Of course, all of my clients are *truly* perfect. I am not sure how I got so lucky to get such beautiful women here non-stop. I love the simplicity of this session. Focusing on the glory of her pregnancy, you can feel her love for this sweet boy.

Chelsey decided to wear our beautiful mauve gown, utilize a flowy white fabric, and brought a body suit and jeans for a more casual look. This deluxe maternity session was exactly what she was hoping for and we brought her vision to life! Our deluxe studio maternity session is an hour long which typically provides time for 3-4 outfits with a backdrop for each one.

You can find out more about our deluxe maternity session here on our services page! Most mamas book their maternity sessions around 20 weeks gestation. This gives you plenty of time to while ensuring there is room on our calendar. I recommend shooting your maternity session around 30-32 weeks gestation. If you’re due with multiples I recommend 28-30 weeks!

February 13, 2023

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Desert Family Session

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For their desert family photo session, this blended family of 7 showed up ready to impress. Even if the weather initially wasn’t perfect by the end of the session it was AMAZING! Blended families can sometimes pose challenges. From how to dress your blended family, how to pose, and make sure everyone smiles. Challenges are THERE!

When dressing your family for your portrait session the goal is coordination. We want to avoid matching completely with large groups! And SHOES MATTER! Literally, they can make or break a session. Even if you wash your favorite pair or pick up something simple from Target. Avoid ratty old shoes, tennis shoes, or anything that’s going to distract from your family’s smiling faces.

This family chose our ALL OUT package which includes a full gallery. All of your final edited images are delivered in a gallery for you to download, print, and do whatever you’d like!

Our 2023 calendar is open and ready for you to lock in your family session in the desert or the portrait studio. Let’s chat about making these days last forever. And don’t forget to follow along on Facebook and Instagram.

February 4, 2023

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The Allen’s Phoenix Family Photo Session

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How long has it been since you had a professional family photo session?

Well, aren’t they just the cutest family? I always love when we have a big kiddo and a little kiddo sibling set. I think there is something so magical about their bond and interactions. Having my own kids with a 10-year gap, my mama’ heart sings!

This amazing family drove all the way up from Casa Grande for their session. This is hands down my favorite desert location. This location gives you a gorgeous mixture of cacti, mountains, and scenery. And at sunset (or even sunrise!) That sun hits just right. You truly cannot go wrong here.

Our Desert family photo sessions are available from September through May. We want to keep your family comfortable and enjoy your session and during the summer that just doesn’t happen! Our 2023 fall calendar is already open and ready for booking. If you’re looking for a session, let’s chat!

February 1, 2023

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The McCullen’s Family Portrait Session

Gilbert, AZ Outdoor Family Session

This was such a fun outdoor family portrait session. What does life look like with 4 under 4 you ask? Sometimes it’s two screaming 2 years old’s. With a mom whos positive we got no good photos.

Sometimes you have to adjust your expectations for the little humans. 2 year old’s do the best their 2-year-old brains let them. But one day those two-year-olds won’t need to be held. And loved so much. And you’ll look back and cherish these moments that they were clinging to you.

In the moment so many of our mothers feel like they got nothing useable or worthy during their session. I have never, ever walked away from a session without deliverables! The moments you feel are not the moments I feel. There is so much in between. Those are the moments I am here to bring you.

Also, let’s chat about moms outfit! She threw on a leather jacket to make this SO versatile! Easily removing it for a change. Jackets are such a fun addition. I have a ton at the studio you’re even welcome to use! Our client closet is available for all of your sessions.

This gorgeous location is off of the 202 and university and is available for your family session! Love it? Let’s chat!

January 29, 2023

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Lifestyle Newborn Session

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Looking for an in-home, natural lifestyle type look…but in the studio? I got-chu.

Our brick room is built just for that! Designed to look like the coziest boho bedroom of your dreams, our brick room is here to bring that vision to life. With minimal formal posing, natural light, and the softness that comes from all the new baby cuddles! Lifestyle newborn sessions start at $500 for an hour and 25 fully edited digital images.

Click the link below if you’re interested in booking a session – and don’t forget, follow along on Instagram to recent sessions!

I’m ready to book my session!

January 26, 2023

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Milo’s Studio Newborn Session

Newborn Portrait Studio Gilbert, AZ

Meet Milo – The cutest little guy EVER! He came in and rocked his deluxe newborn session in actual record time. Our deluxe newborn sessions are shot in our studio Tuesday – Friday at 10:30 am. Our newborn studio focuses on the safety and comfort of not only your newborn baby but you and your whole family! We provide all we will need for your session, snacks, drinks, and access to our closet.

” When should I book my newborn session?” This is one of our most asked questions! Most moms book their newborn session in their second trimester. When you book your newborn session you’re only booking a spot on a list. For 2023 I am only shooting 5-7 newborns per month in order to ensure I have enough time with my own babies! Once your babe is born, you’ll reach back out, and we will schedule the actual date.

Our deluxe newborn sessions consist of two hours of shooting. In this time frame, we typically have time for 2 colors of fabric on our table (where we do the naked shots) and 2-4 props. Depending on the baby we have time for more or less. In addition, we typically have time for 2-4 parent poses as well! Our deluxe package includes 15 images with the option to purchase more.

Ready to book your studio newborn session? Contact my portrait studio today for details! And follow along on Instagram.

January 23, 2023

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Poppy’s Cake Smash Session

Poppy is a true ray of sunshine! We had the sweetest time with her for her petite cake smash. Our petite cake smash creates a perfect gallery for your babes first birthday. Though small, our petite cake smash package comes with everything you need! Cake, backdrop, and access to our client closet. No washing caked clothes for you!

For 2023 we will be accepting 5 cake smashes per month. We are booking through December 2023! It is never too early to book your smash. If you have a babe turning one, let’s chat!

December 18, 2022

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Best Gilbert, AZ Newborn Photographer

Isn’t she lovely?

We are back from our winter rush! Santa is done, stockings are hung, and we are ready to BLOG! We have actual months’ worth of jaw-dropping sessions to share so buckle up. We are going for a ride. First, we are starting with this lovely lady! If you’re wanting a variety of posing, our deluxe newborn session is for you.

For 2023 we will be accepting only 5 newborns per month. Mothers typically book in their 2nd trimester! If your babe is already born, reach out! If we can’t get you in, we are happy to share some local recommendations of photographers we love and trust.

December 16, 2022

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