Milestones
NOBLESVILLE, IN
Noblesville Best Children's Photographer
MILESTONE EXPERIENCE
Photographing the moment
Milestone sessions are perfect for capturing your child's birthday. Many of my clients return for birthday photos of their child beyond their first year. These sessions can take place in the studio or at a location of the client's choice.
Milestones aren't only for small children- this session can also celebrate other major birthdays: Quinceanera, Sweet 16, 21st birthday, Death to your 20's, 30, 40, etc! A major life milestone can be anything to celebrate- being newly single, beating cancer or a diagnosis, new job or promotion, weight loss milestone, new car, new horse, etc. Do you have a major milestone in your life? I'd love to help you celebrate your perfect moment and capture that forever!
The Process
STEP ONE
Booking your session
We will finalize date, location, and time. Session is fully booked upon signed contract and 1st payment.
STEP TWO
Planning the Session
We will customize your photoshoot and receive a session style guide.
STEP THREE
The Photoshoot
Your session will be quick, easy, and most importantly, fun!
STEP FOUR
Gallery Delivery
Your gallery will be available 2-3 weeks after our photoshoot. Download images and order prints and more!
BABY MILESTONES
THE FIRST YEAR
Mini-Milestones are the perfect way to document your growing baby. Babies grow so fast from infant to one year. Popular milestones to document include 3 month, 6 month, 9 month. Sitter sessions are some of my absolute favorite to capture, with baby full of smiles and growing personalities. At 12 months, I recommend the cake smash session.
*SEE MORE DETAILS ON CAKE SMASH
Milestone Mini
Sessions
20 minutes | Starting at $155
Mini Milestone
Sessions
30 minutes | Starting at $155
+Perfect for 3, 6, and 9 Month sessions
+Option for a studio session or at client's desired location
+One outfit choice + one backdrop
+Package includes 10 images to download in a private gallery
+Custom backdrops and cutouts may be available for additional fee.
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*Disclaimer- Not available for cakesmash or multiple children
Full Milestone
Sessions
45 - 60 minutes | Starting at $225
Full Milestone
Sessions
30 - 60 minutes | Starting at $225
+Option for a studio session or at client's desired location
+1-2 outfits and option for 1-2 different backdrops
+Package includes 15 images to download in a private gallery
+Custom backdrops and cutouts may be available for additional fee.
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*Disclaimer- Not available for cakesmash or multiple children
LET THEM EAT CAKE!
A cake smash session is designed to capture the all smiles and clapping, and joy of your child enjoying something sweet! Sometimes kids love cake so much, they will go all in face first! Other children love to grab and squish the cake between their fingers, and some children may be hesitant to eat cake.
Cake smash sessions can be scheduled before your child's 1 year birthday or after. If you'd like to share and celebrate your photos with friends and family on the child's actual birthday, lets get your session scheduled after baby has hit the 11 month milestone to allow time to edit and deliver your images.
dURING the session
Your child's session will begin in a clean outfit and we will quickly capture images in a number of posed positions or props. Your job as a parent is to be my photography assistant- you know what silly faces or sounds that makes your child giggle and smile. Plan your session around your baby's schedule- make sure your baby isn't overly hungry before the session or overly tired.
let's eat!
The cake (or special treat) will be placed in front of the child to explore the colors, texture and taste. This session is so much fun to be behind the camera to watch and photograph how each child can interact differently, and I will capture each moment- the first bite, the last bite and sometimes the messy aftermath.
After the session
I will supply a towel to wipe with and clean up. Bring an extra clean outfit to change into, and your favorite wipes for baby's fingers and face (and sometimes toes).
At the end of our session, you'll have a fun and full gallery of this adorable experience. You'll receive your link to your images approximately 2-3 weeks after our photoshoot date.
preparing the cake
- I recommend that your child comes to this session having prior eaten a cupcake or something sweet. It is important to understand if your child may have an allergy or food sensitivity prior to our session.
- Cake smash cakes range from 4" to 6" in diameter and can be one or two tiered.
- Bring your cake chilled or refrigerated
- I recommend whipped cream frosting over icing. Not only is this is easier to clean, it is also easier on a baby's tummy.
- Neutral icing colors (white/cream) is preferred, and try to avoid bright colors, these photograph more beautifully.
about the cake
- Store bought cakes are perfectly fine! I recommend ordering 7 days in advance rather than buying something directly off the shelf. Many grocery stores and local bakeries offer cake smash specific cakes.
- Some mama's prefer to make their own- this is also perfectly fine! If you would like a bakery recommendation, let me know.
- I offer simple white cakes for an additional $20
CAKE SMASH SESSION
Cake Smash
Sessions
45 minutes | Starting at $175
Cake Smash
Sessions
30 - 60 minutes | Starting at $175
+Studio session or location of clients choice
+Package includes 10 digital images in a private gallery
+Custom backdrops and cutouts may be available for additional fee.
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Newborn & Cakesmash
Bundle
30 - 60 minutes | $550
Newborn & Cakesmash
Bundle
90 minutes | Starting at $550
+Full 60-90 Minute Newborn Session that includes 15 digital images
+45 minute Cake smash Session that includes 10 digital images
+Custom backdrops and cutouts may be available for additional fee
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*Disclaimer- Must pay in full at the time of booking to receive discounted pricing.
Melissa with Overpeck Photography specializes in family photography, children's photography, children's milestones, and newborn photography in Hamilton County, Indiana and the surrounding cities including (but not limited to: Fishers, Carmel, Westfield, Lapel, and Indianapolis. Also serving Marion County, Madison County and Delaware County). Melissa specializes in on-location portraits, lifestyle and portrait photographer.
Melissa also has a studio in Noblesville, Indiana. The studio is best suited for Newborn, children's photography and headshots.
