Hey there, I'm Melissa!
My photographic style is often described as clean, crisp and natural. I focus on relaxed posing and true-to-colour editing. I want my clients to have classic baby portraits that stand the test of time.
classic & timeless imagery
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the experience
Luxury
hamilton cake smash photographer
are you ready to celebrate? your baby is turning one! my hamilton cake smash studio is the perfect place to document this special milestone with your baby. when you book a cake smash session with moments by melissa miller, everything is taken care of. all you need to bring is baby and their smash outfit.
every setup is 100% custom and can be absolutely any theme that you can think of. we will capture timeless portraits of your sweet baby's expressions and personality, then we will let them have fun and celebrate by getting messy with a themed cake smash. Finally, we will finish with a warm bubble bath (this is usually baby's favourite part). it's a fun, full-service experience for babies and parents to enjoy together!
Want some updated family photos while you're here? No problem!
There will be an opportunity to get a few family portraits and/or sibling portraits on one plain backdrop (of your choosing) prior to the Cake Smash.
The majority of the session is definitely focused on baby and celebrating their milestone, but while you're here I'd like to give you an opportunity to update your family photos are well.
This family part of the session will be quick and very minimal.
My studio is equipped with anything and everything that is needed for your session, all you need to bring is baby and their Smash outfit.
For baby, my prop room is stocked with hundreds of props, wraps, little outfits and accessories in every colour you could think of.
For parents, my studio is equipped with a fully stocked change table, spacious washroom, and even snacks.
fully stocked studio
include the family
party
let's get this
started...
theme
your only job is choosing a
i'll take care of designing everything!
Each and every Cake Smash I do is customized just for your baby. If you see a design I've already done that you love, we can most definitely do that, but you can choose literally anything under the sun as your theme ... I love a challenge!
I will source everything, all you need to bring is the outfit that they will wear for the Smash. My baker will supply the cake, just let me know if there are any dietary restrictions or allergies I need to be aware of. Safety first!
You don't need to have your theme decided prior to booking, but I will need to know approximately one month before the session to give me time to source the supplies.
cake smash themes
reach out to your hamilton cake smash photographer today!
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baby led session
Cake Smash sessions are usually around 1.5 hours in length to allow ample time for baby to become comfortable in the studio and give us their truest expressions. We also want to be able to fit in multiple outfit changes (and bum changes if needed) without feeling rushed or stressing out baby. My goal is for everyone to be completely relaxed, mom and dad included!
Sometimes at this age babies can be a little hesitant around strangers so I always want to make sure there's time for them to get to know me and become comfortable in my space. Nothing is forced, ever!
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the experience
Luxury
hamilton newborn photographer
fully stocked studio
My studio is equipped with anything and everything that is needed for your session, all you need to bring is baby and their Smash outfit.
For baby, my prop room is stocked with hundreds of props, wraps, little outfits and accessories in every colour you could think of.
For parents, my studio is equipped with a fully stocked change table, spacious washroom, and even snacks.
READ MORE
are you ready to celebrate? your baby is turning one! my hamilton cake smash studio is the perfect place to document this special milestone with your baby. when you book a cake smash session with moments by melissa miller, everything is taken care of. all you need to bring is baby and their smash outfit.
every setup is 100% custom and can be absolutely any theme that you can think of. we will capture timeless portraits of your sweet baby's expressions and personality, then we will let them have fun and celebrate by getting messy with a themed cake smash. Finally, we will finish with a warm bubble bath (this is usually baby's favourite part). it's a fun, full-service experience for babies and parents to enjoy together!
party
let's get this
started...
theme
your only job is choosing a
i'll take care of designing everything!
Each and every Cake Smash I do is customized just for your baby. If you see a design I've already done that you love, we can most definitely do that, but you can choose literally anything under the sun as your theme ... I love a challenge!
I will source everything, all you need to bring is the outfit that they will wear for the Smash. My baker will supply the cake, just let me know if there are any dietary restrictions or allergies I need to be aware of. Safety first!
You don't need to have your theme decided prior to booking, but I will need to know approximately one month before the session to give me time to source the supplies.
cake smash themes
reach out to your hamilton cake smash photographer today!
book
the experience
Luxury
hamilton newborn photographer
include the family
Want some updated family photos while you're here? No problem!
There will be an opportunity to get a few family portraits and/or sibling portraits on one plain backdrop (of your choosing) prior to the Cake Smash.
The majority of the session is definitely focused on baby and celebrating their milestone, but while you're here I'd like to give you an opportunity to update your family photos are well.
This family part of the session will be quick and very minimal.
READ MORE
are you ready to celebrate? your baby is turning one! my hamilton cake smash studio is the perfect place to document this special milestone with your baby. when you book a cake smash session with moments by melissa miller, everything is taken care of. all you need to bring is baby and their smash outfit.
every setup is 100% custom and can be absolutely any theme that you can think of. we will capture timeless portraits of your sweet baby's expressions and personality, then we will let them have fun and celebrate by getting messy with a themed cake smash. Finally, we will finish with a warm bubble bath (this is usually baby's favourite part). it's a fun, full-service experience for babies and parents to enjoy together!
party
let's get this
started...
theme
your only job is choosing a
i'll take care of designing everything!
Each and every Cake Smash I do is customized just for your baby. If you see a design I've already done that you love, we can most definitely do that, but you can choose literally anything under the sun as your theme ... I love a challenge!
I will source everything, all you need to bring is the outfit that they will wear for the Smash. My baker will supply the cake, just let me know if there are any dietary restrictions or allergies I need to be aware of. Safety first!
You don't need to have your theme decided prior to booking, but I will need to know approximately one month before the session to give me time to source the supplies.
cake smash themes
reach out to your hamilton cake smash photographer today!
book
products
Art!
professional photography focused on actual
your art should be displayed in your home and not in a folder on your computer
premium wall art
I offer a wide variety of premium wall art options that have been carefully curated and selected for their quality and beauty.
Custom mounted float frames, deckled prints with hand torn edges, and mounted acrylic prints are just a few of the options that I can't wait to show you.
Your art deserves a display that wows! All of my wall art is completely finished and ready to hang.
Collections feature a selection of 7x10 prints presented in 11x14 archival beveled mats.
The handmade timber keepsake box features an acrylic window and is available in 3 beautiful colours.
Collections are by far my most popular offering as they are very versatile. You can display your matted prints and even share some with family and friends.
Albums are assembled by hand with curated, high-quality materials to be cherished as an heirloom and passed on through the generations.
Our albums offer luxurious cover materials and several customization options to accent your professional imagery.
All albums come complete with a matching hand-crafted archival storage box.
heirloom albums
timber folio boxes
art is purchased separately at your private ordering appointment following your session
complimentary matching digital files are available with each art purchase
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products
Art!
professional photography focused on actual
your art should be displayed in your home and not in a folder on your computer
heirloom albums
Albums are assembled by hand with curated, high-quality materials to be cherished as an heirloom and passed on through the generations.
Our albums offer luxurious cover materials and several customization options to accent your professional imagery.
All albums come complete with a matching hand-crafted archival storage box.
Collections feature a selection of 7x10 prints presented in 11x14 archival beveled mats.
The handmade timber keepsake box features an acrylic window and is available in 3 beautiful colours.
Collections are by far my most popular offering as they are very versatile. You can display your matted prints and even share some with family and friends.
Albums are assembled by hand with curated, high-quality materials to be cherished as an heirloom and passed on through the generations.
Our albums offer luxurious cover materials and several customization options to accent your professional imagery.
All albums come complete with a matching hand-crafted archival storage box.
heirloom albums
timber folio boxes
art is purchased separately at your private ordering appointment following your session
complimentary matching digital files are available with each art purchase
SEE MORE
products
Art!
professional photography focused on actual
your art should be displayed in your home and not in a folder on your computer
timber folio boxes
Collections feature a selection of 7x10 prints presented in 11x14 archival beveled mats.
The handmade timber keepsake box features an acrylic window and is available in 3 beautiful colours.
Collections are by far my most popular offering as they are very versatile. You can display your matted prints and even share some with family and friends.
Collections feature a selection of 7x10 prints presented in 11x14 archival beveled mats.
The handmade timber keepsake box features an acrylic window and is available in 3 beautiful colours.
Collections are by far my most popular offering as they are very versatile. You can display your matted prints and even share some with family and friends.
Albums are assembled by hand with curated, high-quality materials to be cherished as an heirloom and passed on through the generations.
Our albums offer luxurious cover materials and several customization options to accent your professional imagery.
All albums come complete with a matching hand-crafted archival storage box.
heirloom albums
timber folio boxes
art is purchased separately at your private ordering appointment following your session
complimentary matching digital files are available with each art purchase
SEE MORE
investment
Creative
session fee includes:
in-person design consultation to discuss and plan every aspect of your custom portrait session
my time and talent during your cake smash session, as well as design of your custom smash theme (including cake)
in-person ordering appointment where you will view your images and select which beautiful products you want to purchase to showcase them
$250+hst
matching complimentary digital images are available with each art purchase.
wall art starts at $200
collections start at $990
reach out to your hamilton cake smash photographer today!
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faq
FAQ
01.
when should i book my cake smash session?
Ideally you should book your session when your baby is 6-8 months old. This will ensure that I have availability on my calendar and will also give us time to plan out the theme and source the supplies. Minimum amount of notice should be 1 month before you want the session to take place.
consult and booking
approx.
8 months old
plan theme
finalized 1 month before session
portraits
baby
only first
bring
baby to
studio
smash & splash
themed cake smash & bubble bath
ordering appointment
1 week
after
session
select
favourite
images
pick up
beautiful
products
ready in
4-6 weeks
order
beautiful
products
Timeline
the
this is such a momentous time in your life, celebrating your baby's first trip around the sun. but let's be honest, it's also busy. you're probably trying to plan an epic 1st birthday party and are likely preparing to go back to work soon. transitions can be overwhelming and stressful, i want your experience with your cake smash session to be as easy and enjoyable as possible. here is the process in a nutshell.
Book your session with the best Hamilton cake smash photographer! When you choose Moments by Melissa Miller to capture your important memories, you don't need to worry about a thing. From the initial consultation all the way through to having your premium portrait products displayed in your home, every detail is covered with care.
hamilton
cake smash photographer
hamilton cake smash photographer
consult and booking
approx. 8 months old
plan theme
finalized 1 month before
bring baby to studio
portraits
baby only first
smash & splash
themed cake smash & bubble bath
ordering appointment
1 week after session
select favourite images
pick up beautiful products
ready in 4-6 weeks
order beautiful products
01.
WHEN SHOULD I BOOK MY CAKE SMASH SESSION?
Ideally you should book your session when your baby is 6-8 months old. This will ensure that I have availability on my calendar and will also give us time to plan out the theme and source the supplies. Minimum amount of notice should be 1 month before you want the session to take place.
portraits
a few of siblings
and family
portraits
a few of siblings and family
faq
FAQ
02.
is everything really included?
Yep! All you need to bring is the outfit baby will smash the cake in (keeping in mind that the icing is buttercream and sometimes doesn't come out of fabrics). You are welcome to use any selection of the outfits in my baby wardrobe for the portrait portion of the session.
consult and booking
approx.
8 months old
plan theme
finalized 1 month before session
portraits
baby
only first
bring
baby to
studio
smash & splash
cake smash bubble bath
ordering appointment
1 week
after
session
select
favourite
images
pick up
beautiful
products
ready in
4-6 weeks
order
beautiful
products
Timeline
the
this is such a momentous time in your life, celebrating your baby's first trip around the sun. but let's be honest, it's also busy. you're probably trying to plan an epic 1st birthday party and are likely preparing to go back to work soon. transitions can be overwhelming and stressful, i want your experience with your cake smash session to be as easy and enjoyable as possible. here is the process in a nutshell.
Book your session with the best Hamilton cake smash photographer! When you choose Moments by Melissa Miller to capture your important memories, you don't need to worry about a thing. From the initial consultation all the way through to having your premium portrait products displayed in your home, every detail is covered with care.
hamilton
cake smash photographer
hamilton cake smash photographer
consult and booking
approx. 8 months old
plan theme
finalized 1 month before
bring baby to studio
portraits
baby only first
smash & splash
cake smash & bubble bath
ordering appointment
1 week after session
select favourite images
pick up beautiful products
ready in 4-6 weeks
order beautiful products
02.
IS EVERYTHING REALLY INCLUDED?
Yep! All you need to bring is the outfit baby will smash the cake in (keeping in mind that the icing is buttercream and sometimes doesn't come out of fabrics). You are welcome to use any selection of the outfits in my baby wardrobe for the portrait portion of the session.
portraits
a few of siblings
and family
portraits
a few of siblings and family
faq
FAQ
03.
what about my other child(ren)?
During the baby portraits your other child(ren) can hang out in my parent lounge which is in the same room as the studio. I have a small selection of toys and colouring books as well as Netflix to keep them busy until it's their turn for the family portraits. Or if you'd rather, we can do the family pictures first and then dad can take them to the park down the street.
consult and booking
approx.
8 months old
plan theme
finalized 1 month before session
portraits
baby
only first
bring
baby to
studio
smash & splash
cake smash bubble bath
ordering appointment
1 week
after
session
select
favourite
images
pick up
beautiful
products
ready in
4-6 weeks
order
beautiful
products
Timeline
the
this is such a momentous time in your life, celebrating your baby's first trip around the sun. but let's be honest, it's also busy. you're probably trying to plan an epic 1st birthday party and are likely preparing to go back to work soon. transitions can be overwhelming and stressful, i want your experience with your cake smash session to be as easy and enjoyable as possible. here is the process in a nutshell.
Book your session with the best Hamilton cake smash photographer! When you choose Moments by Melissa Miller to capture your important memories, you don't need to worry about a thing. From the initial consultation all the way through to having your premium portrait products displayed in your home, every detail is covered with care.
hamilton
cake smash photographer
hamilton cake smash photographer
consult and booking
approx. 8 months old
plan theme
finalized 1 month before
bring baby to studio
portraits
baby only first
smash & splash
cake smash & bubble bath
ordering appointment
1 week after session
select favourite images
pick up beautiful products
ready in 4-6 weeks
order beautiful products
03.
WHAT ABOUT MY OTHER CHILD(REN)?
During the baby portraits your other child(ren) can hang out in my parent lounge which is in the same room as the studio. I have a small selection of toys and colouring books as well as Netflix to keep them busy until it's their turn for the family portraits. Or if you'd rather, we can do the family pictures first and then dad can take them to the park down the street.
portraits
a few of siblings
and family
portraits
a few of siblings and family
faq
FAQ
04.
what should we wear for family poses?
We will discuss this in detail at your initial design consultation and I'm always available anytime to consult on outfit choices before the session day. You will also receive an in-depth welcome guide upon booking that has extensive information to help you prepare for your portrait session, including outfit suggestions.
consult and booking
approx.
8 months old
plan theme
finalized 1 month before session
portraits
baby
only first
bring
baby to
studio
smash & splash
cake smash bubble bath
ordering appointment
1 week
after
session
select
favourite
images
pick up
beautiful
products
ready in
4-6 weeks
order
beautiful
products
Timeline
the
this is such a momentous time in your life, celebrating your baby's first trip around the sun. but let's be honest, it's also busy. you're probably trying to plan an epic 1st birthday party and are likely preparing to go back to work soon. transitions can be overwhelming and stressful, i want your experience with your cake smash session to be as easy and enjoyable as possible. here is the process in a nutshell.
Book your session with the best Hamilton cake smash photographer! When you choose Moments by Melissa Miller to capture your important memories, you don't need to worry about a thing. From the initial consultation all the way through to having your premium portrait products displayed in your home, every detail is covered with care.
hamilton
cake smash photographer
hamilton cake smash photographer
consult and booking
approx. 8 months old
plan theme
finalized 1 month before
bring baby to studio
portraits
baby only first
smash & splash
cake smash & bubble bath
ordering appointment
1 week after session
select favourite images
pick up beautiful products
ready in 4-6 weeks
order beautiful products
04.
WHAT SHOULD WE WEAR FOR FAMILY POSES?
We will discuss this in detail at your initial design consultation and I'm always available anytime to consult on outfit choices before the session day. You will also receive an in-depth welcome guide upon booking that has extensive information to help you prepare for your portrait session, including outfit suggestions.
portraits
a few of siblings
and family
portraits
a few of siblings and family
faq
FAQ
05.
what if my baby doesn't smash the cake?
Then they would be the average baby, lol. Truthfully, most babies don't actually go to town on the cakes like the pictures would lead you to believe. My goal is just for baby to be happy, as long as we have that, then the adults can help to move along the actual "smashing" part. *trade secrets
consult and booking
approx.
8 months old
plan theme
finalized 1 month before session
portraits
baby
only first
bring
baby to
studio
smash & splash
cake smash bubble bath
ordering appointment
1 week
after
session
select
favourite
images
pick up
beautiful
products
ready in
4-6 weeks
order
beautiful
products
Timeline
the
this is such a momentous time in your life, celebrating your baby's first trip around the sun. but let's be honest, it's also busy. you're probably trying to plan an epic 1st birthday party and are likely preparing to go back to work soon. transitions can be overwhelming and stressful, i want your experience with your cake smash session to be as easy and enjoyable as possible. here is the process in a nutshell.
Book your session with the best Hamilton cake smash photographer! When you choose Moments by Melissa Miller to capture your important memories, you don't need to worry about a thing. From the initial consultation all the way through to having your premium portrait products displayed in your home, every detail is covered with care.
hamilton
cake smash photographer
hamilton cake smash photographer
consult and booking
approx. 8 months old
plan theme
finalized 1 month before
bring baby to studio
portraits
baby only first
smash & splash
cake smash & bubble bath
ordering appointment
1 week after session
select favourite images
pick up beautiful products
ready in 4-6 weeks
order beautiful products
05.
WHAT IF MY BABY DOESN'T SMASH THE CAKE?
Then they would be the average baby, lol. Truthfully, most babies don't actually go to town on the cakes like the pictures would lead you to believe. My goal is just for baby to be happy, as long as we have that, then the adults can help to move along the actual "smashing" part. *trade secrets
portraits
a few of siblings
and family
portraits
a few of siblings and family
faq
FAQ
06.
what happens after the session?
Your Ordering Appointment will be scheduled for approximately one week following your session. At that time you will come back into the studio to view your images, make your product selections and place your product order.
consult and booking
approx.
8 months old
plan theme
finalized 1 month before session
portraits
baby
only first
bring
baby to
studio
smash & splash
cake smash bubble bath
ordering appointment
1 week
after
session
select
favourite
images
pick up
beautiful
products
ready in
4-6 weeks
order
beautiful
products
Timeline
the
this is such a momentous time in your life, celebrating your baby's first trip around the sun. but let's be honest, it's also busy. you're probably trying to plan an epic 1st birthday party and are likely preparing to go back to work soon. transitions can be overwhelming and stressful, i want your experience with your cake smash session to be as easy and enjoyable as possible. here is the process in a nutshell.
Book your session with the best Hamilton cake smash photographer! When you choose Moments by Melissa Miller to capture your important memories, you don't need to worry about a thing. From the initial consultation all the way through to having your premium portrait products displayed in your home, every detail is covered with care.
hamilton
cake smash photographer
hamilton cake smash photographer
consult and booking
approx. 8 months old
plan theme
finalized 1 month before
bring baby to studio
portraits
baby only first
smash & splash
cake smash & bubble bath
ordering appointment
1 week after session
select favourite images
pick up beautiful products
ready in 4-6 weeks
order beautiful products
06.
what happens after the session?
Your Ordering Appointment will be scheduled for approximately one week following your session. At that time you will come back into the studio to view your images, make your product selections and place your product order.
portraits
a few of siblings
and family
portraits
a few of siblings and family
contact me
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Let me know your contact info and I'd be happy to send you some more information about the booking process and scheduling a consultation.
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