Cake Smash
As a family photographer based in Canton, Connecticut, every session presents a unique canvas to craft memories. Today’s assignment? A St. Patrick’s Day green cake smash. The mom requested muted tones and of course, we had to add in his brother! To plan this session, I created a vision board with earth tones: brown, green […]
As a Connecticut family photographer, I have the privilege of witnessing and immortalizing precious moments for local families. If you are looking for a simple cake smash in Connecticut, you have come to the right place! Recently, I had the joy of photographing a simple yet heartwarming cake smash session for a one-year-old boy in […]
As a Canton, CT family photographer, I had the pleasure of capturing a unique and vibrant cake smash. The location was in the heart of downtown Collinsville. Nestled along the picturesque Farmington River, Collinsville provided an urban twist to the traditional cake smash session. The result? A captivating blend of city charm and familial joy. […]
As a Canton, Connecticut baby photographer, I have had the incredible pleasure of capturing countless heartwarming moments for families. Recently, I had the joy of documenting a delightful outdoor cake smash in the picturesque fields of Simsbury. The experience was not only a celebration of the baby’s first birthday. It was also a testament to […]
If a Canton CT cake smash is on your bucket list for your child’s first birthday, you’re in luck! Celebrate your little one’s first birthday with a puppy-themed cake smash in Canton, Connecticut with Sharon Leger Photography. The Magical Setting This cake smash started off with family portraits in the studio. Once those were done, […]
A winter cake smash is always a good idea! I have worked with this family since their oldest son was a newborn. I absolutely love when clients return back to me, especially as their Connecticut cake smash photographer. In brainstorming with this client, we decided to match the theme for their one-year old’s upcoming birthday […]
What is better than a cake smash? A cake smash for twin boys, of course! As a CT Cake Smash Photographer, I love a good planning challenge. When we were planning this cake smash twin boys, the mom told me that she wanted a simple cake smash. We brainstormed different boy cake smash ideas and […]
When we did this family’s maternity session on the beach, I had a vision for coming back to do their son’s first birthday portraits on the beach. Luckily, when I mentioned it to the parents, they were all in. A beach cake smash? What’s not to love?! As a CT cake smash photographer, I love […]
It’s hard to believe that a year has already passed since sweet Emily was born. When it was time to book Emily’s cake smash, her mom told me that she wanted to keep it light and bright. I designed a light and bright cake smash set that brought together all of those elements. Light greens […]
I was caught off-guard when my family started singing “Happy Birthday” to my daughter on her first birthday. I didn’t realize how overwhelmed I was by the fact that the first year went so darn quick! You are going to love preserving your child’s first birthday with this special session. I am truly honored to […]
One of the most important decisions you need to make about your one-year old’s cake smash is the theme. These are the tips that I share with my clients on how to choose a cake smash theme. How to Choose a Cake Smash Theme, Step One: Poke Around Online Even if clients have a vision […]
I was caught off-guard when my family started singing “Happy Birthday” to my daughter on her first birthday and I burst into tears. I didn’t realize how overwhelmed I was by the fact that the first year went so darn quick! You are going to love preserving your child’s first birthday with this special session, […]
Take a look at some of the details that went into planning the perfect rustic, neutral cake smash.
Planning a cake smash session is a fun way to celebrate and preserve the details of your child’s first birthday.
"I am so happy to have had Sharon capture photos of my family. She was so easy to work with, from scheduling to planning and coordinating, she could not have made the process more simple. She showed up on the day-of super prepared, with a whole wagon full of stuff just in case, including snacks for my kids!
Kim
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She worked so well with my children: she truly understands that children are going to get bored fast and she worked around their moods perfectly.
I love that she captured my kids' candid smiles, and not just the posed ones. To top it off, the final product was beyond my expectations and delivered in under a week! You can tell that she loves what she's doing and it shows in her work. She is truly a gem and I can't wait to work with her again as my children grow up!"
"We loved how simple and stress-free our son’s cake smash session was—we didn't need to worry about props or set-up.
Alexis
When we showed up, Sharon had everything ready for us and we got to just be present in the moment.
The portraits captured all the sweet little details we want to remember from his first birthday, and we were so happy to share them with our family. It was the perfect way to celebrate this milestone!"
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"Sharon was absolutely lovely to work with. I'm not the type of person who particularly enjoys photoshoots, but she is exceptionally adept at putting her clients at ease. Her studio is equal parts tranquil, tasteful and casual so that my wife and I were not in the least bit overwhelmed.
Kevin
Sharon anticipates every possible need and plans accordingly so that you don't have to.
She is able to maintain the pace of her shoots, moving them forward judiciously without making the client feel rushed or unappreciated. She was completely down-to-earth and personable. It sounds cliché, but talking with her felt like catching up with an old friend – exactly we needed after the hectic experience of bringing our first child into the world. Sharon was more than worth the cost."
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"Sharon was amazing to work with during our recent newborn session! She was very responsive with any questions I had before the session, and even offered advice on outfits for my older children. I borrowed a gorgeous dress from her client closet, which helped me feel more confident and comfortable for photos.
Amanda
I was nervous about how the session would go with two young children and a newborn, but Sharon had everything so organized and prepared, that everything went flawlessly.
She was so calming and kind, and her studio felt so welcoming! The finished photos are all so beautiful, that I can't even come close to picking a favorite!"
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"I was first introduced to Sharon in 2024 when I did a session of personality portraits, and I was instantly impressed. A few friends had used her before and raved about her work, and now I completely understand why! Sharon truly works magic behind the camera. She is incredibly organized, answering all questions and planning every detail ahead of time.
Merissa
There’s never a need to stress about locations, directions, or even bad weather—she has a backup plan for everything!
One of my favorite parts of working with her is the dress consult to help plan outfits. She has such a great eye for style and helps put together looks that photograph beautifully."
5 / 15
"Sharon and Amy were fabulous! Right from the initial booking they made me feel special. I wore three beautiful dresses that Sharon already had available for me to wear from her client closet (I LOVE this feature!). We tried on several dresses until I found one that fit comfortably and I felt fabulous in.
Nicole
Amy & Sharon were great at communicating with me every step of the process.
Amy didn’t go overboard with the makeup, she made me look like myself but a little extra glam. An elevated version of myself. They were so fabulous and I would absolutely book them again. I 10/10 recommend Sharon and Amy for maternity or family photo sessions."
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"Scheduling was super easy through her website and Sharon is very communicative. Sharon offers a dress consultation so you can go to her studio and try on multiple dresses that fit whatever theme you choose for your photo day.
Nicole
I've never seen a photographer offer a whole closet of dresses to choose from and this takes out ALL the stress of picking an outfit for pictures.
Another priceless offering when it comes to taking the stress out of family photos is hair and makeup (additional fee). I scheduled with Amy for a few hours before my shoot. Amy was so easy to talk to and did a fantastic job with the look I wanted. I'm already looking forward to another booking and have referred her to my friends and family. I cannot recommend Sharon and her team more."
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7 / 15
"We recently had our second family session with Sharon and
Jenna
we were yet again blown away by the entire experience.
From her expert outfit planning, to making the journey to join us at our beach for photos, Sharon created a relaxed, fun environment from beginning to end. The photos we received were beyond what I could have imagined! She captured our family perfectly!!"
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"I recently had the pleasure of working with Sharon for a family beach session, and she was amazing from start to finish! Sharon's attention to detail and professionalism made the entire process seamless. Her empathetic and supportive nature made a world of difference, and the photos turned out beautifully.
Alexis
I highly recommend Sharon to any mom looking for a talented and compassionate photographer, who takes the stress out of planning.
Her work is exceptional, and she truly cares about her clients. Thank you, Sharon, for capturing these moments for us!"
9 / 15
"Sharon is the absolute best! We worked with her for our maternity photos, newborn photos, and our cake smash one-year-old photos. Each time, Sharon is so professional and friendly, makes us feel right at home, and take the most beautiful photos. We are blown away every time! The client closet is awesome and Sharon really went the extra mile to find gowns that complimented me.
Jen
We had so much fun taking all of these photos and can’t wait to work with her again!
We will cherish these photos forever."
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"We did both our maternity and newborn photos with Sharon and she made each experience beyond amazing. I met Sharon first at our dress consultation and knew we were going to work well together. It’s incredible that she gives you access to some many dresses and really knows how to make a pregnant lady feel beautiful.
She made my husband (who admittedly did not want to take the pictures) feel so comfortable, got him laughing and even looking forward to the newborn shoot.
Then, at the newborn shoot Sharon was so patient with us (it was our first trip out) she again made me feel so beautiful in her huge selection of dresses and was so good and rocking out baby boy to sleep."
Alexa
12 / 15
"Stop reading reviews and just book your session with Sharon Leger Photography right now. Sharon has been there for my family even before we were an official family. She poetically captured our engagement, maternity and our newborn’s first photos.
I couldn’t imagine trusting anyone else with these precious moments.
I am not an easy client. I am nervous, unsure of myself and overly aware of every physical flaw (especially postpartum). Sharon made me feel comfortable and beautiful every step of the way. We love Sharon Leger Photography, especially the woman behind the lens! Thank you for everything, Sharon!"
Dawn
13 / 15
"Sharon is an absolute gem! It has been 3.5 years since I found her and since then she has captured the most adorable and perfect pictures of my two sons and our family.
From newborn sessions, cake smashes and family photos, not one detail has ever been overlooked. Her process is seamless and she makes everything so accessible and easy.
She offers so many options for photo opportunities and has perfected a style that really is timeless! She was so wonderful with each of my children when they were newborns, that it made the experience so worth it! Couldn’t recommend enough!"
Melissa
14 / 15
"It’s hard for me to find the perfect words to describe what Sharon has given me.
I reached out to her when I was thinking about doing maternity photos, and she quickly convinced me that I would not regret it. She was right. Not only do I not regret my maternity photos but I actually love everything about them. Every time I look at them, all of those amazing feelings I felt while I was pregnant come right back as if I’m still in the moment. They are something I will cherish forever."
Kimberly
15 / 15
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