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THE In-Home Smash Cake Experience

 

AVAILABLE IN Houston AND SURROUNDING AREA

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houston's luxury in-home studio style photographer. milestones + family + Cake smash.

A collection of baby milestone photos showing growth and development during the first year.

What makes this different


Full in-home studio setup (light + backdrop + styling flow)


Guided posing + baby-led pacing (fast, playful, zero awkwardness)


Clean, consistent lighting for that editorial look—every time


We leave your space spotless (yes, even after the cake)

Baby wearing polka dot romper holds hands with adult while learning to stand on white backdrop.

THE EXPERIENCE


Clean Editorial Portraits (10–12 min)

Minimal, Montessori-inspired touches. This is your “frame it forever” set.


Parent Details (optional) (10–15 min)

Hands, cuddles, kisses—simple, emotional, never forced.


Smash Cake Fun (12–15 min)

The messy magic—captured beautifully and fast.


Bubble Finish (10–12 min)

A clean, cozy ending with more bubbles than water (controlled + cute).




Everything is designed to be quick, calm, and baby-friendly.

Every step of your session is thoughtfully designed to feel effortless — yet exceptional.

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A person in a white outfit lies on a white background in four different dynamic poses.
A baby wearing a white outfit and party hat sits next to a letterboard and birthday cake for their first birthday celebration.
A pink butterfly-themed birthday cake sits on a wooden board with decorative white ceramic skulls beside it.
Baby's brown hair styled in spiky pigtails with light blue hair ties against white background.
Happy baby in white eyelet dress sits with messy cake and frosting smeared face during cake smash photo session.
Baby in white outfit with party hat sits next to white birthday cake with number one topper on white background.
Baby in light blue onesie lying on white background showing joyful expressions in three different poses.
A baby wearing a white shirt with suspenders smiles while making different playful expressions.

WILD ONE eXPERIENCE

Starts at $450

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A full studio setup brought to your home — so you don’t have to pack, drive, or disrupt nap time. Your baby stays comfortable in their own space while we create clean, studio-quality portraits.


Up to 60–90 minutes of guided session time — enough time for warm-up, breaks, and a baby-led pace (especially helpful for sitters and toddlers).


Studio-grade lighting for a bright, clean look — consistent results in any home, even when natural light is limited or uneven.


10 hand-edited images with the option to upgrade — you start simple, then if you want, choose more once you see the full gallery and fall in love with the moments.


Curated props + simple styling support (neutral + timeless) — so your session feels elevated without looking themed or overdone.


Baby portraits + family moments included — because the connection shots (parents/siblings/grandparents) are the ones you’ll feel forever.


Private online gallery with print options — so your images don’t live only on your phone; you can easily turn favorites into frames and albums that will beauty your home.


Session prep guide + wardrobe assistance — so you know exactly what to expect, what to wear, and how to feel confident before I arrive.

Families typically invest $850 - $1100

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Testimonials

Newbell made the whole experience feel so easy. She turned our living room into a studio and guided us through everything without it feeling posed or stressful. The photos are clean, timeless, and honestly better than I imagined.

Rachel + James

I was nervous because my toddler never sits still — but Newbell was so calm and patient. She captured the sweetest moments without forcing anything, and somehow every image looks elevated and natural. This was the most relaxed photo session we’ve ever had.

Charles + Melissa

This wasn’t just a photo session, it felt like a full service experience. From the prep tips to the final gallery, everything was organized and beautiful. The images feel like art — the kind you actually want to print and keep forever.

Gloria + Dan

You AND YOUR BABY, Deserve This



This isn’t just about taking photos — it’s about honoring your story, your beginnings, and your everyday beauty. I would be honored to preserve it with care.

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Newbell Photography is an in-home photography and content creation studio serving Houston, Katy, Richmond, Fulshear, and surrounding areas. For families, we create fine-art baby milestones, aesthetic cake smash sessions, and timeless, natural-light family portraits. For celebrations, Shoots + Bubbles is our wedding and social events line delivering real-time content creation for weddings, showers, birthdays, dinners, and special events, with behind-the-scenes capture, candid moments, and ready-to-post social clips.