Northwest Indiana Children’s Photographer

Decorative wall featuring a family photo of two smiling babies lying on their stomachs in the center, with two black-and-white portraits of a baby girl with styled hair on either side, above a wooden console table with decorative vases and spiral-shaped ornaments.
A smiling baby sitting in a white bowl surrounded by chocolate chip cookies, with a backdrop decorated with cookies, milk cartons, and balloons, including a wooden crate with a sign that says 'One'.
A young child with short hair, sitting on a textured rug on a wooden floor, looking to the side against a plain, dark brown backdrop.

I am located in Michigan City, Indiana, and proudly serving families throughout Northwest Indiana, Michiana, and Chicago.

Your baby’s first year is filled with wonder, growth, and joyful little milestones you’ll want to remember forever. My milestone and cake smash sessions are thoughtfully designed to reflect your child’s emerging personality while giving you elevated, timeless images to treasure.

At Patricia Nicole Photography, each session is artistically styled and fully guided. I handle all the details so you can simply show up and enjoy this beautiful chapter with your cutie!

Sessions Available:
Smiler Session (typically around 3–4 months): a sweet and simple way to capture those first social smiles, the beginning of your baby’s personality shining through, and perfecting tummy time!
Sitter Session (typically between 6–8 months): the perfect time to capture your baby’s growing curiosity and sweet expressions once they can sit unassisted!
Crawler Session (typically between 9–10 months): ideal for documenting your little one on the move—crawling, cruising, and exploring their world with energy and wonder.
Cake Smash Session (scheduled close to your baby’s first birthday): a joyful and fun-filled celebration marking their very first year.

Your milestone and cake smash experience includes:
– A curated selection of studio outfits, adorable accessories, and baby-sized props.
– A custom cake and a mini bathtub for a splash session after the cake smash (cake smash sessions only).
– Beautifully sets styled to complement your vision or party theme.
– Family participation is always welcome with optional family, parent, and sibling portraits.
– Expert guidance to help your baby shine, whether they’re shy or free-spirited.

No need to bring anything but your little one, every detail is taken care of for you.

Preserve the celebration:
Following your session, you’ll return for a design and ordering appointment where we’ll transform your favorite images into heirloom-quality artwork.

Your child’s memories deserve more than a screen. Elevate them with timeless, heirloom-quality artwork made to be seen and treasured for generations:

– Custom Wall Art & Framing Options
– Fine Art Albums
– Keepsake Mini Books
– Archival Prints and Luxury Gift Products

Monumental Milestones!
From curled-up newborn portraits to confident sitters and cake-covered smiles, my Monumental Milestones Bundle ensures you don’t miss a single moment. This exclusive package is only offered to existing clients, and tailored to each baby and the milestones you want to capture. Thoughtfully photographed and artistically preserved, creating a complete visual story line of their first year: perfect for creating a “Signature 9” matted collage or timeless heirloom album to flip through as the years pass you by.

Let’s celebrate this unforgettable first year together.
Contact Patricia Nicole Photography to schedule your milestone or cake smash session today!

Complete the form below, and I will be in touch within 24 business hours.

I can't wait to hear from you!