Balloon arch installation in pink, burgundy, gold and gray colors creates a festive party backdrop.

Westchester County, NY Cake Smash & Milestone Photographer


Celebrate Life’s Sweetest Moments

Welcome! I’m Dawn — your Westchester County, NY Cake Smash and Milestone Photographer, specializing in capturing the joy, giggles, and personality that shine at every stage of childhood. My Port Chester studio is the perfect space to bring your little one’s story to life, whether it’s a first birthday, a new milestone, or just because.


Cake Smash Sessions

There’s nothing quite like a first birthday! Cake Smash sessions are best scheduled when your baby is between 10–12 months old so we can capture their biggest smiles and cake-covered giggles. Don’t worry if you miss that window — a smash is fun at any age! Each setup is completely customized, from playful themes to simple, timeless backdrops, making your child’s portraits as unique as they are.


Milestone Sessions

Milestones don’t end after the first birthday. From sitting up at six months, to a new hobby at age four, to double digits at ten, milestone sessions are the perfect way to freeze time and remember the small (but oh-so-big) stages of growing up.


Ready to Celebrate?

These milestones go by faster than you think. Let’s create images filled with laughter, color, and personality — photos that will make you smile every time you see them.

Baby smiling in white bathtub at smiley face themed first birthday cake smash photo session.
A baby boy in a black outfit smashes his face into a small birthday cake on a wooden stand at a cake smash photoshoot.
A laughing baby sits in a white mini bathtub in front of a colorful smiley face balloon backdrop for a first birthday.
A smiling little girl in a pink sequin dress and Minnie Mouse ears poses in front of pink balloon decorations.
A cute little girl in a pink sequin dress and Minnie Mouse ears eagerly eating her white birthday cake.
Smiling toddler girl in pink tutu and Minnie Mouse ears poses at a pink balloon birthday party backdrop.
Small child sits in dreamy winter wonderland photo setting with white trees and snowflakes against blue backdrop. Port Chester, NY
A winter wonderland themed cake smash photoshoot with silver ornaments and snowflakes decorating the set. - Port Chester, NY
Smiling child wearing white dress and hair buns in winter wonderland holiday photo setting with white trees and ornaments. Port Chester, NY
A small figure in pink tutu sits next to cake in dreamy pink winter wonderland setup with white trees and decorations. - Port Chester, NY
Professional Photographers of America (PPA) organization logo with grey text and burgundy square emblem.
2023 baby safety certification badge with minimalist sleeping baby icon design in muted rose and beige tones.
Gold and olive winner award badge with laurel wreath and stars for AFNS Award from September 2022.
A black and gold 2nd place award badge with laurel wreath border and ribbon design from 8/2022.
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A circular logo for Published Photographer Magazine 2023 with decorative flourishes and text in red and black.
Circular black logo design for Cover Artist Photographer Magazine 2022 with decorative flourishes and text.
Elegant circular logo design for Published Photographer magazine with cursive text and minimalist gold accent lines.
Magazine cover for Bold & Beautiful featuring baseball props and navy knit outfit with Yankees cap on brown background.
Professional photography portfolio page showcasing newborn and family portraiture with elegant dark background styling.
Valentine's themed magazine cover with red and white decor showing a smiling figure in a red sweater against rustic doors.
A photography business page layout featuring red and white decorative elements with hearts and wooden accents.
Magazine cover for Bold & Beautiful featuring a joyful scene with Valentine's decor, red hearts and pink accents.
A red-themed creative photography page layout with a white text title and two portrait images against a burgundy background.
A circular brown logo design reading 'Holiday Edition 2022' with 'As Seen In' text at the top.

About Dawn Talia Photography

Dawn Talia Photography is an award-winning and published photographer based in Port Chester, NY, serving families throughout Westchester County, NY and beyond. Specializing in family photography, newborn photography, cake smash and milestone sessions, Dawn brings a warm, creative, and personalized approach to every session. Whether you’re celebrating your baby’s first birthday, welcoming a newborn, or gathering the whole family together, Dawn captures genuine emotion and timeless portraits you’ll treasure forever.


© 2025 Dawn Talia Photography | All Rights Reserved | Award-Winning Newborn, Maternity, Cake Smash, and Family Photographer | My studio is located in Port Chester, NY - Westchester County and I proudly serve clients across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, including Port Chester | Rye | Harrison | Larchmont | Irvington | Armonk | Bronxville | Chappaqua | Dobbs Ferry | Pleasantville | Bedford | Pelham Manor | Mamaroneck | Briarcliff Manor | Fairfield County | Darien | Greenwich | Stamford | Manhattan | NYC | Scarsdale | Tarrytown | Westport | White Plains | Book your session today to preserve the moments that matter most!