Cake smash sessions are a fun and joyful way to commemorate the milestone of your baby’s first birthday.
Location
We can meet in a studio, local park or in your home.
What to wear
Most babies are photographed in two outfits, a first birthday outfit and cake smash attire. Cake smash attire is typically a diaper cover, bloomers, or cloth diaper.
Props
You are welcome to bring along first birthday party decorations to the photo shoot, such as flowers or balloons. The trend is moving towards a less is more attitude.
Cake
It’s best to introduce your baby to cake once or twice before our portrait session. This is best for two reason, so your baby has already encountered the texture of cake and icing and also so you’ll be aware of possible allergies. Bring a cake at room temperature, avoid chocolate, fondant and toothpicks. Six inch smash cakes are a good size for a nice proportion between cake and baby, or a cupcake is great too. White or pale pink icing and sprinkles generally photograph well. I typically allow for 15 minutes of cake photos. But we will follow your baby’s lead.
Clean up
Get ready for a mess! Bring outfit changes for parents and baby, towels, a jug of water, paper towels and a garbage bag. After the cake smash, your little one can play in a small tub for “splash” photographs and also to get cleaned up for the drive home!
Illness
If your baby wakes up the day of the photo shoot with a fever, we will reschedule! Sick babies aren’t happy babies!!
Additional items to bring
Bring a sippy cup, a spoon – for you to help your baby get started, if needed, your baby’s favorite snacks, like Cheerios – we can put them on the cake if your baby is not very interested in the cake.
Session Length
First birthday – cake smash sessions typically last around an hour to an hour.
Accessories
Accessories often make the outfit, right? Past clients have brought bows, ribbons, bowties, party hats, and crowns.
Enjoy
Don’t stress over the small details. Sometimes babies have a mind of their own, but don’t sweat it! I’ll be sure to capture cute portraits to document your sweet baby’s first birthday!!
Ready to document your story?
Let’s work together to create beautiful images that you can treasure for a lifetime!
