CAKE SMASH - First Birthday Session
Baby's First Birthday Session
What is a Cake Smash?
A cake smash is a fun and popular photography session designed to celebrate a child's first birthday. During the session, a child is given a cake to play with, often resulting in adorable, messy, and candid moments as they dig into the cake with their hands (and sometimes feet!). These 1 hour sessions capture the joy and curiosity of a child's first experience with cake, creating memorable and cherished photos for families. Cake smash sessions often include themed decorations, props, and outfits to enhance the visual appeal and create a festive atmosphere.
Cake Smash FAQs
1. What is a cake smash session?
A cake smash session is a fun and playful photography session typically held to celebrate a child's first birthday. The child is given a cake to explore, taste, and smash, resulting in candid and delightful photos.
2. When should we schedule the cake smash session?
It's best to schedule the cake smash session a few weeks before your child's first birthday. This allows you to have the photos ready for birthday invitations, decorations, or to share with family and friends.
3. What should my child wear for the cake smash?
Choose an outfit that you don't mind getting messy. Many parents opt for cute, themed outfits or simple clothing like a diaper cover and a birthday hat. We recommend bringing a backup outfit for after the session. Also, try Amazon or Etsy for cute theme outfits.
4. Do we need to bring our own cake?
You can either bring your own cake or we can provide one for you. If you bring your own, we suggest a small, simple cake with soft frosting that's easy for your child to smash and enjoy. If you want to order with us, please ask us about pricing. We need to order to know 2 weeks in advance of your photo session.
5. How long does a cake smash session last?
A typical cake smash session lasts about 1 hour. This allows enough time for your child to get comfortable, enjoy the cake, and for us to capture a variety of fun and memorable shots.
Cake Smash FAQs Continued
6. Can we include family photos in the session? No, this session focuses solely on the baby. The first half of the session is dedicated to first birthday portraits, and the second half of the session is where we move on to the cake smash.
7. What should we bring to the session? Bring a change of clothes for your child and any special props or decorations you'd like to include, and of course, the cake if you're providing your own.
8. Can we choose the theme for the cake smash? Absolutely! We love incorporating your preferred themes and colors into the session. Share your ideas with us, and we'll work together to create a setup that matches your vision.
9. How soon will we receive our photos? You'll receive a preview gallery within 2 weeks of the session. After the in-person sales session, the final edited photos will be delivered within 1 - 2 weeks, depending on our current workload. Book sessions 1 month before first birthday to ensure pictures back for baby's first birthday party.
10. How do we book a cake smash session? To book a cake smash session, contact us through our website by clicking on the contact tab and filling out the quick form. See you soon!