Cake Smash photography for your baby’s first birthday

Many parents opt to arrange a birthday photoshoot session with me due to the fact the fact that the baby’s first birthday is an excellent reason to be happy! The whole year has been passed, and what an amazing year!

Over the course of a few months your child’s transformation from a small curled-up newborn into a colossal person with a distinct persona – it’s absolutely amazing! Due to this rapid development, taking stunning photos at the time of your child’s first birthday has become extremely popular.

If you schedule a family or baby photoshoot the two of you along with your child will have a relaxing and enjoyable photo shoot with me in my Studio. Also, you will leave with beautiful photos to cherish now and in the near future.

Your session may even include cake smash photos should you want. It’s an amazing (and mess!) method to celebrate the event! Find out more. In this blog, I’ll be revealing the details you should learn regarding the smash cake aspect that I had for my birthday photography shoots.

In short cake smash photography can be described as an enjoyable element of a professional photography experience for infants.

The idea was first introduced within the USA. Within the last 7 years it has gained popularity here as well.
What’s involved in an image shoot for a cake smash?

In the event that your baby is celebrating their first birthday at when they have their newborn photo shoot The cake smash can be an enjoyable and appropriate nod to the celebration.

I keep the cake-smash until the final stage of the shoot after individual baby pictures as well as the group family photos are taken, as it is very messy!

Like the name suggests the cake smash is the child being photographed by beautiful cake covered in soft squishy frosting.

The term “cake smash” is a reference to the fact that you can actually smash the cake, if they wish to, whether using hands or alternatively, if they prefer not to make their hands dirty using the wooden spoon.

It makes for some really entertaining photos that usually lead to laughter and squeals of delight from children!
Who are these cake smash sessions for?

A cake smash photo shoot is perfect for a baby who is soon to turn one or for a child who is turning one recently.

There’s more than just a one-year old’s birthday photoshoot however. I’m able to incorporate the cake smash in the session, even if they’re bit older than one year Please ask me.

Why should you book the cake smash photoshoot?

I do not offer cakes smash photography as an individual shoot, however I’m always willing to incorporate it into my portrait sessions in the studio when you’re a fan of the concept of.

There’s a lot to be awed by about baby cake smash photography!

Many babies are thrilled to smash a cake and I am able to record their smiles the process of eating!
Your child’s cake smash photos are additional pictures that give a different look to your gallery. The entire baby’s portraits could be perfect in a baby’s first birthday album or displayed on the walls of the nursery of your child at home or in other areas of your home.
They are also great to print and share – maybe on birthday invitations, or even first birthday thank you cards , too.

The style for your child’s photography

The style of your child’s first birthday photoshoot is entirely dependent on you. The entire photoshoot is customized as well as the cake smash that follows too.

It’s worth noting that my style is elegant, simple and straightforward. When I take photos of your child, my aim is to make timeless photos of your child as well as those of the entire family, therefore I do not use a lot of backdrops, glitzy accessories or make extravagant cakes.

I’ll take portraits of your child and you, set against several different backgrounds and wearing various clothes. I try to keep it simple as I believe the primary focus of these photos must always be on your child and you as a family.

What are the characteristics of a great cake smash costume?

Most often, during baby and cake smash photoshoots , the baby isn’t wearing a lot however if you’ve got an adorable outfit you’d want the child in, you should bring it along.

Prior to the shoot we will have a chat and the various elements of our shoot, including cake smash ideas for outfits. I will be able to tell you about the outfits I have (which you can utilize). Then you can decide if you want you want to purchase an additional dress or not.

My clothes are washable and I have picked them because they look fantastic on photos. Parents of boys typically prefer my textured dungarees, and girls are often seen wearing cute frilly pants with their nappy.

What should you wear to a photoshoot of a cake?

It’s not necessary to bring many things for your baby’s first birthday photoshoot. The most important thing apart from baby basic needs (nappies etc. ) the most important thing is spare clothing.

Take note of this when you choose to incorporate cake smash photography in the portrait session of your baby it can be messy! Cake is likely to end up everywhere and end in your child’s mouth hair, on their fingers, on the fingers or toes…everywhere! Children may even bite the cake, meaning it may cause noses to pop too. If you’re unable to place your head into cake on your first birthday what happens when you can? !

This is why you should bring some clothes to spare for your child and maybe an extra pair of trousers and top for you too. I recommend parents to participate in this kind of activity, so you could get some cakes in the end!

If you’re worried about the mess, don’t fret but we clean our child’s mess prior to your departure and clean up of our studios is part of the package.

I have an adorable miniature tin bath, so your child can take an enjoyable bath that is warm to be cleaned in the aftermath of the smashing cake. This time of splashing becomes an additional part of your photo shoot also, which gives the perfect opportunity for a larger variety of newborn photos.

Does the cake smash cake come included?

If you decide to include a cake smash photo in your baby’s studio photo session, then the cake we use during your session will be included within the cost. This eliminates the stress of making or purchase one on your own. Naturally, if your child suffer from any allergies or other requirements, let me know prior to the time.

After the party typically, there’s a good portion of the cake left , and you are welcome to take it to take home.

What happens if my child can’t “smash” the cake?

There are some babies who aren’t so keen as other children to be messy, which is okay! Even if your child seems not keen on smashing their cake for their first birthday We can still capture some amazing photos.

The advantage of having a less hesitant cake smasher, is there will be more cake left so that it can be taken home to have a bite to eat after!