The Ultimate Guide to a Perfect Smash Cake Photoshoot Near me

Still searching for the best cake smash near me? Look no further! My sessions are designed to capture your baby’s joyful expressions on their special day.

Congratulations! Your little one is turning one, and it’s the perfect time for their first birthday photoshoot. A cake smash session is always a fun experience, and it’s definitely worth capturing this milestone.

I aim to make my cake smash photoshoots as relaxing as possible by focusing on connecting with the child rather than the parents. When the baby feels comfortable and secure, the session goes smoothly. Some children warm up to new people quickly, laughing and copying the actions, while others prefer to stay close to their mommy for comfort.

At the beginning of each session, I encourage parents to participate in a few family photos to help the child feel safe in the new environment. Although the focus of the cake smash photoshoot is on the child, I’ve noticed that parents really treasure these family moments as well. I suggest wearing light, pastel, or white clothing, as these colors make the photos look soft and natural. If you want a child can wear different outfits for family and cake smash photos. 

After the family cake smash photos, it’s time to capture solo shots of your baby. #Smash cake near me

I know everyone is excited to see the cake, but from my experience with many cake smash sessions, every child reacts differently. Some are thrilled and dive into the cake immediately, eating so fast that we have to wrap up the session within 5 minutes to prevent overeating. Others might not enjoy the taste or texture and may just crawl back to their mommy. Thankfully, most children are curious about the cake, exploring its texture first and then tasting it, allowing us to capture plenty of adorable photos. I recommend that parents feed their baby before the cake smash photoshoot so they aren’t too hungry but also be careful not to overfeed. I usually ask for a small cake with soft layers in a light color and suggest avoiding chocolate cakes as they don’t always look great in photos

I engage with the birthday child by singing songs and playing games, but it’s important to remember I’m still a new face to them. Before the session, I encourage parents to think about what makes their child smile or laugh—whether it’s a sound, a game, an action, a song, a cartoon, or something else. We can use these during the cake smash session to capture those joyful expressions. 

After the cake smash, it’s time for a splash session. #smash cake near me

Believe it or not, I’ve never met a child who didn’t love splashing around in the water. So, if you’re worried about getting happy, smiley photos, don’t be—they all beam while sitting in the bath. I will definitely provide towels to dry the child but if you want you can bring yours.

After the cake smash photoshoot, I’ll send you a preview link to the photos. The pictures are protected, watermarked, and unedited, usually totalling around 50-75 images. I ask parents to choose the photos they’d like me to edit. I used to make the selection myself, but I realized my taste might differ from yours, and I believe it’s more meaningful for parents to be involved in the process. Once the editing is done, you’ll receive a final link, which will be valid for one month, giving you plenty of time to download your precious photos.

Find a cake smash near me that takes care of all the details, so you can relax and enjoy your baby’s first big celebration.