Cake Smash
Celebrate That First Birthday With a Cake Smash Session
A cake smash photography session is a fun and memorable way to mark your little one’s first or second birthday. My cake smash sessions at Bluefire Photography include a cake and decorations in a colour palette of your choice. The session is led entirely by your baby – sometimes they will be happy playing with a cake for a long time, others want to move on more quickly. No matter what happens, as your professional photographer, I’ll capture some fun photos of the experience and always make sure to include a variety of different shots for you to choose your favourites from!
Some parents worry about feeding their baby sugar. In my experience, the cake smash is much more about making a mess. Although your little one may taste their cake, most don’t eat very much of it, but instead enjoy playing!
Some babies aren’t very interested in the cake, so I’ll hide some of their favourite snacks in it or put a loved toy nearby so that they are keen to get involved.
What To Expect At Your Cake Smash Session
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I take a few images of the birthday boy or girl on their own
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We change your little one into their cake smash outfit
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We bring in the cake!
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To clean up, I bring out my bath, rubber ducks and some lovely bubbly water
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To finish, we wrap your little one in a soft towel
Checklist For A Successful Cake Smash
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Feed your baby cake a couple of times in the weeks before the session, so they are used to the taste
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ALWAYS discuss any food allergies with your photographer beforehand
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Do some messy play with play-dough, food, paint or icing in the weeks before, so they are used to the texture of soft icing
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Bring a favourite toy in case the baby needs a break or distraction
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Bring a drink in a sippy cup – eating cake is thirsty work!
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Try to encourage your baby to nap before the session, so they aren’t tired
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Bring some of your baby’s favourite snacks with you to hide in the icing
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Bring a clean change of clothes for the baby and yourself for afterwards!
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Tell your photographer if your baby is allergic to any bath products
Watch the Smash Magic Unfold
I’d love to help you celebrate your little one’s special milestone with a fun and memorable cake smash session. Get in touch to book your spot and let’s create sweet, messy memories you’ll treasure forever. I’m here to make every moment count!