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Tips for planning your baby’s cake smash session:

Your little baby is growing so fast and is now almost one, and it is time to plan for their one year photos. Cake smashes are so adorable and fun and truly one of my favorite sessions to shoot.

Here are a few tips for planning a successful cake smash session for your baby’s first year photos!


1- Book Early

Although I am able to accommodate “last minute bookings”, booking 1-2 months in advance will give us time to discuss color schemes and order any necessary items for your custom set.


2- Plan ahead!

If you’d like to use your portraits to display at your baby’s birthday party, I recommend having your session when baby is around 11-months old to allow for plenty of time to order prints to display.


3- Bring snacks.

Believe it or not, babies won’t always love the taste and texture of cake, as for some, it is the first time they’re experiencing that texture and sweetness. I stock the studio with baby puffs but please feel free to bring small snacks that your baby likes such as berries, puffs, etc.


4- Plan for nap