About cake smash photoshoots

What could be a better way to celebrate that first birthday than a cake smash photoshoot?  Whether you go for a classic Cake Smash or a Themed Cake Smash you are going to capture some great memories. These sessions are great fun for baby and anyone watching – although it’s not for the faint hearted because boy doe sit get messy!

The session begins with some nice natural portraits while little one is still dressed – ideal gifts for grandparents.  If you have a special outfit that you would like little one to be photographed in, please feel free to bring that with you.  I also have a selection of vintage themed outfits which you are welcome to use for their portraits.

Serious photos out of the way, it’s onto the mess!  Little one can either be stripped down to just their nappy or if you would like to bring a dress-up outfit along for them to wear for the cake smash that’s fine as well.  I do keep a small selection of tutus for the girls and nappy covers for the boys, which you are welcome to use.

You can choose from either a classic, simple design for your Cake Smash or opt for a Themed Cake Smash. I have themed set-ups such as nautical, fairy, dinosaur, Peter Rabbit, vintage tea party, super hero – or with enough notice I adapt a set-up around your ideas.

Once the cake is demolished we’ll bring in my vintage bath tub for some bubbly fun.  Not only does this give us a chance to capture some very cute baby photos, but it means little one can get cleaned up too!  I will have towels and baby bubble bath available, but please feel free to bring your own if little one has sensitive skin.

Sessions are held at my cosy home studio in Portsmouth so that you don’t have to worry about all that mess – and believe me there is a lot! Sessions usually take around 1 hour but I always allow 2 hours for your session as I work at little one’s pace.

For a really successful cake smash I recommend getting your little one in training. This is a great idea for getting them used to eating cake with their hands, and means they’ll be more active and more into the cake smash. It’s really easy to do – in the weeks leading up to your cake smash give your little one cupcakes to eat and encourage them to eat with their hands and get messy. What better excuse do you need to eat cake!

The session fee for a cake smash portrait session is £95 which covers my time, the cake and all the decorations for your chosen set-up. Digital images start at £295 for 10 images and you can see my full pricing on the link in the menu.