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CAKE SMASH PHOTOS BY URBAN GAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Reaching the one year old milestone is a great reason to party! Not only is it one of the biggest milestones for your baby, but let’s face it: you as a parent have survived a whole year. And that is a big deal. Plus, it’s the perfect excuse for one of my favorite things: CAKE SMASHES!!!
First year portraits are hands down some of the most fun we have in the studio. As an example, I am often heard belly laughing during these fun celebratory sessions. In addition to the actual cake, a splash bath and bubbles often make an appearance! During this first year portrait session, we can capture family photos and solo photos of your baby before the big smash.
Cake Smash Set
Not only is your baby old enough to interact and have fun, but more often than not the cake smash set itself is fun and joyous. I love putting together cake smash sets and have included a few examples in this gallery as inspiration. Some clients come to us with a fully formed idea. While some clients would prefer we take the lead on the theme for their baby’s cake smash. Consequently, I have built up quite the collection of cake smash props over the years. Often if I don’t have a prop already, I’m able to get it. So let your imagine run wild!
Have a favorite childhood book, fairy tale or toy? They make for a perfect theme. In fact there are so many amazing cake smash themes that we have a bucket list.
Location and When to Schedule Cake Smash Photos
Cake smash photo sessions can take place in the studio but I am happy to head outside in nice weather. If you’re looking for portraits to display at your baby’s first birthday party we will need to schedule your session for about a month/ 3 weeks in advance of the party. This will give me enough time to fully hand edit your photos and send anything off to the printer in time. If you’re not under any kind of deadline, anytime the month before or after your baby turns one is great a time.