Latest Trend – Cake Smash Photography
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Our little ones grow up so fast, and the first year of life is a whirlwind of milestones and changes. Cake smash photography is a delightful way to commemorate this momentous occasion and capture the wonder and joy of your baby’s first taste of sweetness.
Imagine your precious one, dressed in an adorable outfit, surrounded by colorful balloons and decorations, with a scrumptious cake just waiting to be explored. As they dig their tiny fingers into the frosting, their eyes sparkling with delight, you’ll have a front-row seat to all the messy, hilarious, and heartwarming moments.
These sessions are more than just a photoshoot; they’re an experience that the whole family can enjoy. You’ll laugh, you’ll cheer, and you’ll be amazed at your baby’s curiosity and adventurous spirit. The result will be a collection of photographs that you’ll treasure for a lifetime, documenting this special milestone in your child’s life.
But finding the right cake smash photographer is essential to ensure you have a positive and enjoyable experience. Here are a few tips to help you choose the perfect fit for your family:
- Look for a photographer who specializes in cake smash photography. They’ll have the experience and expertise to create the perfect setup and capture the best shots.
- Ask about their safety procedures. You want to ensure the session is safe for your baby, so make sure the photographer has taken the necessary precautions to protect your child.
- Discuss your vision for the session. Do you have a specific theme or color scheme in mind? Share your ideas with the photographer so they can create a personalized experience tailored to your preferences.
- Consider the photographer’s style. Browse their portfolio to get a sense of their style. Do their photos reflect the kind of images you’re hoping for?
- Trust your instinct. When meeting with potential photographers, pay attention to your gut feeling. You want someone who makes you feel comfortable and excited about the session.
Cake smash photography is a wonderful way to celebrate your baby’s first birthday and create lasting memories of this special time. By following these tips, you can choose the perfect photographer who will capture the joy and magic of this milestone for years to come.
Kim del Angel Photography
10802 Kit Carson Dr. Suite B, Austin, TX, 78737; (512) 787-3912
Website: www.kimdelangel.com
Have you heard about the latest trend sweeping social media and the photography world? It’s called a cake smash photo shoot, and it puts a super sweet spin on those timeless baby milestone photos.
The concept is pretty simple – when the baby turns 1, you set them loose on a cake and let the camera capture the delightful mess that ensues! We’re talking fists full of frosting, cake-covered grins, and a memory that’s way more fun than standard monthly photos.
While smashing cakes has always been a baby’s rite of passage on their first birthday, photographers have started staging elaborate cake smash sessions as a milestone event for the baby book. And let’s be honest, the photos are pretty darn cute. Whether it’s a classic white cake with white icing or a themed creation, little ones go to town demolishing their cake masterpiece.
The best part is the reactions you can capture – everything from curious fingers dipping into frosting to gleeful face-first dives into the cake. And that first taste is gold! The cake smash captures how much they’re growing up while letting them be a baby just a little longer.
Now the trend has expanded to include mom, dad, or the whole family joining in on the sweet, sticky session. Even pets are getting in on the trend with pup cakes and cake sessions. Talk about a family affair!
How to Get Ready for a Cake Smash Session
As a toddler photographer who specializes in cake smashes, let me walk you through what it takes to set up one of these super fun and messy Cake Smash Photo Shoots.
First things first, we’ll need to pick out the perfect cake. I always go for a small 6 or 8-inch round or square cake that’s fun, colorful, and decorated with lots of frosting and toppings. Cupcakes can work too! We’ll also need some cute backdrops for the photo shoot like a fabric drape, a floral garland, balloons, a chalkboard sign, or whatever goes with the theme you have in mind.
On the day of, I like to prep a space that’s easy to clean up after. Plastic tablecloths and sheets on the floor. My current studio just east of Dripping Springs is the perfect place and it’s set up for Cake Smash Sessions. Then I lay out the backdrop and accessories along with some hand towels and wipes close by for easy clean-up between shots.
When the tiny star of the show arrives, we’ll take some portraits first so they look nice and clean. Then once they dive hands-first into the cake, the fun begins! I snap away as they grab fistfuls of frosting, reveal cake filling, and get it stuck in their hair and everywhere. The messier the better! It’s baby bliss at its finest.
After we wrap the shoot, the little one gets wiped down and changed while the parents and I go through the images for ordering. It’s such a blast to capture these memories for families! Those cake and frosting-covered baby faces are just the sweetest.
I had a mom write me a letter to me about her son Jimmy’s experience.
Oh my goodness, we just had Little Jimmy’s first birthday cake smash photos taken and it was an absolute blast! I was a bit hesitant at first since I wasn’t sure if Jimmy would actually dive into the cake or just get overwhelmed. But let me tell you, the minute the photographer, Kim, put that chocolate cake down in front of him, it was game over! Jimmy grinded his little hands right into the frosting and started going to town. He was covered head to toe in cake and frosting – in his hair, on his face, all over his outfit. But he had the biggest smile the entire time!
It was so fun as a mom just to stand back and watch my baby experience something for the first time. The delight and excitement on his face with each taste and touch of cake was priceless. And getting to capture those memories in photographs is something I’ll always treasure. Jimmy made the biggest mess but I didn’t care one bit about cleaning it up – that’s what baby wipes are for! The photographer was able to get so many sweet and silly shots of him enjoying his first-ever cake. I know when Jimmy looks back at these photos years from now, it will be a fun memory of what a joyful one-year-old he was.
Toddler’s First Photo Shoot
As a toddler photographer who specializes in cake smashes, let me walk you through what it takes to set up one of these super fun and messy shoots.
First things first, we’ll need to pick out the perfect cake. I always go for a small 6 or 8-inch round or square cake that’s fun, colorful, and decorated with lots of frosting and toppings. Cupcakes can work too! We’ll also need some cute backdrops for the photo shoot like a fabric drape, a floral garland, balloons, a chalkboard sign, or whatever goes with the theme you have in mind.
On the day of, I like to prep a space that’s easy to clean up after. Plastic tablecloths and sheets on the floor are clutch. Then I lay out the backdrop and accessories along with some hand towels and wipes close by for easy clean-up between shots.
When the tiny star of the show arrives, we’ll take some portraits first so they look nice and clean. Then once they dive hands-first into the cake, the fun begins! I snap away as they grab fistfuls of frosting, reveal cake filling, and get it stuck in their hair and everywhere. The messier the better! It’s baby bliss at its finest.
After we wrap the shoot, the little one gets wiped down and changed while the parents and I go through the images for ordering. It’s such a blast to capture these memo
ries for families! Those cake and frosting-covered baby faces are just the sweetest.
So if you’re considering doing a cake smash session for your little one’s first birthday, I highly recommend going for it! Get ready for lots of laughs and lots of mess – but the memories and photos you’ll get to cherish forever make it so worth it.