Celebrate Their First Birthday with a Cake Smash Session!
- Daisy Robinson
- Jan 4
- 2 min read

Turn your little one's milestone birthday into an unforgettable celebration with a Cake Smash photo session. It's the perfect blend of joy, mess, and memories that captures their personality in all its wonderful glory.
The Perfect Birthday Memory
A Cake Smash session is more than just photos—it's a celebration! Watch your baby explore, play, and dive into their very own cake while we capture every giggle, messy moment, and precious expression. Complete with a fun bubble bath finale, these sessions create lasting memories of this special milestone.

The Complete Experience
What's Included
- Professional cake from our trusted baker (dietary restrictions accommodated)
- Custom-designed set with decorations and props
- Adorable bubble bath cleanup session
- Complete studio setup in your chosen theme and colours
- Professional photo editing and retouching
- Relaxed viewing session to select your favourites
The Session Flow
1. Arrival and settling in (with clean baby!)
2. Pre-cake portraits in your chosen outfit
3. The main event: Cake smashing fun!
4. Splish-splash bubble bath time
5. Optional family photos
The Final Gallery
You'll receive approximately 25 vibrant, joy-filled images capturing:
- Curious first looks at the cake
- Excited cake exploration
- Messy, happy moments
- Adorable bath time fun
- Natural expressions and genuine smiles

Planning Your Session
Before the Big Day
- Choose your theme and colour scheme
- Select outfit options (I have cute choices available!)
- Discuss any special requests or sentimental items
- Plan any dietary requirements for the cake
What to Bring
- Towel and change of clothes
- Favourite toys or comfort items
- Any special props you'd like included
- Your camera to capture behind-the-scenes moments!
What to Wear
For Your Cake Smash Star
- Simple outfits like nappy covers, tutus, or suspenders in neutral colours or matching your theme
- I provide several adorable outfit options ready for use
- Avoid busy patterns or character designs
For Family Photos
Choose 2-3 complementary colours and keep it simple:
- Start with mum's outfit, then coordinate everyone else
- Stick to soft, solid colours (whites, creams, blues, greys)
- Avoid bold patterns, logos, or matching identical outfits
- Wear comfortable clothes suitable for floor sitting
Remember to bring backup outfits, especially for your cake-smashing star! Not sure what to choose? I'm happy to provide guidance during your consultation.
Booking Your Session
Timing
Book 3-4 weeks before your desired date to ensure:
- Custom cake ordering
- Set design preparation
- Theme customisation
- Perfect timing around your baby's birthday
Investment
I offer a simple 'session fee plus photos' structure:
- Session fee secures your date
- Photo collections selected after viewing
- Flexible payment options available
- Visit my pricing page for details
Ready for Cake?
Let's create a memorable celebration of your little one's first year! Contact me today to:
- Check availability
- Discuss theme ideas
- Reserve your session date
A little mess, a lot of joy, and memories to last a lifetime.