How to Do a Cake Smash Photo Shoot at Home

 If you have a one-year-old, you'll understand why so many people want to celebrate their baby's first birthday a bit elaborately. It's a special milestone that you reach together as a family. And with the rise in popularity of baby photography, you just can't resist having your baby's cute face framed on the wall!

With the past two years gone by in a pandemic, many people have been taking precautions for their child's safety. But this doesn't mean that you can't have fun at home! People have been taking part in a new trend for marking the event—cake smash photography.

And this is exactly what it sounds like—your child is given the freedom to do whatever they want with their cake while the photographer works their magic. The resulting pictures are as funny as they're radiant!


So, if you don't want to hold an extravagant event but still want your baby to have fun, this is the perfect thing for you! In this feature, we bring to you ways to have a cake smash at home for your baby's first birthday photoshoot.

Safety First

Before you proceed with the photoshoot, you need to plan the event keeping in mind your baby's safety. One-year-olds have recently been introduced to solid foods, so it's very important that you consider what ingredients you add to the cake.

If your baby has any food sensitivity, let the bakers know beforehand to avoid any accidents.

The Messier, the Better

The essence of a cake smash photoshoot is capturing the spectrum of reactions your baby has when they approach the cake and grab fistfuls of the soft, creamy sponge! This is why many experienced child photographers will tell you that the best outfit for your baby is only a diaper.

This allows the baby to be covered in the full glory of their beautiful mess but still have fewer clothes for you to wash afterwards!


Avoid Clutter

Avoid cluttering the scene with too many props. Decide on a couple of props that will go best with the theme you've chosen for your baby's photoshoot, and spread them around the scene or how your baby photographer wants them to.

Cake Time!

The star of the show is your baby, but the cake will be the one making a special appearance! You have the creative freedom to pick whatever flavours and textures you want for your baby's cake. Berries, citrus fruits, or a plain Victoria (sponge), anything will look good when your baby enjoys it.

You can also ditch the mainstream and go for items that are... not cake. Like a berry Pavlova, a stack of chocolate chip pancakes with all the decorations, or a bunch of cupcakes!

 

If you're looking for 1st birthday photoshoot services in Port Coquitlam, BC, check out Artin Photography. They specialize in cake smash photoshoots, family photography, and more! Reach out to them to learn more about their services and rates.

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