We can style your smash set to match baby’s birthday party theme or you can choose any color scheme/theme you’d like. Booking at least 2-3 months in advance will give me time to plan your theme and order any necessary items for your set.
WHAT I PROVIDE:
- My prop stash is always growing, and what I can provide will depend on the theme and color scheme that you have chosen for your session. But generally speaking, this is what I typically have on hand.
- Styled background
- A cake stand and wooden spoon
- Small pieces of decor like florals, starfish, and decorative boxes to dress up the set
WHAT YOU PROVIDE:
- The cake
- Baby’s outfits and headpiece
- Small snacks that baby likes
- A water cup
- Towel
- Diapers & wipes
- A favorite toy
TIPS TO HELP YOU PLAN YOUR CAKE SMASH SESSION
Scheduling: If you’d like to use your portraits to display at baby’s birthday party I recommend having your session take place when baby is 10 1/2-11 months old. This will give you time to make prints and order any products that you’d like to display.
Bring snacks: Bring some puffs or small snacks that baby likes! This is a great little trick to help us get some great images even if baby isn’t interested in smashing… we just stick them right into the back of the cake! Also, have a sippy cup or bottle nearby in case baby gets thirsty or needs a break.
Cake prep: If you’re picking up your cake the day before your session please remember to take it out of the refrigerator a few hours in advance so that the icing can soften. A hard, cold cake is no fun to smash!
Leaving siblings at home if possible. Siblings, especially those under 4, don’t understand why they can’t have cake too. This session is a special occasion for your little one, so we want to make this day all about baby!
This is going to be messy. Really messy. So be sure to bring an extra outfit for baby and possibly one for yourself!
