Tips for a successful cake smash session
Tips for a successful cake smash session
Tips for a successful cake smash session
Tips for a successful cake smash session
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Ten tips to make cake smash session successful:
Try on their adorable smash outfit ahead of time. Most of the time, the outfits online are not sized appropriately. Check it out on them -- see if it needs pinning or adjusting and bring those fixes with you.
Bring a regular outfit as well. Here’s an example you can use this one for girl or this for the boy.
Bring a comfy change of clothes for baby and you. During a cake smash session, it's common for parents to get covered in icing while assisting their child, so bringing a change of clothes for both baby and yourself is highly recommended, along with a warm outfit for the baby after their sink bath.
Another option for cake. If you don’t want to use a cake, feel free to use donuts or cookies. It’ll be less messier. You can have a fruit bath or milk bath.
Know what props you want! I have an array of props and even cake stands. Feel free to ask me for anything specific you want to use!
Have your baby exposed to cake before the session. Have a tester before the shoot so they are familiar with tearing into a cake. (Go to a grocery store and get a little cupcake.) Worst case scenario? Bring some cheerios/puffs -- and we will hide it on the back side of the cake so it looks like the birthday babe is eating cake when it's really puffs.
Communicate with your photographer. To ensure your photographer captures the vision you desire, communicate openly about your theme, preferred style, and any specific shots you want, building a strong rapport and trust.
Don't schedule the session during nap time. Make sure to plan the cake smash session at a time when your child is well-rested and in a good mood. A happy and energetic baby makes for more engaging and joyful photographs.
Don't force participation. Some kiddos may dive right into the cake while others may need a little encouragement. I’ll make sure to give them time and space to explore at their own pace.
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!
I hope you’ve found this post to be helpful as you start planning your baby’s cake smash session! If you have booked a session with me we will go over outfit options during the design process.
