To cake smash, or not to cake smash?
A cake smash during a 12 month session is so fun and a great way to celebrate, especially for that first birthday. Here are some reasons why it’s a good choice for your session:
1. Fun
It captures real, happy expressions as the baby plays with the cake, often for the first time. The mix of curiosity, delight, and usually the messiness creates some fun and unique images!
2. Memorable Milestone
A cake smash is a creative way to celebrate and document a baby’s first birthday. You’ve gone through a whole year together, it’s time to party!
3. Themes
Cake smashes can also be set up with themed decorations, props, and outfits, making it more unique or personal. I have had people do themes such as Alice in Wonderland, monsters, dinosaurs, aviation, outer space, rock and roll, baseball, race cars, boho, and others.
4. Dual Purpose
Cake smash photos can be used for birthday party invitations, thank-you cards, or social media posts. People love to see those!
5. Celebrate Growth and Personality
It highlights the baby’s style and personality—whether they’re cautious or all-in with the cake, the session reflects the stage that they are at. It’s fun to remember these things as they grow so fast!
If you're considering a photoshoot for a 1st birthday milestone, a cake smash adds a playful, celebratory side that creates lasting memories. It will be fun to even show them when they are older!
Do you think that maybe it’s not for you?
That is 100% ok too! I’ve heard from a few people that it’s just simply not their style. Sometimes a parent knows that their baby hates the texture of foods such as cake, doesn’t like to get messy, or assumes the baby will be too nervous to get near it.
Either way, you can have a great 12 month session, and get some adorable photos of your baby as they reach this huge milestone in all of your lives. Happy planning!
