cake smash Photography
Cake Smash photoshoots in Ely, CB7 4BW
Specialist baby and family photographer
Celebrate your little one's first birthday with a cake smash photoshoot! Brilliant fun, messy play and a fantastic way to commemorate your baby’s first year!
With a variety of backdrops and themes to choose from, all you need to do is bring the baby, add the cake and come along and have fun.
Cake smash photoshoots include family photos first, a birthday portrait, then the cake smash and a splash in the bubble bath to finish.
“I booked Vicki through a friend who highly recommended her! And she did not fail, I used Vicki for my sons 1st birthday cake smash and it was amazing! She provides everything even down to the outfit! Pictures were amazing! Would definitely go back for any other photo needs! Brilliant!
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What’s included?
cake smash photoshoot
A photoshoot to celebrate your baby’s first birthday - with cake, messy play and a splash in the bath with bubbles too.
You’re welcome to use one of our outfits, the decorations are provided and we have towels for afterwards - all you need to do is choose a backdrop and bring the birthday cake or add one to your booking!
Family, siblings and pets are very welcome for a family photo at the beginning and siblings can join in at the end of the smash and splash sections if they would like.
pricing
Cake Smash Photoshoot
Up to 60 Minutes studio time (family photos, birthday portrait, cake smash and splash)
£55 Session Fee
(Add on a professional handmade cake for £40 or bring your own)
Choose your digital images and add prints and frames at your viewing session.
10 Digital Images £250
15 Digital Images £350
All Digital Images £425
Or opt for our Birthday Mini Session
£150 for a short and simple 20 minute photoshoot and 5 digital images
Mini sessions do not include the cake or bath, just balloons and birthday themed backdrop and are suitable for all ages.
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faq’s
When is best to book?
I recommend booking a cake smash shoot for a couple of weeks before baby’s first birthday so you can enjoy sharing the photos on their special day. Get your date in the diary as soon as you can to ensure availability, the diary is open 12 months in advance.
How long will it take?
The full shoot will take around an hour, to include family photos first, a birthday portrait, the smash and splash in the bath.
What kind of cake do I need?
Lots of supermarket cakes smash well, choose one with soft icing or if you’re baking yourself, go for a light buttercream. If you would prefer to add a professional cake to your booking, the option is available when booking online, the cost is £40 and this will be made by a local company to match your chosen theme (gluten free, vegan and sugar free options available).
What do I wear?
For family photos plain colours tend to work well, I recommend picking a colour or material and running it through your family outfit choices so they all tie in together. For baby, you’re welcome to bring an outfit(s) however I do have a range of vests, braces, tutus and bow ties to choose from.
Can parents and children join in?
Yes! Parents and the baby’s siblings are very welcome to get a family photo first, the studio is also dog friendly if you would like to include your furry members of the family too. Siblings are welcome to join in at the end of the smash and splash sections.
What do I need to pay and when?
There is a non refundable session fee required when booking. You don’t pay anything else until you’ve seen the photos!
What happens next?
Following your shoot, we will book a viewing session, this can be back at the studio or arranged online over Zoom. You can enjoy a slideshow of your best photos, professionally edited and ready to download that same day.
Choose your digital images then add prints and framed artwork too. I can guide you through this and there is absolutely no hard sell. Additional digital images are priced at £25 each.
Payment is due at your viewing session and can be made via cash, bacs, card or Klarna.
Booking a future session.
I’d love to continue our photo journey and I highly recommend an outdoor session once your baby has started walking! There are discounts off family photoshoots to be taken within 12 months.
Complimentary Extras…
No additional charge for twins/multiples.
All digital photos are also included in black and white.
Discount on a family photoshoot.
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*All pricing is subject to change however you will only pay what was advertised when you booked.