The Cake
It's all about the cake for this type of shoot. The cake can really make all the difference to a great photo!
Things to consider when making the cake:
- A cake with buttercream will produce more mess – the messier the better!
- Try to follow with the colour scheme of the decorations:
Boys cake smash:
Shades of blue and white.
Girls cake smash:
Pinks, purples and white.
Rainbow cake smash:
Any 3 colours you would like! (see below for an example)
What should my child wear?
Before the cake is added to the setup, I like to settle your child into the studio with some simple shots of them.
For this part of the shoot, I would recommend smart, comfortable clothes with some colour.
For the cake smash itself, you could consider just a nappy with some briefs over the top (don’t worry it will be warm for your child) or you could find a personalised vest online for a reasonable price.
After the cake smash, a flannel, warm water, towel and changing mat will be provided for you to be able to clean your child.
If your child has a favourite toy, please bring it with you on the day.
I look forward to capturing your child's first birthday!