Let's talk about first birthday cake smash sessions....
Baby’s first birthday is a huge milestone. Many families schedule birthday session to take 12 month portraits, then to document baby’s reactions when presented with a cake of their very own. Some babies love their cake. Some babies are unsure. Some babies hate their cake. Heck, some even take their time, cry, taste it, cry more, use the frosting as finger paint, eat some cake, and then laugh. They don’t know what to do with it and the results can be hilarious! Take a look at some of these first birthday cake smash photography sessions and see what you think. (No babies were harmed (or left to cry) during their session.)
Happy birthday!
He put the "smash" in "cake smash".
Some babies start eating their cake timidly...
Then they decide its a lot of fun. I think it's safe to say she loved her cake.
It's normal for a baby to be a little unsure at first...
Even after a few bites, he's still a little undecided about it.
Babies can be overjoyed at getting such a sweet treat.
Doesn't everyone smash cake with their feet?
Who wants to actually eat the cake when you can play "pat-a-cake" instead?
Puzzled, he's going in for further investigation.
I don't think he likes it.
This little all-star was all smiles with his first cake.
She was perplexed at first...
Not a fan...
She decided she was done.
Once in a while a baby will completely face plant into their birthday cake.
Only to regret that decision!
She was content with frosting on her fingers.
She delicately painted it onto her leg.
Got more frosting on her hands...
and decided that wasn't ok!
The thought and planning that goes into these sessions always amazes me.
Even with mom trying to help...
She wanted nothing to do with it!
This classic "Winnie the Pooh" setup was so much fun- and he loved his cake too!
Some babies can't get enough of their birthday cake.
This cake didn't stand a chance.
She was curious and started playing with it...
But some babies hate the texture of the sticky frosting.
It can take a minute or two of contemplation.
Really trying to decide if he likes this or not...
Once he made up his mind, this little wild thing liked smashing cake.
Some babies get fairly messy during their cake smash.
But you know it's good if they lick the frosting off their lips.
He hates it...
No, wait! He likes it!
No, he hates it. Lol.
One thing is certain- babies are unpredictable with their birthday cakes!
Here are some tips to try before your cake smash session. Try feeding baby somewhere other than a high chair or kitchen table. Put them on the kitchen floor, or even in the empty bathtub and let them practice with a cupcake. Until now, they probably haven’t had many sweets. They may not like the sticky frosting. They may love it and get it everywhere! Either way, a practice run or two will help them know what to do during your session. Also, if the cake is chilled, please let it sit out for several hours prior to your session time. Cold frosting is hard, and that’s difficult for baby to dig into. It also doesn’t make as much of a mess when they’re eating it. Let be honest here- a frosting covered baby is half the fun. Don’t worry about the mess either- Here at Shot From the Heart Photography, every first birthday cake smash ends with a real bath in a baby-sized clawfoot tub, complete with rubber duckies as part of your session. Baby may not love smashing the cake, but what baby doesn’t love splashing in the tub? Click HERE to plan your custom birthday session. I look forward to creating memories for you and your family.
