Planning a cake smash: when and how?

Short answerPlan the cake smash about 3 weeks before the first birthday. We edit the photos in about 3 weeks, so they are ready on the day itself. Book your date as soon as you know when your child turns 1.
Baby on the first birthday next to a cake and white balloons

Why 3 weeks before the birthday?

After the shoot you choose your favourites at home and we edit them by hand. That takes about 3 weeks. If you plan 3 weeks ahead, you have the photos right on time for invitations, a photo book or to share with family and friends.

Calculating your date

Add 12 months to the date of birth and go back 3 weeks. Faster? Use the planner on the cake smash page.

Baby at a cake smash, seen from above, with a small cake

How does the shoot go?

  1. You request a date and pay a deposit.
  2. You receive personal advice on colours, theme and cake.
  3. In the studio we take our time; a pregnancy shoot usually takes about 60 minutes.
  4. You choose your favourites at home and we edit them.

Tips for a relaxed shoot

  • Plan the shoot after a nap, at a time your child is usually cheerful.
  • Bring a second set of clothes for after the bath.
  • Read more in photoshoot with a toddler: 8 tips.

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