What to expect from a cake smash session? Cake Smash Photographer in Charlotte, NC

Cake smash photoshoot: what to expect? 🎂📸

I’m a 1st birthday and cake smash photographer in Charlotte, and I’m going to tell you what to expect from this type of session.

CHAOS

Yes, some sessions are calm and others are chaotic, and that’s completely okay because they are 1-year-old babies and they are not used to having a camera in front of them. Sometimes the child won’t want to touch the cake, won’t smile, might cry, or just be in a bad mood—and that’s totally fine. The important thing is to capture the moment.

I know you may want lots of smiling photos, but if they don’t smile, that’s okay too. These are memories and stories to look back on when they’re older and say, “Wow, that cake smash session was chaotic,” but we’re so glad we have these photos to remember it.

MESS! 💥

Come prepared for the session, as there will be a mess. Bring a towel to clean your child before getting in the car and a bag to place their clothes in.

It’s important to avoid cakes with a lot of food coloring, as they can stain clothing if you’d like to keep them as a keepsake. I also recommend choosing a simple white cake, as it matches any decoration beautifully.

BRING TO THE SESSION WHATEVER MAKES YOUR CHILD SMILE 😊

We will do everything we can to make your child smile. A stuffed teddy bear, a song, or even the person who always gets a laugh from your child are all welcome at the session. Anything that makes your child happy should be there to help us capture great photos.

Be prepared to make silly faces and act goofy the whole time. 😄

Don’t get frustrated if the session doesn’t go as expected.

That’s why it’s important to prepare your child before the session and make sure the time you choose is when they are usually in a good mood.

Ready for your child’s photoshoot? Get in touch!

Tell me when you’re planning to do the session, give me two dates that would work best for you, and I’ll check my availability. Let me know what kind of decoration you have in mind, or if you’d prefer my help choosing it. Don't forget to include your phone number.