BelvedereBaby Photography

Smash cake

Smash cake photography session

The smash cake celebrates the first birthday. A small cake, exploring hands, laughter: a light-hearted, playful session.

The smash cake is a studio mini-session for the first birthday. The child is photographed exploring their first cake, often making a charming mess — and that is precisely the point.

We design the set to measure, choosing a coordinated palette and styling. The cake is made by a trusted patisserie with ingredients suited to the first birthday (low sugar, no honey).

The session lasts about an hour and is preceded by a short, more composed portrait phase, before the child gets messy. For parents who would like it, we keep towels, a small tub and everything needed for a quick change at the end.

What's included

Every detail, taken care of.

  • 01

    Tailored set

    Together we choose the palette, backdrops and styling to match the mood.

  • 02

    Dedicated cake

    A small cake from a trusted patisserie, included in the service.

  • 03

    One-hour session

    In the studio, with portraits first and the smash after.

  • 04

    Fabrics and accessories

    Coordinated bibs, balloons and props.

  • 05

    Editorial post-production

  • 06

    Private online gallery

Gallery

Fragments of the service.

Packages

Always made to measure.

Every session is built around your family. Choose the package that fits you and get in touch for a personalised, private quote.

  • 01

    Essential smash cake

    Set, cake, session and digital gallery.

  • 02

    Smash cake + family portraits

    Adds half an hour of portraits with the parents, before the smash.

Frequently asked

Answers to the most common questions.

  • Around the first birthday, ideally between 11 and 13 months, when the child sits independently and is curious to explore.

  • Yes. We work with a trusted patisserie using ingredients suited to the first birthday: no honey, low sugar, and variants available for allergies or intolerances.

  • Of course. With the complete package we add half an hour of portraits with the parents before the child meets the cake.

  • It happens often. We allow time for breaks and cuddles and start again when they feel at ease. There is no rush.

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