If you follow my page, you already know I’m pretty obsessed with cake smash sessions. Celebrating such a HUGE milestone, laughing, and having fun with my clients brings me so much joy.
My cake smash set ups are typically pretty simple, allowing the birthday boy (or girl!) to be the star of the show. I have an industrial size helium tank, balloons in every color, simple banners, and a collection of cake plates available for client use. This little many had a “TIME FLIES” theme for his birthday party and cake smash, and I just ADORE how it turned out! I always say that my job is a bittersweet reminder of how quickly time flies, and this session was definitely that. I met mama and dad before baby was born for their maternity session, and they came back throughout the year as members of my “Grow with Me” package. This handsome man has changed SO MUCH since his newborn session (seriously, he looks like a different baby!) I love watching these tiny humans grow, reach milestones, develop their personalities, and I especially adore capturing these moment for my families.
This cake is made by the talented cakes and poppers, and Bobbie always knocks it out of the park with her cake designs.
Cake smash sessions with June Bug Photography typically start with family portraits, then we get a few traditional portraits of the birthday boy (or girl). From there, we bring out the cake and laugh until baby is sufficiently loaded up on sugar. Some babies HATE the cake portion, some are obsessed, but I just love seeing how their little personalities navigate this new situation. ALMOST EVERY BABY ends up finger-painting with the frosting, which I think it hilarious. Some don’t like the texture, some love getting messy. Some don’t like the taste, some try to eat the entire cake. Some are gentle, and dainty with the frosting…others sit in it. Whatever they do, I love it all!
Following the smash, we clean baby up with an adorable bubble bath. This is often the very favorite for our birthday boy (or girl!). Splashing, laughing, and celebrating being ONE.
June bug photography is located in mill creek, wa. Our beautiful studio is full of stunning props, outfits, backdrops, and decor. Reach out if you are thinking of doing a cake smash to celebrate your little one’s first birthday!
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