Cake smash photography is not for everyone. With that being said. IT IS FOR ME! Ha!! I just LOVE the energetic, unpredictable, fun nature of cake smash sessions. I literally spend most of the session laughing, right along with the parents.

Cake smash sessions typically start with “traditional” portraits with the birthday boy/girl, as well as family photos. I always encourage the family to take part in at least a few photos during the session! From there, we move to the cake! I have a collection of banners, backdrops, props, as well as an industrial sized helium tank and balloons in every color. I create a simple set-up based on client color and theme preferences (mom and dad are OBVIOUSLY able to bring along their own decor as well!) The smash portion of the session sometimes lasts only a few minutes (sometimes baby doesn’t love the cake) and sometimes we literally have to pull the baby away from the cake before they eat the ENTIRE thing and end up feeling sick!

After the cake, I always end with a bubble bath. Because: BABIES LOVE BATHS. Seriously. Even the little ones that don’t love the cake LOVE THE BATH! I have a collection of tiny bathtubs, wash basins, and bins to use for the bubble bath portion, and it is always a client favorite.

This little guy was a gem. He was so much fun, and I was thrilled to get to see him in studio again (I’ve photographed his family several times over the last few years!) Mama made the perfect cupcake cake, and we opted for a super simple set up. I just LOVE how their images turned out! The best part is that mama gets a matching canvas (we recreated an image from big brother’s cake smash two years ago). Love being able to watch my client families grow.

June bug photography studio is located in Mill Creek, WA and we serve the greater Snohomish County area. June Bug Photography specializes in cake smash photography, first birthday photography, newborn photography, baby photography, and maternity photography. We are your local family photographer, and would love to help plan a session for you! Our studio is full of beautiful props, outfits, backdrops, and more.

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