For cake smash and toddler photos we suggest at least 5x5ft for floor and 5x5ft for wall, or a 5x10ft all in one size. For product and food photography, we suggest 2x2ft for small items like jewellery, and 3x3ft is usually sufficient for most other items like cakes, handbags, etc.
Soft icing is easier for baby to grasp and squeeze, not to mention eat. Bright colors, sprinkles or a favorite character can also catch baby's curious eye and make him want to reach out and touch. If that's not enough, “put something on top of or near the cake to gain the child's attention at first sight,†Muniz says.
Ink and Elm's vinyl backdrops are ideal for cake smash sessions because they wipe clean with a damp cloth. Other backdrops like paper, canvas, or polypaper do not wipe clean and cannot get wet. Vinyl backdrops can be used over and over again for different cake smash sessions.
They celebrate what is called, the Mordida. The Mordida is a tradition when the first birthday boy or girl's face gets shoved into the cake (usually by the parent) to take their first bite of cake.
This might be the best way to celebrate 30. The hilarious shoots typically feature a pretty cake, a picnic blanket on the grass, and a chalkboard sign with stats you'd typically see on a birth announcement or 1st birthday card: height, weight, age, likes, and dislikes.
Cake smash photoshoots are usually done to commemorate a baby's first birthday. So, if your little one's birthday is fast approaching and you're considering a cake smash session, now is the time to act!
The recommendations advise no cake for children under age 2One of the most photographed moments at a child's first birthday party is the little cherub face covered in cake and icing. This may change now that new U.S. dietary guidelines recommend children do not eat cake or candy until they turn two years old.
It's hard to wipe frosting off with baby wipes (lesson learned), so I recommend bringing a towel and some water to get it wet with so you can wipe her off after the smash. And if you don't want her to go home naked, bring a change of clothes! Don't bother with a cake stand for the photo shoot.
Girls - for little ladies, the best things to wear for the actual cake smash are little rompers, tutus or pretty shorts. You're more than welcome to bring pearls too. Boys - for little men, we advise either nappy covers, swim shorts or for that smart little man look, jeans or denim shorts look fantastic.
For the first birthday pictures, take a photo right after your baby falls asleep on the night before your baby's first birthday.
The Romans left us with a terrible wedding tradition. Grooms would break a cake of wheat or barley over the bride's head for good luck. Such aggressiveness! To this day, you still see grooms smashing cake into their lovely wives' faces.
If your baby is having a birthday, there's only one way to celebrate: with a cake smash. A cake smash is where a one-year-old gets very messy with a cake and a professional photographer captures the moment. After that, there is often a bubble bath, which is also caught on camera for posterity.
How much do smash cakes cost? The prices range between $30 to $85 for a smash cake. However, it greatly depends on the sizes and designs. For instance, it costs approximately 50 dollars for a single-layer 5-inched round smash cake.
Photography Rates
| Type | Average Rate |
|---|
| Day Rate | $300 – $3,000 |
| Packages | $150 – $500 |
| Mini-Session | $100 – $175 |
| Per Photo | $25 – $250 |
