a baby's feet covered in icing at a cake smash photo shoot

A cake smash photo shoot is a fun way to celebrate your baby turning one. You simply place a birthday cake in front of your little one and let them explore, taste, squish and play. It’s all about capturing their natural reactions – whether that’s big smiles, tiny finger dips or full-on cake chaos.

The photos are bright, joyful and full of personality, making it a lovely way to mark the end of your baby’s first year. Every baby approaches a cake smash differently, and that’s part of the magic – I simply follow their lead and photograph the fun as it unfolds.

Read the full guide to Cake Smash Photo Shoots here.