... and just like that, your baby is turning ONE!
There's something super special about this first birthday cakesmash photoshoot. 'ONE' is an absolutely gorgeous stage; your baby will be ready for some cake-smashing fun, and they're absolutely adorable in their excitement. They will be curious, on-the-go and love a sensory play - so squishing cake and water play in the rub-a-dub tub is the perfect combo!
Their personality shines brighter than ever, their adorable chubby cheeks and twinkling eyes make for the most delightful of photographs! Imagine the sheer joy as they dive into their first birthday cake, creating the sweetest, messiest memories that you'll cherish forever. Their infectious laughter and the joy of discovery will light up the photos.
You won't want to ever forget these tender moments, so as your memory keeper, I'll tell your baby's first birthday story in a beautifully natural and simple way. Because before you know it, they'll be taking on the world - one wobbly little baby step at a time!
Birthday Celebrations
Cake smash Sessions
INVESTMENT
Memories of a lifetime from £349
+ The Photoshoot
Held within my home studio purpose-built for baby photography, you will quickly relax and feel at ease within this light & airy space away from the hustle and bustle of the world. Session duration approx. 1-1.5 hours.
+ Range of packages & products available
The base package includes 15 digital images of your choosing & matching 6x4" prints. Upgrades available at your leisure to ensure you receive exactly what you desire, whether that's every perfect photograph in your gallery (50 images) or just a few special keepsake images.
+ Use of Client Wardrobe
+ Sibiling & Family portraits included
+ Online Gallery
Take away the worry about what to dress your baby in & choose from a beautifully curated range of items available for for your little one to wear. The best part? No cleaning cake-stains off clothes for you!
As someone deeply committed to ensuring that this special time for your family and the love that fills it are properly documented, If immediate family members would like to jump in for a few portraits at the start of the session before the smash, you are welcome to.
A password-protected gallery; accessible online anywhere, anytime containing the images from your first birthday cake smash session.
THIS AND SO MUCH MORE:
+ Welcome, Style & product Guides
The Welcome guide is packed with helpful tips to help you prepare for and make the most of our time together. Dive into the Style Guide to ensure the aesthetic matches your expectations for your studio baby photography session. Explore the Product guide for creative ways to showcase and cherish your memories at home for years to come.
included in every first Birthday photoshoot...
Pre-shoot prep! Once you have decided we are clearly a match made in heaven; I'll send you a questionnaire so we can ensure your session is everything you want it to be. You'll also receive a Welcome, Style and Product Guide to ensure you feel excited and prepared for your shoot day.
Above and beyond
your expectations
Yay! It's time to capture all the birthday baby squish and love. Upon arrival relax, get settled in, have a cuppa and when everyone is settled we begin the session.
...And before you know it, that's a wrap! Following your dreamy first birthday photoshoot session, I will get to work on your gorgeous gallery, which will be sent to you via a private online gallery.
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Prompts not posing! During your session I will encourage your baby to play and relax naturally. I have plenty of baby friendly toys and props to keep your baby entertained whilst I capture all the details you won't ever want to forget, before we bring out the cake and finish with a little splish splash.
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Here for the Gummy smiles, ROSY CHEEKS AND ADORABLE ROLLS
Once your cakesmash photoshoot is over post-production begins! I'll be pouring my heart and soul into your personalised Gallery by selecting the very best images from your first birthday photoshoot. Every picture is carefully scrutinized to ensure it is worthy of making the final cut before being hand edited in my signature style.
Your soft-proof gallery will be curated and sent to you in a link via email following your cakesmash photography session for you to view and choose your final images.
Your chosen final images are then edited to perfection! This part is where the magic truly happens to produce gorgeous, timeless images that you will cherish for years to come.
Photo editing
Your little legacy starts here
" When do all the becoming's become going's or gone's? Blink and you'll miss it' they say. But you don't miss it. You miss saying Goodbye to it."
- Jessica Urclins
Wondering what to dress your little one in for their photoshoot? Don't worry, I've got you! (I mean if you can't have a little dress-up fun for your own Baby's first birthday photoshoot, when can you?)
I've curated a delightful selection of clothing options for babies, available for you to use during your studio session if you wish. My heart is all about supporting slow fashion for those who care about ethics, but it's also about relieving you of the stress of wardrobe choices, so your experience can be beautifully relaxed. The best part? No cleaning cake-stains off clothing for you!
From the very beginning, offering a client wardrobe for your studio shoot has been close to my heart. Plus, you'll receive a comprehensive style guide that will gently guide you in choosing what to bring from your babies own collection if you prefer the comfort of your home staples. Your babies comfort is my top priority!
The Studio Wardrobe
“ The studio was beautiful, very light and airy but also very warm and cosy! The outfits she had for my daughter were beautiful, she also took some photos of me with my daughter and the outfits she has for Mummy’s are gorgeous. The photos Allie sent me to choose from were absolutely stunning, her work is so good that it made it very hard to pick the final photos! "
For Mothers and Babies 0-18mths old
Dani & Mollie
Products
Tangable keepsakes to treasure
• Giclee Fine Art Prints offer your photos ultra-detailed image resolution and vibrant colors on premium archival quality paper.
- Sizes available: 6 x 4, 7 x 5, 10 x 8, 12 x 8, 14 x 11,
18 x 12, 20 x 16, 24 x 16, 30 x 24, 36 x 24, 40 x 30
- Paper types: Photo Rag, Museum Rough
Fine Art Prints
Products to cherish your memories
• A gallery wall is the perfect way to re-live your memories every day. Simply select 3 images you adore and I'll take care of the rest!
- 3x 20x24" Images; professionally printed, mounted and framed ready to be hung.
- Choose between Satin Black, Satin White, Beech & Mahogany frame colours
Gallery Wall
After putting your heart and soul into capturing these moments, they deserve more than being lost to the digital abyss. Your precious memories deserve so much more than that.
Once your session is confirmed, you will receive an exclusive product guide. It's chock-full of details about the stunning range of products available, giving you a sneak peek of how these gems could grace your home. Upon final gallery delivery, you'll gain access to this treasure trove of beautiful ways to enjoy your memories.
These aren't your ordinary products and prints; they're exceptional pieces of art, carefully curated and crafted by reputable UK professional printing companies. Handmade from top-notch materials and fully customizable to your heart's desire, these products are the epitome of heirloom quality. Investing in them is like investing in a piece of your family's history. Believe me; you won't regret adding these beautiful treasures to your collection - The memories of this special milestone for your baby deserve to shine!
Treasured keepsakes for generations to come
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
My purpose-built, natural light home studio is located in Hedge End, Southampton, UK. For summer sunset shoots these are normally held at West Wittering beach in West Sussex (PO20 8AJ) or within the New Forest during August at sunset. However I do travel all over Hampshire, so please sign up to my mailing list if you would like to be notified of any outdoor shoots that might be close to you.
As this session is generally aimed for babies about to celebrate their first birthday, I recommend booking in for 4 weeks beforehand to ensure your pictures are ready around the same time as their birthday.
Galleries usually contain a minimum of 50 photos. However please note the amount can vary due to many factors including the type of shoot and how your baby and/or little ones settle on the day.
Following your shoot, you’ll receive a link to your soft-proof online gallery. From this you will be able to easily choose your final images / package. Once final edits have been made, your images will be delivered digitally available for high resolution download. You will also receive your gorgeous prints in the post shortly after.
It will take 2 weeks to deliver your soft-proof gallery. Once you have chosen your package, your final gallery will be delivered 2-3 weeks after that. I put a lot of love and care into editing each image, which is why it'll take me a little bit more time to deliver your final images. If you'd like your photos sooner, please ask me about the rush fee.
Of course, I'd love for you to print your favourite photos! You can easily order photo prints through the store in your online gallery, or a supplier of your choosing once final images have been delivered.
Babies are very unpredictable and things come up! Illness and events outside of our control I completely understand. For the cakesmash, as long as certain conditions are met as outlined in my contract, I am happy to reschedule any baby shoot without charge once as long as notice is given (I will need to re-schedule the cake with my local baker!).
Of course, I want to ensure you know what you need to bring and what to expect, so your session runs as smooth and stress-free as possible. I will provide you with helpful guides and be on hand to answer any questions you might have in the lead-up to your cake smash photoshoot session. Please never hesitate to reach out!
My Baby photography studio is based in Southampton, Hampshire, so I often welcome family's from Portsmouth, Winchester, New Forest, Bournemouth and surrounding areas. The house is a few minutes drive off the M27. The studio is located in my home garden. It is a detached house with a private drive-way for you to park straight up on. Once you arrive I will walk you around the side of the house which leads directly to the garden. There are no stairs, although please be aware there is one step up to enter the studio.
UNVEIL YOUR FAMILY'S TALE, EXQUISITELY CAPTURED FOR YOUR TIMELESS LEGACY
