Seattle Cake Smash Photography

Delightful studio 1-year milestone sessions in Redmond, WA
A one year old girl smashing a cake
A one year old girl smashing a cake
You’ve made it through the first year – high five! (I have three boys; I know what it takes.) Now, let’s celebrate and document the 1-year milestone of your child’s life with a fun, delightful, and yummy cake smash session.

The entire process is hassle-free and fun. I will provide a yummy cake and the outfit. All you need to do is bring your cute little 1-year-old.

I designed this session with your child as the primary focus. We will use a simple white or creme background to photograph your child smushing and eating the cake.

The result is a series of silly, adorable, and sometimes messy photos that capture the baby’s playful spirit. (If your child does not want to sit around on the floor, I may use a high chair.)

Additional photos without the cake are available as an optional add-on. Or, if you prefer not to have a cake in your photos, I also have a regular 1-Year Milestone Mini-Session without the cake. (See samples below.)

Simply White Cake Smash Mini-Session

20-min Shooting Time • 10 Hand-Edited Images • 6-inch Naked Cake • Client Wardrobe • 7-Day Turnaround
$550+tax
Optional Add-Ons:
5 photos of baby without the cake: $200 +tax;
5 photos of baby with parents: $200 +tax;
Premium cake: $100 +tax

Simply White 1-Year Milestone Mini-Session

20-min Shooting Time • 10 Hand-Edited Images • Client Wardrobe • 7-Day Turnaround
$500+tax
Optional Add-Ons:
5 photos of baby with parents: $200 +tax

Sample Photos

A cute on year old boy with a white cake with a topper in a studio setting
Adorable one-year-old boy exploring a cake on the floor of a photography studio
Adorable one-year-old boy exploring a cake on the floor of a photography studio
Adorable one-year-old boy exploring a cake on the floor of a photography studio
A giggling one year old sitting on a blanket
A close up of a smiling one year old boy
A cute one year old girl looking at a beautiful cake
A cute one year old girl touching a cake
A cute one year old girl in a white dress
A cute one year old boy in a white rustic high chair
A cute one year old boy in a white rustic high chair with a beautiful cake in front of him
A cute one year old boy in a white rustic high chair with a beautiful cake in front of him
Cute laughing one year old boy playing with wooden toys
A smiling one year old girl in a dress with a party hat sitting on the floor next to a cake
A smiling one year old girl in a dress with a party hat sitting on the floor next to a cake
A smiling one year old girl in a dress with a party hat sitting on the floor next to a cake
A beautiful one year old girl in a dress standing on a couch looking into a large window
A beautiful one year old girl in a dress sitting on a couch
Sample cake smash photography
Cake smash photo shoot for a boy
Sample cake smash photo with a boy
Sample cake smash photo with a boy
A moment during a cake smash session in a Seattle area studio
One year old milestone photo shoot in Seattle area studio with mom and son
One year old milestone photo shoot in Seattle area studio with mom and son
One year old milestone photo shoot in Seattle area studio with mom, dad and son
Baby milestone photo shoot with parents in Seattle area studio
Sample cake smash photo with a boy
A moment during a cake smash session in a Seattle area studio
A moment during a cake smash session in a Seattle area studio
A fun moment during a cake smash photo shoot for a boy
Fun cake smash photo shoot for a boy
One year old milestone session, toddler boy sitting on a floor leaning on a bed prop
Studio photo shoot with a toddler boy
Toddler studio photo session
Toddler studio photo shoot
Child milestone photo shoot, one year old boy standing on a sofa, smiling
Toddler studio photo session
Toddler milestone photo shoot, cute one year old boy sitting in a chair surrounded by pillows
Cake smash milestone photo shoot in Seattle, a one year old girl sitting on a floor, with a beautiful cake next to her
One year old cake smash session, one year old girl crying with a smash cake on the floor
Child milestone session, toddler girl in a dress sitting in a prop bed on a white background
Milestone session for children, toddler girl sitting on the flower playing with rose petals
One year old milestone session, cute girl in a dress sitting in a wooden chair
Cake smash session in Seattle, one year old toddler boy sitting on a floor smiling, toughing a white cake
One year old milestone cake smash session, surprised boy with cake on his face
Cake smash photo shoot idea in Seattle, one year old boy with his hand in a cake
Cake smash photo, one year old boy with cake on his face
Cake smash milestone photo shoot, one year old boy looking surprised after trying some cake
Hassle-free booking and prep. Easy, enjoyable process.

FAQs

What kind of cake do you provide?

The base price of this session includes a 6-inch naked cake styled with berries or flowers and a number “1” topper.

I also offer a premium cake option for an additional $100. This cake is slightly more dressed, with specific colors and frosting designs. I will provide a few color options to pick from after you book.

If your child has an allergy, please bring your cake. (I recommend a naked cake for best results.)

Do you provide a cake stand?

Yes, absolutely. I will provide a cake stand.

I will also style the cake with fruits or flowers and add a number “1” topper.

Where does the session take place?

The session takes place at my studio in Redmond, WA. I will send you all the important location information after you book.

What is the best way to dress for our session?

After completing your booking, you will receive an email with prep info and tips to help your child look her best for the session.

What if my kid doesn’t cooperate?

If your kiddo is not cooperating – don’t worry (because they will feel that). I will follow their lead and do my best to capture happy moments.

There will never be any pressure to look into the camera to smile. I have plenty of tricks to help get your kiddos engaged and interested, so 99% of the time, I can get you plenty of shots. (And for that 1% – we will work together to do our best.)

When and how do I pay?

Payments are made by credit card. A $100 deposit is required to book your session.

The remaining balance is due at the time of the session. An invoice reminder will be emailed to you a day before your session.  The proof gallery is delivered after the payment is made in full.

When and how will I get my images?

You will receive your online proof gallery a few days after your session. You will have seven days to pick your images for the hand-edit. Seven days after you submit your selections, your hand-edited images will be delivered via a separate online gallery.

If you are purchasing the full gallery upgrade, you will receive the download link within 48 hours of payment.

Can I buy additional images?

Depending on the add-on options you pick, your session will include 10 to 20 hand-edited images. If you would like to purchase additional hand-edited images, they are available for $20 each. Information on purchasing additional images will be included with your online proof gallery.

In addition, a full-gallery upgrade is available for $200. It includes all the images in your proof gallery with a standard color edit (as they appear in your proofs gallery, no hand-edit). Photos will be in full print resolution with print rights.

Color edit vs. hand-edit: what’s the difference?

Color editing includes an overall color adjustment to make the photos appear brighter, more colorful, and properly exposed.

In addition to the color edit, hand-editing includes basic skin smoothing, removal of blemishes, bruises, and a few fly-aways, and more detailed color adjustments.

Can I buy your session as a gift?

Absolutely. My popular services can be purchased as a perfect gift for any occasion, like baby showers, Mother’s Day, birthdays, and Christmas.

The entire process is straightforward and is sure to delight the recipient. Learn how it works here.

In Client’s Own Words

Awards & Recognitions

2023 Best Maternity Photographers in Seattle Award Badge
2023 Best Newborn Photographers in Seattle Award Badge
2023 Best Family Photographers in Seattle Award Badge
Featured in Inspired Magazine 2023 Awards Badge - NAPCP
NAPCP Membership Badge
2023 NAPCP Master Maternity Photographer Award Badge
2023 NAPCP Master Child Photographer Award Badge
2023 NAPCP Master Newborn Photographer Award Badge