Cake Smash Photo Shoot information
Clothing and Props
You are welcome to use one of my outfits for the cake smash session or bring your own. All props, cake stand etc etc are all provided for your convenience.
The Cake
The Cake will also be provided. I use a lovely lady who has all of her Heath and Hygiene certificates. She has her own business called Cakes By Crystal. It is super important that you let me know if your baby/babies have any allergies or intolerances so I can check if this can be accommodated with my baker.
Don't be surprised if to begin with your baby/ies has very little or no interest in the Cake. It is quite common and I will do my best to encourage them to investigate and touch the cake.
Preparation
Please try to make sure that you baby is not tired at the scheduled session time. Tired babies do not want to co-operate and it really isn't fun for anyone. If you baby usually naps then try to have this happen before the session where possible. It's tempting not to feed them before a Cake Smash as you want them to be interested in the Cake, however, I do not advise this since it can lead to them being grumpy and un co-operative. If their usual meal or snack time occurs before the session then please stick to this.
Cake Smashes as you can imagine do get messy. Please come dressed in clothes which you don't mind getting dirty.
During the Session
Please be aware that I will always work at the child's pace, not all children are happy to be photographed as soon as they arrive so I may need to spend time with them helping them feel more comfortable. I will interact with your child to get them looking at the camera and hopefully smiling, please try not to distract them as the best photographs are captured when the baby is interacting with me and looking at the camera. If your baby is feeling shy or serious I may ask for you to help. Otherwise please feel free to make yourself comfortable watching.
I recommend that distractions are kept to a minimum so please if possible do not bring the baby's siblings or any other children to the photo shoot. We want your baby to be looking at the camera, if there is too much distraction in the room then your child won't be interested in having the photo shoot done or will not be looking at the camera for any of the photographs. If you don't have any child care for your older ones they can sit in the viewing room and watch TV but they will need to be supervised at all times by an adult. I hope you understand that I want you to get the absolute best from the session.
What to bring for the session
Please see the list of things to bring below, since the packages vary in what is included please see the list for your chosen package.
Miniature Cake Smash (Photos of cake smash only, no bath time or traditional portraits)
An outfit for your baby to wear for the session (unless you are borrowing one of mine)
Wet wipes to clean up afterwards
Sweet snacks like chocolate buttons for example as your baby may need extra encouragement to touch the cake
A drink
A bottle of their usual milk
Dummy if they use one
Nappies
Going home outfit
Classic Cake Smash (Photos of Cake smash and Bath time)
An outfit for your baby to wear for the session (unless you are borrowing one of mine)
Wet wipes to clean up if bath isn't enough
Sweet snacks like chocolate buttons for example as your baby may need extra encouragement to touch the cake
A drink
A bottle of their usual milk
Dummy if they use one
Nappies
Going home outfit
Towel to dry off after the bath
Premium Cake Smash (photos of Cake smash, bath time and traditional portraits)
An outfit for your baby to wear for the traditional portraits and the cake smash part of the session (unless you are borrowing one of mine)
Wet wipes to clean up if bath isn't enough
Sweet snacks like chocolate buttons for example as your baby may need extra encouragement to touch the cake
A drink
A bottle of their usual milk
Dummy if they use one
Nappies
Going home outfit
Towel to dry off after the bath