How do you successfully smash a cake?

Table of Contents

1. Ditch the [Plastic] High Chair.
2. DIY Cake Smash Photography — Do It Yourself (But With Help)
3. Keep Props Simple for DIY Cake Smash Photos.
4. Colour Coordinate.
5. Schedule the Session for the Least Fuss.
6. Look for Light.
7. Perfect Your Exposure Before the Cake Comes In.
8. Encourage Shy Babies.

What should I take to the cake smash?

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.

How much do you charge for a smash cake?

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.

How long does a cake smash take?

how long does a session last? Sessions last between 1 and 2 hours, with a lovely outfit for their portrait session followed by either an outfit of your choice or one of my themed outfits if appropriate.

Why is cake smash done?

When the child turns one, a cake smashing event is held, where the baby is made to eat the cake, creating a mess all over his face in the process. This was done with the sole reason that it made his parents happy enough to click a couple of cute pictures as memories.

What is cake smash session?

What is a cake smash session you ask? Well, it is a milestone photoshoot that typically occurs when the child turns one year old where they are presented with a cake to eat or smash or both or none if we’re being honest. Cake smash sessions are a fun way to celebrate the milestone of your little baby turning one.

What do you wear to a cake smash picture?

If the cake or props will be pink, go for a light green or sky-blue outfit. Photographers recommend ruffles, tulle, ribbon or lace. Avoid dark colors or bright white; they do not show up well on camera. Some options specifically for boys – a diaper cover, suspenders, a bow tie, and/or a cute hat is absolutely adorable.

What size are most smash cakes?

Since a smash cake is a fraction of the size of a typical round cake, it’s best to use a pan designed for smash cakes. A smash cake pan is 4 inches in diameter. These 4-inch cake pans are usually sold in groups of four and can definitely be used for other desserts. A smash cake can also be made using a 6-inch cake pan.

Why are cakes so expensive?

Depending on how special and elaborate clients want cake details to be, it can increase the cost because it is labor intensive and it may require new tools necessary to create intricate designs. Clean edges, perfect lines, realistic flowers, figurines, and color matching require artistic skill and time.

Do you smash cake before birthday?

Cake smash photoshoots are usually done to commemorate a baby’s first birthday. It’s entirely up to you whether you choose to book your cake smash session to coincide with your baby’s exact birthday (availability permitting).

Does a 2 year old get a smash cake?

You can still provide a smash cake. Even a balloon or 2. But a small gathering means less pressure, less chaos, and time to gather with people who actually do care about the second anniversary of your kid’s birth.