Your baby’s first year goes by so quickly.
From tiny newborn snuggles to curious little smiles, the first birthday is a moment worth celebrating in a big way.
Cake smash sessions are designed to capture the joy, personality, and excitement of turning one with playful portraits and sweet messy moments.
These photos become treasured memories of this special milestone.
Fun, colorful cake smash sessions designed to capture your little one’s personality and this special milestone.
Smash Cake session process
booking your session
You should book your smash cake session date 3-4 weeks before when you want the photos by to allow for processing. You will be sent a contract link to set your date. We will begin the process of planning your session based on your theme.
Before your session
Days leading up to your session, you will receive a prep guide. 2 weeks before the session any final details will need to be discussed. Day of the session we will start with some formal photos, then get into the cake.
After Your Session
2-3 weeks after your session you will receive your gallery to choose your final images and finalize any additional images you would like to add on.
Your custom all inclusive photography experience starts at $550. It includes an online pre-session consultation, creative planning, a session lasting up to 1 hour for other session, and full editing of 20 digital images with digital download of all images. Prints, Canvases, and other products are available for purchase in the gallery, but not included in session fee.
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Reviews
Courtney B
Our photos are absolutely beautiful! Elizabeth captured our vision perfectly and we love them all. Can't wait for the newborn session.
Nicole K.
Elizabeth was super professional and made the whole photography experience easy and fun. Our sons photos came out so beautiful that I had to buy all of them as I couldn’t choose only 5.
Amanda B.
I’ve used Liz for newborn photo sessions 3 separate times going back to 2013 when my first daughter was born. She’s extremely professional and makes the whole experience comfortable. She’s so wonderful with babies too.
Kiara G.
She's AMAZING ! I have done my newborn & 6 month milestone photos with her and now I just did my son's smash cake photos. She knows what she's doing, very fast and very professional.
Kaylee D.
Hands down one of the best photographers in CT! Liz has captured beautiful photos for my wedding and also my sons newborn session. She is so patient and so creative with her setups and props.
Cake smash sessions are typically photographed when babies are 10–11 months old, just before their first birthday celebration.
Booking a few months in advance helps ensure availability & enough time to design custom smash cake set.
WHEN SHOULD I BOOK A SMASH CAKE SESSION?
WHAT SHOULD MY BABY WEAR?
The studio includes a selection of simple outfits and styling options. I will also guide you on clothing choices that photograph beautifully with your session setup.
No — the cake is included with your cake smash session.
Each cake is custom designed to match the set and is created by the wonderful team at You’ve Been Cupcaked in Wallingford, ensuring it looks beautiful in your baby’s photos.
If your baby has food allergies, the cake will be provided by Dee’s One Smart Cookie, which specializes in allergy-friendly baked goods.
This way everything is coordinated and ready for your session so you can simply arrive and enjoy the experience.
DO I BRING THE CAKE?
Let’s Celebrate Your Baby’s First Birthday
Cake smash sessions are a joyful way to capture your baby’s personality and this exciting milestone.
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