Celebrate Your Baby’s First Birthday with a Custom Cake Smash Session in San Jose
Ozlem Bal Herdem
Your baby's first birthday is a huge milestone—one filled with pride, joy, and so many sweet memories. What better way to celebrate than with a cake smash session? As a professional San Jose cake smash photographer, I specialize in creating fun, memorable sessions that capture your little one's unique personality and those adorable first birthday smiles.
If you're considering booking a cake smash photo session in San Jose or the Bay Area, here’s everything you need to know!
1. When to Schedule Your Cake Smash Session
The best time to schedule your cake smash session is when your baby is around 11 months old. This allows enough time for editing and printing your favorite images to use for birthday parties, invitations, or keepsakes by the time your little one officially turns one!
2. What to Expect During the Session
Cake smash sessions are designed to be lighthearted and relaxed. We usually start with a few clean, simple portraits of your baby before introducing the cake. After that, it’s all about capturing the laughter, curiosity, and messy fun as your baby explores (and smashes!) their birthday cake.
3. Studio or Outdoor Cake Smash Options
At my cozy West San Jose studio, I offer custom setups that include a choice of colors, simple backdrops, and decorations. Outdoor cake smashes are also available around San Jose and nearby parks if you prefer a natural setting.
4. What to Bring
The cake (naked cakes or lightly decorated cakes photograph beautifully!)
A backup outfit for after the smash
Wipes and towels for cleanup
Any sentimental props you want to include
🎂 Tip: After the cake smash, you can add an optional bubble bath session for even more adorable, splashy memories!
5- Make It Your Own
Every cake smash session is customized! Whether you prefer a minimal, timeless look or a themed backdrop with soft colors, we'll work together to design the perfect setup for your baby's big celebration.
Capturing your baby's first birthday through a cake smash session is such a joyful way to remember this special moment. The giggles, the messy hands, the frosting-covered smiles—you'll have beautiful images to treasure forever.
Ready to book your San Jose cake smash session?
Contact me here or view my Cake Smash Portfolio for more sweet inspiration!