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First Birthday Cake Smash Photoshoot in San Jose for Bay Area Families

Twin Dragonflies Photography Studio offers fun and customized cake smash photography sessions in San Jose for families celebrating their baby’s first birthday. Sessions include themed setups, props, outfits and a relaxed studio experience designed for families from San Jose, Palo Alto, Los Gatos, Cupertino, and surrounding Bay Area communities.

Cake smash sessions are such a fun way to celebrate your baby's first birthday with beautiful portraits that you'll cherish for years to come! As a San Jose cake smash photographer, I create a custom structure setup for each session, and we plan it together to match your vision. All setups are made with real props—no printed cake smash backdrops—so your portraits look unique and timeless.

Your baby’s cake smash session also includes adorable outfits that I provide, and you can even add family portraits for a complete experience. Whether you’re in San Jose or anywhere in the Bay Area, these cake smash photo sessions are the perfect way to capture adorable, messy, and joy-filled moments from your little one’s first birthday! Many families also choose to update their family portraits with a relaxed family photography session in our San Jose studio during first birthday sessions.

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A young girl with brown hair, wearing a white dress and floral headband, sitting on the floor inside a decorated tent, holding a white ball, with large illuminated letters spell out 'ONE' in front of her.
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Young child sitting in an oval-shaped bathtub surrounded by pink and white flowers and green leaves, with a floral headband, in a decorated room with floral wall hangings and a white lace teepee.
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A young child sitting on a wooden floor in front of large painted letters spelling "ONE". The background features a green forest mural with a small white teepee tent decorated with pinecones and faux fur, and a red lantern on a furry cloth-covered ta
Young child wearing a crown and green outfit sitting on a wicker bench holding pinecone, surrounded by forest-themed decorations including small trees, pinecones, a red lantern, a teepee, and a backdrop of trees with bunting and string lights, celebr
A young child sitting on a wooden floor in front of a forest-themed backdrop with a small tent and a felt campfire decoration, decorated with string lights and triangular banners.
A young child sitting on a wooden floor in front of a forest-themed backdrop, wearing a green outfit and a birthday crown, surrounded by a camping tent, pinecones, small trees, a red lantern, and large letter blocks spelling 'ONE' with a first birthd
A young child sitting on a wooden floor in front of a cake with a tree bark design, surrounded by a festive outdoor scene including a teepee, pinecone decorations, a small pine tree, a felt fire decoration, and a forest-themed backdrop with string li
A toddler boy with short brown hair, smiling and playing in a white tub filled with bubbles, in a camping-themed indoor setting. Behind him is a small cream-colored tent, pinecones, faux evergreen trees, a red lantern, and a decorative stone with the
A happy family of three, a man, woman, and young girl, sitting on the floor with a balloon backdrop and flower arrangements.
A happy family of three, parents and their young daughter, celebrating with balloons and flowers in a festive setting.
A family of three celebrating with balloons and flowers, with the parents kissing their smiling young daughter.
Baby girl standing on a wooden rocking horse, wearing a white lace dress and a floral headband, with pink, peach, and bronze balloons and pink flowers in the background, and the word 'One' written in white.
A young girl with a pink headband and pink dress sitting in a basket in front of a backdrop with pink, peach, and metallic balloons, and a bouquet of flowers.
A young girl in a pink dress and floral headband sitting in a wicker chair, clapping her hands, with a background of peach, pink, and gold balloons and a large floral arrangement of pink roses.
A smiling young girl in a pink dress sitting on the floor next to a decorated cake with pink and white rosette frosting. Behind her, there is a balloon arch with pink, peach, and bronze balloons and a bouquet of pink roses in a white and gray vase. T
A family of three sitting on a cream-colored couch in a decorated room. The family includes a man, woman, and a young girl, all smiling. The room has dried floral arrangements and pampas grass in neutral tones on the walls and in vases.
A smiling baby sitting on a white surface surrounded by plush teddy bears and stuffed animals, with a whimsical backdrop of clouds and gold stars.
Smiling young child sitting on a small wicker chair surrounded by various teddy bears in a decorated room with cloud and star wall art.
Smiling baby in brown outfit sitting among five teddy bears on a white background.
A smiling toddler sitting on a wooden rocking horse, surrounded by teddy bears, clouds, and star decorations, creating a cozy teddy bear-themed setting.
A smiling young girl in a cream-colored dress standing in front of a balloon backdrop with peach and white flower-shaped balloons, with an illuminated "One" sign on the floor.
A young girl with butterfly hair clips sitting on a small wicker chair, smiling, in front of a backdrop of pink and white balloon flowers and a neon sign that says 'One'.
A young girl with pigtails and bows is sitting on the floor surrounded by pink and white balloons, with some shaped like daisies, with a glowing sign that reads 'One' nearby.
A young girl celebrating her first birthday with a cake, sitting on the floor with cake crumbs and frosting around her, in front of pink and white balloon flowers backdrop with the word 'One' lit up
A young girl with brown hair styled in pigtails with white bows, wearing a cream dress with feathered shoulder accents, sitting in front of a backdrop of pink and cream balloons.
A young child with some icing on his face sitting on the floor next to a white frosted cake on a stand, with a large white balloon behind him and the word "One" written in cursive to the right of the cake.
A smiling baby sitting in a white oval bathtub filled with bubbles, with a neon sign that says "One" on the right side.
A happy baby sitting in a white bath tub with bubbles, a large white balloon hanging above, and a neon sign that reads 'One' on the floor beside the tub.
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A young child with a fairy or unicorn headband, sitting in front of a cake with pink roses, holding and eating cake with white frosting, surrounded by pink flowers and fairy lights in a decorated setting.
A young girl sitting on a wooden rocking horse, wearing a white lacy dress and a unicorn horn headband, in front of a floral backdrop with pink roses, green leaves, and draped pink fabric.
A young child dressed in a gold sleeveless dress with a floral headband sits on the floor in front of a decorated backdrop with blush pink roses and green leaves. There is a small decorated cake with pink roses and a gold 'One' cake topper, placed on
Young boy in a light blue shirt and navy suspenders with a bow tie, standing in front of space-themed decorations including planets, rockets, and a large sun, with illuminated 'ONE' sign in the background.
A smiling toddler sitting in a wooden rocking chair, holding a small stick, with a colorful space-themed backdrop, illuminated letters spelling 'ONE,' and string lights on the floor.
A young child dressed in a NASA-themed astronaut costume is sitting on the floor pointing toward a space-themed birthday cake. The backdrop features colorful planets, rockets, and stars on a dark background. There are decorated letters spelling 'ONE'
A smiling baby girl celebrating her first birthday, sitting on the floor in front of a cake with a sun and rainbow design. She wears a cream-colored dress with puffed sleeves and a floral headband. Behind her is a backdrop of pink, beige, and white b
A smiling baby girl celebrating her first birthday, sitting on the floor in front of a colorful cake and balloons, wearing a flower crown and a cream dress.
A young child celebrating her first birthday, sitting in front of a decorated cake with a sun and rainbow design.
A smiling baby girl with a flower headband in an orange dress, in front of a birthday party background with pink and cream balloons, a yellow backdrop shaped like a sun with rays, and a illuminated "One" sign.
A young child with a brown knit Carhartt beanie and white hoodie, engaging with a cake during a celebration, seated on a floor with a rustic cake and Christmas-themed decorations in the background.
A baby sitting on the floor in front of a vanilla birthday cake on a wooden tree slice. The baby is wearing a brown Carhartt beanie and a white long sleeve dress. The background features rustic wood crates, pinecones, greenery, and a large sign spell
A young child sitting in a wooden rocking chair, holding a wooden rod with red beads. The child is wearing a brown beanie, a beige shirt, and brown pants. The background includes greenery, pinecones, and logs arranged decoratively.
A young child wearing a brown beanie hat and a white hoodie, sitting on the floor with a partially eaten birthday cake in front of him, surrounded by decorative wooden crates and pinecones.
A young child wearing a brown beanie and white hoodie sitting on the floor with a small, semi-naked cake in front of him in a rustic-themed setting with pinecones and greenery.
A smiling baby sitting in a white bathtub surrounded by greenery and pinecones, with a rustic backdrop including wooden crates, floral arrangements, and an 'ONE' sign, celebrating a first birthday.
A young child sitting on the floor with a small, semi-naked cake on a wooden slab decorated with pine cones and greenery. The child is wearing a white hoodie and a brown Carhartt beanie and is surrounded by a rustic, autumnal background with pine con
A young girl with light brown hair, blue eyes, and a floral headband sitting in front of pink balloons and a white cloud-shaped decoration with lights.
A happy baby girl celebrating her first birthday, sitting on the floor with a rainbow cake in front of her. She wears a pink dress and a gold crown with pink details, and is surrounded by pastel-colored balloons and birthday decorations.
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A smiling young girl with blue eyes and short hair, wearing a white lace dress and floral headband, standing next to a light-colored wicker bench with pastel-colored balloons in the background and illuminated letters spelling 'ONE' on the floor.
A young girl sitting on the floor in a white dress with feather details, wearing a floral headband, in front of pastel-colored balloons and cloud-shaped decorations in a soft, light-colored room.
Baby girl with a flower crown kneeling in front of a colorful balloon backdrop and illuminated letters spelling 'ONE' during a birthday celebration.
A young girl with blue eyes and light brown hair, wearing a white lace dress with feathered sleeves and a floral headband, sitting in front of pink, peach, and cream-colored balloons. There is a decorative cloud-shaped light in the background. The ph
A smiling toddler girl with a floral headband, wearing a white lace dress, holding onto a wooden rocking horse, surrounded by pastel-colored balloons and decorations.
A young girl dressed in a pastel rainbow-colored tutu and floral top, wearing a crown with "one" on it, sitting on the floor in front of a floral and butterfly decorated backdrop with pink flowers and gold circle accents.
A one-year-old girl in a pink dress sitting in front of a birthday cake with a floral and butterfly-themed backdrop, with a 'One' sign, flowers, and butterfly decorations.
A young girl at her first birthday celebration, wearing a pastel-colored tulle dress with floral embroidery and a floral crown with a gold tiara and 'one' sign, sitting in front of a decorated backdrop with flowers, butterflies, and a 'One' sign.
A young girl in a peach-colored dress and headband sits on the floor, reaching for a white birthday cake with pink decorations, in a floral and butterfly-themed celebration setting. The background features pink flowers, butterfly cutouts, and a neon
A smiling toddler girl with a floral headband sitting in a bathtub filled with bubbles, with a floral and butterfly backdrop and a illuminated 'One' sign, celebrating her first birthday.
A young child sitting in a vintage white bathtub with a floral and butterfly themed backdrop, surrounded by pink flowers and greenery, with a glowing 'One' sign.
A young child with blue eyes and a flower headband sitting in a bubble-filled bathtub, surrounded by pink and peach flowers and greenery, with a neon sign reading 'One' in the background.
Young child in green outfit eating birthday cake with cloud decorations and hot air balloon backdrop.
A young child with curly hair eating cake, sitting on the floor in front of a decorated backdrop with clouds and colorful hot air balloons. The child has cream on their face and is wearing green overalls without a shirt. There is a light blue cake wi
A smiling toddler sitting in a woven basket on a pretend sky background with colorful paper hot air balloons and white clouds, surrounded by fake snow and fairy lights.
Smiling toddler in orange outfit sitting in a cloud-themed background with cotton clouds, paper hot air balloons, and string lights, with a logo for Twin Dragonflies Photography Studio.
A young child sitting in a bathtub full of bubbles, smiling and holding a yellow rubber duck. The background features whimsical clouds and hot air balloons on a blue wall, with fairy string lights along the floor.
A smiling toddler with cake and blue frosting on their face, sitting on the floor with a partially eaten cake in front. The background features a sky-blue wall decorated with paper clouds, colorful hot air balloons, and string lights, creating a drea
Smiling young child with curly hair sitting in a wicker chair against a blue background decorated with paper clouds and hot air balloons.
A young girl in a peach-colored dress and headband at her birthday celebration, sitting next to a white cake decorated with pink and white spheres, with pink balloons in the background.
A baby girl in a pink dress sitting in front of a white cake decorated with pink and white balls at her first birthday celebration, with a large balloon arch in pastel pink, white, and peach colors in the background and the words 'One Amy' in neon li
A young girl in a pink dress and headband sitting on the floor with a cake in front of her, with a balloon backdrop and a "One" sign.
A baby girl in a pink dress with puffed sleeves and a headband sitting on the floor in front of a white cake decorated with pink and white balls. She is smiling and surrounded by a large balloon arrangement of pink, white, and peach-colored balloons
A smiling baby girl wearing a pink tulle dress and a unicorn hat sitting on a wooden rocking horse, with a backdrop of pink and cream balloons and a neon light sign that says 'One'.
A young girl in a pink sequined dress with ruffled sleeves and a pink tulle skirt, wearing a metallic pink birthday hat with a fluffy white pom-pom, sitting in a wooden chair, surrounded by pink and white balloons and a glowing neon sign that says 'O
Baby girl in a peach dress sitting on the floor in front of a balloon background with pink, cream, and tan balloons. There is a glowing sign that says 'One' to her left.
Baby girl sitting in front of a pink and white balloon arch at her first birthday celebration, with a white cake decorated with pink and white balloons and a neon 'One' sign nearby.
Baby dressed as a sailor, sitting on the floor with a navy uniform and a blue hat decorated with the number 1. The background features nautical-themed decorations including a wooden ship wheel, a life preserver, a model sailboat, starfish, lanterns,
A young boy with brown hair in a light blue romper sitting next to a nautical-themed birthday cake with an anchor and a striped sailboat decoration. The background includes a large 'ONE' sign, a small white lantern, a ship wheel, and a sailboat model
Young boy dressed in a navy nautical outfit with a sailor hat, sitting on the floor with a nautical-themed backdrop that includes a ship's wheel, life preserver, and decorative fishing net.
A young child in a white onesie celebrates their first birthday with a nautical-themed cake and decorations, including a backdrop with a net, a wooden ship steering wheel, and bridges with the words 'ONE' and 'trey' on it.
A smiling young girl with curly hair, wearing a green floral dress and matching bow, sitting on the floor in front of a fall-themed pumpkin display with pink, white, orange, green, and gold pumpkins, decorative banners, and dried plants.
A young girl sitting in front of a birthday cake surrounded by pumpkins and autumn decorations, with pink and gold confetti on the floor, celebrating a birthday.
A young girl with curly hair sitting on a small wicker chair, surrounded by decorated pumpkins, flowers, and festive decorations in a pastel-colored setting.
A young girl with curly hair, sitting in a white bathtub, surrounded by pumpkins and fall decorations, in a festive setting with pink and brown bunting and confetti.
A smiling young girl sitting in a wicker basket, celebrating her first birthday with fall-themed decorations, including pumpkins, garlands, pink and brown banners, pink and white flowers, and large pink letters spelling 'ONE' in front.
A young curly-haired girl sitting on the floor at a fall-themed pumpkin patch photoshoot, surrounded by pumpkins, gourds, and pink and gold decorations, holding small pumpkins and smiling.
A young girl with curly hair lying on a white surface amid pastel-colored pumpkins, with some painted in gold and others plain, surrounded by soft pink and peach fabric and a few small white pumpkins. The girl is wearing a light pink dress with lace
A young girl with curly hair and a floral hair accessory sits on the floor in front of a pink and white cake with a small pumpkin on top, surrounded by pumpkins, flowers, pink bunting flags, and decorative items.
A smiling toddler with a messy face and hands, sitting on the floor, playing with a cake that is broken and covered in crumbs, in front of a backdrop of balloons in shades of gray, blue, and cream.
A baby sitting on the floor during a cake smash celebration, with a large blue cake covered in white frosting, surrounded by smashed cake and crumbs. The baby is smiling and holding a piece of cake, wearing a sleeveless green shirt. Behind the baby,
A young child sitting on the floor surrounded by cake and cake crumbs, holding a large piece of cake to their mouth. Behind them is a wall decorated with balloons in shades of gray, white, and teal.
A young child sitting on the floor covered in cake crumbs and frosting, holding a piece of cake while looking at the camera, with a backdrop of beige, gray, and teal balloons, and the number 0 in the background.
A young child with blonde hair sitting in a wooden rocking horse, holding a small red toy, in front of a backdrop of blue, gray, and beige balloons.
A young child sitting in a wicker chair with a blue outfit, surrounded by a backdrop of gray, white, and teal balloons, and the word 'ONE' spelled out in decorative letters on the floor.
Young girl at a birthday celebration, sitting on the floor with a pink cake, surrounded by decorations featuring Alice in Wonderland-themed props such as a pocket watch, teapot print banner, large playing card, and paper cutouts of a hare and a finge
A baby sitting in a white basin filled with bubbles, surrounded by a decorative balloon arrangement and wooden letter spelling 'ONE' in the background, celebrating a first birthday.
A happy baby girl sitting in a wicker chair with a pink furry cushion, wearing a light blue ruffled dress and a black headband, surrounded by colorful decorations and wall art.
A smiling toddler girl wearing a pink tutu and floral headband, standing in a decorated birthday setting with banners, paper cutouts, and floral decorations in the background.
A young girl sitting on the floor at a tea party birthday celebration, decorating a pink cake with a candle. The background is decorated with tea party themed banners, paper cutouts of teapots, roses, and a clock, creating a whimsical setting.
A young girl with a black headband sitting on the floor, covered in pink frosting, in front of a pink birthday cake with light blue decorations. The background features a wall decorated with colorful banners and various decor items.
A young girl with a black headband is sitting on the floor, smashing a pink cake with unicorn decoration. There are crumbled cake pieces around her and decorations on the background, including large paper flowers, illustrated flamingo, rabbits, and h
Baby sitting in front of a balloon backdrop with "ONE" letters, star and cloud decorations, gold and white balloons, and scattered gold star confetti.
A young child sitting on a white floor decorated with gold star confetti in front of a backdrop of pastel and gold balloons, with large white illuminated letters spelling 'ONE' and star-shaped decorations.
A young child sitting on a small wicker chair in a festive setup with pastel balloons, gold balloons, and star decorations. There is a decorative light-up sign spelling 'ONE' in front of the child, indicating a first birthday celebration.
Child celebrating first birthday with a cake, gold and pastel balloons, star-shaped decorations, and large illuminated 'ONE' letters.
A young child sitting in a white bowl filled with foam, surrounded by decorative balloons, stars, and clouds, with illuminated letter signs spelling 'ONE' and a backdrop of pastel and gold balloons.
Family photo of a woman, man, and young girl sitting in front of a pastel-colored balloon backdrop with pink flowers and green leaves, smiling and looking at the camera.
A young girl sitting on a soft rug in front of a pastel-colored balloon arch. The arch is decorated with pink flowers and green leaves. Behind her, large illuminated letters spell out 'ONE,' indicating a first birthday celebration. The girl wears a l
A baby girl sitting on the floor in front of a birthday cake with purple and white balloons, flowers, and green leaves in the background, wearing a white dress and a small crown.
A smiling young child on a swing, with a backdrop of beige and blue balloons, pampas grass, a small teepee, and a neon sign that says 'One'.
A smiling toddler girl sitting in a baby swing with a backdrop of pastel-colored balloons, a small tipi tent, and dried pampas grass.
Little girl celebrating her first birthday with a cake, surrounded by balloons, a teepee tent, and decorative pampas grass.
A young toddler girl sitting on the floor with cake and messy face, surrounded by leaves and greenery, with a backdrop of hanging greenery plants and a large vase of greenery to her side.
A baby girl wearing a flower crown, sitting on the floor with a cake and cream on her face. She is surrounded by green leaves, with a jogger in a vase behind her and greenery hanging on the wall.
A baby girl sitting on a white floor with wooden letters spelling 'ONE' and green leaves scattered around, a silver pitcher with greenery, and a leafy backdrop in the background.
A smiling baby girl sitting in a white baby bathtub filled with bubbles, surrounded by greenery and decor, with a floral backdrop.
A young girl with a flower headband sitting on the floor, eating cake surrounded by greenery, with a cream cake in front of her.
Smiling young child wearing a pilot hat, sitting on the floor with toy airplane and bike, in a vintage travel-themed setup with globe, map background, and fairy lights.
A smiling toddler dressed as a pilot, wearing goggles and a hat with ear flaps, sitting on the floor with toy airplanes and a globe, against a backdrop of world maps and string lights.
A young child dressed in an aviator hat with goggles is sitting on a white surface, surrounded by vintage toy airplanes and a globe. The background features a large map with decorative lights, creating an adventurous, travel-themed setting.
A young boy sitting on a wicker chair, smiling and clapping in front of a backdrop decorated with pastel-colored balloons and gold star confetti.
A young child wearing green suspenders sits on the floor and touches a large decorated birthday cake with gold star accents. The background is decorated with white, gold, and teal balloons and illuminated star-shaped confetti, with a glowing 'ONE' si
A family of three, a father, mother, and young daughter, smiling and sitting together in front of a backdrop of colorful balloons, with some balloons decorated with star patterns, celebrating a special occasion.
Adorable baby sitting on the floor with a cake, surrounded by toy airplanes and clouds, celebrating their first birthday with a "ONE" sign in a sky and cloud themed backdrop.
A smiling baby sitting on a white surface against a blue backdrop decorated with paper clouds and flying paper airplane decorations. The background also has large letters spelling 'ONE' and vintage-style toy airplanes on the surface and stacked boxes
A baby sitting on a wooden sled, smiling, with a sky-blue background decorated with paper clouds and paper airplanes. There are toy airplanes on the floor and illuminated letters spelling 'ONE' on the left side.
Baby sitting on a floor with a birthday cake in front, surrounded by toy airplanes and clouds, with a blue wall decorated with paper clouds and airplanes, and the letters 'ONE' in the background, celebrating a first birthday.
A young child with a messy face and hands, sitting on the floor covered in cake and frosting, with a small cake in front of him, in a playful sky-themed setting with toy airplanes, clouds, and vintage-style luggage.
A happy family of three, including a woman, a man, and a toddler, posing indoors with greenery, balloons, and decorative props.
A baby sitting on a white floor decorated for a first birthday celebration with a jungle or nature theme, including balloons, greenery, a small teepee tent, and wooden letters spelling "ONE." The Baby wears a crown and green overalls.
Happy family of three, including a smiling toddler, sitting on the floor decorated with leaves, pinecones, and a teepee with balloons and greenery in the background.
A smiling toddler in yellow outfit sitting on a wooden rocking horse, surrounded by jungle-themed decorations including balloons, faux greenery, and a small tent, celebrating a first birthday.
A young toddler sits on a white floor with green tropical leaf decorations, a small cake decorated with leaves and a topper that says 'Official Love', celebrating a birthday with wooden initials and pinecones in the background.
Toddler celebrating first birthday with a tropical jungle-themed cake smash, surrounded by green leaves, balloons, pinecones, and wooden decor, sitting in front of a small teepee and wooden 'ONE' sign.
A happy baby sitting in a white basin filled with water, surrounded by autumn-themed decorations including balloons, leaves, pinecones, and a small tent, with a backdrop of green plants and the word 'ONE' in wooden blocks, celebrating a first birthda
A young child dressed in a tuxedo with a bow tie sitting on the floor in front of a balloon arrangement in black and white, with a white illuminated sign spelling "ONE" and decorative elements, celebrating a first birthday.
A young child sitting in front of a one-year birthday cake, surrounded by black and white balloons with bowtie designs, and large illuminated letters spelling 'ONE' in the background.
A young child sitting on the floor with a birthday cake in front of them, decorated with a black bow tie and buttons, in a white stand. Behind the child, black and white balloons with bowtie symbols form an arch. To the right, illuminated letters spe
A young boy dressed in a tuxedo with a bow tie, sitting on the floor in front of black and white balloons decorated with bowtie prints, with a lit decorative number 0 in the background.
A young boy sitting on the floor holding a banana, surrounded by monkey and banana-themed balloon decorations featuring two balloon monkeys and bunches of balloons resembling bananas in front of a beige background.
Young child celebrating his first birthday with jungle-themed decorations. The scene includes green and white balloons, two monkey figurines, and a lion cake on a wooden base. The child is reaching out with chocolate frosting on his hand and has a su
A happy family of three, a mother, father, and toddler, sitting and smiling in front of a backdrop decorated with green and white balloons and stuffed monkey toys, during a celebration.
A young girl celebrating her first birthday, sitting on the floor with a rainbow-colored cake in front of her. The background features pastel balloons, cloud decorations, and star-shaped confetti, with a sign that says "ONE" illuminated with lights.
A baby girl sitting in a wooden sleigh, celebrating a first birthday in a decorated studio with colorful balloons, cloud decorations, and illuminated letters spelling 'ONE'.
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A smiling baby girl celebrating her first birthday with a rainbow-colored cake, surrounded by pastel balloons, cotton clouds, star decorations, and a lit-up 'ONE' sign in a festive setup.
Smiling baby girl sitting on the floor, surrounded by colorful balloons and star decorations, holding large wooden numbers.
A smiling one-year-old girl sitting on the floor with colorful balloons behind her, decorative stars, a cardboard "ONE" sign, and a cloud-themed backdrop.
Smiling toddler girl sitting on a wicker chair in a decorated setting with pastel balloons, cloud and star decorations, and a logo for Twin Dragonflies Photography Studio.
A young boy sitting on the floor with blue and white frosting on his face, hand, and body after smashing his birthday cake. The cake is decorated with blue and light blue rosettes and is placed on a white cake stand. Behind him, there is a background
A smiling young boy sitting in a white tub surrounded by blue, white, and silver balloons, with blue paint splatters on his body and the floor, and a backdrop of stars.
A young boy sitting on the floor at a birthday celebration, surrounded by blue, white, and silver balloons, with a blue and white frosted cake in front of him, and blue cake frosting on his hands and face.
A smiling young boy with paint smeared on his face and body, sitting in a white basin filled with soapy water, with blue and silver balloons in the background.
A woman and a young girl dressed in pink at a floral celebration, with flower arrangements and decorative letters in the background.
A young girl in a white lace dress sitting on a wicker chair with pink faux fur, surrounded by pastel-colored flowers and soft glowing lights, at a floral-themed celebration or event.
A young girl in a pink dress and floral headband sitting on the floor, eating cake during a birthday celebration with a decorated backdrop of flowers and light-up letters spelling 'ONE' behind her.
A young girl in a white lace dress and a floral headband sitting on the floor with a floral backdrop and decorative letters spelling 'ONE' behind her, surrounded by pastel-colored flowers in vases.
A young child with brown hair and blue eyes sitting on the floor in front of a festive backdrop with Hello, autumn-themed decorations including balloons, paper lanterns, and a banner. The background includes a large plant, decorative letters spelling
A smiling baby sitting on a soft white surface in front of a small white tent decorated with greenery and a beige blanket inside. Behind the tent is a wall with a festive paper banner featuring animals and trees. The baby is holding a pinecone and is
Baby sitting on the floor wearing a swimsuit with raccoon, penguin, and fox patterns, and a gold 'number 1' birthday crown. In the background, there is a small teepee tent decorated with greenery and a bunting banner with owl and orange items.
A smiling baby sitting on a wooden rocking toy in a decorated indoor setting with balloons, a small tent, and a 'ONE' sign for a first birthday celebration.
A toddler wearing a woodland animal-themed outfit and a birthday crown sits on the floor with a small cake. The cake is on a wooden slab with white frosting and colorful sprinkles. The background features a white wall decorated with a banner of woodl
A young child sitting on the floor, wearing a colorful animal-print romper and a gold glitter crown with the number one on it, celebrating a first birthday in a decorated indoor setting with a tent, pinecones, and a festive banner in the background.
A young child celebrating a birthday, sitting on a wooden slice with a cake in front. The child wears a bear-themed outfit, a gold crown headband, and a matching crown birthday hat. The child has cake and icing on their hands and legs, and is touchin
A smiling baby sitting in a white bathtub surrounded by birthday decorations and balloons, with the word 'ONE' spelled out in large wooden letters in the background.
A happy baby girl in a white lace outfit sitting on the floor in front of pink and white balloons decorated for a first birthday celebration. There are pink letter blocks spelling 'ONE' and confetti scattered on the floor.
Young girl in pink dress and pearl necklace celebrating her first birthday with a pink cake, pink and white balloons, and pink 'ONE' letters in the background.
A smiling toddler girl with a floral headband sitting in a white bathtub surrounded by greenery, with pink and white balloons and the word 'ONE' on the wall, celebrating her first birthday.
A cheerful young girl with dark hair and a floral headband, wearing a pink bead necklace and a pink ruffled skirt, sitting in front of a pink polka-dotted cake with rosette decorations, surrounded by pink and white balloons on a pink and white backdr
Young child sitting on a furry rug in a decorated room with a small teepee tent, blue balloons, and bunting banners.
Baby wearing a blue birthday crown with the number 1, sitting on the floor with a small cake with blue and white frosting, in front of a backdrop resembling a tent with a stuffed animal inside, and decorative blue flags on the wall.
A baby celebrating their first birthday with a cake smash, sitting in front of a small blue cake, surrounded by blue and brown balloons, bunting, and decorative letters spelling 'ONE' in a neutral-themed party setup.
A smiling toddler wearing a blue birthday crown with the number 1, celebrating a first birthday with cake and blue decorations in the background.
A happy baby sitting in a bathtub filled with bubbles, with a dog lying in a tent in the background.
A smiling toddler sitting in a white tub of water during a birthday celebration with blue and tan bunting, blue balloons, and a decorative vase with dried flowers in the background.
A young boy in light clothing sits next to a small birthday cake with the word 'One' on top. Behind him are orange and white balloons, and illuminated letters spell out 'ONE' in the background.
A baby sitting on the floor next to a small birthday cake with a 'One' topper, celebrating their first birthday. The background is decorated with orange and white balloons and illuminated cloud-shaped lights, with decorative letters spelling 'ONE' ne
A young child sitting on the floor in front of a cake on a white stand, with a backdrop of orange and white balloons and decorative lights, celebrating a birthday.
A baby sitting in a white bathtub, with decorative white and orange balloons and illuminated letters spelling 'ONE' in the background, celebrating a first birthday.
A smiling young boy with light brown hair, wearing cream-colored overalls, sitting in front of a backdrop decorated with orange and white balloons and a light-up cloud shape with the word 'ONE' spelled out in lit-up letters, celebrating his first bir
A young girl with dark curly hair crawling on a white floor in front of a decorated backdrop featuring a teepee tent, black balloons, and a sign that spells out "ONE". The background also has a banner reading "WILD ONE" with gold crown and star decor
Young child sitting on a wooden rocking horse, smiling, with a whimsical birthday decorations in the background, including a teepee tent, black balloons, and a banner with the words 'WILDER ONE'.
A young child dressed in a black and white polka dot bow tie and wearing a gold crown sits on the floor celebrating their first birthday. The child is surrounded by a birthday cake with black arrow decorations, a small play tent decorated with greene
A young child celebrating their first birthday with a cake, wearing a birthday crown and sitting next to a decorative tent with green foliage, black balloons, and a wooden "ONE" sign. The background has "WILD ONE" and animal silhouette decorations.
Young child sitting in a white bathtub with a teepee tent decorated with greenery beside it, birthday decorations including a "Wild One" banner, black balloons, and large wooden letters spelling "ONE" on the floor, in a celebration setting.
A baby girl sitting on a white floor in front of a pink flower backdrop with a small white tent, pink tulips, and flowers in vases. She is wearing a pink ruffled dress and a floral headband, surrounded by decorative flowers and the word 'ONE' in pink
A smiling toddler girl in a white lace off-shoulder dress and floral headband sitting in a wooden toy cart surrounded by flowers and decorative items in a cozy, floral-themed setting.
A smiling toddler girl sitting on a small white wooden bed, wearing a pink dress and a flower crown, surrounded by pink flowers and green foliage, with a pink lantern and floral decorations in the background.
A young child with short brown hair, wearing a pink floral headband, pink beaded necklace, and pink ruffled skirt, sitting on a white surface surrounded by flowers and greenery in a decorated indoor setting.
A smiling toddler girl sitting on the floor surrounded by pink and peach flowers in vases, with large pink numbers spelling 'ONE' in front of her, in a decorated setting with greenery and floral arrangements.
A young girl with short dark hair, wearing a pink bead necklace and a pink princess crown with the number 1, sits on the floor next to a pink rosette cake with pink icing. She is eating a snack and looking up at the camera in a festive setting with p
A baby girl sitting in a white bathtub surrounded by pink flowers and greenery, with a decorated backdrop including a tepee tent and pink letters spelling 'ONE', celebrating her first birthday.
A happy baby girl with curly hair celebrating her first birthday, sitting in a small bathtub filled with water, wearing a birthday crown that says 'One,' surrounded by flowers and greenery.
A young child sits on the floor near a cake with the word "ONE" lit up in the background, decorated with clouds and paper airplanes, celebrating a first birthday.
Young child sitting in a wooden chair wearing a vintage aviator hat with goggles, holding a small stick, with fluffy white clouds and paper airplanes decoration in the background.
A young child dressed as an aviator sitting on a wooden sled, surrounded by fluffy clouds and paper airplanes, with illuminated letter signs spelling 'ONE' in the background.
A baby sitting on a white surface surrounded by illuminated decorative letters spelling 'ONE', with a backdrop of soft clouds, paper airplane cutouts, and string lights, celebrating a first birthday.
A young girl sitting on a white wooden chair, laughing, in a decorated studio with white and gold star decorations and balloons.
Young girl celebrating her first birthday with a gold and white cake, birthday decorations, and a backdrop of white balloons with gold stars.
A smiling baby girl sitting on the floor surrounded by decorative lighting, balloons, and star-shaped props with the word "ONE" illuminated in front of her, celebrating her first birthday.
A smiling toddler girl with a headband sits in a white basin surrounded by green leaves, giving a thumbs-up. The background features white balloons with gold stars and greenery, with gold star confetti scattered on the white surface.

Cake Smash Photography – FAQ

When should I schedule my baby’s cake smash session?

Cake smash sessions are typically scheduled when your baby is around 11 months old so your photos are ready in time for their first birthday celebration. Booking slightly before their birthday ensures you can use the images for invitations, party décor, or keepsakes.

When should I book a San Jose cake smash session?

We recommend booking your San Jose cake smash photography session 1–2 months in advance. This allows time for theme planning, custom setup design, and final image delivery before your baby’s first birthday.

Do you provide the cake for the session?

Families usually provide the cake to accommodate dietary needs, allergies, and personal preferences. However, we are happy to recommend trusted local bakeries in San Jose and the Bay Area if needed.

Do you provide the setup and decorations?

Yes. Each cake smash photography session includes a custom-designed setup based on your chosen theme, color palette, or birthday style. We create a cohesive and playful backdrop that keeps the focus on your baby while making the session fun and memorable.

What should my baby wear for the cake smash session?

Simple rompers, neutral outfits, or themed attire that complements the setup photograph beautifully. We provide styling guidance before your session to help you select outfits that coordinate with the cake smash design and overall aesthetic.

How long does a cake smash session last?

Cake smash sessions typically last 45–60 minutes. We begin with clean portraits before introducing the cake, followed by the cake smash portion itself. This ensures a variety of images from classic birthday portraits to playful, messy moments.

Can parents and siblings participate?

Yes. Many families include a few parent or sibling portraits before the cake smash begins. These images beautifully document your baby’s first birthday milestone as a family.

What if my baby doesn’t like the cake or gets messy?

Every baby reacts differently, and that’s part of the charm. Some babies dive right in, while others explore slowly. We gently guide the session to capture natural expressions and joyful moments, whatever your baby’s personality.

Do you offer bubble bath photos after the cake smash?

Yes. Many families add a bubble bath mini-session after the cake smash for adorable, clean-up images. This optional add-on creates sweet, playful portraits and makes for a smooth transition after the messy fun.

How do we book a San Jose cake smash photography session?

Simply contact us through the website contact form to check availability. Your cake smash photography session is secured with a signed agreement and session retainer. Because availability is limited each month, early booking is recommended.