Cake Smash photography in Phoenix
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Cake smash photography session
Cake smash photography collections
Each cake smash collection is designed to make your one-year-old's session messy, joyful and completely stress-free. From the cake to the styling, everything is prepared in advance so you can simply arrive and celebrate this sweet milestone with your little one.
Every cake smash session includes:
- A beautiful cake prepared for your little one
- Natural & Relaxed or Styled settings
- A calm studio fully prepared with cake, props and styling pieces
- Time to capture both the messy fun and the calm moments before and after
- A private proofing gallery where you choose your favorite photographs
- Beautifully finished, professionally hand-edited images
Petite Smash or One Year Portraits
$400
- Includes your choice between two options:
- Simple Low Prop Cake Smash — 10 edited digital images, cake included.
- One Year Portraits (No Cake) — 30-45 minutes of photography, 1 themed set, 10 edited digital images included.
Full Smash
$600
- One Year Portraits.
- Full Set Cake Smash with theme of your choice.
- After Cake Bath Photos—capturing the fun and mess of your little one's first birthday.
- 20 edited digital images—with the option to purchase more from your proofing gallery.
- 3 mini accordion photo books included—a beautiful keepsake to treasure your memories.
Luxe Smash
$700
- One Year Portraits.
- Full Set Cake Smash with theme of your choice.
- After Cake Bath Photos.
- Family Photos—capturing every moment of your little one's first birthday celebration.
- 30 edited digital images—with the option to purchase more from your proofing gallery.
- One 8x10 print included—a beautiful keepsake for your wall.
- 3 mini accordion photo books included—a lovely keepsake to treasure your memories.
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“I highly recommend Olivia Grace Photography! She is patient, kind and creative. Olivia is truly a baby whisperer when it came to our newborn photoshoot! Her studio was welcoming, comfortable and cozy. In addition, the newborn album came out perfectly!”
Start planning your cake smash session
The best time to reach out about your cake smash or first birthday session is a few weeks or months in advance, so we can plan around your child's special day and hold space on the calendar to celebrate. Fill out the contact form below. You'll receive more information about the experience, available collections, and the next steps for reserving your session.
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before booking your cake smash session. If you don't see your answer below, just reach out.
What is the best age for a cake smash session?
The ideal age for a cake smash session is around one year old, making it the classic way to celebrate a baby's first birthday. It's often booked together with One-Year-Old Portraits to capture the milestone from every angle.
What happens during a cake smash session, and is it fun for my baby?
A cake smash session is designed to feel like playtime rather than a formal photo shoot, letting your baby dig into a custom cake and enjoy themselves in front of the camera. Most sessions end with a fun after-cake bath, which is photographed too and documents all the giggles and mess.
Is the cake and set included in a cake smash session?
Yes, the cake, custom set, and props are all included at no extra cost, so nothing needs to be brought or arranged. Sets are designed around your answers to a style questionnaire, or you can choose from a list of pre-designed "Dream Themes" setups.
What outfits are provided for a cake smash session?
For the portrait portion, a client closet stocked with outfits for boys and girls is available at no extra cost. For the cake smash itself, parents are asked to bring their own outfit, with styling help available to pick the right one.
Do you offer studio and outdoor cake smash sessions?
Yes, cake smash sessions can be booked in the Phoenix studio or outdoors at a sunlit location across the Valley. Either setting can be styled to match your chosen theme and colors.
Can I choose a pre-designed cake smash theme?
Yes, a list of pre-designed "Dream Themes" cake smash setups is available to choose from, each offering a small discount. This is a good option for parents who aren't sure what direction to take and want a ready-made, tested look.
How far in advance should I book a cake smash session?
Cake smash sessions should be booked 6-12 weeks before your requested date, since first-birthday timing is fixed and can't be pushed back. Booking early also ensures your preferred cake color, theme, and set design can be prepared in time.