Should I do Smash Cake Photos for my 1-year old?

Question # 7: My baby is turning one — should I bring a smash cake?

Cakes are usually a fun addition to a first birthday session. But sometimes, they do not go as planned. Most of the babies I have in my studio do not "dive into" their cake as it might appear. Many are helped along by the parents. If your child HATES getting messy, a cake might not be the best option for their session. And I strongly suggest if they've never had sweets before, to give them a practice round before coming in for their session (a few bites of ice cream or a cupcake). See how they react, and that might help you decide if you want to bring one to their session. I've seen some other alternative options: spaghetti, pancake, or watermelon smashes if you'd prefer to avoid cake/sweets. And no worries if you decide to opt-out of cake smash photos. We have a lot of fun props we can use to make your little one’s 1-year birthday photos awesome!