Cake Smash Sessions at Courtney Dorsey Photography | What to Expect

If you have been around for a while you know that I love cake smash sessions as much as I love newborn sessions. If you are new around here welcome to my little corner of the internet where I love documenting your little ones grow and develop into their own little people <3

I frequently get questions about when to book first birthday/cake smash sessions, how to choose a theme/colors, what is included, what to bring, what to expect, what time of day is best, etc. If you have any of these questions this is for you!

Best time to book

I usually book out about 3-4 months at a time for cake smash sessions but it's never really too early so if your thinking about your little one’s birthday, reach out, the earlier we get you on the books the better selection of days you will have.

Themes and Colors

I have a huge selection of theme’s, colors, and balloon garland options at the studio which can be viewed here. Don’t see anything you love? No worries, we can create something just for your session. Tell me what you love and we will make it happen.

What is included?

First birthday sessions include a studio session up to one hour for only baby with one personally designed setup (additional setups can be added if that is something you would like to do). Sessions are for baby only but family can also be added if that is something you would like to do.

If you wish to do a cake smash as part of your session (cause it’s adorable) you are welcome to bring one along it is just not included in your session for allergy reasons. Finally, your session includes 30 edited digital images in your online gallery.

What to Bring

Other than cake if you want to do a smash, the only other thing I recommend bringing with you is a towel. I keep plenty of small bags to take home icing covered clothing and there is always baby wash so you can pop them in the sink and wash off before you go home.

Also, while their clothing isn’t included, I do have a small client closet, and if you are looking for recommendations, reach out, we can find something awesome!

What to Expect/What time to Book

We typically start out with what I call clean imagines, which includes family if you have added that as part of your session. Then we will move to cake and make a big ole mess <3 Sessions are usually around 45 minutes depending on cooperation and my goal is to be completely wrapped up about an hour before any normal nap times.

So we will typically talk about nap times before hand so that we make we we are scheduling at a time during the day where baby will be happy and excited to eat some cake (or just have some picture fun).

If your interested in scheduling a session you can reach me through the contact form on my website or you can always email me at cdorseyphotography.com.

Have a great day and I hope to see you soon

Courtney <3