Smash & Splash sessions are designed to showcase a baby’s very first birthday. Smash & Splash sessions are all about sweet little firsts, usually the first time a baby has tried cake, first birthday portraits, and first birthday invitations. You can certainly take annual birthday portraits to celebrate every birthday, but the Smash & Splash sessions are all about that first birthday milestone. A perfect timeframe to book your Smash and Splash session is typically when your baby is 10 to 12 months old. Smash and splash sessions are truly a celebration of how much growth a baby has done in their first year; as every parent knows, it’s a dramatic transformation!
Theo is an adorable one year old! He has the longest eyelashes and the biggest smile, total little charmer!
“Amidst the sweet chaos of frosting and laughter, the first birthday cake smash captures a moment of sheer joy and innocence. It’s more than just a messy tradition; it’s a celebration of growth, love, and the precious memories we create together.”
We started the Smash & Splash session with portraits in his little dress-up outfit complete with bowtie; isn’t he adorable!
Theo’s parents are both gamers and first his birthday they selected a classic, Mario Brothers themed party! For the session, they brought in brick blocks to the studio to use in the Smash & Splash session and later feature as party decor at his first birthday party. Theo had the cutest Mario Brothers outfit and those adorable “little man” boots. And check out this Mushroom cake, styled just like the ones on Mario Brothers! When we placed the cake in front of him, he was very curious and couldn’t wait to dig-in. When he tried that first bite he quickly decided he didn’t really like cake…at least that day!
After the cake smash, Theo loved playing and singing in the little bathtub! The little bathtub offers a chance to clean up a little after the cake investigation and got lots of pictures of him splashing and laughing in the tub.
What a fun cake smash session with an adorable little boy! Happy first birthday Theo!
“Coley was so great with the kids — she was so patient with them and she always does a wonderful job with the pictures and provides them quickly. She is definitely our go-to for any of our photography needs!” 🩷
Christy