How much does a session cost?

On-location cake smash sessions in Austin are $225. That includes a 30-minute session and 20-30 fully edited digital images delivered to a private online gallery. You provide the cake and decorations.

What kind of cake works best?

Buttercream cakes photograph best — the texture is perfect for smashing and the colors pop on camera. Naked cakes and semi-naked cakes also look beautiful. Avoid hard fondant (babies can't break through it) and dark-colored frosting (it stains skin and clothes). A small 6-inch round is the ideal smash cake size.

Cake Smash Photography Austin | On-Location Sessions $225

Q: Do you provide the cake?

No — for Austin on-location sessions, you provide the cake and any decorations. This keeps sessions affordable at $225 and lets you choose exactly what your baby eats. We have a guide with tips on what cakes photograph best and local Austin bakery recommendations.

Q: What age is best for a cake smash?

Around their first birthday — typically 11-14 months — is the sweet spot. At that age, most babies can sit independently, have the motor skills to interact with the cake, and are expressive enough to produce priceless reactions.

Q: Where do you travel to?

We serve the greater Austin metro area including Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Georgetown, Lakeway, Bee Cave, Dripping Springs, Kyle, Buda, and Leander. If you're within about 30 minutes of central Austin, we can come to you.

Q: What if it rains or the weather is bad?

Since most sessions happen inside your home, weather is rarely an issue. If you planned an outdoor session and the weather turns, we can move indoors or reschedule at no charge with 24-hour notice. Texas weather is unpredictable — we get it.

Q: How many photos do we receive?

You receive 20-30 fully edited digital images delivered to a private online gallery within 2-3 weeks. Download, print, and share — no print minimums or hidden fees.

Why On-Location

Your Home. Your Story.

The best cake smash photos happen when baby is relaxed and comfortable. That's why we come to you.

Baby's Comfort Zone

Familiar surroundings mean a relaxed baby. No car seat stress, no unfamiliar smells, no studio anxiety. Just your little one, at home, being themselves.

Your Personal Touch

Choose your own cake, pick your decorations, style it your way. Every detail reflects your family's personality and your baby's milestone.

Affordable at $225

No studio overhead means we pass the savings to you. Professional photos, delivered digitally, at a price that makes sense for your family.

On-Location

The Austin Cake Smash

On-Location Session

$225 per session

We come to your home or a location you choose in the Austin area. You pick the cake, set the scene, and we capture your baby's first birthday milestone with professional photography.

30 minutes of dedicated session time
Portraits + cake smash photography
20–30 fully edited digital images
Private online gallery delivery in 2–3 weeks
We travel to you — anywhere in greater Austin
You provide the cake and any decorations

Our Work

Real Sessions. Real Smashes.

Baby girl with crown and cake at home cake smash session

Joyful baby with flower crown during at-home cake smash

Baby with balloons and cake at home first birthday session

Playful baby with cake and balloons at home smash session

Baby in tutu with cake and banner at home cake smash

Baby with pearls and balloons at home first birthday

Messy cake smash moment with crown at home session

Baby with tutu and cake at home first birthday photography

Baby boy with bow tie enjoying cake at home smash session

BYO Cake Guide

You Bring the Cake.
We'll Make It Look Amazing.

Since you're choosing the cake, here are our tips for the best smash (and the best photos).

Buttercream frosting photographs best — soft, colorful, and smash-friendly

A small 6-inch round is the perfect smash cake size

Naked or semi-naked cakes look stunning in photos

Avoid hard fondant — babies can't break through it

Skip dark frosting colors — they stain skin and clothes

Keep it simple — the baby is the star, not the cake

Email Us to Book

Close-up of decorated smash cake during a cake smash photography session

Book Your Session

Email us with your baby's birthday and your preferred date. We'll confirm a time that works for your family.

Grab a Smash Cake

Pick up a small buttercream cake from your favorite Austin bakery. Add balloons, a banner, or whatever decorations match your vision.

We Come to You

We show up with our camera and light kit. Your baby smashes, we photograph. 30 minutes of pure birthday joy in a space your baby already loves.

Get Your Photos

20–30 professionally edited images delivered to your private online gallery within 2–3 weeks. Download, share, and print.

Pop-Up Mini Sessions

Cake Smash Pop-Up Days

We're partnering with local Austin play spaces and kids' venues to host cake smash mini session events. Multiple families, one fun location, amazing photos.

Coming Soon

Have a Kids' Space?

Own or manage a play space, kids' gym, or family venue in Austin? We'd love to partner with you to host cake smash mini session days. Your space, our photography — a great experience for local families.

What is a cake smash session?

A cake smash session is a first birthday portrait session where your baby gets to dig into a cake while we photograph the joy, the mess, and the milestone. We come to your home or a location you choose so baby is comfortable and relaxed in a familiar setting. It produces milestone portraits you'll treasure for life.

Do you provide the cake?

No — you bring the cake. This keeps our Austin sessions affordable at $225 and lets you choose exactly what your baby eats. We recommend a small 6-inch buttercream cake from any local bakery. Scroll up to our BYO Cake Guide for tips on what photographs best. If you have questions, just ask — we've seen a thousand cakes.

What age is best for a cake smash?

Around their first birthday — typically 11–14 months — is the sweet spot. At that age, most babies can sit independently, have the motor skills to interact with the cake, and are expressive enough to produce a range of priceless reactions.

What should my baby wear?

Many parents do a simple birthday outfit — a tutu, bloomers, or a cute onesie — or let baby go shirtless, which is always adorable. Since you're at home, you have your entire closet handy. Bring a change of clothes for yourself too — cake travels. We recommend light, solid colors that complement your cake and decor choices.

Where do you travel to?

We serve the greater Austin metro area including Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Georgetown, Lakeway, Bee Cave, Dripping Springs, Kyle, Buda, and Leander. If you're within about 30 minutes of central Austin, we can come to you. Not sure if you're in range? Just ask.

How many photos do we receive?

You receive 20–30 fully edited digital images delivered to a private online gallery. Download, print, and share — no print minimums or hidden fees. Every image is professionally color-corrected and retouched.

When do we receive our photos?

Your fully edited gallery is delivered within 2–3 weeks of your session. You'll get an email with a link to your private gallery. If you have a deadline (like a birthday party), let us know when you book and we'll do our best.

What if my baby doesn't like the cake?

This happens more than you'd think — and it always makes for wonderful photos. Whether your baby digs in with both fists or stares at it like it's suspicious, we get beautiful images either way. We've been doing this since 2009 and know how to work with every personality. Being at home helps — baby feels safe enough to explore.

What if it rains or the weather is bad?

Since most sessions happen inside your home, weather is rarely an issue. If you planned an outdoor session and it rains, we can move indoors or reschedule at no charge with 24-hour notice. Texas weather is unpredictable — we get it. Indoor sessions with natural window light produce gorgeous results anyway.

We Come
To You.
Austin Cake
Smash Photography