The Smash Is Over — Now What?
Your baby just destroyed a beautiful cake. From cleanup to gallery delivery to printing and sharing, here's everything that happens after the frosting settles.
Tips, guides, and inspiration for your baby's first birthday cake smash session in Chicago.
Your baby just destroyed a beautiful cake. From cleanup to gallery delivery to printing and sharing, here's everything that happens after the frosting settles.
A complete walkthrough of your Chicago cake smash session — from arrival at our Edgewater studio to gallery delivery. Know exactly what happens at every step.
What to wear, which colors photograph best, and how we coordinate the entire setup — cake, banner, balloons — to match your baby's outfit.
The sweet spot is 11-14 months. Learn how far in advance to book, whether it needs to be on the actual birthday, and seasonal considerations in Chicago.
Your session cake is included, but parents always ask about the party cake. Here are five Chicago bakeries we love for first birthday cakes.
A dedicated studio session and birthday party photos serve very different purposes. Here is what you get from each and why many families do both.
See how we coordinated a blue cake, matching balloons, and birthday banner for a bold, cohesive first birthday celebration at our Edgewater studio.
A fresh, gender-neutral color choice that photographs beautifully. See how teal and mint create a modern, styled cake smash set.
Bold, rich, and a little bit royal. See how a vibrant purple palette creates dramatic, celebratory first birthday images.
Sunshine, warmth, and pure joy. See how a yellow palette creates cake smash photos that radiate happiness and energy.
Not for the faint of heart. See how a vibrant hot pink palette creates bold, unforgettable first birthday photos with serious personality.