I have been doing Cake Smash and First Birthday shoots for the last few years and I can honestly say how much fun they are – so if you decide to book in for one of these cute and funny sessions please don’t hesitate – they are worth it for the amusement factor!
You can either photograph:
- Birthday Session separately
- Cake Smash separately (bring own cake)
- Do a combined shoot (bring own cake)
- Please note your shoot is booked in the diary and paid for in advance as the studio has to be prepped for your arrival – see details below.
Birthday photos only
15 minutes – £80
Includes DVD of up to 15+ digital photos. Ie without logo, and yours to keep – no Expensive Reprints.
Post production edit and retouching.
Complimentary set in Black & White.
Password protected web gallery for viewing and sharing with friends.
Preparing your Baby for Birthday Shoot
- Bring Baby wearing outfit required for shoot so we are ready to go as soon as arrive.
- Bring a spare set of clothes just in case we have time for another outfit – this will all depend on how well baby responds.
- A great idea is to bring either baby’s scan or baby’s newborn photo in a frame/canvas ideally so they can hold themselves.
- I have got tutu’s for girls and crowns/pink balloons etc and bow ties for boys, crowns, blue balloons.
- A chalk board will be available and words can be digitally added post shoot ie if required.
- The primary focus of this shoot is on your baby but if you want to jump in for a quick photo altogether we might be able to squeeze it in.
The Studio Set up
- The Background will be set up in advance and be ready for you with a variety of props/hats/balloons etc.
- It will be made to look as if there is a party scene…… if you want to do a ‘straight’ shoot ie plain background without balloons/pom poms etc let me know in advance.
- The log cabin Studio will also be heated and warm in advance of your arrival
- Your baby will be put in the ‘scene’ and from that moment on I will shoot photos for 15 minutes
Cake Smash photos only
15 minutes – £80
Includes DVD of up to 15+ digital photos. Ie without logo, and yours to keep – no Expensive Reprints.
Post production edit and retouching.
Complimentary set in Black & White.
Password protected web gallery for viewing and sharing with friends.
Preparing your Cake Smash Shoot
- Bring Baby wearing your chosen outfit required for shoot so we are ready to go as soon as arrive.
- Bring your own cake – think about bringing a can of squirty cream – it is a great topping and easily licks off any cake!!
- You will need to bring own outfit for this shoot.
- The Background will be ready in the Studio with a variety of props/hats/ wooden spoons etc.
- A chalk board will be available and words can be digitally added post shoot ie if required.
- Your baby will be put in the ‘scene’ and from that moment on I will shoot photos for 15 minutes
- Props will be altered for baby as I shoot too.
- If you have a prop you wish to bring by all means bring it along.
- The primary focus of this shoot is on your baby, there is unlikely to be a moment to include any other family members for this one.
Cleaning up (allow 10 minutes at end of shoot)
- You will need to bring wipes/towels to clean your baby up post shoot.
- A bowl of warm water is provided for you to use if required and a flannel.
- Don’t forget to bring baby’s going home outfit.
Birthday and Cake Smash Photos
Or do both the above.
Birthday shoot is shot first followed by Cake Smash.
30 minutes – £150 (allow extra ten minutes for cleaning up)
Includes DVD of up to 30+ digital photos. Ie without logo, and yours to keep – no Expensive Reprints.
Post production edit and retouching.
Complimentary set in Black & White.
Password protected web gallery for viewing and sharing with friends.
Payment
All shoots however are payable in advance – see how to pay below.
Setting up your Shoots
Time is involved setting up your shoots and in particular cleaning up post Smash the Cake. Plus warming the Log Cabin Studio in advance of your arrival.
GIFT VOUCHERS
Are you thinking of sending someone a Special Birthday/Christmas present?
How about a Gift Voucher to spend on a shoot of their choice or put towards Canvas, Prints, Albums etc.
You decide the amount £££ & let me know what you want me to say!
An E-Voucher Gift Voucher can be emailed to you instantly or the recipient on a specified date.
Hard copies can be posted too.
