One Year Old Cake Smash Session


Can you even STAND the cuteness? I loved this cake smash session so much, not only because the colors are AMAZING, but because this was actually her very first time even trying strawberries, so it was a completely organic experience ha! From the moment Riley stepped into the studio, she was all smiles and curiosity. Dressed in the sweetest little outfit, she was ready to celebrate her big milestone in style! Mom had the dreamiest setup all planned out - the soft pinks and bright reds worked so well together. And can you believe the decorations and cake smash outfit came from Temu?! Gotta love Temu! So many cute things, and you can get completely sucked in scrolling through it all!


We first got some classic one year old portraits of Riley just doing her thing in the wicker chair and cream antique wagon!


Read on for the good part - the strawberries!

A baby wearing a blue romper and red bow sits in a woven rattan peacock chair against a white background.
Small baby wearing blue denim romper and red bow sits in woven rattan peacock chair against white background.
Baby in blue outfit and red headband sits in vintage white wooden wagon against white backdrop.
Baby wearing blue romper and red gingham headband sits in woven rattan peacock chair against white background.
A joyful moment between parent and baby wearing a red checkered bow and blue romper against a white background.
Baby in blue romper with red bow headband sits in woven wicker chair against white background.
Small child in blue overalls sitting in a vintage white wooden wagon with wheels against white backdrop.
Baby wearing blue dress and pink headband sits in vintage white wooden wagon against white background.
A tender moment showing a parent in white top and jeans holding a baby wearing denim and red gingham bow against white background.
A joyful moment shared between parent and baby wearing a blue romper and red bow headband against a white background.

At first, Riley was a little hesitant—eyeing the strawberries with lots of skepticism but definitely intrigued :) But once she took that first bite? Pure magic. Her face lit up, and soon enough, she was diving right in, getting all the juicy goodness out of those suckers! It was so cute to watch her completely zoned in. She was so serious about those strawberries that I barely got a smile out of her haha!

Baby in denim romper and red gingham bow headband holds strawberries while sitting on white chair.
Sweet baby wearing denim romper and red gingham bow examines fresh strawberry while sitting on white chair.
Baby wearing denim and red gingham headband enjoys eating fresh strawberry against white background.
Sweet baby wearing denim and red checkered bow eats fresh strawberry against white background.
Baby wearing red checkered headband and denim romper sits with pacifier in white studio setting.
Baby in blue romper and pink bow sits on white bench next to bowl of strawberries in bright studio setting.
Baby in blue romper and headband sitting on white bench reaching for bowl of fresh tomatoes.
Baby in denim overalls and gingham headband eating a fresh strawberry with a teal plate in background.
A small hand holds a fresh red strawberry while wearing a ruffled denim outfit.
Fresh red strawberry being held in front of blue ceramic plate with more strawberries scattered on white surface.
A small hand reaches for fresh red strawberries arranged on a decorative mint green glass plate.
A small child in blue clothing sits with strawberries on a white chair near a turquoise plate.
Small child in blue romper sitting on white bench eating fresh strawberries from turquoise glass stand.
A small child in blue overalls sits on a white bench with strawberries and a decorative bow accessory.
Baby in blue romper and red gingham headband enjoys fresh strawberries while sitting on white vintage chair.

Smash cake time!


Now comes time for the cake—because what’s a cake smash without a little (or a lot of) mess? Riley was DEFINITELY skeptical about the cake! She didn't want much to do with it, but she still gave us a little bit of a show! We may have had to coax her into it, but by the end of the session, she was covered in a delightful mix of strawberries, cake crumbs, and icing! As you can see, she wasn't too thrilled, so we quickly got the shots and got her cleaned up :)


I love cake smash sessions because each baby is so different! Some babies go all in, and you can't seem to pull them away, and some babies just need extra time and a gentle coaxing to get into it. No matter what the personality, we always end up with great photos for the parents! You could really see Riley's personality shine through as she explored new flavors and textures. Happy first birthday, Riley!

Small white birthday cake with pink topper displayed next to vintage red bread box under festive pink and green banner.
A white frosted mini cake with a red glittery 'Sweet' cake topper and strawberry design on a small cake stand.
Fresh red strawberries arranged in a glass pedestal bowl on pink towel against white background.
Fresh strawberries displayed in a vintage glass compote on top of a white rustic wooden box with decorative ribbon banner.
Baby wearing red 'One' outfit sits on white stool with pink and green banner decorations for first birthday photoshoot.
Young child in red ruffled outfit stands on white stool with pink and green banner decorations in background.
Colorful strawberry themed first birthday setup with pink and green fabric banner and white wooden crate props.
A baby in a red ruffled 'one' outfit sits in a decorative wire basket under a festive pink and green fabric banner.
First birthday photo setup featuring strawberry themed decor, pink banner, and vintage white wooden crate.
A festive cake smash setup with a white cake, colorful tassel banner, and rustic wooden box decorated with strawberries.
Festive birthday setup with white cake, strawberries, and pink and gold banner decorations against white backdrop.
Sweet One birthday setup with pink and mint decorative ribbon banner, cake, and fresh strawberries on white background.
First birthday celebration setup with vintage pink bread box, cake smash decorations, and strawberries on white backdrop.
A pink and gold first birthday setup with a smash cake, decorative banner, and vintage white bread box.
A cake smash photo setup with red and pink decor, a vintage bread box, and greenery garland against white backdrop.

If you're thinking about a cake smash session for your little one, I’d love to help bring your vision to life! Reach out to book yours!