Portland cake smash photographer capturing baby's first birthday
Oh. My. Goodness. You guys, we need to talk about what happened in the studio last week. Little Miss Emma came in for her cake smash session, took one look at that gorgeous rainbow cake, and decided it would make the perfect hat. 🎩
The Three Types of Cake Smashers
After photographing hundreds of Portland's adorable one-year-olds, I've discovered there are three types of cake smash babies:
The Cautious Critic
You know the type - they poke the frosting with one tiny finger, look at mom with complete confusion, and wonder why on earth we're encouraging this chaos. Don't worry, with our tried-and-true "warm up" techniques (and maybe a little parental demonstration 😉), we'll get them giggling and playing in no time!
The Frosting Fanatic
These little ones dive in face-first before we can even say "smile!" Little Max from last month's session actually tried to swim in his cake. His mom's reaction? "Well, at least we know he takes after his dad!"
The Artistic Soul
These babies treat their cake like a canvas. They carefully spread frosting everywhere (and we mean EVERYWHERE - sorry, parents!), creating what we like to call "masterpieces of mess." One little artist even signed her work with a frosting handprint on our backdrop!
The LaLa Photography Cake Smash Portland Experience
Here's what makes our Portland cake smash sessions extra special:
We start with playtime to get comfortable in the studio
Your choice of themed setups (our unicorn theme is LEGENDARY)
Professional cake from our amazing local baker partner
Multiple outfit changes (because frosting happens!)
Clean-up supplies (we've got you covered, literally)
The option for an adorable "Splash" session complete with rubber ducky
And most importantly... endless patience and belly laughs!
Pro Tips from the Trenches
1. Dress for success! That adorable outfit you picked out? Bring a backup. And maybe a backup for the backup. Trust me on this one.
2. Remember: messy photos = best photos! The more frosting in their hair, the better the story.
3. Don't stress if your little one isn't instantly in love with their cake. Some of our most amazing shots happen during the "what is this stuff?" phase.
Real Talk: Why We Love Cake Smash Sessions
Can I tell you a secret? Cake smash sessions are my absolute favorite! There's something magical about watching a tiny human discover they have permission to make a glorious mess. The look of pure joy when they realize nobody is going to stop them from squishing that frosting between their toes? PRICELESS.
Last week, tiny Tommy spent 10 minutes carefully lining up sprinkles before declaring "uh-oh" and demolishing his entire cake tower. His mom was worried he wouldn't "perform" for the camera - but those methodical sprinkle-sorting photos are now some of her favorites!
Ready to Join the Cake Chaos?
If you're in Portland and ready to embrace the sweet chaos of a cake smash session, let's chat! Our calendar for cake smash sessions fills up quickly (especially for weekend spots), so don't wait too long to book your little one's session.
And remember - at LaLa Photography, we're not just taking pictures. We're creating memories, embracing the mess, and celebrating one of childhood's sweetest moments. Sometimes literally! 🎂
Want to see more cake smash craziness? Check out our Instagram for behind-the-scenes giggles and cake-covered grins! Or better yet, book your session now and let's create some magic together!
P.S. Yes, we have a washing station in the studio. No, we've never had a cake-covered baby escape into the hallway. Well, except that one time... but that's a story for another blog post! 😉
Ready to book your Portland cake smash session? Click here to save your date or call us at 971-801-0033 to chat about creating your own cake chaos!
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