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The tradition of smashing cake!

I’ve sometimes wondered where and when “Cakesmash” sessions for children originated.  And then, of course, I realize… Every parent since the dawn of time– ok, since the invention of cameras, I suppose–  has taken pictures of their baby digging into their very first celebratory birthday cake!  The expression on their face when they first taste the life-changing combination that is butter and sugar…. It. Is. Priceless!  Babies certainly don’t understand why we make cake or what it’s for.  But that’s part of what makes it special– they inherently know that it’s something AMAZING.  🙂  Being able to capture this moment in a professional photography session is the perfect way to commemorate such a momentous day!

First birthday cake smash session

I LOVE these first birthday “cakesmash” sessions!  They are just. plain. FUN.  Sweet little Lochlan visited the studio with his mom, dad, and big brother Liam to celebrate turning a year old!  His Momma knew he would be all about that cake.  And she wasn’t kidding!  From diving face-first into his treat, (beautifully homemade by his talented mom!) to squishing it repeatedly in his chubby little hands- this boy knew something awesome was happening and he loved it!

This adorable little guy was an absolute delight, and his handsome and very serious big brother was the most wonderful yin to his yang!  Seeing how different these two were was fascinating!  I LOVED seeing Lochlan covered in messy frosting, while his big brother Liam carefully and meticulously used one finger to partake in the sweet stuff.

We ended Lochlan’s sticky celebration with a bubble bath!  And this boy LOVED to splash!  I first shot this set-up after an idea suggested by another sweet one-year-old’s Momma… and it was perfection!  Sweet baby.  Bubbles.  What could be cuter?!  It’s seriously one of my favorite set-ups.

Thank you to these awesome boys and their wonderful parents- what a fun time we had!!!

What’s included with your SLP cakesmash session? Check it out here!