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That first year flies. A cake smash isn’t just about cute photos—it’s about pausing the blur of babyhood to capture the joy, chubby cheeks, and frosting-covered fingers before your baby becomes a toddler.
Packages
Themed Session
$450
A themed birthday session is all about celebrating your little one’s big personality—favorite colors, characters, or interests brought to life in a fun, playful way.
60-minute session
Custom-designed setup & styling
Portraits + cake smash + bath (optional)
30 hand-edited digital images
Complimentary custom cake
(Family pics can be added for $50)
Lifestyle Session
A lifestyle birthday session in the studio focuses on connection over props—capturing your child just as they are with natural movement, genuine expressions, and simple, timeless moments.
60-minute session
Portraits + cake smash + bath (optional)
30 hand-edited digital images
Complimentary custom cake
Access to client wardrobe for baby
(Family pics can be added for $50)
$350
Full Session details
*Newborn clients get a 10% off their 1st birthday session
*A non-refundable retainer of $50 is required to book a session
*All full session galleries have a 2-3 day turn around.
Payment plans are available
If you are looking for a simpler 1st birthday session that is a little more budget friendly, but still captures the magic of your little one then please check out my
SWEET SESSIONS!
Ready to make a little frosting-covered magic?
Let’s turn your baby’s big milestone into something you’ll never forget—and photos you’ll treasure forever. Choose the package that fits your heart (and your calendar), and I’ll take care of the rest.
Booking is easy, and spots fill up fast—especially for popular first birthday months.
Click below to reserve your session and let’s make those sleepless nights look picture perfect.
1st birthday themes
1st birthday session FAQ
*when should you take 1st birthday pictures?
You should schedule the session about 2-3 weeks prior to your child's birthday. If you need the photos for the birthday party, scheduling the session 3 weeks prior to the party is ideal
*what are cake smash photos?
A cake smash is exactly what it sounds like: the smashing up of a cake. Originating in Australia, a cake smash has become an ideal way to mark a baby's first birthday, and get some pretty incredible portraits at the same time.
*Should you do cake smash photos before or after birthday?
It's entirely up to you whether you choose to book your cake smash session to coincide with your baby's exact birthday (availability permitting). Or, you can have the session either a few days or weeks – or even months – before or after the actual day. There are no hard and fast rules here at Shelly Sims Photography.
*what time of day is best for a cake smash session?
In my experience the best time of day is early to mid-morning or 9am to 12noon. I always book around your little one's nap time. A tired baby is an unhappy baby and that is not what we want.
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“Shelly was absolutely amazing today working with Declan. From our Sneak peek, I can already see how well she has captures his personality. We couldn't be happier!! We will definitely come back for all of Declan's milestones and those of the new baby, too!.”
While my services do include digital-only collections, meaning no printed artwork from your session, I feel compelled to express my deep belief in the transformative power of seeing oneself as art.
There’s something profoundly special about encountering your image in print, whether it’s flipping through the pages of your album or marveling at your exquisite metal art prints. In print, your memories become tangible, tactile, and timeless, inviting you to immerse yourself fully in the beauty of each frame.
So while digital copies offer convenience and accessibility, there’s a described magic that comes with holding your memories in your hands and admiring them in physical form. It adds emotion, and significance to the images, making them not just pictures, but cherished treasures for generations to come.
When you receive your gallery you will be able to see what your images look like on all types of products. If you are a visual person, like myself, this will help you make the best choices! You can see what it will look like before any purchasing takes place.