It is time to celebrate, your little one is ONE!! First birthdays are so much fun and one of my very favorite things to do. These can be whatever you want to make them. They can be super simple to all out with different themes. We can keep it clean or let your little one get messy with a cake smash or other food of their choice. Contact me today and let's start planning!
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
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.
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.
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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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.