11/06/2026
A L B I E
This photo sums up exactly what I love about my job. 💙
For every cake smash session, I send out a preparation guide because turning one is overwhelming enough without suddenly being presented with a giant cake! New textures, new surroundings, and lots of attention can be a lot for little ones, and over the years I've learned plenty of tricks to help sessions run smoothly.
Yesterday's birthday boy had other ideas though – he doesn't eat in unfamiliar places, so the cake wasn't happening at first! But Mum had booked his cake smash when she was still pregnant, and there was no way we were letting that stop us.
We still brought the cake out and gave it a go, but when it became clear he wasn't interested, we simply followed his lead instead. By adapting the session around him, we captured some gorgeous, natural photos full of personality. Watching him grow throughout his first year and being trusted to document these special milestones has been such a privilege. ✨
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