🎂 Cake Smash Photo Session in San Diego

There’s something truly magical about celebrating a baby’s first birthday — a milestone filled with wonder, joy, and sweet little moments that deserve to be captured forever. At my San Diego photography studio, I offer Cake Smash in San Diego Photo Sessions that are both fun and meaningful, designed to celebrate your little one in a beautiful, personalized way.

Celebrating a first birthday with a custom cake smash photo session in San Diego! 🎂 Our bright and cozy studio setup includes adorable props, balloons, and themed decorations—perfect for capturing joyful moments like this.

These sessions are much more than just pictures with a cake. It’s a full experience! We begin with charming portraits of your baby in one of our four thoughtfully styled zones — surrounded by carefully selected props, toys, and accessories that bring out your child’s personality. Whether it’s wooden toys, floral accents, vintage chairs, or teddy bears, every detail is chosen to create timeless and heartwarming images.

Classic charm meets birthday cheer—posing with timeless props that tell the story of turning one.

Snuggles and smiles — this little birthday boy made the sweetest memories with his favorite teddy during his San Diego cake smash session

Splash, splash, and so much joy! Staring this San Diego cake smash session with a fun vintage green tub setuo.

From toys to flowers, each scene is thoughtfully styled to reflect your baby’s personality and spirit.

Little birthday boy, big personality! Capturing sweet smiles during this San Diego cake smash session on a charming green chair

Adding a whimsical touch with a styled swing setup—every detail crafted for charm and personality.

Then comes the main event: the cake smash! Your baby gets to explore, taste, and play with a delicious custom cake, and I capture every giggle, frosting-covered finger, and curious expression. It’s messy, adorable, and completely unforgettable.

Frosting, fingers, and pure joy—capturing genuine expressions during this fun milestone shoot.

After the cake, we move into a bubble bath or splash tub — a favorite for most little ones! It not only cleans them up but gives us more candid, joyful moments to photograph. Parents and siblings are always welcome to jump in for a few sweet family portraits too, making the session even more special.

After the cake comes the splash! Bubble baths are the perfect way to end a messy and memorable session.

Moments that matter most—mother and son portraits during the cake smash session add heartfelt connection.

The entire experience lasts about 1–1.5 hours and is paced gently around your baby’s mood and needs. You'll receive professionally retouched images and the option to order high-quality printed albums or wall art that you’ll cherish for years.

Recently, I had the pleasure of photographing a charming little boy during his cake smash session. From playing with blocks and riding a swing to splashing in the tub and cuddling with his mama — every image told a story of joy, discovery, and love.

Let’s create something beautiful for your baby’s first birthday — a celebration that’s as unique as your little one.