What’s All The Excitement About A Cake Smash | Silver Spring Newborn Photographer

Jan 23, 2025 | Milestone

Your little one is about to turn one, and you find yourself wondering about doing a cake smash. Sound about right? You’re not alone! Turning the big ONE is a huge deal, and what better way to celebrate than with a cake smash? These are some of my favorite sessions, and I look forward to seeing how each baby reacts every time!

So, what’s all the excitement about a cake smash?

Lucky for me, I get to see so many sweet babies come through for their cake smash sessions and each one is so fun! And honestly, a cake smash can go one of two ways. And, we never know which one we will get. Your little one can have the time of their life, enjoy the cake, shake and spread the icing around the studio, and truly have fun. Or, they get so overwhelmed by the mess and overstimulated with everything going on that they are less than pleased. 

Regardless of which scenario your baby lands in, it’s okay! This will be an epic moment you won’t forget. And the best part? You’ll have it documented forever. Let your little ones be little and remember this moment should be fun. Don’t stress about getting them to do the “perfect” thing. Let your baby have fun and give yourself some grace. You’ve raised an incredible little one, it’s time to celebrate that too!

Hitting the one year milestone is HUGE! Your baby has grown so much and changed in every way. They might be walking, standing, crawling, and aware of everything around them. It’s the little moments and all the big moments that happen in your baby’s life that ou’ll want to hold onto. It’s such an exciting time and a cake smash session is the perfect way to celebrate it all. Cheers to a year of happiness, love, laughter, and plenty of tears. Cheers to a year of you and your baby!

One of the best parts about my sessions is that we customize it to you and your baby. I always encourage my clients to keep it simple and classy in a fun way. I want you to have fun with the day and have timeless images you’ll love to look back on. Think of what your baby does, or base it off the outfit you’ve been saving for their big day. Keep decor and props minimal, so your baby is the center of attention. It’s their big day, so let them shine and show off their sweet personalities!

As a Silver Spring newborn photographer, getting to see your little ones grow through the years is one of the best things about what I do. It is such an honor to be trusted with so many special life milestones. I am so thankful! If you are looking for someone to document your baby’s one year cake smash celebration, I would love to be considered. We will have so much fun together and I can’t wait to meet your little one, or see them again. Head here to learn more about all that I do!

Young child makes a mess during a Cake Smash session Baby sits and enjoys the cake during a Cake Smash session Young baby sits down and smiles big for Silver Spring Newborn Photographer Baby shares a big smile for Silver Spring Newborn Photographer Young baby takes a bite from a cake for Silver Spring Newborn Photographer Little baby stands tall for Yaffa Koff Photography Baby eats some cake during a Cake Smash session Baby sits down and cries during a Cake Smash session Baby enjoys cake for Yaffa Koff Photography Baby smiles big for Yaffa Koff Photography

 

If you live anywhere near Silver Spring, Maryland (including but not limited to DC, Potomac, Rockville, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Kensington, NOVA) think about booking a session with Yaffa to make sure that you can get the best possible photography experience possible. Let Yaffa help you print your photos and make it all a painless experience.