Cake Smash Portfolio
Joyful first birthday cake smash photography in Medina, Cleveland, and Akron, Ohio.
A first birthday is a milestone worth celebrating. This cake smash portfolio highlights the joyful, colorful, and personality-filled sessions Mary Christine Photography creates to celebrate your baby’s first year.
If you're looking for first birthday photos that feel joyful, playful, and beautifully styled, you're in the right place. Cake smash sessions are designed to celebrate your baby’s big milestone with fun, personality-filled portraits and a little bit of frosting-covered chaos.
Mary Christine Photography offers cake smash photography for families throughout Medina, Cleveland, Akron, and surrounding Northeast Ohio communities. Each session includes thoughtfully designed sets and timeless portraits before the cake smash begins.
Cake smash sessions are designed to be playful and relaxed so your baby can explore, taste, and enjoy their first birthday celebration. We begin with simple milestone portraits before introducing the cake, allowing time for your baby to warm up and interact naturally.
Every session is guided to capture both the sweet portraits and the joyful, messy moments that make cake smash sessions so memorable.
Fun, Relaxed, and Baby-Led
When to Schedule
Cake smash sessions are typically photographed when your baby is around 11 months old so the images are ready for their first birthday celebration.
Simple Portraits First
We begin with classic milestone portraits before bringing out the cake.
Custom Styled Sets
Sessions include thoughtfully styled setups with soft colors and timeless designs.
Cake Provided
Many families choose to include a custom cake designed to match the session theme.
Documenting the First Year
Many families photograph several milestones during their baby’s first year, including newborn, sitter (six-month), and cake smash sessions. If you're interested in documenting your baby's growth throughout the year, milestone sessions are a beautiful way to capture each stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I book a cake smash session?
Most families reserve their cake smash session two to three months in advance.
What age is best for a cake smash?
Sessions are typically photographed around 11 months so images are ready for the first birthday.
Do parents participate in the photos?
While cake smash sessions focus on your baby, parents are always welcome to join for a few portraits.
Do you provide the cake?
Many families choose to include a custom cake designed to match the session theme. Details are discussed during planning.
