Guide · Baby
First birthday & cake smash ideas
One year of your life, twenty minutes of theirs — here is how to make the cake smash fun and the photos gorgeous.
Choosing a theme and colour
We build the set around one colour or theme you choose — soft neutrals, pastel balloons, a jungle or floral backdrop. Picking a palette first makes everything, from outfit to cake to props, come together.
What actually happens
We photograph a few clean, dressed-up frames first, then bring in the cake and let your baby decide what to do with it. Most are suspicious for two minutes and then commit entirely. We capture the mess honestly.
The cake
You can bring your own, or we arrange one with a local baker that matches your colours. Order two days ahead so we can plan the set around it. A simple, soft cake smashes best.
Outfits and practicalities
Bring a change of clothes, feed your baby beforehand but not right before, and aim for mid-morning after a good nap. Sessions run 45 to 60 minutes — the honest limit at this age.
Family in the frame
Parents and siblings are welcome and included in our larger baby packages. Some of the best frames are a big brother trying to help and failing.
Questions we get asked
Before you ask
Do you provide the cake?
How long does a cake smash take?
What age is a cake smash for?
Book a session
Planning your session in Dubai
We come to your home anywhere in Dubai, or host you in the studio. Gowns, styling and full retouching are included — you just show up.