Wednesday, 8 May 2013

Cake Smash | Poppy

I have been watching the rise in popularity of cake smashes for a while now.  It intrigues me completely how this very American way of celebrating a child's first birthday has slowly but surely infiltrated our shores.

My Goddaughter's first birthday presented the perfect opportunity for me to test the hype of my "photog-friends", many of whom are engaged in regular, and very popular, cake smash sessions.

After quite a bit of research  into wipe-clean backdrops, smash-proof cake stands and which bakery bakes the best giant cupcakes in the Eastern Suburbs (enjoyed that last bit!), I was all set to go.

We started the session with some standard portraits as I had been warned that some children may not really get into the cake smashing bit.  Well, I really didn't need to worry about that with Poppy! One lick of the icing and she was away.  We finished up the session with a bubble bath which was just as well given how much cake she managed to coat herself in.

And my verdict?  Well, I'm a convert - they're silly and messy and basically fun.   Cake smashes are certain to be added to my offering very soon.


Rachel x 















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