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Cake Smash Photography in Red Deer. First Birthday photo session workflow.

Updated: May 3

In this article I would like to share my personal workflow in getting amazing Cake Smash First Birthday photos.



Step 1: Communication

First of all we make sure to talk with our customer to make sure we are clear on how exactly you envision the final pictures to be. This is a very important part. The more we talk the less of a chance to end up disappointed in final images.

Light Fox Photography insists on over the phone consultation before the booking at least. We highly recommend use all our free consultations.


Important questions we will ask you:

  • How old is your baby and how many people will be involved in the session?

The style of the session will be affected by baby's age. If baby is very young, she or he might not be age to sit up on their own... In this way we recommend using baskets and different kinds of props which would help in keeping the baby upright. An other option is to photograph the baby on it's back from above...

Amount of people is important too. As we might need more space and larger backgrounds for the session.

For just a baby 86 inch seamless background will be enough, when for family groups i would recommend 107 inch ones.

  • What stile of images are you after?

  • Do you know which Cake Smash theme you want?

  • Who is getting a custom cake?

  • Is it only baby portraits or the family shots as well?

  • Are you against of your pictures to be shown on social media?

  • How many pictures would you like to have?

  • Are you interested in any prints?

  • Would you prefer real or digital backdrops?

  • Are you interested in any specialty effects or extra editing (like digital background change)

  • Make sure you understand all the terms and conditions

Step 2: Cake Smash Theme.

Light Fox Photography has a variety of Cake Smash themes. You can just pick one of our options or if you have something else in mind, we will make sure to do a custom set up for you.


Our most popular Cake Smash themes are:

  • Flowery Cake Smash Theme;


  • Spring Cake Smash Theme;


  • Mickey Mouse Cake Smash Theme; (Savage seamless background Coral 03)


  • Jungle Cake Smash Theme;


Along with single color classic Cake Smash themes. We use only highest quality backdrop materials. Our solid color paper backdrops are high quality paper made specially for professional photo sessions by brand Savage.

Our most popular backgrounds for Cake Smash photography are:

  • Savage Coral 03

  • Savage Super White 01

  • Savage Sky Blue 02

  • Savage Thunder Gray 27

  • Savage Fashion Gray 56

  • Savage Smoke Gray 74

  • Savage Mocha 76

  • Savage Bone 51

  • Savage True Blue 75

  • Savage Baby Blue 47

  • Savage Pecan 53


Step 3: Final Images.

After the session I will let you know how long editing will take. Usually it is between 1 and 4 weeks depending on a package. You are free to tell us about any corrections you would like to be made on images you will pick. You will be able to leave comments on each image in your personal online gallery.

High-End editing including professional skin retouching along with endless digital effects are available per your request. Digital background change with endless background options will make your photos look just incredible!


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