Simple Sophistication

Newport Beach, CA & Gilbert, AZ • Sessions by appointment only

1st birthday cake smash – Orange County Photographer

06.02.17

1st birthday cake smash – Rainbow party theme

We are in love with this 1st birthday cake smash session! This was our 3rd session with June- and she just continues to get cuter each time! (you can check out June’s 6 month session here) Mom wanted a colorful rainbow theme so we went a little crazy with it. We loved the background so much, that we took a photo of it and made it into a backdrop. 🙂 The adorable rainbow themed cake was created by the one and only, French’s Cupcake Bakery in Costa Mesa. The round confetti on the floor gave it even more color!

1st Birthday Cake Smash Themes

Coming up with these 1st birthday cake smash themes is so much fun! Hours go into researching, designing, purchasing props, and finally assembling these photography sets. We love this part of the job and are always up for the challenge! As artists, it’s so rewarding to watch it all come together the day of the session. Be sure to explore some of our favorite cake smash sessions on the Gilmore Studios Pinterest board or the Cake Smash gallery on our website.

About the photographer

Gilmore Studios office and gallery in Orange County, Costa Mesa, CA

Gilmore Studios is a husband and wife team maternity, newborn, children and family photography studio in Orange County, CA. Contact us for more info about booking your studio or on location session in the Southern California area. Brian and Jennifer Gilmore specialize in studio & natural light photography in Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Corona Del Mar, Laguna Beach, Dana Point, Huntington Beach, and surrounding areas in OC and Los Angeles, CA. Call 949-698-3968 or email us to book your summer and fall 2017 photography sessions. Cake smash sessions are $250 and by reservation only.

All cake smash sets are custom built to the client’s theme or color scheme and include a cake.

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Meet the Gilmores:

Gilmore Studios serves Orange County, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. We specialize in wedding photography, family portraits, newborn and branding photography. Our studio has been in business since 2002.

Fun Facts:

PLace we call home:

Newport Beach & Queen Creek

Number of kids:

3 boys

Years in business:

Since 2002

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Cake Smash

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Is the Santa Experience worth it? Here is what I see every year.

Kids who walk in unsure and leave glowing. Parents who say it felt excited and personal. And families who come back year after year because it becomes a tradition.

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Is the Santa Experience worth it? Here is what I see every year.

Kids who walk in unsure and leave glowing. Parents who say it felt excited and personal. And families who come back year after year because it becomes a tradition.

Your favorite people all in one place.

The wedding party deserves its own moment. These are the friends and family who have been there through every season of life, cheering you on and keeping things fun along the way.

#WeddingPhotography #GilmoreStudios #WeddingPartyPhotos #MichiganWeddingPhotographer #destinationwedding #BridesmaidsAndGroomsmen #WeddingDayMemories #WeddingReel #WeddingInspo

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Your favorite people all in one place.

The wedding party deserves its own moment. These are the friends and family who have been there through every season of life, cheering you on and keeping things fun along the way.

#WeddingPhotography #GilmoreStudios #WeddingPartyPhotos #MichiganWeddingPhotographer #destinationwedding #BridesmaidsAndGroomsmen #WeddingDayMemories #WeddingReel #WeddingInspo

Worried your child might be shy with Santa? Here is what helps most. . Kids do best when they feel safe and unhurried. That is why the Santa Experience gives them space to warm up, look around, and connect at their own pace.

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Worried your child might be shy with Santa? Here is what helps most. . Kids do best when they feel safe and unhurried. That is why the Santa Experience gives them space to warm up, look around, and connect at their own pace.

If you want your wedding day photos to feel natural and connected, spend time with your photographer before the big day. The comfort shows.

Alex and Bryndis trusted the process and were completely at ease, which made the entire day unfold beautifully on camera. Comfort matters more than anything.

Planning/Florals : @ruffleeffect
Venue/Caterer : @hyattnewportbeach.events
Photo : @gilmorestudios
DJ/Photo Booth : @djguiseppe
MUAH : @refinedbeautyinc
Live Music : @oceansidequartet
Cake : @couturecakery
Rentals : @loungepartyrentals

#WeddingPhotography #GilmoreStudios #OCWeddingPhotographer #WeddingTipsForBrides #WeddingReel #NewportBeachWedding

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If you want your wedding day photos to feel natural and connected, spend time with your photographer before the big day. The comfort shows.

Alex and Bryndis trusted the process and were completely at ease, which made the entire day unfold beautifully on camera. Comfort matters more than anything.

Planning/Florals : @ruffleeffect
Venue/Caterer : @hyattnewportbeach.events
Photo : @gilmorestudios
DJ/Photo Booth : @djguiseppe
MUAH : @refinedbeautyinc
Live Music : @oceansidequartet
Cake : @couturecakery
Rentals : @loungepartyrentals

#WeddingPhotography #GilmoreStudios #OCWeddingPhotographer #WeddingTipsForBrides #WeddingReel #NewportBeachWedding

A mermaid theme is always adorable, but here is something parents sometimes forget. Make sure you hop into a few photos at the start. You will treasure those images so much more than you realize right now.

If you are planning a cake smash, my biggest tip is to take family photos before the cake comes out. Your baby is rested, curious and happy, and you get those sweet moments before things get messy.

What theme would your little one choose at this stage?

#GilmoreStudios #CakeSmashPhotography #MermaidCakeSmash #NewportBeachPhotographer #OCBabyPhotography #FirstBirthdayPhotos #FamilyPhotographyOC #StudioPhotography #BabyMilestones

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A mermaid theme is always adorable, but here is something parents sometimes forget. Make sure you hop into a few photos at the start. You will treasure those images so much more than you realize right now.

If you are planning a cake smash, my biggest tip is to take family photos before the cake comes out. Your baby is rested, curious and happy, and you get those sweet moments before things get messy.

What theme would your little one choose at this stage?

#GilmoreStudios #CakeSmashPhotography #MermaidCakeSmash #NewportBeachPhotographer #OCBabyPhotography #FirstBirthdayPhotos #FamilyPhotographyOC #StudioPhotography #BabyMilestones

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Newport Beach, CA & Gilbert, AZ

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