Simple Sophistication

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

Cake smash birthday portrait – On the farm theme

02.16.17

Cake smash birthday portrait photographer – Farm Theme

Little Redge is the happiest one year old you’ll ever meet. This guy always has a smile for everyone he meets! Mom wanted a farm themed birthday set and we kind of went crazy gathering props, even down to the hilarious pink piggy birthday cake!

All of our cake smash birthday sessions are custom made to our client’s vision and include a yummy cake from French’s Cupcake Bakery. Cake smash birthday portrait photography is my favorite!

Custom Photography Sets

We built a fabulous farm birthday party themed set for a super-cute one year old!

Each time we get to create (or recreate) an idea, Jennifer always steps up her game and finds something new to add to the background. You have to love the fake bottles of milk, right? It took her a little while to figure out how to paint the inside of a bottle!

We had some mini hay bails on the shelf from another set and also used some vintage wood crates we have at the studio. Being a cake smash birthday portrait photographer is a hard job (but someone has to do it!)

Props

Background by Lemondrop Backdrops
Piggy Birthday Cake by French’s Cupcake Bakery
Ribbon Banner by Rutzer Ribbonz and Ragz
Farm Props were found on Amazon

About the photographer

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.

by GilmoreTags: cake, cake designer, cake smash, cake smash designed portrait set, farm animal birthday theme, farm theme birthday party, farm theme cake smash photo, Frenchs Cupcake Bakery, on the farm birthday theme, one year old

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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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The open environment at Back Bay invites your kids to explore, walk, and twirl safely. I’m there to guide you into natural poses, creating moments that are genuine rather than staged. The golden hour (right before sunset) is the best time for a session at this location.

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From photographing many first birthday sessions I’ve found that three to four weeks before your baby turns one is the sweet spot. Having it done ahead of time means you get to enjoy the session instead of squeezing it in. Plus you can have the binges back in time for a party.

Also…if you are doing a custom backdrop you want to give us some time to create it and get all the pieces in the studio (which is usually 3-4 weeks).

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My heart is full today. My youngest Cody is 17. I’m soaking up every moment I have left with him at home. Cody - I love being your mom. You are so kind and loving and always thinking of others. I miss your “2 puppies” and “snazzy” but love all the new things you do now. You are amazing! I love you infinity times infinity ❤️

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If you’ve been thinking about spring photos for your kids, this is such a fun way to do it. The set is ready, the bunny is practicing his best poses, and the photos turn out adorable every single year.

These are quick, easy mini sessions and perfect for little ones.

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Spots are limited.

Come join the fun 👇
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Newport Beach, CA & Gilbert, AZ

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