Simple Sophistication

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

Birthday Cake Smash – Ice Cream Shop Theme

11.30.17

Birthday Cake Smash – One Year Old

Well this little one didn’t feel like getting messy but can you blame her? This birthday cake was too adorable to smash! Once again, French’s Cupcake Bakery may have made the cutest cake, EVER! We discovered this awesome 2 piece set at Intuition backgrounds. It even has a little awning at the top! Birthday cake smash sessions are always a blast!

Custom Designed Birthday Cake Smash Sessions

Every Gilmore Studios cake smash set is unique. You tell us your vision and we go to work! For $250, we create a one of a kind set with props, and even a matching cake! You can always check out our birthday cake smash Pinterest board to see some of our latest creations.

How to prepare your child for their first birthday cake smash session

Let them eat cake! Be sure to let your little one eat cake the day before your session. Some kids love to get messy and it doesn’t bother them. Others DO NOT like messy hands! This is why it’s important to do a trial run in your own home. Cake is yummy, they just don’t know it yet!

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ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER

Gilmore Studios is a photographer team specializing in maternity, newborn, children and family photography 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.

Call 949-698-3968 or email us to book your fall and winter 2017 photography sessions. Cake smash sessions are $250 and by reservation only. Puppy themed 1st Birthday cake smash photography session.

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

Check out our reviews on Yelp!

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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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Tomorrow they say I do! I’m so excited for them 💕

Six looks so good on her 🎈

We kept this session simple and sweet with a soft pink backdrop and balloons to match her fun personality. Then we brought the whole family in on the white backdrop, even their adorable pup.

I love sessions like this because they show how much personality shines through when the focus stays on your child and the people they love most.

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Six looks so good on her 🎈

We kept this session simple and sweet with a soft pink backdrop and balloons to match her fun personality. Then we brought the whole family in on the white backdrop, even their adorable pup.

I love sessions like this because they show how much personality shines through when the focus stays on your child and the people they love most.

#BirthdayPhotography #GilmoreStudios #NewportBeachPhotographer #FamilyPhotographyOC #MilestoneSession #OCPhotographer #StudioPortraits #ChildPhotography #BirthdayPhotoshoot

Every one year old is different. Some dive right in, some take their time, and some are not quite sure what to think at first. That is what makes these sessions so fun. You never know what you are going to get.

I love seeing their personalities shine through, especially when parents join in for a few photos at the beginning. It is such a sweet way to celebrate the first year and capture all the joy that comes with it.

#CakeSmashPhotography #FirstBirthdaySession #GilmoreStudios #NewportBeachPhotographer #OCBabyPhotographer #MilestoneSession #OneYearOldPhotos #BirthdayPhotography #FamilyPhotographyOC

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Every one year old is different. Some dive right in, some take their time, and some are not quite sure what to think at first. That is what makes these sessions so fun. You never know what you are going to get.

I love seeing their personalities shine through, especially when parents join in for a few photos at the beginning. It is such a sweet way to celebrate the first year and capture all the joy that comes with it.

#CakeSmashPhotography #FirstBirthdaySession #GilmoreStudios #NewportBeachPhotographer #OCBabyPhotographer #MilestoneSession #OneYearOldPhotos #BirthdayPhotography #FamilyPhotographyOC

I loved seeing this sweet couple again and their little dog. This year we did the session at the San Juan Capistrano Mission.

It is such a good reminder to make photos part of your yearly routine. Life changes quickly, and having a collection of portraits over the years tells your story in the best way.

#FamilyPhotography #GilmoreStudios #SanJuanCapistranoMission #OCPhotographer #NewportBeachPhotographer #HolidayPhotos #CouplePhotography #PetPhotography #AnnualFamilyPhotos
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I loved seeing this sweet couple again and their little dog. This year we did the session at the San Juan Capistrano Mission.

It is such a good reminder to make photos part of your yearly routine. Life changes quickly, and having a collection of portraits over the years tells your story in the best way.

#FamilyPhotography #GilmoreStudios #SanJuanCapistranoMission #OCPhotographer #NewportBeachPhotographer #HolidayPhotos #CouplePhotography #PetPhotography #AnnualFamilyPhotos
#missionsjc

The colors are soft, the light is golden, and it is the perfect spot for families to relax and be themselves. This crew made it easy with so many laughs, hugs, and those little moments that remind me why I love photographing families.

Tip: The best time for fall photos is right before sunset when the light turns warm and glowy.

#FamilyPhotographyOC #BackBayFamilySession #NewportBeachPhotographer #GilmoreStudios #OCFamilyPhotographer #FallFamilyPhotos #OrangeCountyPhotographer

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The colors are soft, the light is golden, and it is the perfect spot for families to relax and be themselves. This crew made it easy with so many laughs, hugs, and those little moments that remind me why I love photographing families.

Tip: The best time for fall photos is right before sunset when the light turns warm and glowy.

#FamilyPhotographyOC #BackBayFamilySession #NewportBeachPhotographer #GilmoreStudios #OCFamilyPhotographer #FallFamilyPhotos #OrangeCountyPhotographer

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Newport Beach, CA & Gilbert, AZ

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