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Cotton Candy Cake Smash Photo Session

First Birthday – Cotton Candy Cake Smash

Cotton candy is every kid’s sugary treat, but do you ever wonder what it would look like if a real-life one-year-old got their hands on it? Wonder no more: Cotton candy cake smashes are the latest trend in first birthday photography, and they make for some outrageously sweet shots. If you’re looking for some truly unique and fun ideas for your baby’s first photo shoot, this article will provide you with tons of helpful tips to make your own cotton candy cake smash photo session a complete success. From how to pick the perfect location to tips for creating an epic backdrop, you’ll be prepared to throw the best cotton candy cake smash photo shoot ever. And with the help of this guide, you can create stunning memories that will last a lifetime.

Who’s ready to smash some cake?

Are you looking for a fun and unique way to capture your little one’s first birthday celebration? A cotton candy cake smash photo session is an exciting way to capture perfect memories that your family will treasure for years to come. Not only is it adorable, but it also provides the perfect backdrop for capturing the delight of your baby.


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It’s the dream of many parents – to capture the little ones in their cutest and most adorable moments. Cotton candy cake smash photo sessions are the perfect way to do just that. Combining the soft, whimsical colors of cotton candy with playful cake smashing and the natural innocence of a child, the resulting photos can quickly become family heirlooms. Here, we’ll explore the magic of a cotton candy cake smash photography session – from the props and decorations, to the tips and tricks for perfect photos, to the stunning results you can expect in the end.

 

ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER

Gilmore Studios is a first birthday cake smash photographer also specializing in maternity, newborn, children, family, and wedding photography in Orange County, CA and East Valley, AZ. 

You can Contact us for more info about your studio cake smash session. Brian and Jennifer Gilmore specialize in studio & natural light photography in Newport Beach, CA and Gilbert, AZ. We are a family owned business established in 2003.

Looking for an experienced children’s photography studio? Call 949-698-3968 (Orange County, CA) or 480-500-1706 (Gilbert, AZ) or you can email us to book your photography session. Cake smash sessions are by appointment only, so get in touch with us ASAP to reserve your date! Let us create a custom themed background, or you can choose from any of the themes seen here.

 

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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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Shoot with me at the happiest place on earth. ✨

This is actually an older session…

but it’s one I still come back to all the time.

Because it’s not just about the location.

Yes, it’s Disney.
But what really makes it work is how personal it feels.

We keep it moving, use the light, and let the moments happen naturally.

That’s how it goes from “photos at Disney”
to something that actually feels like you.

Would you ever do your senior photos here? 👇

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Shoot with me at the happiest place on earth. ✨ This is actually an older session… but it’s one I still come back to all the time. Because it’s not just about the location. Yes, it’s Disney. But what really makes it work is how personal it feels. We keep it moving, use the light, and let the moments happen naturally. That’s how it goes from “photos at Disney” to something that actually feels like you. Would you ever do your senior photos here? 👇

What nobody tells you about being in front of a camera.

It feels awkward… at first.

You don’t know what to do with your hands.
You’re thinking about your smile.

That part? Completely normal.

Here’s what actually happens:
I guide you through everything, keep it moving, fix the little details…

And then it shifts.

You relax.
You stop thinking about the camera.
And it finally feels like you.

📍Coto de Caza

Do you think you’d feel awkward in photos? 👇

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What nobody tells you about being in front of a camera. It feels awkward… at first. You don’t know what to do with your hands. You’re thinking about your smile. That part? Completely normal. Here’s what actually happens: I guide you through everything, keep it moving, fix the little details… And then it shifts. You relax. You stop thinking about the camera. And it finally feels like you. 📍Coto de Caza Do you think you’d feel awkward in photos? 👇

Here are things to look for when choosing a wedding photographer.

This decision matters more than most couples realize.

Because once the day is over…
this is what you have left.

Here’s how to actually choose the right one:

1. Style that reflects your vision
If you don’t love how it looks now, you won’t love it later.
2. Experience handling real wedding days
Timelines shift. Lighting changes. You want someone who can adapt.
3. A genuine connection
You’ll spend a lot of your day with them. It should feel easy.
4. Professionalism you can count on
Clear communication, reliability, and someone who shows up prepared.
5. Full galleries, not just highlights
Anyone can post the best 10 images. Ask to see the whole story.
6. Real reviews and reputation
Look for consistency, not just one good experience.
7. Value that matches what you expect
Not just price… what are you actually getting?

Here’s what I’m doing behind the scenes:
guiding when needed, adjusting to the day as it unfolds, and making sure nothing important is missed.

Because your photos shouldn’t just look good…
they should feel like your day.

What matters most to you when choosing a photographer? 👇

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Here are things to look for when choosing a wedding photographer. This decision matters more than most couples realize. Because once the day is over… this is what you have left. Here’s how to actually choose the right one: 1. Style that reflects your vision If you don’t love how it looks now, you won’t love it later. 2. Experience handling real wedding days Timelines shift. Lighting changes. You want someone who can adapt. 3. A genuine connection You’ll spend a lot of your day with them. It should feel easy. 4. Professionalism you can count on Clear communication, reliability, and someone who shows up prepared. 5. Full galleries, not just highlights Anyone can post the best 10 images. Ask to see the whole story. 6. Real reviews and reputation Look for consistency, not just one good experience. 7. Value that matches what you expect Not just price… what are you actually getting? Here’s what I’m doing behind the scenes: guiding when needed, adjusting to the day as it unfolds, and making sure nothing important is missed. Because your photos shouldn’t just look good… they should feel like your day. What matters most to you when choosing a photographer? 👇

Most people think they’re just for announcements… But they end up being so much more.

This countdown? One of my favorites.

Here’s why:
It gives you something to look forward to. A way to mark the days, celebrate the little milestones, and stay connected while they’re away.

And it turns these photos into something you actually use… not just something that sits on your phone.

Because this season? It’s a big one.

And having something tangible to hold onto during it…
matters more than you think. 🤍

Would you do a countdown like this? Comment MISSIONARYSTORE for our item on Etsy Shop

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Most people think they’re just for announcements… But they end up being so much more. This countdown? One of my favorites. Here’s why: It gives you something to look forward to. A way to mark the days, celebrate the little milestones, and stay connected while they’re away. And it turns these photos into something you actually use… not just something that sits on your phone. Because this season? It’s a big one. And having something tangible to hold onto during it… matters more than you think. 🤍 Would you do a countdown like this? Comment MISSIONARYSTORE for our item on Etsy Shop

How long does a cake smash session really take?

About 45 minutes and here is everything we fit into that time.
We start with portraits first. Clean outfit, no cake, just your baby being adorable. Then we bring in the cake, swap into the smash outfit and let the chaos begin. 🎂

And if you want to keep going, we can do a quick splash session at the end. Some of the biggest smiles of the whole session happen right there.

Three different looks. One session. 45 minutes.
It goes fast so I make sure every minute counts.

Are you surprised we fit all of that in? 👇
Ready to book your cake smash?

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How long does a cake smash session really take? About 45 minutes and here is everything we fit into that time. We start with portraits first. Clean outfit, no cake, just your baby being adorable. Then we bring in the cake, swap into the smash outfit and let the chaos begin. 🎂 And if you want to keep going, we can do a quick splash session at the end. Some of the biggest smiles of the whole session happen right there. Three different looks. One session. 45 minutes. It goes fast so I make sure every minute counts. Are you surprised we fit all of that in? 👇 Ready to book your cake smash?

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