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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 maternitynewbornchildren, 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.

 

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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