Simple Sophistication

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

Lumberjack Birthday Cake Smash – 1 year old

04.24.17

Lumberjack Birthday Cake Smash

We were so excited to finally photograph a Lumberjack birthday cake smash! Lumberjacks are all the rage right now (if you’ve been sleeping under a rock!) We knew we would have to search far a wide to make this cake smash unique. First we searched for a lumberjack backdrop and discovered one at Intuition Backgrounds. Next, we needed to find a tree stump and found a perfect one at Lemondrop. After we knew the background was coming together nicely, we got in touch with the cake designers at French’s Cupcake Bakery. Rosie had the perfect idea- a log cake! Sew Happy Boutique made the adorable red flannel banner in the background.

We shopped around the web for the cute lantern and small logs seen in the background. The red flannel puff balls were made from napkins and the small trees we’re left over Christmas decorations. Camden’s mom came through with the sweet flannel birthday hat and matching bib. We have been so happy to photograph all three of her boys over the years and can’t wait for the next fun theme.

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 made to the client’s theme or color scheme and include a cake. Please try to reserve your child’s session 3-6 weeks in advance so we can build an awesome birthday set!

by GilmoreTags: 1st birthday cake, baby flannel outfit, Costa Mesa cake smash photographer, first birthday, Frenchs Cupcake Bakery, Lumberjack birthday party, Lumberjack photo props

Meet the Gilmores:

Gilmore Studios is a husband and wife team that serves Orange County, Los Angeles, and San Diego areas. We specialize in fine wedding photography, family portraits, and newborn photography. Our studio has been in business since 2002.

Fun Facts:

PLace we call home:

Newport Beach

Number of kids:

3 boys

Years in business:

Since 2002

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Cake Smash

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Newport Beach, CA & Gilbert, AZ

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