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The Beatles 1 Cake Smash – First Birthday

Project Theme: The Beatles 1 Cake Smash

This was our first time creating a Beatles themed cake smash set. How did we do? 🙂

It’s undeniable that everyone loves the Beatles. If you’re looking for a unique way to incorporate them into your newest family heirloom – why not try a cake smash photo session? – they can be a major part of your toddler’s special day. There are sp many creative ways you can use the lovable Beatles as the theme of your cake smash session. From using classic Beatle’s song lyrics to create a unique backdrop to incorporating the band’s iconic logo and albums into the photo session. We work really hard to make your cake smash timelessly cool and memorable. As Paul McCartney said, “What’s cool always changes but the Beatles remain cool.” So lets see how our first Beatles-themed cake smash session turned out!

 

 

 

Gone are the days of traditional, stuffy baby pictures – it’s time to make way for the Beatles Cake Smash! With the growing popularity of themed cake smash photography, parents are now doing away with the classic ballerina and cowboy photos and embracing a more fun and creative approach. Whether you’re marking the first birthday of a little one or simply celebrating a milestone, The Beatles Cake Smash is the perfect way to capture your baby’s life in an artistic and unique way.

The Beatles 1 Cake Smash is the perfect theme for any Beatles fan.

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.

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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* Get Married
* Have 6 Children
* Be a Stay at Home Mom
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* Had 6 pregnancies and 3 healthy amazing boys
* Full Time Photographer / Studio Owner
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There will always be a reason to wait.
Wait until you’re sleeping again.
Wait until you “feel like yourself.”
Wait until the baby phase doesn’t feel so overwhelming.
Wait for the busy season to pass.
Wait until the kids are older.
Wait until life feels a little less… messy.
But what if this is the season you’ll miss the most one day?
The chaos. The connection. The tiny moments that feel ordinary now — but won’t stay that way forever.
Photos aren’t just about milestone moments. They’re about freezing time when it feels like it’s flying.
Stop waiting. Start remembering.
Sometimes I look at this messy little corner of my world — memory cards everywhere, caffeine on standby, sticky notes galore — and think:
Wow. Remember when I wished for this?
The booked calendar.
The amazing dream clients.
The late nights doing something I love.
Past me would be so proud!
Big thank you to all my clients who have been a part of building this dream with me!

Newport Beach, CA & Gilbert, AZ

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