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Monochrome Magic: Styling a Cake Smash in Classic Black and White | Boston Cake Smash Sessions | Framingham, MA

For this session, we stepped away from the traditional blue and white and went with the classic colors of black and white! I love the look and I think we were right on trend here.

The session was SO fun and this little guy loved his cake. The photo where he’s lifting the cake stand is hysterical to me.

For sessions at my Boston area photo studio, the balloon garland, cake and outfit are provided.

All you need to bring is your baby!


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Ann Lyle Ann Lyle

Cake Smash Photographer | Metrowest, Massachusetts

Ready to celebrate your baby turning one? Isn’t it a bittersweet moment when the little newborn baby you held just a year ago has changed so quickly!?

Let’s capture the moment with some baby photos! I have three photography session options when your infant reaches 12 months old:

  1. A portrait session (no cake)

  2. A Cake Smash photo session

  3. Or a combination of both!

The most popular option is to do both - that way you have the best of both worlds.

Ready to smash? Contact the studio today or book directly on this website!

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Why I don't do cake Smash themes | Boston Cake Smash Photographer

Cake Smashes have gained popularity in recent years and some of the sets for these sessions are so spectacular!   From Disney themes, Marvel, Space, Mermaids, etc.   The big sets and props - I mean WOW!    The sets and designs from some of the cake smash photographers are amazing! Truly works of art.  

You may have noticed that I don’t offer these elaborate themed cake smashes as an option at my studio.    I did consider it – I mean, the sets are fun and exciting.   But, I just couldn’t do it.   I offer simple sets with balloon garlands and a touch of decor.   Here’s two reasons why: 

The baby is the most important part of the photo – not the set:

When you look at a photograph from one of my cake smash photography sessions, the first thing you'll notice is the baby.   That is really important to me. By opting for simple backdrops and minimal props, the baby becomes the focal point – not the large decorated set.  This is the style I work towards for all my sessions – maternity, newborn and baby sessions.  

Timeless Photographs:

By steering clear of trendy themes, my goal is to create photographs that withstand the test of time. We might not know who Blippi is 20 years from now, right?   The simplicity of a colorful balloons backdrop brings a timeless quality to the images.

 

I love my cake smashes – the babies are so fun and the experience is special.  We really don’t know what a baby will do with a whole cake!   Why distract?  Let’s eat cake!  

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