Cake Smash & Splash
Filled with lots of laughter and messiness, cake smash sessions are such a fun way to celebrate your little one’s first birthday. I have a wide range of creative theme set ups available for the Cake Smash & Splash sessions in my little Rolleston Studio, which are carefully designed with beautiful props and decor elements to suit your little one’s personality. I also offer a smaller Petite Smash session which includes a simpler backdrop
We start the sessions with some sweet portraits of your little one, then we bring out the cake or other sweet treats and let them go crazy smooshing it to pieces and make a big mess. If your session includes a splash at the end, then we will finish off with a fun bubble bath to clean up.
Book the session for at least one month before your little one's first birthday if you would like the photos back in time for any celebrations you have planned.
Prices & Packages
Package 1
Petite Smash
Who: Baby Only
Where: Mel's Rolleston Studio
Time: Up to 30 minute session
Includes: Your choice of a simple backdrop with bunting
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Portraits of your little one
Option to add one family portrait + $30
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Smash Photos - BYO cake or other yummy treats
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Access to Mel's client wardrobe for babies
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5 edited digital images of your choice delivered via online gallery
Please note that this session does not include full theme setups or bubble bath, and you must provide your own cake or yummy treat for smashing
$185
A $100 non-refundable deposit is due upon booking
Package 2
Cake Smash & Splash
Who: Baby Only
Where: Mel's Rolleston Studio
Time: Up to 1 hour session
Includes: Your choice of a wide range of themes with all decorations included
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Portraits of your little one
Option to add one family portrait + $30
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Cake Smash - vanilla sponge cake decorated with creamy white frosting & ONE cake topper is provided
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Bubble bath
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Access to Mel's client wardrobe for babies
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15 edited digital images of your choice delivered via online gallery
$425
or $385 if bringing your own cake or yummy treat for smashing
A $100 non-refundable deposit is due upon booking
Package 3
Cake Smash & Splash + Family
Who: Baby + Family
Includes up to 4 family members
+$30 per additional person
Where: Mel's Rolleston Studio
Time: Up to 1.5 hour session
Includes: Your choice of a wide range of themes with all decorations included
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Baby + family photos with your choice of backdrop, along with portraits of your little one
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Cake Smash - vanilla sponge cake decorated with creamy white frosting & ONE cake topper is provided
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Bubble bath
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Access to Mel's client wardrobe for babies, mothers & siblings
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20 edited digital images of your choice delivered via online gallery
$525
or $485 if bringing your own cake or yummy treat for smashing
A $100 non-refundable deposit is due upon booking
Ready to book? This is the process
Click on the 'book now' button below and fill out the quick contact form, or send me a message via Facebook messenger. Let me know which package you would like to book and when your little one's birthday is. I'll be in touch within 48 hours to discuss available dates and details.
Once all the details for your session are confirmed, I will send through a contract to sign and I require a $100 non-refundable deposit to secure your booking, with the remaining balance to be paid prior to your session taking place.
You will receive a detailed client guide with all the tips, recommendations and things to keep in mind while preparing for your session.
Roughly 4 weeks after your session takes place, you will receive a link to your online gallery with all of your edited photos to choose from. Additional images can be purchased for $14.99 each, or if you love all of them you can purchase the full edited gallery for $150. Please allow 5-6 weeks turnaround time from November-January.
Don't think your little one will enjoy a messy cake smash?
Check out my milestone & milk bath packages here
Thinking an outdoor family session might suit you better?
Check out my family packages here
FAQ
Where is your studio located?
When should we book the session?
How will we receive our photos?
Can we purchase all of the unedited images that were not included in our client gallery?
Are all the props, decorations and outfits included?
Do you provide the cake for the Cake Smash & Splash sessions?
Can you do the Cake Smash & Splash sessions in our own home, outside or at their birthday party?
FAQ
Where is your studio located?
My in-home studio is located in Farringdon, Rolleston, and it is available Tuesday-Saturday between 10am-4pm.
When should we book the session?
I am typically booked up 2-3 months in advance, so I recommend getting in touch nice and early to avoid disappointment.
If you would like to use the photos in any celebrations you have planned for your little one, or would like to pop them online on the day of their birthday, please schedule your session at least 4 weeks before you'll need the photos to allow for my usual turnaround time.
How will we receive our photos?
Once your edited images are complete, you will receive an email with a link to your private client gallery from which you can select your favourites to download. You will also have the opportunity to purchase additional digital images - or the entire edited gallery! - on top of the allocated number that is included with your session package, along with fine art prints and beautiful canvases.
Can we purchase all of the unedited images that were not included in our client gallery?
No, unedited images are not available to purchase. While I do take a number of photos during our session, I do not show or provide the unedited images as they are incomplete and do not reflect the high standard of work I provide. I spend a great deal of time carefully selecting and editing the images for your gallery that I believe you will absolutely love, while removing any with eyes closed, unflattering angles and a large number duplicates.
Are all the props, decorations and outfits included?
Yes I provide all of the props and decorations for these sessions, and I have a range of cute little outfits in my baby client wardrobe to suit the various themes.
I don't use balloons or other disposable decorations in my Cake Smash & Splash sessions as I have a more sustainable approach, but I love creating beautiful set ups with the wide range of props and backdrops I have available, including natural dried florals, vintage toys and bears, and a variety of other natural and handmade items.
Do you provide the cake for the Cake Smash & Splash sessions?
Yes the Cake Smash & Splash sessions include a yummy vanilla sponge cake, decorated in a naked cake style with white white frosting. The cake toppers and theme related decorations are all included as well!
If you'd like to make your own cake or have a preferred baker, you are more than welcome to bring your own cake along instead and receive a small discount on the session. If your little one isn't a fan of cake, you can also bring along something a little different e.g. a watermelon fruit cake, bowl of pudding/yoghurt, or anything they can have lots of fun getting messy with!
I sadly can't cater for allergies and I do not currently offer sugar free options.
Can you do the Cake Smash & Splash sessions in our own home, outside or at their birthday party?
I don't offer these sessions in your home or on location for a few reasons; The backdrop set ups in my studio take quite a bit of time to create and I will often get everything ready to go the day before, which I am unable to do with in-home or on-location sessions. It also gets VERY messy - I'm talking frosting smeared into the carpet, on the couch, flung onto the walls and I've even found it on the roof! - so it's a much more pleasant experience when you don't have to worry about clean up afterwards. And lastly I find that if we are in your home or at a party, your little one is more likely to become distracted and want to move away from the cake/bubble bath much faster, resulting in fewer or poorer quality images. Overall, I believe we are able to create a much better experience and capture the best results in my little Rolleston studio.
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