1st Birthdays!

I have been asked a lot lately to shoot smash cake sessions. I must say, I'm pretty good at it. My number 5 will be one in July, and it's almost time to shoot hers. I don't know if I can stand it. I love how much preparation goes into them. Everything has to be planned out and somehow work out perfectly.

I personally love close up shots the best. (btw this is my beautiful Goddaughter) 

When I look back, what do I want to remember? I want to see her eyes, the smudges of cake on her cheeks, I want to see her little hands and tiny toes. Those are the things I focus on. 

I want to remember the adorable little outfit I poured over searching for, and I think many mamas have the same hopes for their sessions as well. While I can appreciate the backdrop, it's not nearly as important as all of the details of the little. 

It makes me very happy when they *dig in* I always laugh and think of each one of my children when they did the same thing. Sometimes they get so excited they can make a big mess they don't know what to do! That's the best. 

Lessons Learned: Have you ever looked at one of these sessions and thought "How on Earth do they clean these messes up after a session in the park? Because it was a common occurrence I was experiencing. So, this is what I have come up with. Always bring a cake stand so that baby... uh, toddler isn't sharing with ants. It also gives a better chance of not getting grass mixed it. On a blanket is ideal too. That way when they're finished it gets wrapped up and stuck in a trash bag to deal with when you get home. Also, instead of a massive amount of baby wipes a hand towel and spray bottle! It amazes me every single time just how hard it is to get the icing from between their little fingers. 

Everyone asks, "what is your speciality" I am beginning to think it is this. I love smash cakes, and I think they love me.