Cake Smash packages
Explore our range of cake smash photography packages designed to fit every family, style, and vision. Whether you’re dreaming of a styled, elevated setup in our cozy Castro Valley studio — complete with props, balloons, and professional lighting — or you prefer a natural, outdoor session where nature becomes your backdrop, we’ll create a personalized experience that captures your little one’s big milestone beautifully.
Each session is carefully planned and tailored just for you. From choosing your theme, colors, and props to guiding you through wardrobe styling and setup design, we’ll handle every detail so you can focus on celebrating. Your gallery will include not just adorable cake smash moments, but also family portraits, solo shots of your baby, and plenty of joyful expressions that reflect their personality.
Booking Steps:
- Contact Us: Send us a message with your baby’s first birthday date and preferred session style (studio or outdoor).
- Confirm Your Session: Choose the package that suits you best, and we’ll secure your session date.
- Retainer Fee: A $100 retainer is required to reserve your spot on our calendar. This goes toward your final payment.
- Sign the Contract: We’ll send over a contract to make everything official.
- Session Day: Show up, relax, and enjoy the fun while we capture your baby’s big milestone!
It’s best to book your cake smash session 6–8 weeks before your baby’s first birthday to allow time for planning, setup design, and ordering any custom props or cakes. If your baby’s birthday is coming up soon, don’t worry — we do our best to accommodate last-minute bookings whenever possible.
Bundle & Save:
If you’re also booking a maternity, newborn, or family session, you can take advantage of our bundle discounts. Visit our Bundle & Save page for more details.
Pricing & Session Availability:
All rates are subject to change, so we recommend booking early to lock in your rate and secure a spot on our calendar.

Cake Smash Classic
(Just the Baby)
- Up to 30 minutes in-studio
- One styled setup with props, colors, and theme of your choice
- Adorable solo portraits of your baby during the cake smash
- 10 high-quality edited images delivered via your private online gallery
- Personal consultation to plan your session theme and color palette
- Weekdays only (weekends available with upgrade)
Investment: $750

Cake Smash Deluxe
(Baby + Family)
- Up to 1 hour in-studio
- 1–2 styled setups with custom props, balloons, and cake smash theme
- Solo portraits of your baby, including solid-color seamless paper background shots for a clean, modern look
- Family portraits with parents included
- 20 high-quality edited images delivered via your private online gallery
- Personal consultation for theme, styling, and setup design
- Full use of studio props, backdrops, and professional lighting
- Extra family members: $50 each (adds 3 additional images per person)
Investment: $950

Outdoor Cake Smash
(Family + Cake + Baby)
- Up to 1 hour at a beautiful outdoor location
- Relaxed, natural session with a mix of family portraits, cake smash moments, and solo shots of your baby
- Nature becomes your backdrop — simple, timeless, and full of emotion
- 20 high-quality edited images delivered via your private online gallery
- Personal consultation to help you select the perfect location and styling
- Optional cake smash setup outdoors (minimal props provided — focus on family + baby)
Investment: $750