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8 Fun Facts About Babies and Lemons & 1 Pink Lemonade Cake Smash Session

This cake smash session easily ranks among my top favorites of the year. The birthday girl found herself torn between her love for cake and her fascination with lemons, creating an adorable dilemma. It was no surprise that her mom, knowing her affinity for lemons, chose this delightful theme for the occasion. Throughout the session, she delightedly juggled a handful of cake in one hand and a juicy lemon in the other, seamlessly alternating between the two treats with infectious enthusiasm.

Little girl eating lemon
Dino themed first birthday cake smash session - green, teal, blue and orange

Dino 1st Birthday Cake Smash Session – Indianapolis Child Photography

Just wrapped up a delightful 1st birthday cake smash session in my Indianapolis studio, and it was a dino-mite affair! The theme? Dinosaurs, of course – with a backdrop bursting with vibrant colors and adorable dino accents. It was a roaring good time!

Pink Princess Cake Smash - castle and floral balloon arch

Indy’s Cutest Princess: Pink Princess Cake Smash Edition

Let me tell you about the latest session that stole my heart: Indy’s Cutest Cake Smash, Pink Princess Edition! When the family told me they wanted a pink princess theme, I knew we had to go all out. We transformed the studio into a fairy tale dreamland complete with a floral balloon arch and a majestic princess castle backdrop fit for royalty.

The Charm of Simplicity: A Soft Pink and Gold Cake Smash Session

In the world of cake smash photography, simplicity can steal the show. This session proved just that. The soft hues of pink and gold created an elegant yet playful backdrop, allowing the birthday girl’s joy to shine through without unnecessary distractions.

happy and messy birthday girl

5 Tips for A Successful Space Themed First Birthday Cake Smash Session

Planning a space-themed first birthday party? Then you probably also need a first birthday cake smash photography session! I mean, they only turn one once – right?! Get ready to capture adorable moments of joy and messiness with these expert tips for a stellar cake smash session. I’m here to guide you through creating the perfect cake smash experience.

all smiles with cake

Mermaid 1st Birthday Cake Smash Session – Purple, Pink and Teal

I recently had the pleasure of capturing this sweet girl’s 1st birthday smash cake session, and it was a mermaid-themed delight. The color palette for the session revolved around shades of pink, purple, and teal, creating a visually captivating and whimsical setting. The birthday girl stole the show in her sparkly mermaid dress, which added […]

Mermaid 1st birthday cake smash session
strawberry cake smash

Strawberry Shortcake Session by an Indianapolis Photographer KristeenMarie

I recently had the pleasure of capturing a truly heartwarming 1st birthday cake smash session. The theme was a charming Strawberry Shortcake, and it was evident from the moment the birthday girl arrived that we were in for a sweet treat of a session. The star of the day, the birthday girl, couldn’t have been […]

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