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First Birthday Cake Smash Photography

byAkanksha MasihStudio sessions in BengaluruStarts from₹25,000 per sessionView full gallery

A first birthday is a milestone that deserves to be remembered, frosting, giggles, and all. I specialise in capturing those messy, precious moments of your little one exploring their very first cake.

A first birthday is a momentous occasion, and what better way to celebrate than with a cake smash. I love capturing the pure, unscripted joy and messy fun as little ones discover cake for the first time.

A tentative first taste. This little birthday girl is curiously sampling the frosting, and her expression is absolutely priceless. The daisy-themed background adds a sweet, cheerful touch.

Getting ready to dive in. This shot captures the moment of anticipation right before the cake smash begins, with the birthday girl crawling towards her beautiful first birthday cake.

A close-up of the messy fun. With frosting on her face and fingers, this little one is fully enjoying her first birthday cake experience. These are the moments of pure, uninhibited joy.

Another adorable shot from this cake smash session. The combination of the pink tutu, the messy frosting, and her focused expression is what makes these photoshoots so memorable.

All smiles amidst the celebration. This little girl, surrounded by balloons and her birthday setup, looks so happy and content during her first birthday party photoshoot.

Just the cake, waiting for its moment. I pay attention to every detail, including a beautifully styled shot of the birthday cake itself before the smashing begins.

About Sweet & Messy: First Birthday Cake Smash

Many parents worry about the cleanup after a cake smash, but my sessions are designed to be stress-free from start to finish. We don't just stop at the messy cake moment; every session includes a post-smash bubble bath sequence in the studio to ensure your little one leaves happy, clean, and ready for a nap.

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Akanksha Masih

Studio sessions in BengaluruStarts from ₹25,000 per session

I'm Akanksha. I believe the messy, chaotic joy of a first birthday is a beautiful part of growing up. My goal is to capture those fleeting, candid expressions—the surprise, the delight, and the frosting-covered smiles—so you can look back on this milestone with a smile.

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