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Cake Smash and Splash Photography Sessions

bySneha NarayananShoots across Bengaluru; Visit studio in KithiganurStarts from12,000 per sessionView full gallery

Celebrating your baby's first milestone should be messy, loud, and full of giggles. I capture the joy of the smash and the splash, creating memories that feel just as fun as they look.

The sweetest milestone and the messiest memories! This little guy is having a blast digging into his first birthday cake.

A wild one! This jungle-themed cake smash features the birthday girl surrounded by her favorite animal friends, ready to dig into her cake.

The perfect end to a fun day. A happy baby splashes in a milk bath with rose petals, set against a beautiful autumn-colored background.

Splash time! After the cake smash, a milk bath is the perfect way to clean up and capture some more adorable, playful moments.

A refreshing fruit bath! This little girl enjoys a milk bath with slices of orange and lemon, a fun and colorful splash session.

A classic cake smash with a rose theme. This little girl in a colorful tutu looks up with a face full of frosting.

A moment of concentration as she carefully picks at her birthday cake.

Getting into the fun, with frosting on her face and hands.

A sweet look at the camera amidst the cake-smashing fun.

A big, happy, frosting-covered smile says it all!

About Cake Smash & Splash Fun

The cake smash is just the beginning of the fun. I always plan a post-smash splash session—milk, fruit, or bubbles—because it is the best way to clean up the frosting while capturing some of the sweetest, most relaxed portraits of the day.

How Our Session Works

I want these photos to feel like home. We usually start with clean portraits of your little one, then move to the main event: the cake smash. Whether you want a simple, clean look or a themed setup with balloons and props, I handle the styling so you can focus on the fun.

After the cake mess, we switch gears to the splash session. This is where the magic happens. We can do:

  • Milk Bath: Soft, dreamy, and filled with rose petals or colorful flowers.
  • Fruit Bath: Fresh citrus slices for a vibrant, pop-of-color look.
  • Bubble Bath: Classic, playful, and perfect for getting those tiny giggles.

Practical Details

  • Duration: These sessions run for 60 to 90 minutes. I find this is the perfect amount of time to let your baby settle in without getting overtired.
  • The Cake: I provide the smash area and setup, but I ask parents to bring the cake. This ensures we avoid any allergy issues and use the exact treat your baby loves.
  • Location: We can shoot at my home studio in Kithiganur, Bengaluru. It is a controlled, sanitized environment, which is vital for a 6-12 month old’s comfort.

My goal is not perfection, but emotion. Indha music engeyo keta madhiri iruka? (Does this feel familiar?) That is the reaction I hope you have when you look at these photos years from now.

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Sneha Narayanan

Shoots across Bengaluru; Visit studio in KithiganurStarts from 12,000 per session

Hi, I am Sneha! By day I am at my desk, but on weekends, I am chasing tiny toes and capturing the beautiful chaos of first birthdays. I love keeping things fun and stress-free, so we focus on what your baby actually enjoys—even if that means they would rather play with the balloons than the cake.

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