--- title: "First Birthday & Cake Smash Photography in Mumbai | Toddler Tales" description: "Capture the messy joy of your baby's first birthday with our professional cake smash photography. We offer baby-led, stress-free sessions in Mumbai." canonical: https://mytribe.in/toddlertalesbytuna/baby-child-photography/the-big-one-first-birthdays-cake-smash last_updated: 2025-09-26 --- # First Birthday Cake Smash Photography Tribe Verified · Safety-focused cake smash photography in Mumbai. By [Toddler Tales by Tuna](https://mytribe.in/toddlertalesbytuna) · Studio in Kurla, Mumbai; Travels across Mumbai, New York & London · ₹18K per session (estimate) Part of [Baby & Child Photography](https://mytribe.in/toddlertalesbytuna/baby-child-photography). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/toddlertalesbytuna/baby-child-photography/gallery) Your baby’s first year is a massive milestone for the whole family. Let’s freeze that joy with a messy, fun, and purely authentic cake smash session. ## Photos and videos - ![The pure joy of turning one. This little boy, wearing a smart bowtie, is all smiles as he digs into his first birthday cake. This is the classic, happy mess I love to capture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a95e66b0-a213-4c8f-8524-2d146f38de26) - ![Before the smash, we take some classic first birthday portraits. Here, the birthday boy sits happily with his teddy bear friends, balloons, and a big number '1' to mark the special occasion.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d35f75b3-9468-4b8f-a902-d2aa86787725) - ![A sweet moment of contemplation before the cake destruction begins. Dressed in a party hat and bowtie, he looks at his birthday cake, ready for the fun to start.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0c712ccf-ef2d-4a8a-a275-f03806705951) - ![Fully embracing the mess. This little one is crawling through the cake and frosting, a perfect shot that captures the hilarious and adorable chaos of a cake smash session.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ae6158fd-6afd-4d36-b5a0-9adcb605132e) - ![A curious glance from the birthday boy as he explores the set before the cake arrives. The minimalist setup with neutral-toned balloons and bunting keeps the focus on him.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eba55ec7-e5d6-4f47-a4ff-f4c1e147e666) - [Video: A behind-the-scenes look at a pre-birthday celebration, showing the family's joy, the setup, and the grand finale of the cake smash. It’s a glimpse into the fun we have creating these memories.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8c5389de-60d6-4a3b-8b11-0c32fee7834e) ## About The Big One: First Birthdays & Cake Smash The best cake smash photos happen when we let go of the script and let your baby take the lead. Whether they dive into the cake headfirst or tentatively poke at the frosting, I am there to capture the genuine curiosity, the mess, and the laughter. We do not force poses here, as we create a space where your little one feels comfortable enough to just be themselves. The beauty of a first birthday session is its unpredictability. My cake smash shoots are structured in a gentle flow, moving from formal pre-smash portraits to the main event, and ending with a warm bubble bath cleanup. This pacing ensures your baby stays comfortable throughout the 90-minute session. I handle the setup details so you can focus on the moment. We include a custom backdrop, balloons, the ONE signage, and a baby-friendly cream cake. My editing style gives you that signature Creamy and Matte finish, which is clean, soft, and timeless. **The Session Flow:** * **Pre-Smash Portraits:** We start with clean, classic shots while your baby is fresh and happy, capturing those curious expressions. * **The Cake Smash:** Then comes the fun. I set the stage, but your little one calls the shots. The goal is candid interaction with the cake, not a perfect, posed photo. Thoda sa mess, a lot of laughter, and pure joy. * **Bubble Bath:** The grand finale. We wash off the frosting in a vintage tub, which often leads to the sweetest, giggling photos of the day. Located in Kurla, I welcome families from across the Mumbai Metropolitan Area. If you want a session that celebrates the real, messy, and wonderful milestone of turning one without the stress of forced posing, let us connect. ## About Toddler Tales by Tuna I am Tuna, and I believe your baby’s first birthday deserves more than just a quick snapshot. I treat these sessions like a little celebration, creating a space where your child can explore, play, and get messy without a single rule. [See all of Toddler Tales by Tuna's services](https://mytribe.in/toddlertalesbytuna) ## More from Baby & Child Photography by Toddler Tales by Tuna - [Featured](https://mytribe.in/toddlertalesbytuna/baby-child-photography/featured) - [Pure & Simple: Newborn Portraits](https://mytribe.in/toddlertalesbytuna/baby-child-photography/pure-simple-newborn-portraits) - [Giggles & Grins: Sitter Sessions](https://mytribe.in/toddlertalesbytuna/baby-child-photography/giggles-grins-sitter-sessions) - [Storybook Sessions: Themed & Fantasy Portraits](https://mytribe.in/toddlertalesbytuna/baby-child-photography/storybook-sessions-themed-fantasy-portraits) - [Your Family Legacy: Portraits with Parents & Grandparents](https://mytribe.in/toddlertalesbytuna/baby-child-photography/your-family-legacy-portraits-with-parents-grandparents) - [Holiday Magic: Festive Mini Sessions](https://mytribe.in/toddlertalesbytuna/baby-child-photography/holiday-magic-festive-mini-sessions) - [Timeless Toddler Portraits](https://mytribe.in/toddlertalesbytuna/baby-child-photography/timeless-toddler-portraits) - [The Process & The Pride](https://mytribe.in/toddlertalesbytuna/baby-child-photography/the-process-the-pride) ## More services by Toddler Tales by Tuna - [Maternity Photography](https://mytribe.in/toddlertalesbytuna/maternity-photography) - [Family Photography](https://mytribe.in/toddlertalesbytuna/family-photography) ## Similar work from other experts - [First Birthday & Cake Smash Photography in Mumbai](https://mytribe.in/happylensphotography/kids-family-photoshoot/first-birthday-cake-smash) by Happy Lens Photography · Kids & Family Photoshoot · Shoots across the Mumbai Metropolitan Area - [First Birthday Cake Smash Photography](https://mytribe.in/camerazzi_photography/baby-kids-photography/first-birthday-cake-smash-fun) by Camerazzi Photography · Baby & Kids Photography · Shoots at studio in Andheri East or your location across Mumbai - [First Birthday & Cake Smash Photography](https://mytribe.in/kidzography_india_official/family-children-photography/first-birthday-cake-smash) by Kidzography · Family & Children Photography · Studio in Mahim West; Shoots across Mumbai Metropolitan Area - [Celebrate Your Baby's First Birthday with a Candid Cake Smash](https://mytribe.in/indirathakurphotography/family-event-photography/first-year-milestones-cake-smash-more) by Indira Thakur · Family Event Photography · Home studio in Tilak Nagar, Mumbai; Travels across India for shoots - [First Birthday & Cake Smash Photography](https://mytribe.in/babyshootsby_tahiphotography/family-kids-photography/first-birthday-cake-smash-fun) by Tahi Photography · Family & Kids Photography · Shoots at studio in Byculla East or your location across Mumbai - [First Birthday & Cake Smash Photoshoot](https://mytribe.in/ruchitakjainphotography/birthday-milestone-photography/first-birthday-cake-smash) by Ruchita K Jain · Birthday & Milestone Photography · Shoots at studio in Lower Parel or travels across Mumbai ## Book To book Toddler Tales by Tuna, message mytribe on WhatsApp: [Chat on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/916360004054?text=Hi%20Tuna%2C%20I%20loved%20your%20cake%20smash%20photos!%20I%E2%80%99d%20like%20to%20enquire%20about%20a%20First%20Birthday%20session%20for%20my%20baby.)