Ella | 4th of July Cake Smash | Newington, CT Cake Smash Photographer
Another one of my babies has turned one and what a better way to celebrate during the month of July than with a 4th of July cake smash! It seems like just yesterday that she was in my Newington, CT photography studio for her newborn photos and in the blink of an eye she’s back for some cake-eating fun! With a July birthday, it was only fitting to plan something around our Independence day, and when I saw the absolutely adorable dress that Mom had already picked out for the photoshoot, I couldn’t wait to start planning! We decided on a more rustic, Americana theme for her cake smash and even used antique collectible bears from Ella’s grandmother! I just love how her set came together and Ella clearly did too! As soon as we put her down she was immediately interested in my poppy flowers, which kept her occupied and happy! Then it was time for cake, and let me just say she was an expert smasher! I typically recommend that parents actually “practice” with either cake, whipped cream, or shaving cream at home before coming to their photoshoot just to get used to the feeling of frosting and mess on their hands and feet. You wouldn’t believe that kids can be a little OCD too when we as parents are constantly wiping their hands and face for them all of the time! So it definitely helps a lot, especially if kids have also had some experience with finger paints and messy play. So don’t be afraid of it, because it really helps out during their cake smash! Ella LOVED smashing her cake so much so that we eventually had to stop because I knew that we had so many amazing photos already! Tub time wasn’t as much fun for her – sometimes that happens! And that’s why sessions are split into 3 short parts to make sure that we have time to do something the child enjoys and still have a full gallery if they don’t like the other parts. I hope that you enjoy some of her (many) favorites, and don’t forget to contact me at least 4-6 weeks to plan your child’s first birthday (or other custom birthday) milestone! 🙂
The Flash Lady Photography is a full service studio located in Greater Hartford specializing in maternity, newborn, baby, child, and family photographs. We create special memories out of your lifecycle events including creative maternity and newborn sessions, personalized first birthday celebrations and cake smashes, and family and holiday portraits! We also support local small businesses and professionals with custom headshots for your professional needs. We are conveniently located in central Connecticut with easy access to major highways and plenty of on site parking. Please use our website contact form to contact us about planning your special photography session! We look forward to working with you!
