Turning Mess into Masterpieces: Cake Smash Sessions with Cake smash Photography by Chris

Find useful tips and information about cake smash sessions in my blog

May

2025

Do i make the cakes for my cake smash sessions? - Cookie Monster cake tutorial

One of the most common questions I get as a cake smash photographer in Melbourne is: Do you make the cakes for your sessions? The answer is no—as a busy mum of four, I simply don’t have the time! Instead, I source cakes ...

May

2025

Get Ready With Me: Behind the Scenes of a Spot the Dog Custom Cake Smash in Melbourne

Planning your baby’s first birthday? A custom cake smash photoshoot is the perfect way to celebrate! At Cake Smash by Chris, I specialise in creating one-of-a-kind experiences designed around your child’s personality, ...

Apr

2025

5 Creative Ways to Use Your Cake Smash Photos After the Session

Ideas from a professional cake smash photographer in Point Cook, MelbourneYou’ve just had a fun-filled, frosting-covered cake smash photoshoot to celebrate your baby’s first birthday—and now you’re ...

Apr

2025

When Should You Book a Cake Smash Photoshoot?

Planning a first birthday celebration for your little one? A cake smash photoshoot is the perfect way to capture this special milestone—and one of the most common questions I get is:“When should I book the ...

Apr

2025

🎂 Cake Smash Themes to Make Your Baby’s First Birthday Unforgettable!

There’s nothing quite like a cake smash session to celebrate your baby’s very first birthday—a moment full of giggles, frosting-covered fingers, and unforgettable memories. And the best part? Choosing a theme that ...

Apr

2025

Why Book Your Cake Smash with Cake Smash by Chris?

If you’re looking for a cake smash photographer in Melbourne who will go above and beyond to capture your baby’s big milestone, you’ve come to the right place! With over 10 years of experience and hundreds of ...

Apr

2025

3 Things to Avoid Before a Cake Smash!

🚨 3 Things to Avoid Before a Cake Smash! 🚨Make sure your little one is camera-ready for their big milestone moment!Cake smash sessions are one of the most joyful (and adorable!) ways to celebrate a baby’s first birthday. But to make sure ...

Mar

2025

Back from maternity leave

I’m Back from Maternity Leave! 🎉 Now Booking Cake Smash Sessions in Melbournes WestAfter welcoming my fourth baby boy into the world, I’m officially back from maternity leave and so excited to start capturing ...

Feb

2024

Cake Smash Photography: A Celebration of Milestones and Memories

Cake Smash Photography: A Celebration of Milestones and MemoriesWelcome to my cake smash photography blog! At Cake Smash Photography by Chris, i believe in capturing the joy and magic of life's most precious moments. Today, i'm excited to delve into ...

Mar

2023

new designs added

As a Mum of 3 i do get quite busy and don't always share all of my backdrops on social media (bad i know)...however I do love creating custom designs for my clients and making sure everything is 100% perfect for that first birthday photoshoot. Here ...

Oct

2022

Sessions and sickness - when to reschedule?

I know a lot of parents wonder what to do when Baby falls sick shortly before their cake smash session. I can't say this often enough: PLEASE don't come in if your Baby is sick or unwell. Just contact me (even if it is short notice) and we will ...

Nov

2021

We are back!

YAY Victoria, we are back and open for cake smash sessions! I am super excited and can not wait to photograph all your gorgeous families again!Just a few more infos; as per current Chief Health Officer's directions only fully vaccinated families can ...

Aug

2021

How to choose a cake smash theme

Your little one’s very first Birthday is coming up and a 1st birthday cake smash session is a great way to celebrate that special milestone! Picking a theme can be hard so I put together some of the most requested themes:Baby boy cake smash ...

Aug

2021

What should Baby wear during a cake smash session

One of the main questions I get asked by the parents is: Do I have to bring the cake smash outfit? No, unless you want to provide your own. I have a variety of outfits ready for my little clients to wear during their photoshoot. I try to make the ...