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

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Mar
17
2026

New Race Car Cake Smash Backdrop in My Point Cook Studio

If you have a little car-obsessed boy (or four… like me!), you are going to love this new setup.I’m so excited to introduce my brand new Race Car Cake Smash backdrop, now available with my Basic cake smash package ...

Feb
24
2026

Butterfly Cake Smash Setup in Melbourne West, Behind the Scenes at Cake Smash by Chris

There is something so special about creating a completely custom cake smash setup for a first birthday. This recent butterfly cake smash in my Melbourne West studio was designed with soft peach, blush and bronze tones, delicate florals and gold ...

Feb
19
2026

Now Booking Cake Smash Sessions from End of March, Melbourne & Point Cook Studio

It feels like yesterday you were holding your baby for the first time. And suddenly, you are planning their first birthday.If your little one is turning one later this year, bookings are now open from the end of March through to the remainder of the ...

First birthday cake smash photography in Point Cook with pastel balloon wall backdrop

Dec
22
2025

Behind the Scenes: A Custom Balloon Wall Cake Smash in Point Cook

When families book a custom Cake Smash Photography in Point Cook, they’re not just booking photos, they’re booking a fully customised first birthday experience.This custom balloon wall cake smash setup is a perfect example of ...

Nov
20
2025

🎉 Black Friday Cake Smash Sale: Save $50 on Any Cake Smash Package in Melbourne! (One Week Only) 🎉

Are you planning your baby’s first birthday photoshoot? Now is the perfect time to book your session with Cake Smash by Chris. For Black Friday only, you can enjoy $50 OFF any Cake Smash package — no matter which ...

Nov
11
2025

🎄 Stress-Free Birthday Fun: Celebrate with a Cake Smash This Christmas, Cake Smash by Chris

🎂 Celebrate Without the Stress: Why a Cake Smash Session Is the Perfect Birthday Alternative This ChristmasAs Christmas approaches, life gets busy. Between school events, work parties, shopping, and family gatherings, planning a big birthday ...

a boy enjoying his white cake in front of a rustic greenery backdrop fearturing a tepee tent

Oct
29
2025

The 5 Most Popular Cake Smash Themes in Melbourne for 2025

If you’re planning your baby’s first birthday photoshoot, you’re in for a treat! Each year brings new creative trends in cake smash photography, and 2025 is all about whimsical textures, soft pastels, and storytelling ...

Butterfly cake smash Point Cook, little Princess first birthday photoshoot

Oct
9
2025

Spotlight on Our New Classic Cake Smash Designs! Cake Smash by Chris – Point Cook, Melbourne

At Cake Smash by Chris, I’m always adding new and exciting designs to my Classic Cake Smash range – because every little one deserves a celebration as unique as they are! Whether your baby is a Hungry Little ...

Aug
27
2025

Milestone Photography Sessions Now Available in Our Point Cook Studio

Milestone Photography Sessions Now Available in Our Point Cook StudioAs parents, we all know how quickly the first year (and beyond) flies by. From those tiny newborn snuggles to sitting, crawling, and even taking those first wobbly steps, ...

Jul
28
2025

Spaghetti Smash Fun in Point Cook – Now Offering Messy Food Sessions for Babies!

Move over cake smashes, there’s a new messy trend in town, and it’s just as adorable (and even more delicious)! Introducing Spaghetti Smash Photo Sessions, now available in Point Cook, Melbourne for babies 12 months ...

May
16
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
12
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
27
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
21
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 ...