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

Ideas from a professional cake smash photographer in Point Cook, Melbourne

You’ve just had a fun-filled, frosting-covered cake smash photoshoot to celebrate your baby’s first birthday—and now you’re wondering, what can I do with all these adorable photos?

As a professional cake smash photographer based in Point Cook, Melbourne, I love helping families not only capture these memories, but also turn them into keepsakes, decor, and thoughtful gifts that last long after the cake has been eaten.

Here are 5 creative ways to use your cake smash photos after your session:

🎉 1. Use Them for Birthday Invitations

One of the most popular ways to use your cake smash photos is by turning them into personalised first birthday invitations! Whether you’re printing them or sending digital invites, including one of your baby’s cake-covered portraits adds a fun, heartwarming touch.

Tip: Schedule your cake smash session a few weeks before the party to make sure you have the images ready in time.

🖼️ 2. Display Them at the Birthday Party

Your baby’s first birthday party is the perfect time to showcase your cake smash photos! Here are a few fun ways to display them:

• Print and frame a few favourites for the cake or gift table

• Display the digital birthday collage that comes with your session

• Create a photo board or bunting with printed images

• Add photos to your guest book or memory table

It’s a great conversation starter, and guests will love seeing how much your little one has grown and how much fun they had during their shoot.

🖼️ 3. Turn Them Into Wall Art

One of the best ways to keep those memories alive is to decorate your home with your cake smash photos. From large canvas prints to framed collages, these photos look beautiful in nurseries, playrooms, and family living spaces.

At Cake Smash by Chris, I deliver high-resolution digital images ready for you to print and frame however you like—there are no hidden costs or watermarks, so you can create the perfect piece of wall art for your home.

💌 4. Create Thank-You Cards

Your cake smash photos also make for adorable thank-you cards. Send them out after the birthday party to friends and family who brought gifts or helped celebrate the milestone.

Not only are they personal and thoughtful, but they’re also a great way to share your favourite photos with loved ones—especially those who couldn’t attend the party in person.

🌏 5. Share Them with Family Near or Far

With so many families spread across cities, states, or even countries, sharing your cake smash photos online can be a beautiful way to connect. Whether it’s through email, social media, or a shared gallery link, your friends and family—no matter where they are—can enjoy the smiles, laughter, and joy from your baby’s session.

At Cake Smash by Chris, you’ll receive all your images via an easy-to-use online gallery, perfect for downloading, sharing, or sending to loved ones.

📍 Looking for Cake Smash Photography in Point Cook or Melbourne’s West?

At Cake Smash by Chris, I offer custom cake smash sessions in Point Cook, serving families throughout Werribee, Hoppers Crossing, Tarneit, and surrounding suburbs in Melbourne’s west.

Every session includes:

• A 45-minute photoshoot with a custom-themed setup

• A complimentary 6-inch cake

• Use of cake smash outfits and props

• Portraits before the cake smash

• A fun bubble bath session afterward

• A digital birthday collage

• your chosen digital images to keep, print, and share—no extra fees

🎂 Ready to Book?

If you're ready to celebrate your baby's first birthday with a fun and unforgettable experience, I’d love to help you create something special!

👉 https://www.cakesmashbychris.com.au/booking
Spots fill up fast, so be sure to book early to secure your preferred date.

Let’s turn this milestone into memories you’ll treasure forever.