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 butterfly details to create an elegant and timeless first birthday celebration.

In this blog post, I am sharing a behind the scenes look at how I created this beautiful butterfly cake smash setup in my Point Cook studio.

Designing a Custom Butterfly Cake Smash

Every custom cake smash session at Cake Smash by Chris is styled from scratch. For this first birthday theme, we focused on:

• Soft pastel arches in blush and nude tones

• Luxe balloon garlands in peach, bronze and pink

• Gold butterfly accents for a magical touch

• Coordinated florals to soften the overall look

• A classic white rosette buttercream cake

The goal was to create a dreamy, feminine and timeless design that photographs beautifully while still feeling fun and playful for a one year old.

As a Melbourne cake smash photographer with over 10 years of experience, I know that balance is everything. The backdrop must look stunning, but it should never overpower the baby.

Behind the Scenes of Setting Up a Cake Smash

In the reel, you can see the transformation of the studio from a blank space into this butterfly themed first birthday setup.

The arches are custom made, allowing me to create a perfectly balanced and cohesive design for every session. Each balloon garland, floral detail and gold butterfly is placed with intention to ensure the final look feels elegant, soft and timeless.

My studio is equipped with a custom LED lighting system that mimics natural daylight, ensuring bright, consistent results all year round, no matter the inconsistent Melbourne weather.

This means you receive beautiful, clean images with creamy skin tones and crisp whites every time.

Why Choose a Butterfly Cake Smash Theme?

Butterfly cake smash sessions are one of the most requested themes in Melbourne, and for good reason.

Butterflies symbolise growth, transformation and new beginnings. What better way to celebrate a baby turning one?

This theme works beautifully for:

• Elegant first birthday photos

• Soft pastel colour palettes

• Spring and summer birthday celebrations

• Parents who love timeless styling

Cake Smash Photography in Point Cook and Melbourne West

My studio is located in Melbourne’s western suburbs, conveniently servicing families from:

• Point Cook

• Werribee

• Altona

• Truganina

• Hoppers Crossing

• Tarneit

• Williams Landing

All custom cake smash sessions include full styling, backdrop design, a complimentary cake and a splash bath finale to finish the session with adorable, giggly moments.

What Happens After the Setup?

Once the setup is complete, it is time for the magic.

We begin with some clean portraits before introducing the cake. Not every baby dives straight in, and that is completely normal. I gently guide and capture natural expressions, cheeky smiles and those beautiful in between moments that parents treasure forever.

Every session ends with a warm bubble bath splash to create even more joyful images.

Book Your Melbourne Cake Smash Session

If you have a special first birthday coming up and would love a custom designed cake smash in Melbourne West, I would love to create something unique for your little one.

Dates book quickly, especially for weekend sessions, so I recommend enquiring early to secure your preferred month.

Contact me today to begin planning your baby’s first birthday photos.