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 session?”

Here’s everything you need to know about timing your baby’s cake smash, plus why it’s best to plan ahead.

🎂 The Best Time for a Cake Smash Session

The ideal age to book a cake smash session is when your baby is between 9 to 12 months old.

Why this age range?
Because babies at this stage are usually able to:

• Sit up confidently without support

• Engage with the camera (and cake!)

• Show off their blossoming personalities

• And of course… make the perfect mess!

This sweet spot allows us to capture those precious giggles, messy hands, curious expressions, and the joyful chaos that makes cake smashes so fun and memorable.

🧁 It’s Never Too Late (or Too Early!)

While most cake smashes are done around the first birthday, the truth is—cake smashes can be done at any age!

Whether your little one is turning 9 months, 18 months, 5 years—or even 50 or 99 years old—a cake smash is always a fun and unique way to celebrate a birthday.

I’ve done everything from traditional 1st birthday smashes to playful adult milestone sessions. If you love cake and want a joyful, laugh-filled photoshoot, this is for you—no matter your age!

📅 Why You Should Book Early

Booking in advance is strongly recommended. As a specialist cake smash photographer in Point Cook, I often book out weeks or even months ahead—especially during peak birthday seasons and holidays.

To make sure you get your preferred date (and plenty of time to plan your custom theme), I recommend booking your session at least 6–8 weeks in advance.

This also gives us time to:

• Design your custom cake smash setup

• Coordinate outfits and props

• Organise your free cake

• And ensure everything is perfect for your session

🌟 Celebrate Your Baby’s Big Moment with Cake Smash by Chris

With over 10 years of experience and hundreds of cake smash sessions photographed, I specialise in capturing the joy, personality, and unforgettable mess of this milestone.

All of my packages are all-inclusive (no hidden costs!) and include:

• A 45-minute session

• A complimentary custom cake

• Access to adorable outfits and themed backdrops

• Clean portraits before the smash

• A bubble bath finale to rinse off and get even more sweet photos

• A digital birthday collage

• The best images from your session as high-res edited images via online gallery to keep and print

🎉 Ready to Book Your Cake Smash in Melbourne?

If your baby is approaching their first birthday—or you’re celebrating any other special age—now is the perfect time to book your cake smash session.

👉 Click here to check availability and secure your spot https://www.cakesmashbychris.com.au/booking

Let’s plan something amazing for your little one (or yourself!)—because every birthday deserves cake and memories that last a lifetime.