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Cake Smash Photography

Celebrate your baby's first birthday with a Cake Smash session!


This fun and trendy photography style adds charm to your home and family albums and guarantees plenty of smiles. Share your baby's milestones with loved ones and create lasting memories that will bring laughter for years to come!


As a professional family photographer, I believe this is a perfect way to highlight your child's personality, especially if they're shy or uncomfortable in larger gatherings. Typically, Cake Smash sessions are booked for 1st or 2nd birthday celebrations. However, anyone can enjoy them, from 1st to 101st birthdays!


Our family-friendly Studio ensures a comfortable experience for you and your baby. Let's capture this adorable moment together!​


Packages

Cake Smash Collection

OUR MOST POPULAR!


Starts at $897: Custom Design of your Dream Theme in a complete package!


  • The backdrop includes 3D elements that will bring your theme to life with props and/or cutouts artistically designed in Photoshop for an exclusive celebration.

  • Please note: It is an additional $250 if the entire backdrop is handmade with all elements hand-cut from scratch.

  • 1" cake topper that best matches your theme, fairy lights, cake stand, smash spoon, white cake, and a splash bath with optional milk bath.

  • Up to two (2) outfit changes.

  • 30 High-Resolution Color Images.

  • An 8"x8" Hard-cover album with your best 25 images, with a personalized spine in an archival box.

  • A digital "I smashed my First Cake" announcement for your social media.



Cotton Candy Collection

PRICE: $697


  • Your choice of a gorgeous, high-quality backdrop from our closet to compose your amazing gallery.

  • Accents for a realistic 3D effect on your gallery, highlighting the existing backdrop.

  • 1" cake topper that best matches your theme, fairy lights, cake stand, smash spoon, white cake, and splash bath with optional milk bath.

  • Up to two (2) outfit changes.

  • Limited to baby and siblings.

  • 20 Edited high-resolution color images.

  • 20 5"x7" prints.

  • A 16"x 20" printed collage, photographer's choice.

  • "I smashed my first cake" for your social media.



Classics Collection

Three options!


Beautiful Balloon Arches $477

  • Beautiful arched arrangement of high-quality balloons that are color-coordinated with your theme.

  • 1" cake topper that best matches your theme, fairy lights, cake stand, smash spoon, white cake, and a splash bath with optional milk bath.

  • Limited to the baby only.

  • One (1) outfit provided by parents.

  • 15 High-Resolution Color Images.


The Grape Vine & Large Balloon $367

  • A beautiful, large floating balloon with a grapevine greenery background, twinkle lights on the vines and flooring.

  • "1" cake topper that best matches your theme, fairy lights, cake stand, smash spoon, white cake, and a splash bath with optional milk bath.

  • Limited to baby only.

  • 1 Outfit provided by parents.

  • 12 High-Resolution Color Images.


Timeless Simple Portrait $357

  • Simple backdrop of your choice with white flooring: White, Bright White, Champagne, Wood, White Brick, or White Wainscot Wall.

  • "ONE" or "1" prop blocks in wood material.

  • "1" cake topper, cake stand, smash spoon, white cake, and a splash bath with optional milk bath.

  • Limited to baby only.

  • 1 Outfit provided by parents.

  • 10 High-Resolution Color Images.



Details:


Safety, Precautionary Health Measures, and Hygiene protocols are taken seriously in my Studio. Our whole building's air purifying system is constantly running to ensure peace of mind so you can fully enjoy your session!


Cakes, Sets, Props & Planning:

  • We provide a "petite" white buttercream icing cake from a local professional bakery, "Small Cakes Cupcakery of Colorado." However, parents are welcome to bring elaborate or specialty cakes due to possible food and allergy restrictions.

  • For elaborate cakes, we encourage you to contact our vendor or a professional baker of your choice.

  • All of our Sets are crafted by hand!

  • We have many backdrops available for your session.

  • Detailed and brand-new themes are welcome but require 4 weeks' notice so we can design and cut all elements by hand.

  • Parents are welcome to provide personal or heirloom outfits of their choice.

  • The Studio may provide a neutral outfit upon request.

  • The ideal timeframe for planning an elaborate, artistic Cake Smash Session is at least 6 to 8 weeks before the session's day.

  • Planning ahead is key to a stress-free, successful Smash Session to die for!

  • For shorter timeframes or last-minute requests, I suggest opting for one of our available backdrops or packages.


SESSIONS:

  • Our sessions are limited to immediate family members only: parents or siblings before the baby's session.

  • Parents and siblings are welcome to participate; however, the standard size of a smash backdrop is approximately 7' x 5' (feet).

  • ​Please reserve at least one hour for an enjoyable Cake Smash Experience in our Studio. Sometimes, it can be done in only 45 minutes, but respecting the baby's needs is necessary at other times, and it might take longer.


PRICING:

  • All packages include a digital transfer of selected gallery images and a print release. Package descriptions are subject to change from time to time.

  • Our goal is to offer exclusive, one-of-a-kind photo sessions!

  • Pricing and Quotes are valid for 7 (seven) business days.

  • There is a non-refundable retainer fee of $120 in case of cancellation.

  • If there is no cancellation, it will be credited toward your session balance.

  • Payment plans are available.


Don't hesitate to contact me for more information or to book your session!


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Layne Fernandes is a professional photographer in Denver, Colorado, specializing in Newborn, Maternity, Cake Smash, and Family photography.

 

With a passion for capturing life's precious moments, Layne delivers stunning, timeless images that reflect your unique story. Whether celebrating a new arrival or family milestones, you can trust Layne to create beautiful memories you'll cherish forever.

Contact

25320 E. Aberdeen Drive
Aurora, CO 80016
(by Southlands Mall) 

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