Indoor Cake Smash Photography Versus Outdoor?

Edlayne Fernandes
Oct 23
3 min read

Cake smash photography — those adorable sessions where a baby gleefully smashes a birthday cake, typically, during first or second birthday celebration — can be done indoors or outdoors, and both settings have distinct pros and cons.

As a Denver and South East Aurora Cake Smash Photographer, we have brought incredible ways to have families preserving these sweet and tender moments forever through the fun art of smashing cakes.

Each family is unique, so is your baby. Here is a full comparison to help you decide which is better for your little one:

Indoor Cake Smash Photography

Indoor cake smash photography sessions are classic and timeless. This option offers the opportunity to add variation in settings that tell beautiful stories and allows you to experiment as much as you desire with a large array of possibilities for themes while capturing relaxed moments of your baby interacting with textures and experiencing freedom.

Pros

Controlled environment: Our studio controls lighting, temperature, and background, with a variety of backdrops available or custom sets — no worrying about weather, bugs, or wind. Our studio offers light refreshments the day of your session and during the selection meeting. Clients are welcome to arrive comfortable and get dressed in the studio. An important item to consider is access to a clean and sanitized bathroom, microwave oven, filtered water and first aid supplies handy.
Consistent lighting: With our studio lights, we can create a soft and even look that’s comfortable on baby's eyes.
Customizable setups: We can easily design elaborate themed backdrops, balloons, props, and flooring. From minimalist to elaborate setups, we are here to bring your vision to life.
Privacy: Great for shy babies (and parents) who might feel more comfortable in our residential studio setup.
Clean-up friendly: We are prepared to do all the hard work for you, from the first consultation to the final delivery of your beautiful gallery.

Cons

Space limitation: Our studio is, relatively small. We can accommodate families with up to 6 immediate members. However, our waiting room is comfortable and relaxing. Some new dads or moms take advantage of this peaceful moments for bonus naps!
More control of little ones: Indoor photographs require more discipline and organization when dealing with larger groups including active toddlers who do not follow instructions promptly, becoming more challenging on parents to manage each of them.
Outdoor Cake Smash Photography
Pros
- Natural light: Especially during golden hour, outdoor lighting gives a soft, dreamy glow.
- Scenic backgrounds: Parks, gardens, or beaches can add depth and texture without needing elaborate props.
- Natural feel: The photos often feel more organic, vibrant, and timeless.
- Room to move: Babies and siblings can explore, crawl, and play more freely.
Cons
- Unpredictable weather: Wind, rain, brightness, cold or heat can ruin plans, make the baby uncomfortable and mom disappointed.
- Lighting control: Midday sun can cause harsh shadows or squinting unless parents or another family member volunteers to hold diffusers.
- Distractions: Grass, bugs, soil, sand, pets, bikes, skates or passersby might pull the baby’s attention away.
- Mess management: Cleanup can be trickier outdoors (especially with icing on grass!). Most of parkers and associations have strict rules, penalties and guidelines for visitors to access their sites and treat the location with respect.

Amazing Cake Smash Outcome

No matter your choice, you can always guarantee an amazing outcome, when you select a professional Denver/South East Aurora, Colorado, Cake Smash photographer who matches your style and preferences. Personally and honestly, we prefer our indoor sessions to outdoors, due to our controlled atmosphere and relaxing family friendly environment, without the drama of dealing with the Cons of outdoor Cake Smash Photography listed above. However, if this is your desire and weather is safe on baby's well-being we can arrange a safe and comfortable location for the appropriate themed outdoor session of your dreams.

We hope that you can have a non-brainer experience with us and know that, as specialized Newborn, Maternity and Cake Smash Photographer, we will do our best for the most enchanting outcome that will treasure each image for a lifetime of happy memories.

Cake Smash Photography celebrates victory of the first year of life. This amazing milestone captures and preserves your most valuable treasure for many years to come, providing deep and found memories for you, your entire family and your loved child. It's something that every mom should have.

Please let us know how we can be of help and start planning your baby's Cake Smash Session soon! We would LOVE to prepare something AMAZING for you!

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