9 Smash cake alternatives for your Baby's First birthday-Chattanooga portrait photographer
Do you have a First birthday coming up soon and want a fun, just as lovable alternative to a traditional smash cake for your baby? Over the past years we have done many alternatives to a cake at alot of our sessions! Below we have shared some of our favorites from over the years!
DONUTs
The colorful sprinkles, creamy fillings, and fluffy textures of assorted doughnuts provide the perfect opportunity for messy, joyful exploration. This is a perfect choice if you still want that sweet treat for your little one without the entire mess of a smash cake!
Pizza
Pizza smash cake sessions are a fun and unique way to celebrate your little one's birthday. Imagine the joy on their face as they dig into a mini pizza topped with their favorite toppings. Whether it's gooey cheese, pepperoni, or colorful veggies, the messy fun is sure to create unforgettable memories.
Watermelon
Celebrate your little one's milestone with a fun and colorful watermelon for your smash cake session! The vibrant hues and juicy sweetness of watermelon make it the perfect theme for a summer birthday bash. Capture the joy and messiness as your baby dives into the delicious treat, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Pasta
This one is a fun and messy session featuring everyone's favorite carb - pasta! Watch as your child dives into a delicious bowl of spaghetti, twirling and slurping their way to birthday bliss. Babies love feeling the different textures of spaghetti and noodles, enjoying the messy fun as they explore. This is a super fun alternative!
Tacos
Soft tacos make the perfect prop for a playful and messy photo session. Their compact size and malleable texture allow little ones to explore and interact with their food in a fun and photogenic way. The vibrant colors and ingredients of soft tacos can add an extra element of visual interest to the photos, creating a unique and memorable experience for both the child and the photographer.
Milk bath
Our milk bath smash cake sessions offer a unique and memorable way to celebrate your little one's birthday milestone. We capture every messy, joy-filled moment, creating stunning images that you'll cherish for years to come. Adding any item your child is interested in is also a plus for this type of alternative. Cookies, fruit, flowers, etc!
Nuggets
Made with love and a touch of magic, this miniature masterpiece is perfect for your baby's first taste of sweetness. Capture the joy and excitement as they dig into this adorable and tasty treat. This has been one of our favorite types of alternatives for a smash cake! Babies everywhere seem to have an innate love for nuggets. The perfect size and shape for tiny hands to grasp, nuggets offer a satisfying crunch and tasty flavor that captivates even the pickiest of eaters.
no cake
Celebrate your little one's first birthday with a timeless portrait session. Capture the joy and innocence of this special milestone with photographs that you will treasure for years to come. Sometimes you don’t need the cake, just capture some amazing portraits to show your baby’s milestone!
But.. Cake is always an option
Smash cake sessions capture the playful joy of a child celebrating their first birthday. Creating adorable and messy moments that are perfect for capturing authentic and heartwarming photos that families will treasure for years to come.
