Katie Tyree Photography: Cake Smashing + First Birthday Photography

About six months ago I was asked to photograph a child's first birthday party and get those wonderful Cake Smash photos and First Birthday Photos. I was a bit reluctant only because I have been through a first birthday party with my child and she was less than happy or cheerful when it came time for cake. We learned that one the hard way. Tears and exhaustion on her face while in her high chair in the middle of August with the whole family and friends to witness the catastrophe. So after my own experience I decided that the next time we had a child turning one we would definitely do our own Cake Smash Photos in the studio without exhaustion and tears. So I offered up the idea to my long time customer who wanted first birthday photos and she loved the idea. I had done quite a few already, but never had done them quite as stylized as hers. I absolutely love designing the color pallet and decor for the sessions.

Since then I've been doing Cake Smash Photos in the studio and parents just love it up along with the children smashing the cake. The images on this post are of little Miss Jo who is turning one this week and is quite the dainty little thing when it comes to eating... Or so she lets you think! Most children react with "you mean i get to eat this cake and smash it all over my face and make a mess?" Best day ever!

All of the cakes that are featured at Cake Smash Photo Sessions are all made from scratch by the amazing Mystical Cupcakes owned by Rachel Young in Olympia Washington. Rachel makes every smash cake and cupcake from scratch all the way down to the butter cream frosting made from home made butter(yes i said HOME MADE BUTTER) and vanilla beans. Rachel doesn't skimp on the quality of any cake, even one fit for a queen and used for a toddlers party.

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