first birthday photos in tampa


The perfect outfit for a cake smash session balances style, comfort, and mess friendly materials. I always tell parents to choose something that the cake won't ruin and they can wear again for their first birthday party.


Best outfits options for cake smash photos:

  • Rompers or Bloomers: Soft stretchy fabrics work best for movement and making sure they are comfortable
  • Tutus or Dresses: Ideal for a girly, fun look
  • Denim Overalls: A classic and cute option. Who doesn't love a baby in a good pair of overalls?!
  • Shorts with suspenders: A super cute option for boys. It's minimal and will be easy on the cleanup


Things to avoid:

  • Outfits with large logos or words to distract from your baby
  • Clothes that are too tight or restrictive. If baby is not comfortable, it makes it really hard to get good photos
  • Anything you don't want to get messy. Some fabrics soak in the cake and icing and make it really hard to get out of. I try to recommend plain cakes from publix so there aren't any colorful dyes to stain clothing either.
1st birthday cake smash photos in tampa, florida

Rainbow Cake Smash photos in Tampa, Florida

Rainbow cake smash in tampa


Here is a recent cake smash I did for her first birthday! Mom chose pastel rainbow as our color theme and found a sweet dress to match it perfectly!