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Cake smash photography/first birthday photoshoots are a beautiful way to celebrate your little one’s first or second birthday. Arpna Photography offers a wide range of creative cake smash themes for these cake smash shoots, ranging from Disney characters, superheroes, fairytale concepts, and fully customized themes.
For me, every shoot is special. Hence, I customize themes, backdrops, and costumes for all my assignments. This is to ensure a unique experience for you & your child, where you not only get beautiful images but also enjoy the fun-filled action of the photoshoot.
Overall, it will be an amazing experience, not a routine pose-smile-click you get everywhere. Being on the creative side and having unparalleled love for photography, I plan it all to the very last detail and ensure that you get to cherish your little one’s magical moments for years to come.
Book NowA cake smash shoot is not just about babies eating cake. It is about celebrating your child’s milestone and capturing genuine joy, curiosity, and personality. In short, it’s pure fun combined with a relaxed and interactive photo shoot where the little ones get a cake all to themselves. It’s all theirs to touch, feel, smash, play with, taste, and, of course, eat.
Imagine being a kid with a whole cake at your disposal. Is it not exciting? Some children may not like the feel and touch of the cake, while others can’t have enough of it!
While the fate of the cake may remain uncertain, you certainly will have some memorable photographs of your little one in action, with a handful, mouthful, and maybe even a face full of cake!
We start with clean portraits, followed by the real action of your little warrior taking on the cake, and then comes the final session of the shoot during the clean-up bubble bath.
This way, in addition to a cake smash, you get some lovely portraits before the smashing begins and, afterwards, some beautiful images enjoying splash time in the tub while being cleaned up.
Choosing the right cake smash photographer in Dubai, Sharjah, or Abu Dhabi for your little one’s milestone matters a lot. Families across Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi trust Arpna Photography for this special occasion because I plan every first birthday cake smash photography session from scratch. No two setups are ever the same. I customize the theme, backdrop, costume, and props to suit your child’s personality to ensure the portraits you get are completely and beautifully yours.
I am a mother too, so I genuinely understand what it means to want to hold on to these fleeting moments. Every session is approached with patience, warmth, and creative passion. The camera clicks only when your little one is comfortable, happy, and being completely themselves.
Every first birthday photoshoot is planned to flow naturally. We begin with clean portraits, move into the glorious cake smash action, and close with an adorable bubble bath splash clean-up. Three beautiful chapters of one very special day, all captured with love.
Learn More About MeWhether your little one loves superheroes, woodland creatures, Disney characters, florals, vintage aesthetics, or something entirely unique, I will bring your vision to life. Some of the most popular themes for cake smash photography sessions include:
Please note that a 50% advance payment is required upon booking, with the remaining balance due on or before the session date. All the outfits, wraps, props, and setup for the baby shoot will be provided, including the mom’s outfit.
A selection of cake smash sessions from Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi — each one uniquely themed around your baby's first birthday.
Well, parents have to work as hard as the photographer for the cake smash shoot. I would advise both Mom and Dad to come for the shoot. Who would not love to see their child in action and have a great time with a cake? There will be lots of running around to get the baby in the place for the shoot, especially if your little one has discovered legs or the art of scuttling on all four. Please be aware that things may get a little messy, or perhaps more than a little, if your junior takes a liking to it, with all the cake being smashed, splattered, and smeared around, so please wear appropriate clothing. Coming for a cake smash in your favorite white overalls – big NO NO!
Our utmost priority is baby safety and well-being. These days, many kids have allergies to dairy products, wheat, and eggs. That is the main reason I do not provide cakes for my sessions. Parents are advised to get the cake, keeping in mind their kids’ allergies as well as taste. Children would enjoy the shoot all the more with a cake of their favorite flavor.
To ensure the session runs smoothly and your baby stays comfortable and happy throughout, please bring the following:
Some of our little beauties literally make it a smashing affair during the shoot, so bring your baby wash, lots of baby wipes, a towel, and a change of dress for the baby.
I do not endorse wasting the leftover cake, as often a good portion remains intact, which can very well be used to carry on with your family celebration back home. Hence, parents are encouraged to take home all the cake that can be salvaged.
Book NowEach cake smash photographer session at Arpna Photography includes a clean portrait segment, the cake smash action, and a fun bubble bath splash finale. All outfits, props, themed backdrops, and setups are provided. The cake is the one thing parents bring along, keeping allergies and the child’s taste preferences in mind.
It is best to book your first birthday photoshoot at least two to three weeks in advance. This allows plenty of time to plan the theme, discuss ideas, and ensure your preferred date is available. If you’d like photos ready before the birthday celebration, booking even earlier is recommended.
Yes! Arpna Photography serves families across Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi. A travel fee applies for home visits outside the studio base. Please get in touch for details specific to your location.
No, the cake is not provided. Parents are requested to bring a cake of their child’s favorite flavor, keeping in mind any allergies to dairy, wheat, or eggs. Providing your own cake also ensures your little one is happily diving into something they will love.
All outfits are provided as part of the session. You are, of course, welcome to bring your own if you have something special in mind. For parents joining the shoot, please wear comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting a little messy.
A typical cake smash photography session lasts between one and two hours, depending on the package chosen and how your little one is feeling on the day. The session is never rushed. If the baby needs a break, we take one. The comfort and joy of your child always come first.
Limited sessions each month. Inquire to reserve your date.
