What do you wear to a cake smash picture?
If the cake or props will be pink, go for a light green or sky-blue outfit. Photographers recommend ruffles, tulle, ribbon or lace. Avoid dark colors or bright white; they do not show up well on camera. Some options specifically for boys – a diaper cover, suspenders, a bow tie, and/or a cute hat is absolutely adorable.
What do I need for a cake smash session?
Cake smash attire is typically a diaper cover, bloomers, cloth diaper or tutu. 3. Decor You are welcome to bring along first birthday party decorations to the photo shoot, such as a banner, balloons, etc. You are welcome to use any items you like from the studio.
What lens should I use for cake smash?
Cake Smash Photography Camera Settings When shooting in studio, you don’t need that depth of field that a prime or high end zoom will give you – so, as mentioned before, you can shoot a studio cake smash session with a kit lens or a lens that has an aperture like 4-5.6, and you won’t need to worry!
What size backdrop do I need for cake smash?
For cake smash and toddler photos we suggest at least 5x5ft for floor and 5x5ft for wall, or a 5x10ft all in one size. For product and food photography, we suggest 2x2ft for small items like jewellery, and 3x3ft is usually sufficient for most other items like cakes, handbags, etc.
What can I use for cake smash backdrop?
Ink and Elm’s vinyl backdrops are ideal for cake smash sessions because they wipe clean with a damp cloth. Other backdrops like paper, canvas, or polypaper do not wipe clean and cannot get wet. Vinyl backdrops can be used over and over again for different cake smash sessions.
How do you clean up a cake after smash?
You’re going to want to take off her clothes after the smash and clean her up before putting her in the car to go home. It’s hard to wipe frosting off with baby wipes (lesson learned), so I recommend bringing a towel and some water to get it wet with so you can wipe her off after the smash.
Should you do a cake smash?
Cake smash photoshoots are usually done to commemorate a baby’s first birthday. So, if your little one’s birthday is fast approaching and you’re considering a cake smash session, now is the time to act!
What can I use as a backdrop for cake smash?
How long is cake smash session?
between 1 and 2 hours
Sessions last between 1 and 2 hours, with a lovely outfit for their portrait session followed by either an outfit of your choice or one of my themed outfits if appropriate. We begin the session with a mini-portrait session, followed by the cake smash and ending with the clean up in the tub with some bubbles.
Do you tip photographers for cake smash?
In general, you do not need to tip a portrait photographer if they are a novice, work in a department store, or are a part of a professional photography studio. However, if you are hiring an independent photographer to capture the perfect portraits of you and your family, you are often expected to leave a small tip.
How much should I tip my photographer?
For your photographer, a 10 percent tip on their rate is a good measure, or a tip of at least $100. For second shooters and photography assistants, a $50 to $75 tip per person is an appropriate and nice gesture.