Cake Smash & Splash
MASTERCRAFTSMAN OF PHOTOGRAPHY & AWARD WINNING NEWBORN,
BABY, CHILD, FINE ART, MATERNITY & FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER
Welcome to Cake Smash Photography by Deborah Longmore Photography
Have you missed out on the newborn stage or just want to capture your baby growing? These cake smash photography sessions are perfect whether its their first birthday, second or third!!
There is no better way to celebrate your little one turning the BIG ONE! Capturing your baby’s personality, preserved in a strikingly beautiful collection of images that you and your family will treasure forever.
All session fees are payable in full at the time of booking
£100 booking fee secures your booking
Why book Deborah Longmore Photography?
I am fully qualified with the Guild of Photographers and now hold the status as a Craftsman in Newborn and Baby Photography and Master Craftsman in Professional Photography.
These studio sessions are the perfect excuse to get a bit messy, eat cake and then splash about in the tub. We will start with a portrait session using a couple of props before we get to bring out the cake for the main event! Then, after the cake smash, is another great photo opportunity! Your little one will love a splash in the tub!
My cake smash and splash sessions are delicately themed from one of my many pre designed cake smash sets. Similiary, I also provide the cake for the cake smash session. These cakes included in the cost of the session along with any props etc. The cake will mainly be a naked cake, which is then coloured or styled to match the your tastes and theme.
Some frequently asked questions:
Is the cake included?
Yes! The cakes I use for my cake smash sessions are 4″ 3 tiered cakes. These are the perfect size for cake smash sessions. After many years of shooting cake smash sessions, I have learnt that less is very much more with the cakes! Babies can be intimidated of a large and overly decorated cake. As a result, I do prefer using a simple cake with a small topper or decorative item, also meaning there is nothing to make baby gag/choke.
The cakes are made slightly less sweet than an average cake, which is equally important, as many babies are not used to overly sweet food. It is for this reason I would suggest having your baby try a cupcake or muffin before their session.
My cakes are made by Quality Cake Company and are ordered specifically to match your theme.
What if my baby has allergies/intolerances or is vegan?
When you book, you will be sent a questionnaire for you to detail any allergies that your little one may have. Following receipt of this, these details are then provided to the cake baker along with details of your chosen theme.
How long will the shoot take?
Sessions usually can last around a 45 mins to an 1 hour. I allow time for some outfit changes for baby. If baby is unsettled and needs time for cuddles, milk or snacks, we will of course break for baby.
No sessions are ever rushed but the energy is high and fast paced for little ones to not get bored. Because of this, there will probably lots of singing of songs, clapping etc to get your little one in a good mood. Also, if your baby has a favourite song we can add that on to the speaker through Spotify to really get the party going!
What are the sets like? Can I ask for something themed?
All of my cake smash sets since Jan 2020, in line with Covid practises, are now set up on stain resistant fabric backdrops. Due to this, they are washed between every shoot to remain as hygenic as possible. Equally, as they are freshly used every session, they really are clean enough to eat your cake off!
Some props, importantly the wooden numbers, are also added to the cake smash sets where necessary to complete the theme
Themed cake smashes are available on request too! Obviously, where you have a bespoke theme in mind, please allow enough time before your session to let me know so that specific items/props/backdrops can be sourced.
Please do feel free to discuss themes with me.
What poses and props should we expect?
Unquestionably, I have a large selection of props which we can use during the session. I try to theme the use of these to the set chose. Simiarly, can always show me some examples from my galleries which specific props you would like me to use. We can also chat to get the set just right for you and the look you are after.
Firstly, we start with a few portraits of baby on the set alone before moving on to the cake smash and splash in the tub. Parent and sibling shots tend to be taken at the end of the session but can be done at the start if you wish.
Who can be involved?
Partners, Husbands, Wives, siblings are more than welcome, however my studio is not huge so accommodating other family members outside of this can be more tricky. Please discuss this with me at the time of booking if you are not sure as we can always welcome extended family members for some portraits before the cake smash session starts.
Current Cakesmash Themes
Themes are tailored to individual clients so if you do not see anything here you may like please just ask! Please allow 4-5 weeks for a bespoke themed session as some products/props may take longer to source. I will continue to add themes to this list, so they are not an exhaustive list
For any more information on cakesmash photography sessions or how you can prepare for your session, please click on the cakesmash session guide cover
"I love you to the moon and back"
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Little beauty 😍
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Just popping a picture on of my son as its very rare he let's me take photos of him now given that he is much taller than me and a grumpy teenager 😂 (it also completes my instagram line keeping my instagram very organised lol)
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Can't believe how quickly these have sold. Unfortunately I cannot add any further dates 🥰
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Pregnancy is a truly magical, exciting and beautiful time!! Don't forget to capture this journey as it really is treasured memory for years to come
To book you can visit my website which has details of all the packages available as well as access to my online booking system where you can select your own session date and time. The link is: https://www.deborahlongmorephotography.com/photography-portfolios/maternity-photography/
Why book me?
* Fully trained and insured
*Craftsman in Newborn and Baby Portraiture
* Master Craftsman in Professional Photography
* Runner Up Newborn and Baby Photographer of the Year 2020
* Portrait Photographer of the Year 2020
* All-Round Photographer of the Year 2020
* Top 10 International Photographer since 2016 to date
Which I hope gives you the confidence that not only will your photos look beautiful they will be crafted to a high standard.
Further information and prices can be found here: www.deborahlongmorephotography.com to ensure you find the right photographer for you!
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Book a Newborn Photography Session and capture those tiny little details that change so fast in those early weeks
To book you can visit my website which has details of all the packages available as well as access to my online booking system where you can select your due date or a session date if baby has already been born. The link is: https://www.deborahlongmorephotography.com/photography-portfolios/newborn-photography/
Unsure where to go for your newborn session? Then feel confident that your precious little baby will be looked after and cared for by an experienced, fully trained and insured Newborn Photographer.
Not only create beautiful memories of such a special time but pieces of art to display in your home that will last a lifetime.
What is included in the session?
Posed props
Posed newborn images on a fabric backdrop/beanbag
Family and Sibling images
Full choice of colours
Full edited gallery for you to make your image selection from
Why book me?
* Fully trained and insured in Newborn posing and safety
* Craftsman in Newborn and Baby Portraiture
* Master Craftsman in Professional Photography
* Runner Up Newborn and Baby Photographer of the Year 2020
* Portrait Photographer of the Year 2020
* All-Round Photographer of the Year 2020
* Top 10 International Newborn and Baby Photographer since 2016 to date
Which I hope gives you the confidence that not only will your photos look beautiful they will be crafted to a high standard.
Further information and prices can be found here: www.deborahlongmorephotography.com to ensure you find the right photographer for you!
#newbornphotography #newbornphotographer #babyphotography #tamworthphotographer #birminghamnewbornphotographer
Limited spaces left. Secure your space for £40
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Thank you to my own kids for giving my 10 mins of their time yesterday (complete with full on bribes of payment) to come along and test shoot my Christmas backdrops. I wanna get a big chair in here for families to gather round 🥰
Still more props to get but I love it already. Love a cozy Christmas 🎄
Limited spaces left already 😱
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Right, that's me knocking off to enjoy my weekend with my own babies. Enjoy your weekend everyone 😘
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So much fun creating these new floral frame images 💙💐
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You all know I love including nature in images 😍 any excuse lol
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During a newborn session, not only do we do gorgeous prop photos, but also the simple blanket images of baby. I'm often asked if baby will be nappyless during these images as parents do love those photos the most. The answer is YES but you will also get each posed covered in a wrap too so you have a choice in your gallery 🥰
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I just love maternity sessions and I really enjoy trying out new kooks. New florals 🥰
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Due to high demand, another date has been added. This will be my final date so once all slots are gone no more can be added unfortunately. Grab yours before they do
I have been so busy I've not even shot the advert yet (especially as its only September lol)
I can't wait for you to all see the sets this year. Pics are for inspiration as other props are being added to bring my ideas to life
https://www.deborahlongmorephotography.com/seasonal-mini-sessions/christmas-mini-sessions/
#Christmas #christmastree #christmasphotoshoot #christmasminisessions
Pregnancy is a truly magical, exciting and beautiful time!! Don't forget to capture this journey as it really is treasured memory for years to come
#maternityphotography #maternity #maternityshoot #maternitydress #maternityphotos #pregnancyphotography #pregnancy #pregnancyphotoshoot
“You are the closest I will ever come to magic.”
Whilst pregnancy is never easy. It can be said to be a truly magical experience to bring life into the world.
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Usually, I hate changes to social media 😆. It's so hard to keep up to date with everything you can do. I do, however, appear to have a slightly organised instagram profile which makes me happy 😆😍
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I just love including nature in images 😍 and any excuse to use my favourite colour 😊
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Love sometimes how a last minute unplanned image at the end of the session just works ❣️
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Even with the heatwave, Im getting into the Autumn spirit
Every newborn session always reminds me of how easily you forget how tiny, how beautiful and how precious our babies are and how quickly these times pass ❤️ Its definitely a time to capture and treasure forever
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