Preparing for Your Session

Be sure your baby is well rested and give them a light snack so they won’t be cranky. Bring a few of their favorite treats and toys just in case we need it to keep them happy. Don’t wear your best clothes, as you may get a little messy with the cake frosting. Prepare to work out a little or a lot! If your baby is mobile, we will likely be running after him/her and placing back in the spot where I will be photographing them. You might sweat but it will be worth it!

If you’ve decided to include a cake in your session:

The week of your session, a trial run will work in your favor. Get a table cloth and let your little one sit on the floor. Give them a tub of cool whip, pudding/yogurt or cupcake and let them go to town. I've found allowing them to do this before the smash makes them a little more comfortable sitting on the ground trying to eat cake here with lights and a camera in their face. Below is the rest of the prep the day of, if you have any questions about anything please feel free to ask.

I have plenty of outfits in studio for your cake smash but feel free to bring your own.

Don’t be shocked if they don’t want to eat the cake, it’s completely normal! They are used to eating tiny pieces of food and when we put a huge cake in front of them some are confused and some are extremely happy. Help make it easier by bringing something your baby LOVES to eat because sometimes puffs just won’t do. Please pack food your child likes that is small and easily picked up and placed behind/in/around the cake.

Sickness *******PLEASE READ****** IF your child wakes up sick with a running nose, coughing, and/or fever not related to teething or seasonal allergies please contact me ASAP to discuss options. I work with newborns and try to keep sickness out of the studio for the safety of my littlest clients. If you come to your session and your child is visibly sick (running nose, cough, or they are visibly miserable, etc) we will have to cancel. PLEASE DO NOT BOOK A SESSION THE DAY AFTER/MORNING OF SHOTS! If you contact me asap prior to coming in we can reschedule your session without a rescheduling fee.

If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact me 704-454-2367.

Studio address: 3126 Milton Road, Suite 231 Charlotte, NC 28215