Three Alternative Cake Smash Photoshoot Ideas

Looking to do something different than the traditional cake smash for your child's milestone session ?

SPAGHETTI SMASH

Location: Mill Street Studios

This is one of my favorite "cake smash alternative" sessions I've done. There is so many ways to decorate for this spaghetti shoot and what a fun way to capture your little ones first time trying spaghetti.


Spaghetti Smash Photoshoot Prop Ideas:

  • Chef's hat & apron
  • Spaghetti noodles (raw & cooked)
  • Spaghetti sauce cans
  • Spices (Parmesan, Garlic, Oregano)
  • Picnic table cloth
  • Wine glass (add apple juice for fun)
  • Cooking utensils
  • Pot big enough for a baby
  • Peppers
  • Breadsticks

LUCKY CHARMS SMASH

This photoshoot is perfect for St. Patrick's Day and the best part the props are easy for this photoshoot. Of course you will need lucky charms depending on the size of your little one I would recommend two boxes to be safe. The milk is optional you could also have your child lay down in the lucky charms.


Optional St. Patrick's Day/Lucky Charm Props:

  • Lucky Charm/St Patrick's Day outfits & bows
  • Clovers
  • Gold coins/ Pot of gold
  • Rainbows

COOKIE SMASH

Another cake smash alternative that is holiday themed is a Cookie Smash Photoshoot. This is my favorite session to do for Christmas cards it always turns out so cute and it's a lot of fun for the kids. Your cookie smash session could also be a themed session on the ground like a normal cake smash session.


Cooke Cake Smash Themes:

  • Cookie Monster
  • ONE Sweet Cookie
  • ONE Smart Cookie
  • TWO Sweet