Cake Smash Photographer in Clapham: Everything South London Families Need to Know
Looking for a cake smash photographer near Clapham? Here is exactly what my South London studio sessions include and why they are worth booking well in advance. My South London studio is the closest professional cake smash photography studio to Clapham. Families from Clapham Common, Clapham North, Clapham South, Stockwell, and Brixton regularly make the short journey over for first birthday sessions, and many of them book months in advance to secure the date they want. If you are planning a first birthday photoshoot and are looking for a cake smash photographer near Clapham, here is a clear picture of what to expect. What is included in a cake smash session? Every cake smash session at my studio includes a full portrait session with your baby, a personalised homemade cake created specifically for your child, a bath splash finale, and a private image viewing appointment over Zoom within a week of the session. There is no separate charge for the cake or the bath splash. They are part of every session. The session also includes family portraits, so parents and siblings can be part of the photographs too, not just watching from the side. The cake The cake is made specifically for your baby, based on a conversation we have beforehand about their personality, their interests, and the look you have in mind. Past cakes have included everything from simple pastel smash cakes to themed creations with favourite characters and colours. The cake is real, which means the baby can actually eat it, and usually does. How long does a cake smash session take? Sessions typically run for around 90 minutes. We start with clean, portrait-style images before any cake is introduced, then move into the cake smash itself, and finish with the bath splash. There is plenty of time for feeding breaks and wardrobe changes if needed. When should I book? As early as you can. Weekend dates especially tend to fill up several months in advance, and first birthday sessions often get booked as soon as a baby is born. Clapham families who have been referred by friends often find that their preferred date is already gone if they leave it too late. A good rule of thumb is to book by the time your baby is six months old. What does it cost? The session fee is £145 for a cake smash session. This covers everything described above, including the personalised cake. Additional digital images and artwork are available at your viewing appointment. Getting to the studio from Clapham The studio is easily reachable from Clapham by car, typically around 15 to 20 minutes. There is parking available nearby, which matters a great deal when you are travelling with a one-year-old, a change of clothes, a favourite toy, and whatever else the day requires. A first birthday only happens once. The photographs from it will be looked at for the rest of your life.