Running out of ideas for photo shoots for your baby or toddler? Why not try something a little different. Sure, your baby is cute enough to carry a shoot all on their own but you can't argue with these results. 

1. Milk or Water Bath 

Perfect for babies in the 8 months to 1 year range and shows off those baby rolls better than just about anything. It can also really be customized to fit any color scheme or look. You can use sliced fruit, flowers, greenery, really just about anything you like. Most babies seem to enjoy it as well. 

2. Glitter or Confetti 

​So so fun! Boys and girls alike will love this one. I have a parent simply stand slightly to the side of the background and gently sprinkle the glitter or confetti. I've never shot a glitter or confetti shoot that didn't turn out absolutely adorable. Bonus points for this one is that older kids can join in too and look just as cute. 

3. Holiday

From babies to toddler to kids is there anything cuter than a Christmas photo. whether you prefer warm and homey or bright and airy photos all make adorable Christmas set ups. Bonus points, you can use them for Christmas cards or even make an ornament for your Christmas tree out of them. 

Halloween

Personally I think more people should do halloween shoots. Whether you're going for a general Halloween or fall vibe like the babies on pumpkins above or a shoot themed around you baby or toddler's costume like the little witches or baker above, halloween shoots always bring back fond memories. I love looking back at the costumes my children have worn over the years. And my kids love seeing themselves in their costumes. 

4. Flower Swing

It really doesn't get more dreamy than a flower swing in the forest or a field. Perfect for little girls or anyone who wants to feel like a woodland fairy for awhile. I actually made this swing myself from a log holder I bought on amazon. All it takes is some patience and a whole lot of flowers and foliage. Plus a string rope to hold it up. 

5. Tent

There are so many great things about a tent photoshoot. First of all, the lighting. The tent itself filters and diffuses the light coming through it creating the perfect soft lighting. Second, babies think they're fun so they are a lot more likely to go inside the tent for me instead of wandering away from it. And third, They can be decorated in so many ways to fit any theme. 

6. Cake Smash

For a first birthday nothing beats a cake smash. What better way to top off your first year of life then with handfuls of cake and a face full of frosting. So cute!! Before you book your baby's cake smash, head over to my post about the things you need to know about Cake Smashes. 

These are just a few quick ideas for photoshoot themes. There are so many more options to make shoots for babies, toddlers and kids even more special. I would love to make that happen for you. Just head over to my contact page and drop me a line. 

Ah yes, the cake smash. Cute, funny, messy. But here's what you might not know.

​1. Your baby might straight up refuse that cake. Its more common than you might think. Cake is much sweeter than they're used to and feels weird on their hands. You wouldn't believe how many babies cry through their cake smash. So does that mean you have to let go of the cute image you have in your head? One that you've been waiting to create since your baby was born? NO! All it takes is a little patience and keeping the pressure off to convince baby to, at the very least, get messy. Like this little girl below.

We did her cake smash near the end of her shoot. She was tired and grumpy and wasn't sure what to make of her cake. But with a little patience We convinced her to dig in just long enough to get some cute shots. 

2. No Fondant!! I know a cake with fondant is beautiful but think about what you imagine when you picture your baby's face in their cake smash photos. I would guess you're imagining a face full of frosting. A fondant cake is just not going to give that to you. Besides, fondant is difficult for little baby hands to get through. 

3. A cake smash session can be done inside or outside. Both options work great but there are a few things worth thinking about before you decide. First, the season. If your baby's birthday is in July, think long and hard before you decide on an outdoor shoot. We live in Florida and baby's are not usually at their happiest and most adventurous when they're hot and sweaty. Not to mention that frosting can melt in enough heat. I also tend to shoot outside photos during the golden hour (1 hour before sunset) which depending on your baby might be a sleepy grumpy time for them. The plus side of an outdoor shoot is that it gives your baby more room to roam (we won't have to keep putting them back on a backdrop) and also the cleanup is a breeze. An indoor shoot is climate controlled and at a time that works for your baby. But does include scrubbing frosting off your floor if baby escapes during the shoot. 

Cake smashes are absolutely adorable and I love shooting them. They are total controlled chaos and depend entirely on making baby as happy and comfortable as possible so that their natural curiosity kicks in. If your baby is turning one any time soon I would love to talk to you about booking a cake smash. Head on over to my CONTACT PAGE And let me know if you're ready. We're located in Odessa Florida and travel to the whole surrounding Tampa Bay Area.