Cake Smash and Splash Packages

Cake Smash & Splash Photographer, York

Did someone say cake?
A Cake Smash and Splash photoshoot is a great alternative to celebrate your baby’s first birthday milestone, plus…there’s cake involved!

These fun Cake Smash and Splash photoshoots generally last between 60-90mins and take place in my studio in York. The package prices detailed below include the backdrop set up complete with balloons or bunting, pompoms, cake stand and also the cake. If you have any allergies please let me know upon booking.

There is a £100 booking fee to secure your session which will be deducted from the package total. The below prices include the cake and a selection of decorations mentioned above. The images from your session are presented on an online viewing gallery where you select the images you would like as part of your chosen package, and order any additional stunning wall art and other keepsakes which can all be purchased at an extra cost.

Julia Healey Photography A smiling woman, man, and baby sit together in front of a brown studio backdrop. The woman wears a brown sweater, the man a gray and red hoodie, and the baby a gray patterned onesie.

The pre-shoot

Capture a timeless keepsake before the cake fun begins! We’ll photograph your baby in their favourite outfit against a beautiful fine art backdrop—perfect for family portraits too. It’s a lovely, relaxed moment before the mess, and totally optional. Simple outfit tweaks make it easy, even for fussy dressers!

The Smash

It’s cake time—let the smashing begin! While you change baby, I perfect the setup and bring out the beautiful, locally made cake. This fun-filled session lasts longest, as little ones love to explore, eat, and play! Decorations and cake are included, tailored to your chosen theme for picture-perfect memories.

Julia Healey Photography A smiling baby sits in a metal tub surrounded by pink and purple balloons, soap bubbles, and yellow rubber ducks. A pink rubber duck is beside the tub on a soft mat, with a hand holding a yellow duck nearby.

The Splashing

We finish with a bubbly splash in the tub—adorable, fun, and optional! It’s the perfect way to clean up after cake-covered giggles, with rubber duckies and bubbles adding to the joy. Just bring a towel and spare outfit, and we’ll handle the rest for those sweet, splashy final shots.

Package 1

£600

Julia Healey Photography A baby in a floral dress sits on the floor, holding a large wooden spoon and digging into a colorful cake. Behind her are balloons, sunflowers, and large letters spelling "ONE," suggesting a first birthday celebration.

Book PhotoShoot

Up to 1 hour photoshoot
Studio photoshoot
Pre-shoot questionnaire
Fully edited private online viewing gallery
All high resolution digital images on USB
20 9×6” luxury prints of your choice
£50 towards wall art or album

Package 2

£350

Book PhotoShoot

Up to 1 hour photoshoot
Studio photoshoot
Pre-shoot questionnaire
Fully edited private online viewing gallery
10 high resolution digital images on USB
10 matching 9×6” luxury prints

What Clients Say

Testimonials

Julia did a cake smash photo shoot for our daughter’s first birthday; Julia prepared her studio before our arrival. It was beautifully decorated in the colours we discussed. She was amazing with our daughter and wasn’t bothered by the mess at all. We will definitely be using Julia again!
– Sam & Christian
Trusting a stranger with the job of capturing some of life’s most wonderful moments is not done easily. However, Julia is deserving of that trust. An absolute professional, with equal amounts of passion and personality, Julia made my wonderful moment with my daughter, perfect. The cake smash for my little girl’s 1st birthday was a fantastic experience and I can’t thank Julia enough. I unfortunately don’t seem to have enough house for all the pictures I need to display!
– Sharon W

Awards & Achievements

certificate for the guild of photographers photographers bar award

Wedding couple in car, photographed by friends outside.

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