Planning your baby’s cake smash should feel fun and simple — not overwhelming. I’ve designed the process so that everything is handled for you, step by step, with your input along the way. All you have to do is show up and enjoy celebrating your little one’s big milestone.
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Step 1: Choose Your Theme
We’ll start with a quick chat about your vision. Whether you love something classic and timeless, a soft pastel palette, or something bold and playful — I’ll guide you through options that photograph beautifully.
Step 2: Share Your Inspiration
If you have a Pinterest board, a favorite color, or even just a vibe in mind, send it my way! This helps me design a custom set that feels like “you” while still staying true to my clean, timeless style.
Step 3: Set Design + Outfits
Once we’ve narrowed down the look, I take care of creating the full setup — backdrop, props, and the cake (through my local baker). I’ll also ensure your baby has outfits ready from my client wardrobe, so you don’t have to shop for a thing.
Step 4: Session Day
This is where the fun begins! Here’s what it looks like:
- Family Photos (if included in your package) — start with beautiful portraits of you all together.
- Baby Portraits — solo milestone images of your little one before the cake makes an appearance.
- Cake Smash — the big finale! Your baby gets to dig in while I capture every messy, joyful moment.
Step 5: Enjoy Your Gallery
Within a short time, you’ll receive a proofing gallery where you can select your favorites. Once you’ve chosen, I’ll carefully edit them into timeless keepsakes you’ll treasure forever.
✨ From start to finish, the entire process is designed to be easy, fun, and stress-free. Because I know how much work goes into celebrating a first birthday, and your only job here should be making memories.
Kate McCord is an award winning Lancaster photographer. She has master certification from the National Association of Professional Child Photographers and was named Simply the Best Photographer by Harrisburg Magazine in 2023. She offers maternity, newborn, and milestone portraiture both in her studio as well as on location in her warm, organic style.
Kate serves Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg, York, Lancaster, Hanover, Hershey, Gettysburg, and beyond.
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