Welcoming a newborn is pure joy, but celebrating them on birthdays is another kind of happiness. As a photographer, I have experienced and witnessed the joy parents feel when celebrating their children’s birthdays. From selecting the best children’s photographer in Dubaito deciding on the perfect smash-worthy cake, parents give their best because of their love for their children.

However, finding the ideal smash-worthy cake is one of the most challenging things in celebrating your baby’s birthday. That’s exactly why I’ve compiled a list of tips to help you choose the best cake. Shall we check them out?

The Right Size of Cake

While a professional photographer can work with cakes of any size, it’s important to make sure you are letting your kid enjoy the “cake smash” experience. So when selecting the cake, make sure it’s not too small or too big like wedding cakes.

It should be big enough for the baby to play with but not too big, leaving no space for the baby to fit into the frame. Ideally, it’s better to have a cake that is 6 inches in diameter and around 4 inches tall. Having enough space in the frame with a cake large enough for your baby to play allows me to capture the most candid and defined shots.

The Perfect Flavor

While you have the freedom to select any flavors of your choice, think of the picturesque nature of the colors. Imagine having chocolate cakes smashed all over your baby. Will it look aesthetic?

Likewise, try to picture the color of the flavors with the theme of the photoshoot you want to create. While chocolate cakes are delicious, they won’t look good when scattered everywhere and on your baby’s cheeks and outfit.

Generally, vanilla tops the photography game, and trust me, pictures with vanilla cakes smeared all over have an elegance that cannot be replaced with other flavors.

The Best Design

You already know it’s not wise to select a sophisticated design just because it looks nice. Why? It’s not an adult birthday party but a child’s. They don’t fall in the light of sophistication but are delicate, fun, and vibrant.

So when choosing a design for your cake smash photoshoot in Dubai, go for simple ones with vibrant colors and elegant patterns. You can also consider designs that go with your theme or color pattern.

Recently, many parents are opting to choose cake designs that represent their child’s personality, to add some individuality to the photo shoot. For example, if your daughter likes Barbie, consider a Barbie cake, and if your son is obsessed with superheroes, go for a Spiderman-themed cake.

These personalized touches help me create pictures that can reflect your baby’s childhood phase and what they enjoyed while growing up.

The Ideal Frosting

While it’s essential to focus on the cake’s appearance, it’s also vital that the smeared cake looks good in the pictures.

The buttercream frosting is ideal because it’s creamy and soft, so your baby won’t lose interest in smashing it. I’ve also realized that this also works effortlessly in giving a messy yet elegant look.

Conclusion

I have covered many cake-smashing photo shoots, and I know how much parents dread giving their best on their kid’s birthdays.

So my takeaway for parents looking to get a cake smash photography done would be to read reviews, check social media business profiles, and learn more about the photographer before you book one.

For example, if you are living in Abu Dhabi, you should ensure to read reviews from parents who have booked cake smash photography in Abu Dhabi. The same goes for parents in Al Ain, Sharjah, or other parts of the UAE.

What matters is how much you research before you hire a photographer for your sweet baby’s cake-smashing photo shoot to give them the best experience.

So I hope this guide helps you choose the ideal cake for your baby’s cake smash photoshoot and make it a fun experience.