The cake isn’t included in the session price. Parents are welcome to bring a cake of their choice, and many opt for a small, soft-iced cake that’s easy for little hands to explore. If you’d like recommendations for local bakers in York, I’m always happy to help.

Cake smash sessions tend to work best when it's your baby's 1st birthday. At this age, little ones are usually sitting confidently and full of personality, which makes for fun, natural photos. However, cake smash sessions can also be adapted for 2nd or 3rd birthdays if you’d like to celebrate an older milestone.

This is completely normal - cake smash sessions are 100% baby-led. There is always time for feeding, nappy changes and cuddles, and we take everything at your baby’s pace. Your session is never rushed, so you can relax knowing we’ll wait for the right moments.

Absolutely! My cake smash sessions can include parents and siblings at the beginning or end of the shoot. We normally start with a few relaxed portraits before the cake comes out, so you get a lovely mix of clean, classic images and playful smash moments.

Everything you need for a fun-filled cake smash photoshoot is included. My purpose-built York studio offers styled backdrops, adorable outfits, and baby-friendly props to suit your theme. You’re welcome to bring a special outfit too, but it’s not necessary.

Yes! Cake smash sessions include a private online gallery of professionally edited images. Digital downloads are included in your package, and you’ll also have the option to order additional prints, framed products and keepsake albums if you choose.

It’s best to book your cake smash session a few weeks before your child’s birthday, especially if you have a specific date in mind. I only take a limited number of sessions each month, so early booking is recommended to secure your preferred time.

Cake smash sessions last around one hour of studio time. This allows plenty of time for portraits before the cake, the cake smash itself, breaks, and a quick clean-up afterwards. Sessions are always relaxed and baby-led rather than rushed.

That’s completely normal! Cake smash sessions are relaxed and fun, not rushed or overly posed. I work patiently to capture your child’s real personality, even if they’re not in the best mood. The aim is to make the experience enjoyable while creating beautiful birthday memories in York.

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive an email with tips on what to wear, how to prepare and what to expect, so you can arrive feeling relaxed and ready to enjoy the experience.

My purpose-built newborn studio is located just a short distance from York city centre. Once you book your session, you’ll receive the full studio address, directions and what to expect on arrival. The location is easy to reach whether you’re coming from York, Clifton, Fulford, Bishopthorpe or surrounding villages.

Yes! There is free, convenient parking directly outside the studio, making it easy to arrive with your baby, bags and car seat. You won’t need to carry anything far, and you’re welcome to park right up to the door.

Absolutely! The studio is on the ground floor with easy access for prams and no stairs. Sessions are designed to be calm and gentle, and there is plenty of space to sit, feed and recover comfortably if you’re still healing from birth.

Yes, many families travel to the studio from areas such as Selby, Easingwold, Malton, Wetherby and Harrogate. If you're coming from further away and need extra time, we can accommodate breaks for feeding and settling.