A Whimsical “My Fairy First Birthday” Cake Smash Session | Lincoln, Nebraska Photographer
There’s nothing quite as magical as celebrating your baby’s very first birthday—and even more so when the theme is filled with fairy wings, soft florals, and just the right touch of whimsy. Recently, I had the absolute pleasure of creating a custom themed “My Fairy First Birthday” cake smash session for a sweet little girl whose mom had a vision—and I loved bringing it to life.
As a photographer based in Lincoln, Nebraska (with a cozy boutique studio located right off Meredeth and 48th Street), I specialize in completely customized cake smash experiences. This one was especially fun and unique. Mom reached out with a specific request: she wanted the cake smash session to match her daughter’s birthday party theme—”My Fairy First Birthday.” She shared her inspiration with me, including party details, and from there, the creative process began.
A Fairy Tale Come to Life
From the start, the party decorations included, blues, reds, pinks. I custom-designed the backdrop with fun clip art pieces I found online and then for the actual set I used an arrange of florals, greenery, and twinkling fairy lights that added a dreamy glow. Every detail was handpicked to match the magical theme mom had in mind.
Monochromatic Mauve Portraits | Omaha Cake Smash Photographer
Before the cake, we started with a series of timeless monochromatic portraits using a soft mauve backdrop. This color not only coordinated perfectly with the overall theme but also complemented baby girl’s skin tone and dark hair beautifully. The wardrobe for this portion of the session was kept simple —allowing all the focus to remain on those bright blue eyes, chubby cheeks, and heart-melting expressions.
These portraits are such a meaningful part of any cake smash session. They offer families a classic and clean look before the fun (and mess!) begins. They also make beautiful prints for grandparents, albums, or keepsake wall art.
The Smash! | Nebraska Baby Photographer
When it was time to bring out the cake, baby girl’s reaction was priceless. She approached it slowly at first, curious and cautious—but it didn’t take long before she dove in. Frosting all over her face, she even was sharing with mom, and the moment was as joyful as any first birthday should be when celebrated!
That’s the beauty of these sessions—they’re fun and messy, yes, but can also be emotional. That tiny cake, that custom outfit, that special theme—it all comes together to mark a huge milestone in a family’s life. And capturing it all, from those first hesitant touches of this big sugar filled cake on the floor to the big frosting-covered smiles, is what I love most about being a photographer.
Servicing Lincoln, Omaha, and Beyond
Though my studio is based in Lincoln, I regularly work with families from Omaha and surrounding areas as this drive is just a short 45 minutes give or take. Every cake smash session is fully customizable, from the backdrop, outfits and theme. Whether you’re envisioning a woodland fairy tale like this one, a classic colored set, or something entirely unique, we’ll work together to create something magical.
If your little one is approaching their first birthday and you’re ready to celebrate and document with a fun cake smash session, let’s chat! These moments are fleeting, but with the right vision—and a little bit of fairy dust—they can be remembered forever.
Interested in booking a custom cake smash session?
Get in touch to start planning your dream first birthday photoshoot. My studio is conveniently located in Lincoln off of Meredeth and 48th Street, and I welcome clients from all across Nebraska and beyond.