If you’re a farm girl, and you want your daughter to be a farm girl too, then you HAVE to do a Farm & John Deere Cake Smash! And guess what? I happen to own a Mini John Deere tractor!  It is the perfect size for your little one!

My name is Lauren, and I am a photographer in Galloway, NJ! I love first birthday cake smash sessions, and I have so much fun designing the sets. I welcome all ideas, but this John Deere Cake Smash it definitely one of my favorites!

A barn theme coupled with farm animals and a John Deere tractor, was more than enough to get me excited for this session. While I had some things around the studio, I knew I had to purchase some key items. Stuffed animals and hay were must have pieces. Additionally, I had a little green dress in my client closet that fit her perfectly.

Let’s talk about cake!

As always, our cakes are custom designed by Blaire of LilyGray Sweets. The cost of the cake is included in the price, and you get to consult with Blair on the design, the ingredients and any allergies that your child may have. The cake is delivered directly to the studio giving you one less thing to worry about when you book your session with Bokeh Love Photography.

If you are in the Tri-State area and looking for a cake smash photographer, reach out! Cake smash sessions are my jam! I look forward to the giggles and enjoy the entire planning process.

To view some other Cake Smash Sessions, click the links below:

Elmo Cake Smash 
Wild Things Cake Smash
Daniel Tiger Cake Smash
Vintage Mickey Mouse Cake Smash

To book your child’s cake smash, click the link below:

http://bokehlovephotography.com/contact

 

 

 

When one of my favorite clients told me she wanted a ‘Where the wild things are’ cake smash, I didn’t hold back! I went to town researching the book, the backdrops available, and seeing what other people did, so I could do something more unique, but still familiar. I couldn’t find anything I liked so I turned to the book. I looked at how it read and how the illustrations were created in this beautiful scene. Maurice Sendak, the Author and illustrator has created this amazing world for Max. I say world, because it is completely immersive. I wanted my client to feel the wild things, all around him and for this cake smash to be something special for him to look back on. So, hats off to you Maurice! You are a true inspiration! I can only hope I did his book justice. If you’re getting ready to plan your little ones Galloway Cake Smash, then you should definitely keep reading!

My client shares the same name as the main character in the book. Thats right! His name is also Max! So it was inevitable that he have a ‘Where the wild things are’ cake smash! He even had his very own costume! I honestly could not hold back the smiles during this whole session. Everything was perfect and he so cheerful the entire time!

The cake was custom made by LilyGray Sweets with custom cut out characters of them doing their wild rumpus! She is also from Galloway and does amazing Galloway Cake Smash Cakes! Anyway, If you grew up reading this book then you know how good it is! If you haven’t picked it up, it’s time to go grab a copy! Your children will thank you! LilyGray Sweets was able to take my inspiration from the book and create custom fondant cutout’s as decoration for the outside of the cake. It was perfection!

So, why is this cake smash so special to me? I’ve done a ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ cake smash years ago, and I was in love with it. With this session I was able to revisit it and try something new! This time around, I painted the entire backdrop! Sometimes, I am able to just find a backdrop I like, I purchase it, and throw it up. This time, I just couldn’t find exactly what I wanted, so I painted an entire mural! The good thing is, if you want this same set up for your son or daughter, I can make it happen, because I have photographed the mural and I am able to order it as a printed backdrop for future use.

Oh and do you see those dancing Wild Things? It’s actually a floor puzzle!

After every cake smash, I have started incorporating something new! A bath tub to clean off all the cake! Of course we let them splash and Mom or Dad can clean them up afterwards and get them dressed in their clean clothes to head home. It’s so easy and there is no mess in your car! I can only imagine that would be a sticky ride home!

If you loved what you saw here, please share this with all of your friends on facebook, pin it on pinterest and keep me in mind for your next cake smash or first birthday session!
Email me directly: lauren@bokehlovephotography.net

*I cannot sell this backdrop to other photographers, because I do not own the rights to the inspirational image from the book, and because it is so similar to the book, It is for my personal use only, for clients who request a session of this theme. I will not be offering mini sessions advertising sessions with this theme. It is by request only.

*Some of the links in this post are Amazon affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. All opinions remain my own.

Happy Birthday Breanna! It’s your First Birthday Cake Smash in Galloway, NJ! Breanna was such a good girl! She came to visit me in my Galloway, NJ studio for her first birthday cake smash and she was so excited! Her amazing Mommy made her the most delicious cake and she was well, let’s just say uncertain as to whether or not she wanted to dive in! Miss Breanna preferred to stay clean! Her older sisters even dove in to show her how much fun she could be having!

If you are child is turning one and you want to celebrate their first birthday cake smash in Galloway, NJ email lauren@bokehlovephotography.net

One of my favorite things to do is photograph clients again and again. This particular portraits session was so exciting because I photographed this little boy when he was just born! Now he’s ONE and I get to watch him smash a cake! His Mom is super crafty and actually made him a tie and hat for this portrait session. I cannot tell you enough how adorable he is! You will just have to check out the photos for yourself to see how amazing he is!

Now, when doing a cake smash I do have a few suggestions! First, don’t worry about clothes, he/she wont need them! However, it’s perfectly fine and totally reccomended that you accessories! Yes boys can accessories too! Things like a tie, a hat, maybe even a diaper cover! Those things just add to the cuteness of it all. Now, because the session if you’d like to dress him and her up in some fancy or just down right stylish clothing – go for it! A few shots of that, and then right into the cake!

Also, everyone loves chocolate cake, BUT, and this is a big BUT, chocolate cake is not a good idea for a cake smash. The reason why, is well.. A baby covered in a mysterious brown substance? You get the point. Go for yellow, vanilla, or even pink cake. White, yellow, blue, green, pink icing, sure why not! The colors just add to the fun. But stay clear of chocolate 🙂

XOXO,
Lauren
Bokeh Love Photography