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Connecticut Cake Smash Photographer |

Sweet Memories, One Smash at a Time!

  • A baby sits on the floor in a pink dress and birthday hat with the number 1, ready for her cake smash photos. Surrounded by pink and white balloons and a floral backdrop, she eagerly eyes the pink cake adorned with white and yellow decorations in front of her.
  • A baby in a blue shirt with a bow tie sits charmingly in a small wooden boat. Surrounding him are nautical decorations like steering wheels, anchors, and fish designs, all in serene blue and white tones.
  • A toddler in a frilly dress sits on the floor with a partially eaten cake, captured perfectly by a Connecticut cake smash photographer. Pink, white, and gold balloons, white flowers, star-shaped lights, and a golden one sign surround her in this festive birthday scene.
  • A baby wearing a bow tie and suspenders sits in a red Coca-Cola crate. The background features baseballs, popcorn, and Coca-Cola bottles against a starry, festive backdrop with lights and decorations custom designed for his first year cake smash.
  • A baby in a blue denim outfit and cap sits on the floor, surrounded by a forest and fishing-themed backdrop. The baby is eating cake, with frosting on their face and hands. Nearby props include a Gone Fishin sign, fishing baskets, and colorful fish decor.
  • A toddler in a yellow top and floral skirt sits on the floor, surprised and joyful during her cake smash. In front of her is a cake adorned with lemon decorations. The background features a cheerful lemon and sunflower theme.
  • A baby wearing an aviator hat sits on the floor holding a wooden airplane and cake decorated with a small banner. The background features vintage suitcases and globe, evoking a travel theme.
  • A smiling baby sits in a white chair, wearing a light-colored outfit with one on it. In the background, a Happy Birthday banner hangs above greenery. The setting is soft and neutral-toned, celebrating the babys first birthday.
  • A joyful toddler with a bow tie sits on the floor, playfully eating a black and white cake. The backdrop features glittering lights, a marquee sign, and festive decorations. The child is surrounded by remnants of the cake.
  • A baby sits on the floor, smiling, wearing a yellow bow tie and checkered suspenders. In front is a yellow cake with a smiley face. The background features black, white, and yellow balloons, with signs reading One Happy Dude and a star decoration.

The Joy of First Birthdays – Cake Smash Photoshoot

 

Welcome to a smashing good time! Cake smash photography has become a beloved tradition for celebrating your child’s first birthday. What better way to mark this milestone than with a fun, messy photoshoot?

 

Your child’s first birthday is a momentous occasion for the whole family—a year of growth, milestones, and maybe some gray hairs! It’s the perfect time to freeze those precious moments with delightful photos.

 

Featured Cake Smash Galleries

Georgia

  • A baby in a floral top and bell-bottom pants sits on a small brown chair, smiling amidst a vibrant cake smash photo setting, complete with a colorful rainbow backdrop, bokeh lights, balloons, a pink guitar, and disco balls.
  • A colorful cake with a number one candle on top, decorated with vibrant swirls, dots, and floral patterns, sits on a red cake stand against a white background.
  • A smiling baby wearing a floral outfit with a headband sits on a small stool. The background is colorful with disco balls, musical instruments, and vibrant decorations. The scene is bright and festive.
  • A baby wearing a floral outfit and headband sits beside a colorful Connecticut cake featuring a number one. The background, adorned with musical instruments and vibrant lights, suggests a festive or birthday celebration.
  • A baby in a floral outfit and pink headband sits on the floor with a colorful cake on a stand. The background is vibrant with guitars and disco balls. The baby is smiling and playing with the cake.

Daivee

  • A baby sits on a small bench wearing a brown vest and leggings. The background is a colorful, fantasy-themed scene with cartoon characters and whimsical decorations, including a Beware sign with a green face.
  • A baby in a brown vest sits on a metal chair with a curious expression, against a vibrant backdrop reminiscent of the lively parades in Connecticut, teeming with cartoon characters and festive decorations.
  • A baby wearing brown and beige clothing sits on a small metal bench, surrounded by whimsical characters from an animated film. The scene, reminiscent of a fairy tale forest, features a donkey, an ogre, and a gingerbread figure—almost like a storybook straight out of Connecticuts cozy corners.
  • A baby dressed in a brown and beige outfit sits in front of a tree stump-themed cake with an OGRE sign. The background features animated characters from a movie, including an ogre and a gingerbread man. The scene is colorful and fantasy-themed.
  • A baby dressed in medieval-style clothing sits gleefully amidst a Shrek themed cake smash. The partially eaten cake matches the whimsical scene, complete with characters like Donkey and Shrek cheerfully gracing the backdrop.

Genevieve

  • A toddler wearing a pink dress and tulle skirt sits on a small wooden bench. The background features a pastel carousel with balloons and confetti scattered on the floor. The child has a curious expression during her Ct cake smash session.
  • A baby in a pink, ruffled tutu dress stands barefoot on a confetti-covered floor, ready for her Connecticut cake smash. The background features colorful balloons and a carousel-themed wall with pastel hues, creating a festive atmosphere.
  • A baby in a pink outfit and tutu sits on a floor surrounded by colorful confetti and balloons. In front of her is a small cake with a number 1 candle. The background features carousel horse decorations for her connecticut cake smash.
  • A baby in a pink tutu and matching crown sits on a confetti-strewn floor, delighting in her cake smash. Behind her, a colorful carousel backdrop and balloons enhance the birthday celebration ambiance. Nearby, a decoration proudly reads one, marking this special day with joy.
  • A baby in a pink tutu sits on a colorful confetti-covered floor, surrounded by balloons. A carousel backdrop adds whimsy, while a small cake with a candle hints at an upcoming cake smash to celebrate the birthday.

VIRAL CAKE SMASH MOMENTS

 

You’ve probably heard about my celebrity cake smashes—some even went viral! Creating unique setups is my specialty, and the challenge makes me happiest! Bring it on!

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YOUR CAKE SMASH PORTRAIT EXPERIENCE

01. Say Hello

Let’s celebrate your little one’s big milestone! Tell me all about your baby—how old they are, their favorite things, and what kind of cake smash vibe you’re envisioning. I take on a limited number of sessions to ensure each client gets the attention they deserve, so let’s chat soon to check availability. Booking in advance is the best way to secure a spot, but I’m always happy to capture the fun at any stage!

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02. Get On My Calendar

Your session will take place in my Milford, Connecticut studio. We have over 80 ready to go themes you can choose from, or you can also ask for a custom cake smash theme. Not sure which collection fits your vision? Let’s chat—I’ll help you choose the perfect theme and style. Once we finalize the details, I’ll send over your client contract and invoice for the retainer fee to secure your session. You’ll also receive a questionnaire so I can make your little one’s cake smash experience unforgettable!

A baby wearing a 1 party hat and blue bowtie sits on the floor. A green birthday cake with decorations is beside them. The background features a forest theme with cartoon characters from Winnie The Pooh
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03. Customize It

Let’s start planning the ultimate cake smash session! Together, we’ll create a fun and memorable setup that fits your vision. Whether you want bright and colorful, sweet and simple, or a fully themed celebration, the options are endless! I’ll guide you through all the details, from cake styles and backdrops to outfits. A matching cake is included with every collection. You just bring the birthday star and a matching outfit! I’m here to answer any questions and provide recommendations for outfits, cake ideas, or anything else to make this experience effortless and unforgettable. Let’s make some messy magic!

A baby in a blue denim outfit and cap sits on the floor, surrounded by a forest and fishing-themed backdrop. The baby is eating cake, with frosting on their face and hands. Nearby props include a Gone Fishin sign, fishing baskets, and colorful fish decor.
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04. Your Cake Smash Session

We recommend scheduling cake smashes when little ones are between 10 and 11 months old. At this age, they’re happier, less mobile, and easier to keep in the setup. Plus, you’ll get your images before their big birthday smash! I love capturing babies at this milestone when they’re full of personality and ready to dig into some cake! With that being said, you are never too old for a cake smash, they are great for any digit celebration! Most importantly—get excited! This is going to be a joyful (and messy) celebration to remember.

A baby sits on a white floor with cake on their face and hands. They are in front of a colorful backdrop with characters from Shrek and decorations, including a donkey and gingerbread man for his cake smash
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05. Image Delivery

Cake smash collections include all final images, usually between 15 - 40. Your final gallery will be ready in less than two weeks, and you’ll have the option to order prints, an album, or a stunning canvas. The experience wraps up with beautiful photographs of your little one, ready to be cherished forever.

A baby sits on the floor, smiling, wearing a yellow bow tie and checkered suspenders. In front is a yellow cake with a smiley face. The background features black, white, and yellow balloons, with signs reading One Happy Dude and a star decoration.
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Preserve the SMASH Magic

 

Expect messy faces, big laughs, and priceless memories. Long after the cake is gone, these photos will be your most cherished keepsake. Explore our Cake Smash Photography Packages today!

 

CONNECTICUT CAKE SMASH PRICING

 

Our cake smash collections include the cake and all final images—because turning ONE is worth celebrating!

A baby wearing a Yoda-inspired hat and suspenders sits on a stool. The background features green, white, and gold balloons with a gold one sign and a Yoda plush toy. The baby is dressed for a first birthday celebration in CT.

Collections start at $695. Fill out the inquiry form below for details. Can’t wait to have a smashing good time with you! Let’s book your cake smash session in my Milford studio!

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KIND WORDS FROM PAST CAKE SMASH CLIENTS

"We had the most amazing experience for our little one's cake smash session! Her adorable studio was perfectly set up, with every detail tailored to the theme we had chosen. It was clear she put so much thought and care into making the session special for us, and every detail was perfect! Ute was incredible with our baby girl, making her laugh and feel at ease throughout the shoot. Her patience and creativity were unmatched, and she knew exactly how to capture those priceless moments! The photos turned out even better than I expected! Highly recommend her for any milestone photos, especially cake smashes!" Sandra N. Milford, Connecticut

A baby wearing a green outfit sits on the floor with a messy face and hands, surrounded by pancakes and frosting. The backdrop includes rustic kitchen decor like scales, pitchers, and crates filled with greenery and kitchen items.
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"Ute's talent is truly like no other. Her photography collections bring us so much joy. Be sure to follow her on Instagram- it will quickly become your favorite account. We are so excited for her to do our son's cake smash for his first birthday. Your search for a photographer ends here! She's also like a local celebrity, search her name and you will see all of the places she has been recognized from Bravo to Kelly Clarkson and everywhere in between. We love you!" The Fucci Family, East Haven, Connecticut

A toddler in a striped outfit sits on sandy beach next to a small white cake with a One topper. The ocean and grassy dunes are in the background, and the child looks cheerful during his cake smash.
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"The BEST there is! If you’re looking for high quality images, Ute is your girl. She’s the best around. She even did a full custom cake smash for my son tailored around my Justin Timberlake obsession and I was blown away. Her creativity and sets for all occasions are top shelf. She has such a talent not only with photography but with children as well. My son usually does awful with photos but she has a special touch and he does great with her. I highly recommend!!!" Kelly L., West Haven Connecticut

A baby wearing a black outfit with a hat sits on a white surface. The baby is eating cake with frosting on their face, surrounded by blue and black hexagonal decor and a small black piano on the left.
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"Our daughter had her cake smash photoshoot with Ute! Our little girl was not having it and cried the entire time. Ute was so understanding and so patient with our sweet girl. I was starting to stress out but Ute’s calmness made me calm down inside and I just enjoyed the session. She was willing to do whatever she could do and as a mom I appreciated it so much and her. Many photographers would rush you out of their studio and would give up but not Ute! She is so professional and truly so wonderful. I would give her 10 stars on here if I could!" Justine G., Milford Connecticut

A baby wearing a pink dress sits on the floor, surrounded by pink and white balloons and butterfly decorations. The baby has a surprised expression. A pink cake with a 1 topper is on a nearby stand to celebrate her first Birthday. The background is pink with flowers.
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"I did a cake smash with Ute, and it could not have gone better. She went out of her way to help me make my vision come together, and the photos were more perfect than I could have ever imagined. She truly is the best. Her studio is so beautiful, and clean, in such a convenient location in Milford, CT. Ute is a true professional, but also has the most cheerful and warm personality. I wasn’t even the one being photographed, yet I had a smile on my face the entire time. Such a fabulous experience, and I can not recommend her enough. We’ve done several shoots with Ute, but the cake smash will always be one of my favorite." Jade R., Milford Connecticut

A baby wearing a lace outfit and a floral headband sits on the floor of a greenhouse surrounded by potted plants and flowers. In front of them is a small, colorful cake on a pedestal. The baby is smiling and gesturing with joy.
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"Your search for the best photographer is over, Ute is the best!!! We have had many sessions with her, from newborn to holiday sessions and not 1 but 2 cake smash sessions for our girl!! She makes cake smash sessions fun for not only your child but you too. She takes the time to make your vision come to life perfectly. There is no one better to trust with capturing your special moments!" Mackenzie R., Bridgeport Connecticut

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Welcome! Our Milford, Connecticut studio is open Monday–Friday, with limited Saturday sessions available for select collections (with a convenience fee).

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