Nebraska Cake Smash Photography
Central Nebraska Cake Smash Photographer | Serving the Kearney, Grand Island, Hastings, and Holdrege, NE area!
Nothing is more bittersweet than watching our babies grow up!
Few experiences in life fill us with as much pride, joy and sadness all at the same time as watching our babies transform in front of our eyes! When we look back over all the moments from birth up to that first birthday, we see just how fast that time went by and yet how big they’ve grown and how much has changed!
Now that you’ve reached this major milestone, let’s be sure to capture this precious moment before it passes by!
I know motherhood is exhausting, and sometimes stressful! At Sugar Divas Photography, I make the hassle of cake smash portraits easier by planning all the details from set design, cake design and can also offer outfit selections! I offer both indoor and outdoor session types. With each cake smash session, I set up fully customized indoor sets or can offer outdoor sets during good weather months.
Cake Smash portraits are a sweet little milestone your family will look back on and cherish year after year!
Cake Smash Photography Package Pricing
$775
- Dream -
FULLY CUSTOMIZED SETS!
Pre-Session Questionnaire & Consultation
Indoor or Outdoor Setting**
60 fully edited digital proofs - online gallery
Baby (Family Optional)
1 elaborate set design:
includes backdrop/floor drop, garland and/or balloon arch, lights, fully customized props, & cake stand
1 additional set design:
Choose between wash tub set, or 2nd customized set design (no cake)
1-Cake Included
Custom Outfits Provided
FREE Social Media Downloads
Online Proofing Gallery w/ Mobile app
Print Credit of $50 included
- Diva -
MOST POPULAR!
Pre-Session Questionnaire & Consultation
Indoor or Outdoor Setting**
40 fully edited digital proofs - online gallery
Baby Only
1 themed set design:
includes backdrop/floor drop, garland or balloon arch, lights, themed props, cutouts & cake stand
1-Cake Included
One outfit provided
FREE Social Media Downloads
Online Proofing Gallery w/ Mobile app
Print Credit of $25 included
$650
*Clients have the option to provide cake smash outfits, or use outfits provided by photographer (recommended) to ensure the set design coordinates.
**Outdoor cake smash portraits available upon request during weather permitting months.
$595
- Dainty -
MINIMALIST SET DESIGNS!
Pre-Session Questionnaire & Consultation
Indoor or Outdoor Setting**
20 fully edited digital proofs - online gallery
Baby Only
1 minimalist set design:
includes backdrop/floor drop, Floral/greenery garland or balloon arch, lights, & cake stand
1-Cake Included
Styling collab for outfit required*
FREE Social Media Downloads
Online Proofing Gallery w/ Mobile app
Print Credit of $10 included
All session packages require a $100 non-refundable down payment to book your session date. Down payment goes toward the price of the session package. Remaining balance of session is due on or before the session date. Please review the contract invoice for more details.
“Big Stories start with Little Chapters.”
- Unknown
Did you know…I used to make cake smash outfits, photography props and headpieces specifically for first birthday photos?
Cake smash portraits are one of those magical places where my love for photography all began! In my “past life” I ran an amazing maker-made business, Sugar Divas Designs making high end headpieces, boutique tutu outfits, and party decor and sold to mamas and talented photographers world wide! When you book me as your cake smash photographer, you not only get my talent and expertise in photography, but also as an outfit maker and prop designer! Let’s just say…this is where I really shine! I love creating a truly one-of-a-kind design for my cake smash portraits from the backdrops and props, to the outfit and custom cakes!
SHOWN: Outfit by Kiri as Sugar Divas Designs
PHOTOGRAPHER: Kiri with Sugar Divas Photography
Have your cake…and EAT IT too!!!
After your Session
Client Support, Prints & Products
Frequently
Asked
Questions:
When should I book cake smash portraits?
The easy thing about cake smash portraits is that you have an entire YEAR to plan it! There really isn’t a “sweet spot” when choosing WHEN to book, but I recommend locking in your preferred photography date as soon possible. Your preferred date should be NEAR your baby’s first birthday. If you want the photos to be completed and have time for printing images or to use for your baby’s first birthday party invitations, you will want to book ahead and give at least two months between your session date and your baby’s scheduled birthday. This allows me time to edit and deliver your online gallery.
What should I do to prepare for our session?
Prior to your session, I recommend feeding baby, and make sure they have just had a good nap. If your baby has separation anxieties, or gets fussy when you are not close by or around strangers, it may be helpful to acclimate baby to this situation beforehand. I can also schedule a meet up a couple times prior to your session to meet you and your little one so that come session time, baby will be more comfortable with me.
What if my baby doesn’t want to touch the cake?
Don’t worry, this is very common & happens often. However, there are ways to help this beforehand. You can try to introduce your little one to frosting ahead of our session, if you baby is ready to eat solid foods and this is something you are comfortable with. Most babies do not like the texture of frosting, so I also keep a small wooden spoons and other baby safe handheld props on hand the baby can use to mash the cake with. If your baby STILL isn’t crazy about all that squishy sweet stuff, no worries! We can smash open that cake to see if your baby prefers that soft spongy cake inside!
What is a “Wash tub” set?
Ever seen those super cute photos of lil babies in tiny tubs filled with bubbles, milk, cocoa, etc…well THAT is exactly what THIS is!!! I offer cute little wash tubs, and waterproof buckets filled with either water, bubble bath (bubble soap provided by parents to avoid allergies), a “faux milk” bath, etc. I offer this add-on option post-smash if you want this service too! This set is both fun & practical! I get to capture some cute bath time play images for you in a very modest way, and baby gets to play, splash, laugh and clean up a bit after all that frosting fun. Along with this add-on set, you will get an additional 5 images added into your gallery of the bath time set, plus an additional 30 minutes of session time to accommodate this.
Do I need to provide outfits for my baby?
For my Dainty session, the outfit is not provided, however, styling collaboration with me on outfit choice is required! For my Diva or Dream packages, I do provide outfits that coordinate with your set, saving you the hassle and expense. However, if you would like to use outfits you provide also, you are free to do so. Just be sure to send me photos of the outfits once you order it, well in advance of our session (at least three weeks) so that I can be sure to use props and backdrops that will pair well with your outfits you’ve chosen.
