Turning one is such a special milestone, and a cake smash photo shoot is the perfect way to celebrate. At Jenna D Photography in Pretoria, we create fun, safe, and picture-perfect setups designed just for little ones. Over the years we’ve noticed parents love having unique themes and timeless looks — so here are some of our most popular cake smash photo shoot ideas and setups.
1. Classic Greenery Setup
A simple greenery setup is perfect if you want something fresh and natural. We often style it with a plain white cake, soft greenery, and optional fairy lights in the background. For little girls, we add pops of pink, yellow, or white flowers for a softer, feminine feel.
2.All-White Minimalist Setup
Minimalist cake smashes are very popular right now. An all-white background with a “naked cake” creates a timeless look. Many babies prefer these cakes because they are less overwhelming than brightly coloured ones, and they can play without getting too messy
3. Themed Booths & Stands
For parents who love a touch of fun, we can style booths that change with the seasons. Some favourites include:
- ? Lemonade stand
- ? Apple or strawberry stand
- ? Ice cream or sweet shop
- ? “Kisses for sale” booth
These setups are colourful, playful, and a big hit with toddlers.
4. Floral Hoop Design
Our floral hoop setup has been a favourite for little girls, and we can style it with greenery or pink, white, and yellow flowers. It’s delicate, charming, and makes for beautiful wall art prints after your session.
6.Beach & Summer Fun Setup
Pretoria may be far from the ocean, but our beach-themed cake smash brings the seaside to the studio! With colourful props like beach balls, sandcastle details, and mini cabanas, this setup is loved by both boys and girls.
Farmhouse & Bumblebee Themes
For rustic charm, the farmhouse theme combines wood textures with neutral props. It’s gender-neutral and photographs beautifully. Our bumblebee theme is another adorable choice — especially when paired with the cutest little yellow-and-black outfits.
Why Choose Jenna D Photography for Cake Smash Sessions?
- ? Baby-safe cakes – specially made with the right texture, not overly sweet.
- ? Studio comfort – temperature-controlled, safe, and styled just for babies.
- ? Experience since 2007 – thousands of milestone memories captured.
- ? Personalised setups – whether minimal, floral, or bold, we design around your vision.
Book Your Cake Smash in Pretoria
If your little one is turning one soon, now’s the time to plan their cake smash session. Sessions book quickly, and we’d love to design something unique for your family.
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The hard work is not done, and we should be able to update this post soon with a few more cute cake smash photo shoot ideas soon.
We love to meet you and your little ones, turning one,TWO, three (or more) soon…
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