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Smiling baby wearing a first birthday crown beside a strawberry-topped cake in a cream and ivory studio set

A first birthday in the studio · SW Calgary

Cake Smash Photography in Calgary

A little frosting, a splash of water, and your baby being completely themselves. Celebrate their first birthday with family portraits and a playful, beautifully styled studio session.

$468 CAD + TAX

2 hours · 20 edited images · Family included

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Since 2010Photographing babies & families
Styled for your babyOutfits, props & decorations
Yorkville studio231 Yorkville Rd SW

Loved by Calgary families

Little celebrations.
Kind words from parents.

GoogleReviews from our Cake Smash families ↗
★★★★★
“From the moment we walked in, she made my little girl feel so comfortable and loved.”
Gagandeep Singh ↗Google review · excerpt
★★★★★
“Her patience with kids is beyond words. … Each and every click is beautiful.”
Prabhjot Kaur ↗Google review · excerpt
★★★★★
“Fernanda did an amazing job with my baby’s cake smash photoshoot. She was patient, professional, and the photos turned out beautiful.”
Amardeep kaur ↗Google review · excerpt

Your first birthday photoshoot

Three moments.
Time to enjoy each one.

We start gently, make room for a little mess and finish with a splash. We guide you through the photographs and follow your baby’s pace throughout the session.

Parents holding their daughter together in a blush first birthday studio set

01 · Together first

Baby & family portraits

Clean outfits, close cuddles and time to settle in. Parents and siblings are part of the session from the beginning.

Baby tasting frosting beside a pink cake and balloon garland

02 · A taste of turning one

The cake smash

Little fingers meet frosting. Whether your baby dives in or takes their time, I photograph the expressions and details as they happen.

Baby with a flower headband in a tin bathtub beside a pastel rainbow

03 · A splash to finish

Bath & bubbles

A warm baby bathtub makes a sweet final set of portraits, with room for splashes, smiles and those tiny toes.

One complete studio experience

Your cake smash
session, planned together.

You don’t need to source props, put together a backdrop or clean up the frosting afterwards. We prepare the decorations and props before you arrive, and studio baby outfits are included. We’ll plan the colours and available theme with you.

Bring a cake that suits your baby’s needs and your everyday baby essentials. Family portraits, the cake smash and a bath-and-splash finish are all part of the same session. We’ll take care of the photographs and the studio cleanup.

Baby in a tan cap and navy trousers with woodland props

Cake Smash · Calgary studio

The first birthday session

$468 CAD + TAX
  • Two-hour studio session
  • Baby, parent and sibling portraits
  • Styled cake smash with backdrop, props and decorations
  • Studio baby outfits to choose from
  • Baby bathtub and splash photographs
  • 20 professionally retouched digital images
  • Selected photographs in colour and black & white
  • Viewing gallery to choose your favourites

Please bring your own cake. The cake is not included, so you can choose ingredients for your baby’s needs.

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A $50 booking fee is deducted from the package total. Available appointments appear in the booking calendar.

Cake smash themes & colour inspiration

Choose a look for
their first birthday.

Explore real Cake Smash sessions from our Calgary studio. Save a look you love and we’ll discuss the colours, props and setup available for your date.

Baby in blue overalls seated with teddy bears and wooden ONE letters

Teddy Bears & Little Aviators

Soft blues, cream and teddy bears with little aviation details.

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Parents holding their daughter in a blush balloon first birthday setting

Blush & Balloons

Blush pink, rose-gold touches and a joyful balloon backdrop.

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Smiling baby in a pink dress with a pastel floral backdrop and white ONE letters

Florals & Soft Pastels

Pink and blue florals, soft pastels and a sweet birthday smile.

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Baby in a sage tulle dress beside a rainbow and wooden ONE letters

Rainbows & Sage

A soft rainbow, sage green and warm wooden details.

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Baby in a neutral first birthday set with ivory tones and dried flowers

Boho & Warm Neutrals

Ivory, cream, dried flowers and natural textures.

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Baby in a Route 66-inspired first birthday setting

Little Racers

A Route 66-inspired birthday with cars and racing details.

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These photographs are inspiration from previous sessions. We’ll confirm the available props and plan your setup together before your session.

A little inspiration

Soft colours. Tiny details.
So much personality.

Explore photographs from my cake smash sessions in Calgary. Tap any image to see it larger.

Baby exploring a pink birthday cake beside balloons and a rose-gold star Baby in a sage tulle dress beside a rainbow and wooden ONE letters Baby in blue suspenders tasting frosting beside a strawberry-topped birthday cake Baby sitting beside a blue cake in a woodland birthday set Smiling baby holding the rim of a vintage tin bathtub Laughing baby in a tin bathtub with teddy bears and wooden ONE letters
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Baby laughing in a white bathtub beside pink balloons Smiling baby in a cream outfit surrounded by teddy bears and travel props Baby with a flower headband in a tin bathtub beside a pastel rainbow Baby tasting frosting beside a pink cake and balloon garland Baby looking down at a birthday cake in a pink studio set Close-up of frosting on a baby’s hands and feet Baby in a white bathtub surrounded by pink and white balloons Tiny feet in a flower-filled white bathtub Baby wearing sage tulle and a floral headband Baby in a green dress holding a small white chair Baby tasting pink frosting at a first birthday session Baby reaching towards a cake in a pink balloon setting Baby holding a wooden brush beside pink and white balloons Baby sitting in a white tub with flowers and pink balloons Baby in a white outfit with pastel balloons Baby splashing in a white clawfoot tub beside pastel balloons Smiling baby in a small tub beneath a blue balloon Baby holding a blue cake pop beside a white chair Baby smiling with both hands beside their face Close-up of a smiling baby against soft blue balloons Baby in a tan cap and navy trousers with woodland props Baby in a tan cap examining frosting on their fingers Baby exploring blue icing beside woodland props Baby in navy suspenders seated in a woodland birthday setting
Baby in blue suspenders seated among teddy bears, vintage suitcases and wooden ONE letters

Colours, outfits & cake

Let’s plan a setting
that feels like your baby.

Soft pinks, sage and rainbows, teddy bears or a woodland palette: share what you have in mind and we’ll discuss the studio options. A simple outfit and a few thoughtful details keep the attention on your little one.

For family portraits, choose comfortable pieces in complementary colours. Cream, beige and soft tones work beautifully with many of the sets.

Bring your cake, your baby’s everyday essentials and a clean change of clothes for the trip home. A familiar comfort item can help them settle in.

Explore Calgary cake ideas ↗
Browse first birthday theme ideas ↗

From your session to your photographs

Clear steps.
A collection to keep.

  1. Choose your date

    View available appointments, reserve your session and share your baby’s age and ideas. We’ll plan the colours and details together.

  2. Choose your favourites

    Your viewing gallery arrives within 7 business days of the session. Select the 20 photographs you would like professionally retouched.

  3. Enjoy your finished images

    Your edited photographs arrive within 30 business days after your selection, in colour and black & white.

Planning to use your photos for birthday invitations or a party? Contact me before choosing a session date so we can allow enough time for selection and editing.

Meet your studio team

Fernanda & Bia.
A warm welcome for your family.

I’m Fernanda, founder of the studio. I’ve been photographing babies and families since 2010, with care for the light, posing and little details that make each photograph feel personal.

Bia is also a photographer at our studio and photographs Cake Smash sessions. Your session may be with Fernanda or Bia; Bia often photographs our weekend sessions. If you have a photographer preference, please let us know before booking so we can check availability.

We’ll plan the colours and details with you, help your family settle in and follow your baby’s pace throughout the session.

More about Fernanda & the studio ↗
Fernanda Bautzer holding a sleeping newborn in her hands, in black and white
Fernanda Bautzer · Studio founder & photographer

Before you book

Cake smash questions,
answered.

How much is a cake smash session in Calgary?

The session is $468 CAD plus tax. It includes two hours in the studio, family and sibling portraits, a styled cake smash, a bath-and-splash finish, and 20 professionally retouched digital images delivered in colour and black & white. A $50 booking fee is deducted from the total.

What age is best for a cake smash?

Most families choose a date around the first birthday. Sessions can be planned between 6 and 18 months; tell me your baby’s age and we can discuss a setup suited to their stage. If you need finished photographs for a party, allow for the gallery and editing timelines before choosing your date.

Do you provide the cake?

Please bring your own cake. It is not included in the package, so you can choose ingredients that suit your baby’s dietary needs and allergies. Confirm ingredients directly with your baker. We can coordinate its colours with the studio setup.

Are outfits, decorations and props included?

Yes. Studio baby outfits, the backdrop, props and decorations are included. We plan the colours and available theme together. You are welcome to bring a special outfit or meaningful item, too.

Can parents and siblings join the photographs?

Yes. Family and sibling portraits are included. We photograph everyone together before the cake comes out, while outfits are still clean and your baby has time to settle in.

What if my baby is shy or does not want the cake?

We follow your baby’s pace and take breaks when needed. Nothing is forced. A curious look, a tiny taste or a cuddle with you can be just as lovely as a big messy moment. The session also includes portraits and a bath setup.

When will we receive our photographs?

Your viewing gallery arrives within 7 business days. After you submit your favourites, your 20 edited images are delivered within 30 business days, in colour and black & white. If you need them for a birthday celebration, contact me before booking so we can plan around that date.

Who will photograph our Cake Smash session?

Your session may be photographed by Fernanda or Bia, our studio photographer. Bia often photographs Cake Smash sessions on weekends. If you have a photographer preference, please tell us before booking so we can check availability.

Where is the studio, and how do we book?

The studio is at 231 Yorkville Rd SW, Calgary, Alberta. Open the Cake Smash booking page and select View available dates to see the calendar. If you would like help choosing a date or planning a theme, send me a message.

Read the complete Cake Smash FAQ ↗

231 Yorkville Rd SW · Calgary, Alberta

Let’s celebrate
their first birthday.

Choose an available studio date or tell me what you have in mind. I’d love to help plan your baby’s cake smash.

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