Mohit Bansal Chandigarh- 8 Things To Know About Cake Smash Photography by Mohit

1. 8 Things To Know About Cake Smash Photography

2. It is no secret that we love desserts, and if you’ve read any of our articles before then you know we also love photography. So when we came up with the idea to combine these two passions in one… well let’s just say we were pretty excited about it! Take a look at the following cake smash photography tips and tricks:

3. Set the mood with a theme! Depending on the needs of the customer, cake smash sessions can be entirely customized. Send me an email if you'd like to discuss anything in particular. During my cake smash photography sessions, I use a large cupcake, a color-themed backdrop, and a variety of other props. In an effort to decrease the quantity of single-use plastics I manufacture, I no longer fill my balloons with helium and instead conserve them to be reused as much as possible. If you're confused about what to wear for your child's cake smash photography, the studio has a variety of adorable outfits for you to pick from. The only thing you have to do is listen to your child's ecstatic screams as they dive into the cake as I capture photo after image that is simply perfect.

4. Discard the plastic high chair. High chairs are designed to make it easier for babies to feed themselves while minimizing the amount of mess they make. Cake smash photos are at their finest when the subject is messy. You may shoot shots of the cake between their toes if the high chair is removed (and believe me, they will have cake between their toes). You want as much chaos as possible when photographing a cake smash, so putting the baby and the cake on a flat surface is key. The exception to this rule is if there is just one. For cake smash shots, a painted wooden high chair is an excellent choice. Cake smash photos can be enhanced by using painted wooden high chairs as accessories. The reason for this is that even a wooden high chair protects youngsters from ingesting cake.

5. Choose Your Cake With Care It's likely that you're not sure who should pick or buy the cake: you, the kids, or the parents. In spite of the fact that some photographers include a genuine cake in the cake smash session, I always recommend that parents buy a real one for their child before the session. If a newborn has a food allergy to wheat, eggs, or anything else, the parents should make the determination. You may, however, provide some suggestions to the parents on the design of the cake. Consider the case of the one-year-old who destroyed the cake. They should be able to devour the cake without any difficulty. It's recommended to keep the cake's outside design modest so that it doesn't take too much attention away from the baby and the celebrations taking place. It's fine to put a topper on the cake, such as a "One" to mark the occasion if you so like. When picking a cake color, keep in mind the baby's outfit and the overall theme of the cake smash, both of which will be discussed in further detail below. Check out this post on color pairings if you want to learn more about how color affects photos. In addition to everything else, be sure to inform the parents that professionally-made cakes usually make for nicer photographs than those produced by the recipient. To put it another way, Two words: Cuteness overload!

6. Dial in your camera's settings to get exactly what you want. When it comes to children, especially those under the age of one, it's hard to predict what they'll do. You don't want to mess with your camera's settings when photographing a cake smash since you could miss some picture-worthy moments. If you'd want some help getting started, here's a basic starting point for changing your exposure: When a youngster is running at top speed, you'll want to use a fast shutter speed to catch the passing moments. By lowering the amount of blur produced by movement, using a shutter speed of 1/200 or quicker will help you shoot crisper photographs. Aperture: Keeping as much of the frame in focus as possible is vital since the backdrop and the props that surround the person are likely to have received a lot of attention. Try to keep your aperture between f/2.8 and f/5.6 as much as possible, regardless of the light available. The lowest ISO level is of utmost significance to me when it comes to reducing the amount of noise in the images. As soon as your ISO value gets too high, you should either try to adjust the other settings described above or consider increasing the amount of light in the scene. The true value of your ISO might vary. You may find more information on this subject in the next paragraphs.

8. Make sure that the Cake's (and the baby's) stability and safety are maintained Safety is a top priority when photographing children, and cake smash sessions are no different. All of this begins with determining if the infant has a food allergy to any ingredients in the cake, as well as where the baby should be placed in the scene and how the cake is presented. As a rule of thumb, you should avoid cake stands that can easily tip over and injure the baby if they do fall on top of them. Taping it to the surface it's presently resting on would be a good idea (table, floor, etc.). Avoid placing infants near any risks that might put them in harm's way should they decide to run away, which is a regular occurrence when they are placed on the floor rather than in a high chair.

9. Document the "cake smash" from any angle you can think of.

10. Photographers are visual storytellers, and telling a good story requires not just a wide variety of perspectives but also a keen eye for composition. Regardless of whether we are recording the action at eye level or from above, every scene should feature a wide view, a medium shot, and a close-up picture. In this way, we can tell a more complete story and provide a variety of images for our loved ones to enjoy. Make sure that the session is set up so that you may snap photos against an appealing background if you aren't using a backdrop. If this is the case, make sure to clean up the workspace before the meeting begins. Because of this, you will be able to move about and find the best possible photo at any given time. If possible, use natural light while photographing a cake smash. With natural light, you'll be able to avoid the harsh shadows that sometimes appear without warning and keep the session feeling light and airy. The use of flash is also discouraged since it may irritate or distract certain children. Obviously, the amount of light available will affect whether or not you can photograph a cake smash using natural light, but in this situation, the less difficult the setting, the better. Use only one external flash from the camera and bounce it off of an umbrella or softbox if you need to add extra light to the scene. Keep things simple.

11. Avoid overdoing it with the lighting

12. Storytelling There is a beginning, middle, and end to every story that is written down. A lot of time is spent discussing the environment and what they perceive. The message we want to portray in our images is easier to capture when we approach photography, in the same way, every time. This may be accomplished by taking a wide variety of shots that establish the overall context of the subject, and a few more specific images that provide further information.