A Magical Butterfly-Themed Cake Smash Session │Cake Smash Photographer │ Joliet, IL
Celebrating Sofia’s first birthday was such a special and fun experience! We had the joy of photographing her butterfly-themed cake smash in our home studio, and the soft pastel colors and details truly made the session magical. We embraced shades of purple, pink, and blue pastels, with beautiful touches of wisteria and a few gold balloons to bring the butterfly theme to life.
The setup featured a stunning balloon garland, two mini arches with delicate florals, and of course, my signature twinkle lights — which I always love including in cake smash sessions. They added just the right touch of sparkle to Sofia’s big moment.
Sofia started the session a little shy, but after a few minutes of singing El Patito Juan, we had her giggling in no time! For the first part of the session, she wore two adorable pink dresses. When it was time for the cake smash, Sofia changed into a cute purple overall that fit the theme perfectly. Her joy and curiosity made the session even more fun.
The cake, a beautiful purple creation, was topped with a "ONE" cake topper featuring a butterfly — simple yet fitting for this lovely theme. Sofia was a bit hesitant with the cake at first, since she had never had sweets before. But even though she didn’t dive into the cake right away, the photos we captured are absolutely adorable. Watching her gently explore the cake with curiosity made for some truly sweet moments. Every expression was priceless, and capturing these special firsts for Sofia was such a joy
A heartfelt thank you to Sofia’s family for allowing us to capture these precious first birthday memories. It was truly an honor to be part of this special day, and I hope these photos will be cherished for years to come.
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