Find out in today's smash cake photography tutorial and behind the scenes BTS video.
Today we were testing a new photography background from Intuition Backgrounds, a new 7 foot photography octabox, a new smash cake bakery and new cake smash photography props.
In this video you'll receive the photography training you need to learn how to DIY a smash cake photography set up.
Read MoreThese are the first pieces for your smash cake arsenal so while you’re building up your prop closet and determining what your style is going forward, you still have items to work with.
Read MoreIn today's video I outline the 5 types of boy's first birthday smash cake outfits I use for my photo shoots. My goal with this cake smash video about first birthday outfits is to save you guys a ton of time/ frustration and help you source outfits without spending days upon days lost in the deep dark recesses of the Amazon.
Read MoreWhile I was wading in the deep end of the cake addiction pool I did come across some amazing new birthday cake videos that I would like to share and one of those really stood out.
Read MoreIn this video we’re taking a deep dive into how to build a basic smash cake set using everyone’s favorite and cheap set foundation, seamless paper. Seamless paper is the basis of many smash cake photo sets because it’s so easy to clean up and serves as both the backdrop and the floor of the smash cake set. Anytime you get a twofer like that your business is saving time and money!
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While doing our homework for this twin shoot we realized that a lot of you were struggling with finding a proper wardrobe for twins. So today's blog is going to highlight some of the tips and tricks that we use when picking out outfits for our twin smash cake photo sessions.
First things first. I owe you guys a huge thank you. Most everybody else on the planet if you'd caught them watching YouTube smash cake videos in the middle of the day while wearing fuzzy bunny slippers you could accuse them of full-blown laziness. But thanks to you guys I get to call this research and development.
Read MoreCake stands are the ultimate second hand score. The cake stand has the foremost position in your portrait. It will factor into 80% of your images. It has to match your set. We let our clients choose - we bring in several and let the client make the decision.
Read MoreI think the first thing to stress, is that a cake stand is a cake stand because you put a cake on it. It doesn’t matter what the store called it. Plant stand, platter, decorative whatever (as long as it’s nontoxic), footstool - doesn’t matter. We don’t supply cakes at our studio, so I’m not certain of cake size until they walk through the door, child and cake in tow. So I usually have 3-5 cake stands at the ready, waiting for Mom to make her decision.
Read MoreWe ran across a great article of VERY basic tips on seamless paper backdrops on Savage’s Paper’s website: 10 Tips to Remember When Working with Paper Backdrops that we thought was worth reading. You know we love working with seamless paper - you can see a past article about it Daniel wrote on our Set Design page.
Read MoreThis “research video” really does have some great DIY smash cake ideas for photographers and parents. I recommend watching this with a pen and paper so you can take notes. If for nothing else it completes the “research” ruse when challenged.
Read MoreFor your set design we have standard set filler ideas, and then a couple props you can only purchase specific times of the year. Let’s add an easy prop to pull in an extra $50-$100 each shoot, and lastly, boring old humdrum items that make your day easier.
Read MoreWhen you hit the internet looking for alternatives to using an actual cake for your first birthday photography you see some pretty clever ideas. We actually wrote a blog about alternatives to using cake in your first birthday photography. But not featured in that blog is my new favorite cake alternative: the macaron. Visually I love the multiple exposed layers and the bright poppy colors of macarons. Just run a quick search on Pinterest for smash cake macarons and you’ll see what I mean.
Read MoreOne of the biggest recurring mistakes that I see in smash cake photos is not getting the cake right. So today I want to go over some of the rules that we have learned the hard way when it comes to designing the perfect smash cake set. So whether you’re a professional photographer designing a set for a client or a parent wanting to DIY a perfect smash cake, here are some guidelines we go by.
Read MoreIn photography industry where an extra smash cake photo is $50 - $150, these photography prop pictures add up to real money, fast. So, grab a cup of coffee and a sketch pad, and consider these for your next smash cake theme - they’ll help you round out your idea.
Read MoreI promise, there is a benefit to watching cake videos besides just getting to stare a cakes for 10 glorious uninterrupted minutes. While watching these videos I come up with interesting new smash cake set design ideas as well as tips for decorating cakes. See, it’s not just an indulgent waste of time, I’m actually learning something, and you can too.
Read MoreAt our studio we have come to know one undeniable truth about the human race. Every single one of us was born to dance. You can’t deny it. Get yourself a baby, preferably yours (or at least one acquired with permission) and crank some dance music. That tyke will immediately start to shake their groove thang. They’re not worried about looking foolish, or that they’ve never had dance lessons. Little ones just dance because it feels good.
Read MoreToday I want to talk to you about seamless paper, specifically why I love it. We're going to start with the fact that seamless paper is a great way to create timeless, beautiful, classic images that are never going to go out of style. If you have a client that is looking for something simple and beautiful the best thing you can do is start with a roll of seamless paper. I recommend always starting with something neutral and then adding props to it, much in the same way that you would take a neutral couch and use poppy accent pillows.
Read MoreOnce Daniel and I got rolling we just kept coming up with more and more ideas for cheap props. I think this is why we’re still in the photography business - we’re always coming up with something new, it keeps us from getting bored. So here’s 5 more ideas for cheap props when you are planning your next smash cake session. And, here’s the original post if you missed it: ideas for cheap and easy props.
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