Behind the Velvet Rope: What a $1,500+ Cake Smash Session Includes (The Luxury Difference)
Luxury Cake Smash Columbus
When planning your baby’s first birthday, the phrase “cake smash” might conjure images of simple sets and messy cleanup. But for the discerning Columbus parent, the first birthday milestone deserves a seamless, bespoke experience. We design our luxury cake smash sessions as an all-inclusive, stress-free investment. Here at Joanna Andres Photography, we deliver the premier Luxury Cake Smash Columbus experience. Therefore, here is the behind-the-scenes look at the curated process and exceptional value that comes with a high-end, $1,500+ first birthday experience.
The Bespoke Planning: Weaving in Your Family Story
The true value of a luxury session begins long before the first photo. It starts with deep personalization. We believe a milestone session should reflect your child’s unique story. Indeed, it should never be just a trendy theme.
The Emotional Anchor Consultation: We begin every session with an in-depth consultation. We delve into the meaningful details of your baby’s first year to inform the design: from the nursery or baby shower color schemes to coordinating with your first birthday party theme. Furthermore, we listen for the special family anecdotes and sentimental motifs. We do this to create a theme that is deeply personal. This process ensures your final portraits are a unique representation of your family’s journey.
The Curated Set and Styling: An Immersive Masterpiece
The high-end investment ensures we custom-design and prepare every professional-grade element of the set before your arrival.
The 3D Immersive Design: We move beyond simple vinyl backdrops. We build your custom set with large-format, professional print-outs mounted on foam boards for a dimensional, realistic backdrop, complemented by bespoke balloon banners.
A Real-Life Example: For one special client, Edison, we incorporated the meaningful themes of airplanes and hot air balloons into a custom set. We used coordinating blues and whites for the 3D cutouts, featuring a teddy bear pilot, and topped it off with a beautiful, matching balloon banner. His light blue ‘One’ romper and hat complete the final look.
Gourmet Partner Cake: We partner with the exceptional team at A Cake for Leroy to create a stunning custom cake that is an edible centerpiece.
Triple-Look Wardrobe Styling: We provide the full wardrobe for three separate outfit changes/looks, complete with coordinating props and backdrop shifts. We can even purchase a fully customized outfit that perfectly aligns with your unique theme.
The Baby-Centric, Stress-Free Session Flow
A luxury session is defined by the time and peace of mind it gives you. We structure the session for maximum comfort and minimal fuss, focusing solely on your baby’s enjoyment.
The Two-Act Session: We focus on two distinct phases for the best variety: 1) The Milestone Portraits (clean, beautifully styled photos of your baby in their first two outfits). 2) The Main Event: The Cake Smash (allowing your baby to explore the custom set and cake).
The Full-Service Promise: For the busy, high-end mom, the investment covers the convenience. We provide everything – from outfits and props to the cake and the full cleanup. You simply show up, enjoy watching your baby, and leave with only your child and your memories.
The Heirloom Legacy: Your Return on Investment (Physical Products)
The final $1,500+ value is found in the tangible legacy you receive – products built to last a lifetime. This is the difference between a cheap print and a true Luxury Cake Smash Columbus keepsake.
The Keepsake Album: Our most popular product is the custom designed keepsake album. This is a beautiful hard-cover album with thick pages, making it a wonderful family memory and the perfect way to showcase the entire session.
Heirloom Wall Art: We offer beautiful heirloom wood prints that add a sophisticated touch to any room. Many of our clients love to hang these stunning pieces in the nursery or a family’s great room.
Coordinating Paper Goods: To complete your first birthday planning, we also offer premium paper products. This includes custom invitations made with a buttery-soft quality that your friends and family will surely comment on, as well as personalized thank you notes for you to send after the party.
Archival Quality: We design all our physical products as a one-time investment to be passed down through generations.
Ready to Plan Your Child’s Luxury Milestone Session?
If you are planning a one-year milestone session and want a seamless, bespoke experience that delivers truly priceless heirloom memories, contact me today to reserve your date and start designing your custom session.
