Boho Dusty Sage Cake Smash Session | Elevated One-Year Milestone Photography Experience

Connecticut Premier Cakesmash Photographer 

There’s nothing sweeter than celebrating your baby’s first birthday with a beautifully styled cake smash and family photography session. This boho dusty sage theme brought the perfect mix of timeless charm, soft textures, and elevated design — creating heirloom-worthy images to be treasured for a lifetime.

A Modern Boho Cake Smash Setup in Dusty Sage 

For this one-year milestone session, we designed a setup that felt organic, warm, and refined. The color palette centered around dusty sage green, soft creams, and natural wood tones — the ultimate combination for a boho-inspired first birthday photoshoot.

Layered wooden arches framed the background, surrounded by balloon garlands in muted sage, beige, and champagne for subtle texture and depth. Every detail was chosen to create a cohesive, elevated look. This minimalist setup allows your little one to shine — no clutter, no distractions — just pure joy and timeless style.

Timeless Family Portraits in the Lifestyle Corner

Before the cake fun, we started in the lifestyle family photography corner, a cozy space filled with soft textures and natural light. This area is perfect for capturing relaxed, heartfelt images using our ceiling-mounted swings and boho-inspired bench and bed set. These images showcase your family’s connection and love in a non-distracting background that complements everyone.

We focus on natural interactions — snuggles, laughter, and little moments that feel genuine. These lifestyle family portraits balance the styled setup beautifully, giving you a full gallery that tells your family and children's story from start to finish.

The Cake Smash Moment

The highlight of every cake smash photography session is watching your baby's expressions as they explore their cake for the first time. From gentle pokes to frosting-covered smiles, every reaction tells a story.

The cake itself tied beautifully into the theme — a simple, elegant design with sage buttercream details that matched the décor perfectly, topped with an adorable fondant teddy bear. It's always amazing to see each child's personality come to life during this part of the session!

Ending the Session with a Sweet Milk Bath

To wrap up this milestone experience, we love ending the cake smash session with a soothing milk bath — a beautiful and refreshing way to clean up and capture even more adorable memories. After all the frosting fun, your little one gets to relax in a mini vintage-inspired baby tub. The milk bath setup ties perfectly into your chosen theme, often accented with florals, greenery, or simple props next to the bath to keep the focus on your baby’s joy. This final part of the session always brings out the most genuine giggles and candid expressions, creating images that are both playful and timeless — the perfect ending to a one-of-a-kind first birthday celebration.

This little one absolutely loved his bath- even more than his cake! We captured adorable expressions in the bath that the parents adore.  

Why Choose an Elevated Cake Smash Experience

At our studio, we believe your baby's first birthday deserves more than just a quick photoshoot — it deserves a beautiful, full-service experience from start to finish. Our elevated, all-inclusive cake smash sessions are designed to make your milestone celebration effortless and unforgettable.

Every session includes custom theme design and styling, a professionally made cake that perfectly complements your setup, and a curated selection of studio outfits for your little one. All of this is discussed at length at your consultation meet to ensure your session is planned to your specifications. 

We don't believe in rushing the process — there are no strict time limits here on session day. Your session unfolds naturally, allowing your baby to explore, play, and settle in at their own pace while we capture every genuine moment. 

From the thoughtful details in your décor to the seamless planning experience, everything is taken care of. All you have to do is show up and enjoy the celebration while we create timeless, heirloom-quality images you'll treasure for years to come.

 Ready to book your baby’s milestone session?

Contact us to create your own custom boho cake smash experience with coordinated décor, beautiful lighting, and timeless family portraits you'll cherish for years to come.