Does your little person have a birthday coming up and you want to celebrate with a cake smash alternative? Here I have provided a little guide with everything you need to know about my paint splat and splash photo sessions in Plymouth. (Please check out my blog to see my most recent birthday sessions!)
Who are these cake smash alternative sessions suitable for?
Paint splat and splash sessions are the perfect cake smash alternative. These sessions are suitable for children between the ages of 2 – 4 years of age. I use paint that is child safe. You are very welcome to provide your own paint should you so wish.
Booking a DATE for your Paint Splat and Splash photos in Plymouth
I always ask that you book your paint splat and splash session at least one month before your planned session date. This gives me time to make sure I have paint and a canvas ready for your session. To get booked in please click here. (A deposit is required to secure the date in my diary).
Some parents love to have the session on the birthday itself. Great! It is a perfect way to celebrate the special day! Please get in touch really early to ensure I can fit you in the diary on the birth date itself.
Booking a TIME for your Paint Splat and Splash photos in Plymouth
We want your little person to be SUPER happy and ready for gorgeous photos. Best way to do this – make sure they are well napped and well fed! I always ask that we plan your session around your little persons nap time. We want them to be well rested and ready to have some fun with paint!
The Paint
This is probably the most important part of the session!
I suggest that in the weeks before the session you start letting your little one play with paint. Children love to explore and we want them to be really comfortable with the paint before the session.
I use a child safe paint. I always suggest doing a skin test at least 48 hours before your session. If you need any further information regarding the paint we use please get in touch.
The outfit
Some children are big and some children are small. We want their birthday outfit to fit perfectly ready for photos! I ask that you supply an outfit that will fit your child. If you would like any advice please get in touch when we are planning your session. It is always best that the outfit fully covers your baby’s nappy so it is not visible in the portraits.
Alternatively I am happy to source an outfit of my choice to suit your session and child’s measurements at the cost of £25. You will then be able to keep the outfit after the session.
The day of your birthday photo shoot
Here are a few little tips for on the day. Don’t worry – I will send you an email with a reminder before your session!
- I like to start all sessions with portraits of your child. Make sure that they have a lovely clean face and a fresh nappy on.
- Bring your child’s favourite snack with you. Kids get hungry and we want your child to be really happy and chirpy before photos.
- The splash part of the session is a lot of fun but we tend to get rather wet! I provide towels during the session but please feel free to bring you own towel too should you wish.
- Bring something super comfy for your little one to wear on their way home. Maybe pyjamas. They will be SO tired after all the fun and are likely to want a little nap.
After your paint splat and splash photos
Each and every photo is a work of art. I take time individually editing each photo that you see in your gallery. This means that it will typically take me up to 2 weeks to edit your gallery and get it delivered back to you.
Bespoke products such as wood blocks and acrylics can take up to 8 weeks to arrive. I always love to see photos on the walls rather than stuck on the computer for no one to see! Each package I offer some money off wall art to help towards the cost. Consider it my gift to you.
I hope that this guide has helped prepare you for your paint splat and splash photos. I am really excited to work with you and your family on a cake smash alternative shoot. For more photos of my studio work please have a browse here! Or if you are wanting something a little more simple to celebrate have a little look at my little sitter studio sessions in Plymouth.