Cake Smash Photography Pricing
Booking a professional cake smash photoshoot is a fun and meaningful way to celebrate your baby’s first birthday — and choosing the right photographer matters. At Dinky Little Dot Photography, I specialise in 1st birthday sessions that are relaxed, joyful, and tailored to your little one, whether you’re after a classic cake smash, a fruit or paint alternative, or a simple portrait session.
With years of experience photographing hundreds of babies and families across Cambridgeshire, I offer a calm, baby-led approach that makes the entire experience stress-free and enjoyable. Your little one will be in safe hands from the moment you enquire to the moment you choose your final images.
Below, you’ll find my full investment guide, including transparent pricing for digital images, wall art, and flexible collections — so you can choose what works best for your family and your home.
Session Fee and Product Pricing
There are two steps to paying for your photographs.
Step One: Secure Your Session
To book your photoshoot with me, you pay a session fee. This secures your time in my diary and includes a pre-session consultation, personalised preparation guides, all planning and communication in the lead-up to your session, and your time in the studio on the day itself. This fee covers everything needed to get ready for your session, but does not include any digital images or printed products.
Step Two: Choose Your Photographs
Around 1–2 weeks after your session, you’ll return to the studio for a relaxed, in-person viewing appointment. This is when you’ll see your fully edited images and decide how you’d like to enjoy them. You’ll have the freedom to choose from the à la carte menu or select one of three specially designed collections, which combine the most popular options and offer excellent value. There’s no need to commit to a package before your session; you’ll only decide once you’ve seen your photographs and know what feels right for your family.
0% interest payment plans are available on orders over £400, should you wish to spread the cost.
Session Fee
The session fee for a newborn photoshoot is £99.
This fee is payable upon booking your session and includes:
- Preparation emails (and telephone calls if required) with me to help you prepare and feel relaxed for your session.
- Your two to three hour newborn session in my studio, including time for sibling and family portraits.
- Professional editing and retouching of your photographs.
- Your in-person private gallery reveal in my studio where you’ll see your beautiful photographs and place your order.
The session fee doesn’t include any digital images, prints or products; these are purchased afterwards when you view your photographs. You do not need to commit to a package or any products until you have seen your gallery.
Professional hair and make up styling can also be arranged, with prices starting from £80.
Digital and Print Products
When you view your photographs, you’ll have the option to purchase high-resolution digital images to print and share as you wish, or select from a beautiful range of carefully curated, museum-quality printed products and albums that create timeless pieces designed to become cherished family heirlooms.
I also offer three exclusive studio collections, each combining digital images with our most popular products, offering excellent value and significant savings.
You’ll find the full price list and product menu below, and you’re very welcome to explore the full range of samples in the studio during your viewing appointment.
Digital Images
High resolution, print ready digital images to share with family and friends.
Five Images – £499
Ten Images – £699
Full Gallery (20-25 images) – £899
Framed Prints, Acrylic and Canvas
These classic frames come in four sizes with a range of wood and aluminium framing options, all made in the UK.
Each frame is custom made to order with fine art printing and a precision cut mount as standard.
Acrylic and canvas finishes are available as alternatives.
Standard frame sizes are below. Bespoke sizes to fit a space in your home are available on request.
Small – 16×20″ (glass size) £499
Medium – 20×30″ (glass size) £699
Large – 30×40″ (glass size) £899
Extra Large – 40×60″ (glass size) £1,099
Wall Collections
If you’re envisioning a gallery wall, these curated sets offer both flexibility and value.
- Acrylic Bubble Trio – £1,299 (save £300)
12″, 20″, and 30″ pieces
- Three Frame Collection – £799 (save £170)
Two 12×8″ + One 20×24″
- Five Frame Collection – £1,149 (save £290)
Four 12×8″ + One 20×24″
The Storyboard Frame
A timeless favourite, showcasing 4 or 6 images in one elegant design.
The Storyboard frame is available with wood or slim aluminium mouldings.
Each frame is custom made with fine art printing and a precision-cut mount.
We’ll choose the layout and images together to create a piece that perfectly suits your space.
24×24″ (glass size) – £699
Coffee Table Book
A lay-flat album made with archival papers and inks, designed to last a lifetime.
Choose from linen or vegan leather covers, with optional personalised text.
A timeless way to relive your session in print.
8×8″ – £695
Studio Collections
Collection One
£995
All digital images from your gallery, provided as print-ready high
resolution files.
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Small Framed Fine Art Print
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25 personalised baby announcement or thank you cards OR
2 Fine Art Prints up to size 12×8″
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10% off any additional a la carte products
(Save over £450)
Collection Two
£1295
All digital images from your gallery, provided as print-ready high
resolution files.
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Storyboard Frame OR Coffee Table Book
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50 personalised baby announcement or thank you cards OR
5 Fine Art Prints up to size 12×8″
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20% off any additional a la carte products
(Save over £500)
Collection Three
£1495
All digital images from your gallery, provided as print-ready high
resolution files.
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Storyboard Frame OR Medium Framed
Fine Art Print
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Coffee Table Book
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Gift Portfolio
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50 personalised baby announcement or thank you cards OR
5 Fine Art Prints up to size 12×8″
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25% off any additional a la carte products
(Save over £1000)
Add On Items
These products are available to purchase alongside any other item or collection from the main menu.
GIFT PORTFOLIO
A beautifully presented trio of 6×6″ fine art prints, housed in a linen or vegan leather folio.
Includes personalised cover text and fine art printing as standard.
£135 each
FINE ART PRINTS
These beautiful fine art prints are mounted and ready to pop straight into a frame or gift.
Available in sizes up to 12×8″.
£50 each
GIFT PRINT BOX
Ten 8×6″ fine art printed photographs from your session, presented in a personalised gift box.
£125 each
Interested, but not ready to book yet? Click here to download my newborn session booking and preparation guide.
Get In Touch
If you’d like to make a booking or have a question, you can get in touch here.
I will get back to you within one working day (Monday-Friday). If you’ve not heard from me within this time, please check your junk folder for a reply, or send another message in case of a technical glitch.
Find Out More About Having Your Baby Photographed
Cake Smash Photography FAQ
Some of the most commonly asked questions about 1st Birthday photography sessions are answered here.
1st Birthday Portfolio
See some more photographs from the hundreds of babies I have photographed during my years as a specialist baby photographer.