Custom Cake Smash & Bath Splash Sessions in Downtown Hickory NC

Celebrate your baby’s first birthday with a custom cake smash and bath splash session by Heidi Houser Photography in Downtown Hickory NC. Studio and outdoor sessions are available and fully styled around your vision for a fun, stress-free experience.

From custom-built sets to playful bath splash photos, every session is designed to capture your little one’s personality and milestone memories in a timeless way.

Cake Smash & Bath Splash Sessions

Cake smash sessions are the perfect way to celebrate your baby turning one. From frosting-covered smiles to playful splashing moments, these sessions are fun, messy, and unforgettable.

Choose between:

• Milk bath splash sessions
• Plain bath splash sessions
• Studio sessions
• Outdoor locations

Whether you want something simple and neutral or colorful and creative, your session is customized just for your family.

You Bring the Outfit — I Handle the Rest

I provide everything needed for your session except your baby’s outfit. You simply show up and have fun while I handle:

• Styling
• Props
• Backdrops
• Bath setup
• Cleanup afterward

Every setup is custom designed around your theme and vision.

Custom Cake Smash Themes

Popular themes include:

• Wild One
• Boho rainbow
• Safari jungle
• Teddy bear picnic
• Berry first birthday
• Floral garden
• Neutral minimalist setups

Sessions can take place in my Downtown Hickory studio or at an outdoor location.

Book Early for Best Results

For the best experience and sweetest milestone photos, it’s recommended to book your session around 7–9 months before your baby is fully walking.

At this stage, babies are usually:

• Sitting confidently
• Smiling and expressive
• Curious and playful
• Easier to photograph safely on set

Booking early also allows time for:

• Custom set planning
• Bakery coordination
• Theme design
• Scheduling availability

Before You Book

Please include:

• Any food allergies or sensitivities
• Cake flavor preference
• Theme or color ideas
• Studio or outdoor preference

If your child has food allergies, let me know before your session so the bakery can safely prepare the cake.

Serving Hickory NC & Surrounding Areas

Families travel from:

• Hickory NC
• Newton NC
• Conover NC
• Morganton NC
• Lenoir NC

for custom cake smash and first birthday photography sessions.

Book Your Session

Ready to celebrate your little one’s first birthday?

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Heidi Houser Photography

Downtown Hickory, NC