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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Book Here 9:30am appointment

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(828)234.3182

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Heidi Houser Photography

Downtown Hickory, NC

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