Cake Smash Photography in Peterborough & Doddington


Cake Smash Sessions in Peterborough & Doddington

I offer cake smash photography for families across Peterborough, Doddington, and surrounding areas in Cambridgeshire.

Sessions are relaxed and baby-led, ensuring your child feels comfortable while I capture genuine expressions and natural moments.

A cake smash photoshoot is designed to celebrate your baby turning one.

We begin with simple, clean portraits before introducing the cake. From there, your baby is free to explore, taste, and play while I capture the joy, curiosity, and personality that makes them unique.

Every session is completely baby-led, with no pressure or expectations.

What is a cake smash?


Cake smash packages and price


Cake Smash experience – £299

A beautifully styled first birthday session designed to capture the full celebration from portraits to cake smash fun.

What’s included:

  • Up to 1 hour studio session

  • Pre-cake portraits (baby alone)

  • Cake smash session

  • Bubble play for natural, joyful moments

  • Styled balloon display including “Number One” Helium balloon in your choice of colour

  • A Victoria sponge cake

  • A chance for one family photo with display and before the messy fun starts.

  • 15 professionally edited digital images

  • Online gallery for viewing and selection

  • Personal guidance before your session to help plan styling and colours

Why families love this session:

  • Relaxed, baby-led experience (plenty of time, no rush)

  • Fully styled setup included – just bring baby

  • Captures three stages in one session: portraits, smash, and play

  • Focus on natural expressions and real personality

  • Warm, comfortable studio environment

  • Fun, memorable milestone experience

Extras & Add-Ons

Full Gallery Upgrade – £100

  • Receive all professionally edited images from your session (50+ images)

  • Perfect for parents who don’t want to choose favourites

  • Every expression, detail, and moment included

Priority Editing – £85

  • Your gallery delivered ahead of standard turnaround time

  • Ideal for birthdays, gifts, or quick sharing with family

  • Same high-quality editing, just faster delivery

Fruit Bath Experience (Instead of Cake Smash) – £299

  • Replace the traditional cake smash with a beautifully styled fruit bath setup

  • Fresh seasonal fruit styling for a vibrant, luxury look

  • A cleaner, more natural alternative to cake smash sessions

  • Creates bright, colourful, and unique milestone images

  • Ideal for parents wanting a healthier or mess-free option with the same fun experience

Printed Album (Coming Soon)

  • Luxury keepsake album featuring your favourite images

  • Professionally designed and printed

  • Perfect for coffee tables and gifting to grandparents

  • Available as an upgrade option soon

Studio Cake Smash Sessions – Coming 2026

In November/December 2026, I’ll be opening a brand new photography studio in Doddington, Cambridgeshire.

This will allow me to offer dedicated cake smash sessions in a calm, beautifully styled indoor space—perfect for celebrating your baby’s first birthday all year round.

If you’d like to be one of the first to book a studio cake smash session, be sure to register your interest.

“Polly was amazing and we loved our photos. The girls had great fun and Polly allowed them to be their selfs while capturing their big personalities. We found it hard to choose our final photos”

Get in Touch

I reply to all family and newborn photography enquiries personally within 48 hours.

Based in Peterborough, I photograph families and newborns throughout Cambridgeshire and surrounding areas.

If you’d like more information or would like to check availability, simply fill out the form below and I’ll be in touch shortly.

I personally reply to all family and newborn photography enquiries within 48 hours. There’s no obligation to book — I’m always happy to answer questions or talk through options.

Family and newborn photography across Peterborough, Whittlesey, Stamford, March and surrounding Cambridgeshire villages.

Family and Newborn Photography FAQs

Here are a few common questions couples ask when looking for a Newborn and Family portrait photographer in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire.

  • Most families book during pregnancy to secure a space. Sessions usually take place within the first 2–3 weeks after birth.

  • Sessions are entirely baby-led and allow time for breaks.welcome.

  • I provide simple guidance to help you choose clothing that photographs well without feeling over-coordinated.

  • Yes, I cover Peterborough and surrounding Cambridgeshire areas.