CAKE SMASH / MILESTONE Photography

Rachael Phillips Photography Mansfield, Nottingham

What To Expect

Cake, Chaos & Cuteness!
Looking for a cake smash in Mansfield, Nottingham? Get ready for one of the most fun (and messy!) sessions ever! 🎂✨
This is one of the only times we actually encourage little ones to dive in, grab fistfuls of cake, and make as much mess as possible and trust me, they don’t hold back! But the best part? You don’t have to worry about the clean-up (win-win, right?).
Before your session, we’ll have a chat about your chosen theme and colours. I have plenty of options to suit different styles, but if you have something extra special in mind, we can totally discuss custom setups too!
Cake Smash Sessions from £249 – and yes, the cake is included! 🍰

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Baby with cake at first birthday celebration.

Cake Smash Fun! – Let’s Get Messy!

When you arrive at the studio, your little one’s comfort and happiness come first!
We’ll give them a little time to settle in before introducing the birthday setup. Once they’re ready, it’s time to dive straight into the cake and trust me, they’ll love it!
They can wear their own outfit, or if you want to add a little extra cuteness, I have themed outfits available—whatever works best for you.
My Mansfield studio is all set for messy fun, and I’ll be there to capture every adorable moment (cake everywhere, included!).
💦 Time to Splash!
After the cake, we can add an optional splash session. This is a fun way to clean up while getting even more cute, giggly photos! If you’d rather skip the splash, no problem, just let me know!
Let’s make some unforgettable memories, full of laughs and mess!

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Helpful tips for parents

Get Ready for the Mess & Fun!

When you come along, it’s a good idea to wear something comfortable and easy to move around in, trust me, you’ll want to be ready to join in on the fun! Also, bring a spare change of clothes (or even an old pair of trousers) because, with all the cake smashing, things can get a little messy!
Are you ready for some bubbly fun with your little one?

If your child has sensitive skin or allergies, no worries, we’ve got you covered! Just bring your own bubbles or soap, and we’ll make sure your little one can join in on the excitement without any issues.
And hey, if you’d rather skip the splash session, that’s totally fine! We’ll still make sure your little one is cleaned up and ready to leave feeling refreshed and happy.
Let’s make some bubbly memories that you’ll never forget!

I W O U L D L O V E
to capture your Milestones – Cake smash

Packages

Let’s celebrate this special milestone with a package that gives you everything you need. From our first chat to the final edits, I’ll be with you every step of the way, making sure your little one’s personality shines through in every photo.

COLLECTION I

£249

Up to 2-hour sessions in the studio
Professionally handmade cake
You can include your partner and siblings together
Face-to-face viewing of your photos
X5 high-resolution images

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COLLECTION III

£449

Up to 2-hour sessions in the studio
Professionally handmade cake
You can include your partner and siblings together
Face-to-face viewing of your photos
X20 high-resolution images

COLLECTION II

£349

Up to 2-hour sessions in the studio
Professionally handmade cake
You can include your partner and siblings together
Face-to-face viewing of your photos
X10 high-resolution images

Cake Smash GALLERY

Kind Words

Rachael is fantastic, really nice and such a talented photographer. Her and Andy recently did my wedding and they were brilliant. Made the experience really fun, no stress at all and the photos they took are beautiful. Have had lots of compliments. Would definitely recommend.
Lorenzo
Wow what can I say Rachael was amazing she is passionate she is caring and most of all she is brilliant I’m not one for photos but Rachael made it fun and put me at ease (she never stops working) I couldn’t of ask for anymore because she went above and beyond all expectations I can honestly say the wedding wouldn’t of been the same without her and she made the day perfect for us.
Tyler Slater
From the second she introduced herself to me on the day she immediately had me at ease. We found out on the day that we couldn’t use a certain part of our venue for photos as it was already being used. So before I know it Rachael had gone off and found some lovely areas a short drive away and took us there.
David Hirst
Absolutely brilliant, the photos just say it all. Rachael answered any questions I had, very friendly and approachable by myself and wedding guests. Also not afraid to tell people if they need to move in or out, and clear the background to ensure all pictures are perfect.
Kelli Ashworth
Couldn’t ask for a better photographer on our wedding day! Rachael could put us more at ease, from the planning/prep all the way to the last photo taken on the day. Felt more like having a friend taking photos rather than a serious photo shoot. After seeing just a few sneak peak photos from our wedding yesterday, we’re already over the moon with how amazing the photos are!
Nikki Barton
Rachel’s skill and professionalism throughout the whole process from start to finish off our wedding photography was sublime. The uniqueness and creativity she has used in our photos is outstanding. My wife and I were put at ease the whole day, and we couldn’t thank Rachael enough.
Lucy Swingler
Rachael recently photographed my friends wedding, Rachael was amazing, the photograph quality is superb, her creative vision is truly unique. Loved that some images were available to preview during the day! She was none intrusive throughout the day so managed to capture some lovely candid shots, but equally managed to direct us efficiently for the staged photos. Highly recommend.
Jode Nixon

Some Additional Information

Consultation before the session to make your session as bespoke and personal to you as possible.
Siblings and family together are encouraged and are at no extra cost.
Up to 2 hours in my studio
Me, I’m a qualified specialist photographer.
Complimentary bespoke cake to coordinate with your chosen set/theme if you choose.
An abundance of patience.
Use of all props and accessories I own within my studio.
A face-to-face viewing about a week later by appointment to view and order your photographs.
Editing and retouching your final photographs to the highest standard.

YOUR BOOKING FEE IS £99.00 – Please remember that this will also come off your chosen package.

Get ready for a super fun and exciting photo session to capture your little one’s first birthday! We’ll laugh, and have a blast during the shoot, and I promise to capture all those precious moments you’ll want to treasure forever. And, within just 48 hours of your session, I’ll even send you a sneaky preview of one of your photos via socials, unless you tell me not to.

Then ill invite you to come back for your ordering and viewing appointment, you’ll get to see your full photo gallery and decide which images you absolutely love the most. With samples of everything I offer, you’ll be able to envision your photos in your home, in an album, or even as a gift. And, I try to keep my prices as transparent as possible, so you won’t find any hidden costs in my all-inclusive packages.

If you’d rather order just a few prints remember there is a minimum order fee of £249

I have three packages available from £249

There is a minimum 50% payment on all orders due at your ordering appointment and the balance is paid on or before you collect your order.

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Bradley at his cake smash session with a jungle theme

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Turn your baby’s first birthday into a sweet memory.

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