Fun & Stylish Cake Smash Photography in Midrand

Celebrate your baby’s first birthday with a playful, beautifully styled cake smash session full of laughter, personality and unforgettable memories.

Celebrate Their First Big Milestone

Your baby’s first year passes in the blink of an eye.

Cake smash sessions are designed to celebrate this exciting milestone through playful, joy-filled photography that captures your little one’s personality, expressions and curiosity.

From giggles and messy fingers to tiny smiles and cake-covered cheeks, these sessions preserve memories you’ll treasure long after the first birthday candles are blown out.

A Relaxed & Fun Photography Experience

Styled Session Setups

Beautifully styled themes and setups designed specifically for your baby.

Baby-Led Sessions

Sessions are relaxed and guided around your baby’s mood and comfort.

Simple & Stress-Free Experience

We help guide the process so parents can simply enjoy the moment.

Timeless Editing Style

Bright, joyful imagery with clean and timeless editing.

Joyful First Birthday Memories

Every baby reacts differently — from cautious curiosity to full cake chaos.

Our goal is to capture authentic expressions, playful moments and genuine personality in a way that feels natural, fun and timeless.

What’s Included In Your Cake Smash Session?

Cake smash sessions are designed to be simple, relaxed and fun for both babies and parents.

Sessions include a themed setup styling, portrait images before the cake smash and some beautiful family captures

Splash tub clean-ups are included in warmer months

Professionally edited digital images

A cake is not included due to possible allergies, (Your baby’s safety is our first priority) however I can refer you to my amazing baker for a themed cake

When Should You Book A Cake Smash Session?

Cake smash sessions are usually booked when babies are between 11–12 months old.

Many parents schedule the session before the first birthday celebration so images can be used for invitations, party décor or birthday announcements.

Cake Smash Photoshoot Investment

Studio Smash Deluxe

Baby, Mom, and Dad

R 3900

Studio Smash Family

Baby and Family included

R 4300

My Google Reviews

    
 
 
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   Prachi Gupta 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had such a wonderful experience with her! She arrived exactly on time, was extremely friendly, and guided us beautifully with poses throughout the shoot. She was amazing with the kids — patient, gentle, and knew exactly how to keep them comfortable and smiling. She made the whole session feel so easy and enjoyable, and the photos came out stunning.
I highly recommend her!
  
 
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   Ashish Gupta 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely wonderful experience! She was punctual, friendly, and made the entire shoot so comfortable. I really appreciated how she guided us with poses and ensured everything looked perfect. Truly talented and highly recommended!
  
 
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   Ashmita Allopi 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thank you for such an amazing job and for capturing such precious memories for us. Helen was very patient, calm and nurturing with my baby. I would recommend her service for your next baby photoshoot
  
 
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   Carl Mahadew 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A Job well done by Helen.
Highly recommended.
  
 
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   Salome Potgieter 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely amazing photos. Will definitely recommend Light Affair Photography
  
 
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   Clive Chitungo 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The ladies were great with our baby. Very patient and gentle. Even played pur baby's favorite song the whole time. Highly recommend.
  
 
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   jazz vilakazi 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. So where do I start?

1. The website photos which attracted us - vivid, face of the children beautifully shown. We saw quite a bit, and first impressions last.

2. The booking process - effortless. Helen answered all my very difficult questions, and gave me an excellent booking time.

3. The work on set - she has an assistant, and everything was already set up. We just needed to bring the boy and smile.

4. Surprises - so we brought our own outfit, but she had her own and even gave us the pilot outfit surprise, which are photos which I love the most.
The time flew by. We forgot our cake, and she was accommodating

5. Quality of work - geez, I cant stop looking at the photos, I love them that much. The milk bath pics captured my heart.

All in all?

Absolutely thrilled to have used her. She took away every stress I had and the time flew by.
  
 
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   Raquel Sorota 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We enjoyed our session with Helen. She made us feel so comfortable and displayed utmost professionalism. She is definitely our photographer of choice for all of life’s special moments. I highly recommend her!
  
 
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   Nkosinathi Msimango 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had such a lovely experience at our daughter's 1 year photoshoot, the team particularly handles babies very well which is important for a 1 year old shoot :D. The booking and communication process was seemless and the photos are amazing, we'll be using them in future!