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Cake smash photography for your family in West Malling, Kent.

Cake smash Photoshoot

What is Cake Smash Photography?

Cake Smash is a fun experience and photoshoot to mark your baby's first birthday! The first year is one of the most rewarding, but also the hardest, and something to be celebrated. A Cake Smash photoshoot is the perfect way to celebrate this special milestone.

The first year of your baby’s life is the most incredible one. With every “first”, and every change you've experienced together in the past year, worth capturing forever.

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What is a Cake Smash Photoshoot?

A cake smash photoshoot is what your baby makes of it. Some really get into the spirit of things, and get stuck in, while others may just have a nibble, and a little prod of the cake. But what is for sure is we will see your baby's personality shining through, and will capture beautiful images to document this special time in their lives.

On the day of your session, all you need is to turn up. I will create the design, order the cake and I have a wardrobe full of adorable outfits for your little one to wear. Everything will be taken care of for you, so you have nothing to worry about.

When to Book Your Cake Smash Photoshoot

I recommend booking your cake smash photoshoot as soon as possible, and as soon as you have decided this is something you and your baby want to experience. My calendar gets booked up very quickly, with limited availability 2-3 months in advance, so you should get this booked quickly. 

I understand that things can happen, especially around such a special time as a first birthday! So, I leave my calendar open with plenty of availability should anything come up that means we need to change the date of your cake smash, and make sure your baby is on top form!

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Cake Smash Photography Studio

My bespoke cake smash photography studio is located in West Malling, Kent.

The studio is stocked with lovely pastels and neutrals, fabrics, and outfits for your baby to wear during the session. I will have designed and ordered the cake, so you don't have to bring anything with you on the day. I'll take care of everything, including giving you some well-deserved time to relax during the photoshoot while I take care of your baby - and the mess they will create!

Sitter Photoshoot

Another fantastic way to mark your baby's progress and special milestones is to have a 'sitter' photoshoot. A sitter photoshoot is ideal for babies who can sit up unaided, perhaps crawling, but before they start taking their first steps.

This is best to book in for when your baby is around 6-9 months old, before their first birthday. This is a great stage to have a photoshoot, as babies are usually very interactive at this age and are full of beautiful expressions to capture and treasure.

 

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Why Choose BEFORE TIME FLIES?

The benefits of choosing Before Time Flies for your Cake Smash Photography Session.

  • Experience Luxury

    I create a calming and tranquil atmosphere, to ensure you and your baby feel completely relaxed and can enjoy every moment of your time with me.

  • The Photography Studio

    My bespoke photography studio in West Malling, Kent has been purpose-built with new families in mind and has everything you need for you and your baby.

  • Experience and Expertise

    I am a specialist newborn, baby, and family photographer with significant experience and training with expert photographers across the United Kingdom.

  • Baby-Led

    Purposely allowing extra time, I create a calming and tranquil atmosphere, to ensure you and your baby feel completely relaxed and can enjoy every moment of your time with me.

  • Beautiful Heirlooms

    Capturing your family's precious moments and helping you to preserve them in heirlooms that will be treasured by your family for decades to come.

  • Photography Partner

    I accommodate your whole family and will be there with you in your precious moments for years to come, preserving your memories, before time flies.

THE BEFORE TIME FLIES EXPERIENCE

STEP ONE

Send me your details

Use my contact form to send me your details. You don't have to be sure what you're looking for yet. Let's have a chat to figure out what's best for you and your baby.

I will take a look at my availability around your due date and arrange a call with you where we can discuss your questions and any concerns you may have.

STEP TWO

Booking confirmation

Once confirmed, I will send you a booking confirmation with details on how to get to the studio, including a video walkthrough from your car to the front door, and through the studio!

I will stay in touch so that we can bring the photoshoot forward if your baby arrives early, or push it back if they are late. This also applies if you need more time to feel yourself again, or need more time to settle in with baby.

STEP THREE

Your studio session

We'll meet at the studio for your agreed session time. Then, we'll take some time to settle in on the sofa and answer any questions you may still have. 

I like to create a tranquil atmosphere during my newborn baby photo sessions to make an extraordinary experience. Therefore, I'll look after baby while you get some well-deserved rest.

STEP FOUR

Gallery viewing

Approximately two weeks after your session, I will invite you back to the studio for a gallery viewing. Here, you can choose which collection you would like to purchase.

After I apply the finishing touches, I will send you the final digital images and prints you have selected. Plus, any wall art or additional memories you choose.

Collections

I’m a great believer in keeping things simple and offer the same packages and quality for each type of photoshoot.

You do not need to choose which final package you would like to purchase until you have viewed your private gallery.

BRONZE
COLLECTION

£249

What's Included?
  • 2-4 hour session
  • full use of client wardrobe and props
  • 5 hand-edited high-resolution digital images, with matching 5x7 prints

SILVER
COLLECTION

£475

What's Included?
  • 2-4 hour session
  • full use of client wardrobe and props
  •  10 hand-edited high-resolution digital images with matching professional quality 5x7 prints

GOLD
COLLECTION

£575

What's Included?
  • 2-4 hour session
  • full use of client wardrobe and props
  • 20 hand-edited high-resolution digital images with matching professional quality 5x7 prints in a luxury folio box with USB

HEIRLOOM
COLLECTION

£899

What's Included?
  • 2-4 hour session
  • full use of client wardrobe and props
  • Full gallery (25) hand-edited high-resolution digital images with matching professional quality 5x7 prints in a luxury folio box with USB
  •  28x20" acrylic print
  • 3 mini accordion books in a colour of your choice
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About Me

My name is Molly Ann. I am a photographer specialising in newborn photography, and maternity and family photoshoots from my bespoke photography studio in West Malling, Kent. 

I specialise in capturing precious family moments as timeless heirlooms so you can cherish them for years to come. I offer photo sessions for maternity, newborns, cake smashes, and family portraits, allowing you to reminisce about these special moments for decades.

Time goes by so quickly. Find out how I can help you capture your precious moments, before time flies, by clicking the button below.

Kind Words

See the kind words that my clients are saying about their visit to Before Time Flies

"My daughter had her first photos taken in Molly’s wonderful studio when she was 6 weeks old. Molly was patient, professional, welcoming, and just so talented at what she does. My baby was so calm with Molly, and I couldn’t wait to get the photos back. We are so pleased with them, the whole family love them too. We will definitely go back for more photos in the future, thank you!"
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Fiona Augé
"Went to Molly for my 3 weeks old photos and I’m so glad we did as the photo are amazing. Molly was so good with my little boy and really took her time to make sure he was settle before the next photo. Can’t wait to book again with all 3 my boys."
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Chelsey Goodfellow
"Molly was amazing, so calm and patient and captured the most beautiful photos of our Liv. Would highly recommend. Thankyou again Molly."
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Jessica Robyn Alloway

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