Baseball-Themed Cake Smash for a Future Slugger

There’s something especially sweet about celebrating a baby boy’s first big milestone—and this baseball-themed cake smash was the perfect way to do just that. With nods to America’s pastime, we created a session that felt playful, nostalgic, and completely personal to this little slugger and his sports-loving family.

For the Family of Fans: This wasn’t just a theme—it was a tribute. Baseball had been part of this family’s story for generations, and Mets vs. Yankees is still a household debate! Because of this, they wanted something classic to mark their baby’s first year. We designed a custom set inspired by vintage ballparks, team spirit, and those first backyard catches that are still to come.

Classic & Crisp: With my designer, we built a color story of cream, navy, and pops of color to give the session a clean, tailored look. Think ballpark food, and watercolor-styled images of the game including a baseball, bat and glove —all handcrafted and exclusive to this shoot. The cake? A buttercream organic cake, perfect for his big swing!

Let Him Lead: As with all of my milestone sessions, we followed his cues. He smiled, he smashed, he got frosting on his toes, his face and ALL over his outfit! It’s those unscripted in-between moments that bring the images to life—little glimpses of who he’s becoming, just beginning to shine.

Tailored, Not Templated: What sets a Gold Coast cake smash apart? No recycled props, no one-size-fits-all sets. Each session is designed from the ground up with your child in mind. I handle the wardrobe guidance, the set styling, the cake coordination—and you leave with not just portraits, but custom keepsakes to remember it all.

Bring the Portraits to the Party: One of my favorite ways to extend the experience? Using the custom cutouts and images from your session as part of your birthday celebration. For this family, we created a party board that became the perfect focal point at his first birthday bash—bold, classic, and full of charm.

Ready to create something unforgettable for your MVP? Let’s bring your little one’s first-year story to life with a cake smash that’s personal, polished, and filled with heart. Reach out here to start planning your session—I’ll handle the details so you can soak in the magic.