Bella Luz Fotografía
Cake Smash / 1st Birthday in Murfreesboro, TN
Cannonsburgh Village is the perfect backdrop for their first birthday portraits. And when the cake arrives, get ready — your baby's personality is about to explode in every frame!
Your Photographer
Cake Smash / 1st Birthday in Murfreesboro
From $250
Starting price
25-45+
Edited photos
45 min - 75 min
Coverage
The Tradition
The first birthday is a huge celebration in Hispanic families in Murfreesboro. The cake, the special outfit, the baby's reaction — all of it deserves to be photographed with professionalism and joy. Bella Luz Fotografía creates cake smash sessions full of color and emotion that families will treasure forever.
"The first birthday is a huge celebration in Hispanic families in Murfreesboro."
In Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro has outdoor spaces that work well for first birthday sessions. Old Fort Park is our first recommendation — the green pathways and proximity to Stones River provide varied backgrounds without moving much, and afternoon light is good almost year-round. Cannonsburgh Village is a different option: the stone gristmill, the chapel, and the wooden bridges create an atmosphere that makes photos look like they belong to another era. At Bella Luz we always start with formal portraits before the cake appears — baby clean, with the family, with every member present. Only once those photos are secured do we move to the smash, letting the baby explore the cake at their own pace without pressure. As your see more in Murfreesboro, we know every corner of this city.
Packages & Pricing
Cake Smash / 1st Birthday in Murfreesboro
Simple Smash
$250
- ✓ 45 min of coverage
- ✓ 25+ professionally edited photos
- ✓ Private online gallery with unlimited downloads
- ✓ Professional color correction
- ✓ Print release included
Cake Party
$400
- ✓ 75 min of coverage
- ✓ 45+ professionally edited photos
- ✓ Private online gallery with unlimited downloads
- ✓ Professional color correction
- ✓ Print release included
Add-Ons
- ✓ Extra 30 minutes — +$100
- ✓ Rush delivery (5-7 days) — +$75
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
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Message us on WhatsApp or call. Tell us about your event and what you're looking for.
Book Your Date
Choose your package and secure your date with a 25% retainer. Schedule your planning call.
The Big Day
Relax and enjoy. We capture every moment, every tradition, every emotion.
Your Private Gallery
Receive your online gallery in 2-3 weeks. Unlimited downloads from any device.
Share & Order
Share with family, order prints, albums, and products directly from your gallery.
Contact Us
Message us on WhatsApp or call. Tell us about your event and what you're looking for.
Book Your Date
Choose your package and secure your date with a 25% retainer. Schedule your planning call.
The Big Day
Relax and enjoy. We capture every moment, every tradition, every emotion.
Your Private Gallery
Receive your online gallery in 2-3 weeks. Unlimited downloads from any device.
Share & Order
Share with family, order prints, albums, and products directly from your gallery.
Tips for You
How to Prepare for the Cake Smash
- ✓ Coordinate the cake in advance — it can be simple or elaborate, but it should have good color for photos.
- ✓ Schedule the session when the baby is most rested and in a good mood — usually after a nap.
- ✓ Bring an outfit change for the baby — and one for yourself too, just in case.
- ✓ Prepare a tub or towels for a quick cleanup after the smash.
- ✓ Decorate the space with simple colors that complement the cake — balloons, garlands, backdrop.
- ✓ Bring the cake at room temperature so it's softer and easier to "smash."
Locations
Where We Photograph Cake Smash / 1st Birthday in Murfreesboro
For a custom cake, Pastelería Lupita in Murfreesboro makes smash cakes with designs to order — they are well known in the local Hispanic community and work with one week of advance notice. Julia's Homestyle Bakery on Medical Center Pkwy also has small cake options for smash sessions. We recommend ordering the cake in colors that match your session theme so everything looks cohesive in the photos.
Cannonsburgh Village
Pioneer village with a gristmill, chapel, and bridges. . Best time to photograph is golden hour. Ideal for outdoor cake smash sessions. Bella Luz knows the best angles at this location.
Best time: Golden hour
View on Google Maps →Old Fort Park
Manicured greenways and proximity to the Stones River. Easy access for families with children (newborn/family portraits). Best time to photograph is late afternoon. Ideal for outdoor cake smash sessions. Bella Luz knows the best angles at this location.
Best time: Late afternoon
View on Google Maps →The View at Fountains
. Capacity: 300. Perfect for decorated cake smash sessions. Bella Luz has photographed here and knows the lighting and best spots for your cake smash / 1st birthday.
View on Google Maps →Oaklands Mansion
. Capacity: 250. Perfect for decorated cake smash sessions. Bella Luz has photographed here and knows the lighting and best spots for your cake smash / 1st birthday.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cake Smash / 1st Birthday in Murfreesboro
What parks in Murfreesboro do you use for cake smash sessions?
Old Fort Park is our main option — easy access, green pathways, and good afternoon light. Cannonsburgh Village works for families who want more rustic backgrounds with the gristmill and wooden bridges. Both require a commercial permit from Murfreesboro Parks and Rec, which we arrange in advance.
Can you do the session at my home in Murfreesboro?
Yes. Home sessions work very well if you have a room or patio with enough natural light. What we need is a clear area of roughly 2 square meters with good light coming in. We arrive 15 minutes early to organize the space and assess the light before we start.
Where do I buy the smash cake in Murfreesboro?
Pastelería Lupita makes custom smash cakes with one week of advance notice. Julia's Homestyle Bakery also has options. The ideal size is a single-serve cake — you do not need a large one. When you order, tell the baker the base color of your session so the cake complements the photos.
What clothing do you recommend for the cake smash session?
For formal portraits, clean clothes and a special outfit if the family has one. After the smash, the baby will be covered in cake — we recommend bringing a change of clean clothes for the baby and for any family member who wants to be close during the smash. Solid, neutral colors work better than heavily patterned prints.
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