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Timeless, maternity, baby and cake smash photography, covering Andover, Basingstoke, Newbury, Salisbury, Tidworth, Stockbridge, Southampton and surrounding areas of Hampshire, Wiltshire, Berkshire

Cake Smash photography Southampton

Celebrate Your Baby’s Milestone with Expert Cake Smash Photography near Southampton

Hi! I'm Helen, experienced photographer and mum of two.

At H Jones Photography, I celebrate the magic of your baby's first birthday with my timeless cake smash photography sessions, located near Andover, very easy to reach from Southampton. 

I provide a joyful and relaxed atmosphere where your little one can explore a beautifully decorated cake, resulting in candid and charming photos. My focus is on capturing the unique personality of your child and the love shared among your family, creating timeless memories that you will cherish for years to come.

I offer professional maternity, newborn, cake smash and family photography across Hampshire, Wiltshire, Berkshire and beyond. I provide a complete service, so I supply the cake and vintage/classic style outfits and props, plus of course, the post-session clean up! All you need to do is turn up to my beautiful photography studio and be prepared to get messy!
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Helen Jones, a Hampshire Photographer specialising in maternity, newborn and cake smash photography.

CHECK OUT WHAT HAPPENS DURING A CAKE SMASH SHOOT

I will take some timeless portraits before moving on to the birthday cake smash itself and finishing with photos of your little one splashing in a vintage tin bath with lots of bubbles, which means you get to take a nice clean baby home with you! The session will take approximately one hour and I recommend that you book your photoshoot when your baby is 11 months old, so you have your 1st birthday images in time for your little one’s big day. This also means that they are less mobile and less likely to disappear off set!
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CAKE SMASH PHOTOSHOOT SESSIONS MAY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

Cream backdrop, a giant white balloon and various props to choose from, including a vintage style car, wooden bowls, a miniature rustic style wooden bed, soft fluffy rugs and a little wooden chair
Wooden letters spelling out the word ‘ONE’
The cake – I tend to prefer a ‘naked’ iced vanilla cake with flowers or a wooden cake topper, or a giant cupcake, to keep it simple and all about baby rather than the decorations
A post cake smash bath tub session in a vintage style bath tub, complete with bubbles galore!
After the session, I will professionally edit 20 images and invite you back to my studio for your viewing and purchase session. Once you’ve seen your images, you can choose which photos you’d like to keep forever, supplied as digital downloads, prints, wall art, albums or other products. I work with you to help you choose what you need.​ Check out my Pricing Page for details of my photo ‘bundles’, or packages. 

All sessions take place in my beautiful garden studio in Anna Valley, near Andover, Hampshire - very easy for my Southampton clients to get to. For further information and to book, please get in touch via my Contact Page.
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PHOTO PACKAGES

I have a choice of three packages for you to choose from, starting at £295 for 5 images. You also have the option to personalise your package by adding fine art prints, framed prints, personalised albums and other professional photo products. All products are produced by specialist photographic printers, who only work with professional photographers. I am here to help you create a bespoke package to meet your individual requirements.

Grandparents will love your images almost as much as you will. 

I provide a range of products for you to gift to them and the whole family. 

I also offer interest free payment plans, to help you spread the cost and to ensure you get everything you want from your photoshoot, to remember these treasured times forever.

There is a session fee of £75 to book with me, which is separate from your chosen package.

The Mini Maternity Shoot has slightly different pricing. See my maternity page for details. 

Gold PACKAGE

£395
10 high resolution digital images, professionally edited, sent via private online gallery
Five 10" x 8" prints, in a presentation box
Online Gallery – view and share your gallery everywhere you go
Family & sibling shots included
Full use of props & outfits
Pre-shoot consultation
Face-to-face Viewing Session

SILVER PACKAGE

£295
5 images sent as digital downloads
Online Gallery – view and share your gallery everywhere you go
Family & sibling shots included
Full use of props & outfits
Pre-shoot consultation
Face-to-face Viewing Session
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"A huge thank you to Helen for the beautiful cake smash photos for our son’s upcoming 1st birthday. We had such a fun morning; Helen’s studio was lovely and it was a very relaxed experience. The variety of props and outfits we could choose from were so sweet and fitted what we wanted perfectly. Would highly recommend!”
R. Trafford
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FAQs

Your questions answered

A cake smash photoshoot is a fun and unique way to celebrate your baby’s first birthday. Your little one gets to explore, play with, and smash a cake while I capture these joyful, candid moments. As a cake smash photographer near Southampton, I specialise in creating a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere for you and your baby.

My studio is near Andover, easily accessible from Southampton, offering a cozy space for cake smash photoshoots.

Each session includes a cake, props, themed outfits, and a clean-up bath time.

It’s ideal to schedule the shoot when your baby is 11 months old, ensuring photos are ready for the first birthday.

As a cake smash photographer near to Southampton, I provide a wide selection of outfits for your little one’s special session. Choose from a variety of romper suits, nappy covers, leggings, tutus, and dresses to make the day perfect. If you'd prefer, you're also welcome to bring your own outfit for a more personal touch!

Check out my pricing page for my session fee, payable on booking and my package prices.

Ensure your baby is well-rested and not too hungry before the session, so they are happy and comfortable. You can also introduce them to cake ahead of time to familiarise them with the texture and taste. Bring along any toys or comfort items to help them feel more at ease. Make sure to bring milk / water and some of their favourite snacks.

YES! We will all get cake all over us! You might like to bring a change of clothes for everyone present!

After your photoshoot, I will personally edit your photos to create a gallery of 20+ images. Around one week later, I will invite you to your viewing session where you can choose from one of my packages, plus any framed prints, albums or other products. Check out my pricing page for full details.

Twin brother and sister at first birthday cake smash photoshoot near Southampton

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I help busy parents like you to create timeless, natural, printed photographs of your family for your beautiful home, taking away the hassle of choosing and ordering quality prints, artwork for your wall or quality albums, all the while ensuring the whole family has a memorable experience.

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