Celebrate Their First Big Milestone with a Fun & Memorable Cake Smash! 🎂


Your baby’s first birthday is a once in a lifetime moment let’s celebrate it in the sweetest way possible! A Cake Smash session is a joyful, fun-filled experience designed to capture your little one's personality as they explore, play, and make a delightful mess.


Whether you're after something simple and sweet or a luxurious celebration with all the extras, both options are designed to honour this beautiful milestone in a way that feels joyful, personal, and completely stress-free.


The Legacy Journey

£3690


A luxury milestone collection designed to document your baby’s early years with intention and artistry. Beginning with their first birthday and continuing through toddlerhood, this journey ensures every stage is preserved as part of your family’s legacy.

Four Experiences Included

Signature Cake Smash & Splash (12 Months)

  • Balloon play, bespoke cake smash, and splash finale
  • Custom styling with luxury props, outfits, and a personalised cake
  • Family portraits included
  • Behind-the-scenes footage captured throughout

18-Month Portrait Experience

  • A celebration of personality, movement, and growth
  • Styled setups with family portraits included

24-Month Family Experience

  • A relaxed family portrait experience
  • Studio-based or optional outdoor setting
  • Designed to update your family artwork as your child grows

Petite Portrait Experience (By 36 Months)

  • Flexible experience for a milestone, sibling update, or family portrait
  • A refined and simple way to complete your journey

Professional Styling for Mum

  • Hair, makeup, and nails professionally styled
  • Access to the studio wardrobe for a “Mommy & Me” look during the cake smash

The VC Legacy Box

  • 100 mounted fine art prints across your experiences
  • Matching high-resolution digital files
  • Presented in a personalised acrylic-front legacy box

Heirloom Wall Art

  • One signature image transformed into a museum-grade framed piece
  • Professionally installed within your home

Cinematic Reveal Appointments

  • Private slideshow viewing after each experience
  • Guided image selection with expert support
  • Behind-the-scenes video presented at your final reveal

Payment Options

  • Flexible payment plans available
  • Klarna and Clearpay accepted
  • Secure your journey with a deposit and spread the remaining balance


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THREE UNIQUE SETUPS:

• Balloon & Play – Capturing joyful, natural portraits with balloons

• Cake Smash – Watching your little one explore their cake with delight

• The Splash – A fun and adorable mini bathtub session to finish


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Complimentary Petite Experience 

(to be used within 12 months, perfect for your Festive Family Portraits or a seasonal celebration)

• Pre-shoot planning consultation

• Custom-designed cake

• Access to baby wardrobe + luxury props

• Professional makeup for Mum

• Use of couture gowns for optional Mommy & Me portraits

• Partner/family photos included

• Choose Fun themes for baby

• £1000 print credit

• Keepsake prints & album options available

• VIP refreshments – Refreshments, snacks & fresh fruit

• Flexible payment options (Klarna or Clearpay)


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• 30-minute guided studio shoot

• One outfit (please arrive camera-ready)

• Plain backdrop & Cake Smash setup

• You're welcome to bring your own cake

• £300 print credit

• Upgrade options available at your cinematic reveal

• Optional family photo at the start (time permitting)


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Empowering those facing financial challenges by offering alternative payment options.

Bring your vision to life without financial worry! With Clearpay, Klarna, and other flexible payment options, you can invest in your dream photoshoot, beautiful prints, and stunning wall art with ease. Enjoy the freedom to create lasting memories now while spreading the cost over time. And the best part? Your images and prints will be delivered just as quickly!


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