1st Birthday cake smash photoshoot in Braintree

BIRTHDAY IN A BOX!

Celebrate this milestone in a very unique way....


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There's nothing ordinary about Birthday in a Box! Get ready for an extraordinary birthday experience. The delicious cake is naturally sweetened with a yoghurt topping that your little one will love! It's not just any ordinary cake smash, it's a unique and unforgettable celebration in a box that will leave you with a stunning piece of wall art and countless memories

to cherish.



A Sally BIRTHDAY PHOTO Shoot is very different...

The best Birthday fun you can have.. in a box! Enjoy these moments and the memories.


Birthday in a Box, the first birthday photoshoot and naturally sweetened cake smash cake in Braintree Essex

Have something completely unique to you and your family on your wall at home.


Celebrate this special milestone with your little one's favourite things and cake of course!

Have a 'virtual' cuppa
with me!

Get ready for an extraordinary birthday experience with Cake-Alicious "Birthday in a Box"! It's not just any ordinary cake smash, it's a unique and unforgettable celebration in a box that will leave you with a stunning piece of wall art and countless memories to cherish.


Tailored to you, we'll have a 'virtual' cuppa and get planning. We'll find out your favourite colours, toys and what your little one loves to do for fun! Then we'll talk cake and make sure it's absolutely perfect for this special milestone.


Then we jump in the box for some boxtastic fun! Capturing your little one's special birthday in a stunning piece of wall art, so you can relive the joyful moments every single day and keep the memories alive forever.


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ENJOY YOUR PHOTOSHOOT...

HAVE A VIRTUAL CUPPA WITH ME...

SEE THE MAGIC UNFOLD!

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GOT QUESTIONS?
WANT TO KNOW WHAT IT'S REALLY LIKE....

Q Why is the cake naturally sweetened?

A During their first year, babies haven't tasted refined sugar and therefore aren't used to it so putting sugary icing in front of them is not going to work!  Instead let them enjoy familiar flavours.  We can even add their favourite fruit to the top.

Q How long does a session last?

A I always suggest allowing around two hours. I never book anyone in directly after you so that there’s absolutely no pressure and no rush.

Q What kind of things can we bring?

It’s lovely to include your child’s favourite things in your collection, we’ve had giant teddy bears, huge helium balloons and heirlooms such as a blanket that’s been handed down through the generation. We'll talk about this in your 'Have a Tea with Me' chat.

“I loved this because it's different, it tells the story of her Birthday. Our daughter’s cheeky personality shines through in the photos which is exactly what we wanted. We couldn’t be more pleased!”


Carrie


"After having our newborn shoot we returned to Sally a year later for Sophia’s 1st Birthday. My parents were visiting so we got some beautiful photos with them too. The cake was gorgeous, our photos are stunning, we can’t wait to come back! "


Jemma


Q Can the whole family join in?

A Absolutely! Before we jump in the box we capture you all together as a family to celebrate this milestone together. 

Q What if my child won’t play ball?!

A I’m asked this all the time. Your little one is just 1 year old, they’ll be naturally inquisitive and will want to explore the studio. They can explore all they like and there’s no pressure for them to sit and pose. 

Q Why is a 1st birthday cake smash photoshoot important?

A Your baby has hit a big milestone! So many changes have happened in that first year and it's time to celebrate in a really fun way. It's also the only time in your life that it'll be acceptable to eat cake in this way too! So enjoy it and smile very time you look back at the memories. 

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HAVE A VIRTUAL CUPPA

This is time for you to tell me all about your amazing 'soon to be' 1 year old! What do they love, their favourite toy, their delicious cake, balloons, confetti and all things birthday.


We'll chat about favourite colours, toys and outfits. What will you wear and bring along to the session? We can talk through all of this so you can relax knowing everything will be perfect.

ENJOY YOUR PHOTOSHOOT..

And celebrate! 

Jump in the box with balloons, favourite toys, cute outfits and tiaras! 


Yes anything goes for this once in a lifetime experience. Create some family magic together, smash that fabulously delicious naturally sweetened cake (warning, it’s adored by one year olds!) and get splashy in the bubbly bath


SEE THE MAGIC UNFOLD!

The excitement continues when you return to the studio to see your amazing one photoshoot come to life.  You'll love how it all comes together and how amazing it will look on your wall at home. 


Every day you'll be reminded of this amazing milestone so you can always look back and remember.

Sally Parkinson in the Story Box at Sally Parkinson Photography in Braintree Essex

I was 14 when my parents gave me my first camera, igniting a passion that would shape my life. My Dad loved photography which nurtured a secret desire to be a cameraman (I never told a soul!) Winning a school photo competition at 16 further fueled my dreams.


I always had an adventurous spirit which led me to various paths. In 1996, I gave it all up to work on a cruise ship, always exploring, I earned the label of "shore leave queen." My love for travel took me to the ultimate outdoors adventure in New Zealand, where I worked and explored. My time in New Zealand allowed me to find myself and realise my true calling.


A turning point came in 2000 when I decided to pursue my passion for portrait photography. 

Returning to Essex, I dived into events and conferences, thriving on creativity. I organised adventures and exhibitions worldwide, moving into my house in 2006, where the garage became the birthplace of my dreams. My journey was filled with challenges, but the business slowly grew, and I went full time, loving every moment in the studio. 


From building the garden studio in 2018 to creating "the box" in 2019 I was on a roll. The lockdown in 2020 gave me space to think and revamp the business, focusing on creating memories rather than just taking photos. From 2020 to 2023, my work evolved to include recipes, nature, and outdoor cake smashes with unique yoghurt iced cakes. 


My personal journey took on new depths when my Mum was diagnosed with Dementia in 2014. She eventually moved to a care home and it was there at a family photo session that I witnessed the most profound impact a photograph can have.  My realisation that photographs are actually treasure for others really shaped my approach.


Memories have the power to make us smile, to bridge the gap between past and present and no one should regret not having these memories to make them smile.

 I’m proud to have received my Licentiate qualification with the Master Photographer’s Association.  This means that I am a Qualified Master Photographer

QUALIFIED MASTER PHOTOGRAPHER

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£599

Pre shoot Zoom
Virtual Cuppa with me

consultation to discover your family's story


A fun family experience
in the studio which includes jumping in the box for some fun with props.


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medium mounted prints

ready to frame and presented in a beautiful handmade reveal box


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matching digitals
to share, print, & enjoy on your
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mounted and ready to frame


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ONLY
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Pre shoot Zoom
Virtual Cuppa with me

consultation to discover your family's story


A fun family experience
in the studio which includes jumping in the box for some fun with props.


TWENTY
medium mounted prints

ready to frame and presented in a beautiful handmade reveal box


TWENTY
matching digitals
to share, print, & enjoy on your
devices anytime


TWO
large Story Print

mounted and ready to frame


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