A fun & laughter filled Birthday!

One year, One wall, One incredible story!

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A fun & laughter filled Birthday!

One year, One wall , One incredible story!

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ONE-DERFUL MILESTONE MOMENTS

Get ready to watch your little one have the time of their lives! You'll be amazed at how much fun they'll have in the box.


A SMASHING BIRTHDAY CAKE LIKE NO OTHER

They'll love every bite of this irresistible naturally sweetened yoghurty cake.  Watch their face light up with joy!

ONE YEAR, ONE WALL, ONE INCREDIBLE STORY

Display your stunning unique wall art in your home and feel the joy of this very special birthday every day.

Birthday in a Box!

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.

LET'S GET PLANNING!

Is your little one’s first year flying by?

Kids growing up so fast it's almost scary!

Do you ever feel like time is slipping away from you?


It seems like the days are flying by, and before you know it, a year has gone by. That's why I've started to take more photos of my loved ones. I don't want to regret not having enough memories to cherish. I want to capture every smile, every laugh, and every special moment. And I encourage you to do the same! Let's savour every moment together.

HAVE A (VIRTUAL) TEA
WITH ME!

Pop the kettle on, make a brew and have a chat with me over Zoom to find out all about your family's story.  Let's talk about your little one's favourite things, favourite colours and toys and make this special Birthday one to remember!

LET'S GET PLANNING!
Cake smash girl 1st birthday cake

Let's talk naturally sweetened cake...

Give them a cake they will LOVE!

By the time your little one reaches their first birthday they probably won't have been introduced to the world of refined sugar.   Instead they'll have grown to love fruit, yoghurt and all those delicious natural flavours.  So, why would you want to give them a cake full of unfamiliar flavours for their first birthday photoshoot?


I am talking from experience here!  For years cake smash cakes were iced with very sweet toppings and babies took one taste and rejected the rest.  I now work with a superb baker who has developed and makes her own oat flour and includes ingredients such as maple syrup and of course the delicious yoghurt topping which can be in the colour of your choice.  Yum!  Babies love it (actually I do too!) and they more than are happy to get stuck in.  The downside?  There might not be much left for you to take home!


Does your child have allergies or dietary requirements?  No problem, one of the cakes pictured here is completely dairy free.   


Give your child a cake that they will love!

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Look back and remember the joy, the laughter and the love

Fun filled and all about the ones you love the most

At Sally Parkinson Photography we create a once in a lifetime laughter filled experience telling the story of your little one’s 1st birthday so that you can re-live, re-tell and remember forever.

Have a tea with me!

We have a good chat about where we unlock, decrypt and discover the things you love to do together creating a recipe for a fun birthday!

Have an fun-tography time in the Birthday Box and create some magical moments that will stay with you forever.

Imagine having your little one's special milestone story on your wall, a legacy, a joy and a fantastic memory forever.

The icing on the cake! Smile every time you look back at your amazing memories, see how much your little one has grown and enjoy those warm fuzzy memories!

LET'S GET PLANNING!

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

Safety in Newborn Photography is paramount.  I am certified by the Master Photographer’s Assocation for Newborn health and safety .


Nobody should miss the chance to tell their family story...

Here's a chapter from my story...

Clearing out my Mum’s house after she moved to a care home (with Dementia) I found photographs of us together.  They stopped me in my tracks.  They made me cry.  They help me to remember the way she was, forever.   My favourite is now framed and in the studio so I can look at her every day.


So what have I learned from this?  Memories make me smile! I don’t want you to have to feel like this, nobody should regret not having these memories to make them smile. 


I’m a qualified member of the Master Photographer’s Association which means I can give you the best results from your photoshoot.  I receive regular training and my images are critiqued which keeps me on my toes!


Being in business for 15 years means that I have cuddled countless babies, chased cheeky toddlers and had fun with numerous families.  Here’s to the next 15!

Just some of the stories we've told...

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Delighted Birthday Stories

From a few delighted Mums!

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

Sally has such a talent for capturing those little details and the photographs fill us with such joy whenever we look at them. Sally has such a way with little ones - and that really comes across in the beautiful photographs.

Victoria

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

Let's get started

It's time to tell your story

Let's start creating your unique story that you can cherish forever by telling me about your family, what you enjoy doing together, and your little one's favourite toys. Choose your preferred cake colours, discuss special outfits, and gather their treasured toys.  We'll take some family portraits of all of you together, it’s my job to make your little one laugh and giggle during their special birthday portrait. There's no need for fake smiles here!


Then it's time for cake!  Amazing yoghurt topped naturally sweetened cake that is adored by little ones.  At this early age, refined sugar isn't as tasty to them as it is to us which is why I provide a professionally made cake with familiar flavours  especially made for you.  Allergies intolerances can of course  be accommodated too. 

Don't worry, you'll go home with a clean baby after they have fun cleaning up in their splashy bath.  Lots of bubbles, rubber ducks and lots of fun.  A snooze on the way home is almost guaranteed!


We do of course go at the pace of your little one, so there's no rushing or clock watching.  If they need a little explore of the studio, a snack or even a nap then that's fine.  It's their Birthday after all


Get ready for the excitement of your Reveal Rendezvous after your shoot! This is when you'll see your photo shoot brought to life in the stunning Story 9 artwork. We'll work together to select the perfect images for your wall art, and then all that's left is for you to eagerly anticipate its arrival. You're going to adore the final product - happiness guaranteed!

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HAVE A TEA

WITH ME!

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.

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ONE-TOGRAPHY!

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

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REVEAL RENDEZVOUS

The excitement and magic continues when you relive your family's Story at your Reveal Rendezvous! 


This is where your story comes to life as we we unveil your personalised photo masterpiece. Together we complete your  special piece of wall art that will look stunning in your home.



Different ways to tell your story!

How would you like to remember this special birthday?

Every family has a story to tell, every family is on a different journey.   Choose to capture this chapter in your life so you can always look back and remember.   

From stunning print reveal boxes to beautiful wooden wall art, there's something to showcase everyone's story.

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ONE Big Birthday

Have a Virtual Tea with Me!

Grab a brew and join me for a chat online to unwrap the perfect Birthday celebration.


Birthday Fun-tography!
including family portraits of you all together, portraits of your little one, The Box, the
naturally sweetened cake and a splashy bath to clean up.


Reveal Rendezvous

Sit back and enjoy reliving your fun Birthday in a Box slideshow at the studio.  Together we'll choose the final images for your wall art and create your final masterpiece.


FIVE medium

mounted prints
ready to frame


FIVE matching digitals

Your fantastic Story Nine
Birthday in a Box  presented on beautiful medium Wall Art

PLUS

I plant 25 trees

just for you!


£799

The ONE to Remember

Have a Virtual Tea with Me!

Grab a brew and join me for a chat online to unwrap the perfect Birthday celebration.


Birthday Fun-tography!
including family portraits of you all together, portraits of your little one, The Box, the naturally sweetened cake and a splashy bath to clean up.


Reveal Rendezvous

Sit back and enjoy reliving your fun Birthday in a Box slideshow at the studio.  Together we'll choose the final images for your wall art and create your final masterpiece.


EIGHT medium

mounted prints
ready to frame


EIGHT matching digitals


One large

Story Print
mounted and ready for

your own frame


AND


Your fantastic Story Nine Birthday in a Box presented on beautiful  medium Wall Art


PLUS


  I plant 50 trees

just for you!

£999

The ONE-derful Collection

Have a Virtual Tea with Me!
Grab a brew and join me for a
chat online to unwrap the perfect Birthday celebration.


Birthday Fun-tography!
including family portraits of you all together, portraits of your little one, The Box, the
naturally sweetened cake and a splashy bath to clean up.


Reveal Rendezvous

Sit back and enjoy reliving your fun Birthday in a Box slideshow at the studio.  Together we'll choose the final images for your wall art and create your final masterpiece.


SIX medium

mounted prints

ready to frame


FIFTEEN digital images

One large

Story Print
mounted and ready for

your own frame

 

AND


Your fantastic Story Nine Birthday in a Box presented on beautiful large Wall Art

PLUS


  I plant 100 trees

just for you!

Want to think outside the box?

Looking for something specific?


A whole range of products are available so if you can't see what you'd like then get in touch.

Anything is possible when we think outside the box.

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What to expect from your photo shoot...

It's time to tell your story

Get ready for an incredible birthday photoshoot in a box! Your 'Have a Tea with Me' chat will have revealed everything we need to make your little one's Birthday in a Box just perfect.  So all you need to do is relax and enjoy watching your little one have the time of their lives.  There's never any rush, we just go with the flow creating some truly one-of-a-kind artwork for your home. Your fun and relaxed photoshoot will capture some amazing memories of you together, and with the help of your stunning Story Wall Art, you can showcase your special day in a brilliant piece of wall art that's sure to impress. So come prepared for some fantastic fun and get ready to make some unforgettable memories with the amazing birthday photoshoot in a box!

JUST FOR YOU

Choose your favourite colours, bring their favourite toys and be ready for some fun fun fun!

NATURAL SMILES

A photoshoot full of laughter, happiness (and great cake!) leads to fantastic natural smiles from everyone. 

SILLY FUN!

You have to be a bit daft in life don’t you?  Well I’m not called Silly Sally for nothing, a little bit of silliness goes a long long way!

Frequently Asked Questions

Got a question? I'm here to help.

  • So what is Birthday in a Box?

    The Story Box in the studio is great for capturing your little one's birthday in one fantastic piece of wall art.  When the images are put together you will have beautiful artwork to display in your home  that will make you smile every day.

  • What if my child is a bit older?

    No problem! 


    Maybe you're looking to capture precious memories of your child's  birthday or perhaps re-living a moment you missed? Look no further than Birthday in a Box, catering to children up to four years old.

  • What is a photoshoot for baby's first birthday and cake smash photography?

    Birthday in a Box is a super fun and adorable way to celebrate your little one's milestone!


    During the shoot, your baby gets to dive into a scrumptious cake and make a delightful mess while we capture all the precious moments in a unique and playful way.


    You will have fantastic keepsakes that you'll cherish for years to come. Plus, you get to show off your little cutie's cake-covered grin to all your friends and family.


  • When should you book a photoshoot for baby's first birthday?

    Most people start planning their baby's 1st birthday at around 8 months old.  It's good to get it booked in and then you can start planning! 

  • Can the whole family join in the cake smash photoshoot?

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

  • What kind of cake is best for a cake smash photoshoot?

    Over time, I've honed the perfect cake for a memorable cake smash that I believe you'll adore. Keep in mind that your one-year-old may not be accustomed to refined sugar and prefers natural sweetness from fruits and other sources. As a result, our smash cakes are naturally sweetened and topped with yogurt and delightful fruit flavors that they already enjoy. Why introduce something new on such a momentous occasion when you want them to savor every moment and relish every bite?

  • Cake Smash Outfit ideas

    What you choose to wear can make a huge difference to your photographs which is why 'Have a Tea with Me' is the perfect chance to chat about your session and what you'll all wear!  We talk about colour schemes and outfit choices so you don't need to worry,  we've got it covered! 

  • What if my child won’t play ball?!

    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. 

  • How do we choose the photos for our wall?

    I love looking through your photos and choosing the ones that will look great in your finale piece of unique wall art.  We look at them together, make any changes and then you excitedly awaitthe arrival of your beautiful artwork.


    Seeing your story come together is magical and giving you a family legacy to enjoy for years to come is wonderful.   

  • How long does a session last?

    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.

  • 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.

  • Can a 1 year old baby eat birthday cake?

    Yes absolutely, as long as it's not full of refined sugars.  They won't be used to that and will probably reject it.  Instead give them a cake they love.  See 'what kind of cake is good for a cake smash'

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

    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. 

  • Will I go home with a messy baby?

    No, absolutely not!  Your little one will enjoy a fun splashy bath after the cake and be lovely and clean for the journey home.  A snooze is pretty much guaranteed too!

LET'S GET PLANNING!

Do you have a question?

If you would like to know more or have a specific question then pop me a message below and I'd love to help.

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