Cake Smash
Photography.
Custom-themed sets, fully styled. Real giggles, sticky fingers,
and the kind of first-birthday photos you'll frame forever.
5★ rated · 100+ reviews · Complimentary 15-min call
A milestone worth making magical.
One only happens once. Every cake smash session is built around your baby — a fully styled themed set, soft natural light, and a calm, playful pace that lets their personality shine through.
From pastel florals and Mickey to nautical, unicorn, royal, rockstar and everything in between — we'll design a setup that feels like a tiny piece of your family's story.
Book Your ConsultationSee the magic in motion.
Fully styled. Beautifully captured.
Every session includes a planning call, a custom-styled themed set with backdrop, props, balloons and bunting, the cake (or your own — your choice), the splash tub finale, and a private hand-retouched online gallery.
Sessions take place in my private Milton studio — by appointment, on weekday mornings when little ones are happiest.
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A few recent smashers.
Custom themed sets, real smiles, and the splash-tub finale every parent secretly wants.
Four steps. Zero stress.
From the first call to the final gallery, every part of your baby's cake smash experience is planned for you.
Design
We chat about your baby's personality, your family's style, and choose a theme, palette and outfit together.
Style
I build the set in studio — backdrop, balloons, bunting, props and cake — fully ready for your arrival.
Smash
Family portraits first, then the cake, then the splash tub finale — all at your baby's pace, never rushed.
Reveal
Within two weeks you'll receive a private hand-retouched gallery, ready for prints, albums and a thousand grandparent texts.
A session that fits your family.
Three thoughtful collections for first birthdays, milestone smashers, and twin celebrations.
Sweet
Cake smash only
A fully styled themed set, smash cake, splash tub finale, hand-retouched gallery and print release.
Signature
Family + cake smash
Family and sibling portraits, then the full cake smash and splash tub. Two looks, one beautiful gallery.
Twin / Milestone
Custom for two
Designed for twins or milestone first birthdays — a larger set, more time, two cakes, and double the joy.
Loved by families across the GTA.
"Carla was incredible with our daughter — patient, playful and somehow got her smiling within minutes. The themed set was beyond what we imagined."
"From planning to delivery, the whole process was seamless. Our cake smash gallery feels like a little storybook of our son's first year."
"We did twins — and Carla made it look effortless. Calm, creative, fast turnaround, and the photos are now framed all over our house."
A photographer who keeps it calm and joyful.
I'm Carla Morgado, founder of Ellahrika Photography. For 25+ years I've photographed families, babies and milestone moments across Milton, Toronto and the GTA.
Cake smash sessions are some of my favourites — there's nothing like watching a one-year-old discover frosting for the first time. I move at their pace, follow their lead, and quietly capture the giggles, the wide eyes, and the joyful chaos in between.
— Carla
Frequently asked.
When should we book the session?
Most families book 4–8 weeks before baby's first birthday. This gives us plenty of time to design the perfect themed set and outfit.
What ages do you photograph?
Cake smash sessions are designed for babies turning one, but I also photograph milestone smashes for second and third birthdays.
Do you provide the cake?
Yes — a small vanilla cake with sprinles is included. If you'd like to bring a custom cake from your favourite baker, you're welcome to.
What about the splash tub?
The splash tub finale is included. It's the perfect "rinse off the frosting" moment and always produces the biggest smiles of the day.
Where are you located?
My private studio is in Milton, Ontario, open Monday to Friday from 10am to 3pm by appointment. I serve clients across Toronto and the entire GTA.
When will we see the photos?
You'll receive your private hand-retouched gallery within two weeks. Sneak peeks often come within a few days.
Let's plan your cake smash.
Tell me a little about your baby below, or book a complimentary 15-minute consultation.
Reserve Your CallOr email carla@ellahrika.com · 647-561-0118