Master the Art of Messy, Magical First Birthday Sessions
Hosted by Heather Tietjen Photography — Port Chester, NY
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | $400 | Limited Spots Available
Celebrate the joy, color, and chaos of first birthdays in this hands-on, full-day Cake Smash Photography Workshop designed for photographers who want to elevate their styling, lighting, and workflow for one of the most in-demand studio sessions.
Led by Heather Tietjen, luxury newborn & milestone photographer of 11 years and certified Ana Brandt trainer, this workshop gives you the complete behind-the-scenes formula for creating cake smash galleries that sell—with vibrant styling, efficient shooting techniques, and clean, cohesive editing.
Cake Smash Styling 101: Creating themed setups that are elevated, safe, and ready for messy fun.
Lighting Techniques for Colorful Sets: Natural-light inspired studio setups, soft strobe work, and how to avoid harsh shadows on bright backgrounds.
Working with One-Year-Olds: Heather’s signature flow for keeping babies engaged, happy, and safe throughout the entire session.
Posing & Shooting Angles: Capture variety quickly—before the meltdown hits!
Clean-Up & Workflow Hacks: How to structure your studio, prep parents, and speed up your turnaround time.
Portfolio Building: Photograph two styled cake smash sets with real models to strengthen your portfolio and attract your ideal clients.
✔ Full-day instruction with hands-on shooting
✔ Two fully styled cake smash sets
✔ Two baby models
✔ Portfolio images you can immediately use for marketing
✔ Posing guidance + lighting demonstrations
✔ Snacks & refreshments
✔ Certificate of completion
Perfect for:
✨ New photographers building their milestone portfolio
✨ Established photographers ready to refine styling, workflow & consistency
✨ Anyone wanting to offer high-end cake smash sessions that clients rave about
No matter your level, you’ll leave feeling confident, inspired, and ready to book more cake smash clients with ease.
Heather Tietjen Photography Studio
Port Chester, NY — Westchester County
$600
Due to the hands-on nature of this event, seats are extremely limited.
Reserve your spot and join Heather for a day filled with creativity, color, fun… and cake!
Master the Art of Messy, Magical First Birthday Sessions
Hosted by Heather Tietjen Photography — Port Chester, NY
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | $400 | Limited Spots Available
Celebrate the joy, color, and chaos of first birthdays in this hands-on, full-day Cake Smash Photography Workshop designed for photographers who want to elevate their styling, lighting, and workflow for one of the most in-demand studio sessions.
Led by Heather Tietjen, luxury newborn & milestone photographer of 11 years and certified Ana Brandt trainer, this workshop gives you the complete behind-the-scenes formula for creating cake smash galleries that sell—with vibrant styling, efficient shooting techniques, and clean, cohesive editing.
Cake Smash Styling 101: Creating themed setups that are elevated, safe, and ready for messy fun.
Lighting Techniques for Colorful Sets: Natural-light inspired studio setups, soft strobe work, and how to avoid harsh shadows on bright backgrounds.
Working with One-Year-Olds: Heather’s signature flow for keeping babies engaged, happy, and safe throughout the entire session.
Posing & Shooting Angles: Capture variety quickly—before the meltdown hits!
Clean-Up & Workflow Hacks: How to structure your studio, prep parents, and speed up your turnaround time.
Portfolio Building: Photograph two styled cake smash sets with real models to strengthen your portfolio and attract your ideal clients.
✔ Full-day instruction with hands-on shooting
✔ Two fully styled cake smash sets
✔ Two baby models
✔ Portfolio images you can immediately use for marketing
✔ Posing guidance + lighting demonstrations
✔ Snacks & refreshments
✔ Certificate of completion
Perfect for:
✨ New photographers building their milestone portfolio
✨ Established photographers ready to refine styling, workflow & consistency
✨ Anyone wanting to offer high-end cake smash sessions that clients rave about
No matter your level, you’ll leave feeling confident, inspired, and ready to book more cake smash clients with ease.
Heather Tietjen Photography Studio
Port Chester, NY — Westchester County
$600
Due to the hands-on nature of this event, seats are extremely limited.
Reserve your spot and join Heather for a day filled with creativity, color, fun… and cake!
