Cardiff-by-the-Sea Cake Smash Photographer

Celebrating your baby’s first birthday with stunning cake smash and one-year sessions since 2009.

Cardiff-by-the-Sea Cake Smash & One Year Photography

Lovely Baby Photography is the leading cake smash and one year photography studio serving Cardiff-by-the-Sea and surrounding areas across San Diego County and CA. These full-service, styled experiences celebrate your baby’s first birthday in the most joyful way. With over 250 backdrops and themes to choose from, wardrobe included for mom and siblings up to age 8, pre-cake family photos, the cake smash itself, and a post-cake splash in a mini bathtub, every detail is taken care of.

What to Expect from Your Cardiff-by-the-Sea Cake Smash Session

A smiling toddler in a lavender dress and crown sits on the floor with a pink cake, surrounded by castle-themed decorations and a large number one. Lovely Baby Photography by Stacey Marsh

Lovely Baby Photography in Carlsbad, CA offers an exceptional experience for parents in Cardiff-by-the-Sea seeking a memorable one year milestone photoshoot for their baby. With access to over 250 unique backdrops, every session is fully customizable to suit your family’s style and personality. Begin your session with pre-cake family portraits, providing beautiful images that capture your special bond before the cake arrives. The cake smash portion is a delightful highlight, turning messy moments into lasting memories as your little one celebrates their first year. To wrap up the session, your baby can enjoy a playful splash in a mini bathtub, ensuring adorable and joyful photos. Choose Lovely Baby Photography for an organized and seamless way to preserve your child’s milestone.

Award Winning Cardiff-by-the-Sea Cake Smash Photographer

Lovely Baby Photography is a premier cake smash and one year photography studio in Carlsbad, CA, serving Cardiff-by-the-Sea and the wider San Diego County area. Stacey Marsh is celebrated for her remarkable cake smash sessions that mark your baby’s first birthday in the most beautiful way. The studio features over 250 stunning backdrops and themes, wardrobe for mom and siblings, pre-cake family photos, the cake smash, and a delightful post-cake splash in a mini bathtub. Timeless wall art, frames, canvases, albums, and prints are on offer to help you treasure these precious memories at home. To learn more about our full cake smash photography service, visit our main Cake Smash Photography page.

Stacey Marsh, owner and principal photographer at Lovely Baby Photography, Carlsbad CA

Cardiff-by-the-Sea Cake Smash Photography

How To Get To Lovely Baby Photography from Cardiff-by-the-Sea

The Lovely Baby Photography studio is conveniently located in Carlsbad, CA at 2185 Faraday Avenue, Suite 110, Carlsbad, California 92008, making it easy to reach from Cardiff-by-the-Sea.

To travel from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Lovely Baby Photography at 2185 Faraday Avenue Suite 110, Carlsbad, CA 92008, begin by heading north on Interstate 5 (I-5 N) from Cardiff-by-the-Sea. After approximately 10 miles, take exit 47 for Palomar Airport Road and turn right onto Palomar Airport Road. Continue for about 2.5 miles, then take a left onto El Camino Real. After roughly half a mile, turn right onto Faraday Avenue. Drive just under a mile; you will find 2185 Faraday Avenue on your right. Suite 110 is located within the building’s main entrance. Parking is available onsite.

About Cardiff-by-the-Sea, San Diego County

Cardiff-by-the-Sea, often simply called Cardiff, is a distinctive coastal community nestled within the city of Encinitas in northern San Diego County, California. Situated along the famed Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 101), Cardiff offers sweeping ocean vistas and easy access to some of the region’s most beautiful beaches. Established in 1911 by developer J. Frank Cullen, who named it after his wife’s hometown in Wales, Cardiff retains a unique British influence in many of its street names. The area boasts several historic and natural landmarks, including the iconic Cardiff Kook statue and the San Elijo State Beach, a popular spot for camping, surfing, and tidepool exploration. Visitors and residents enjoy a vibrant local culture, with the Cardiff Seaside Market offering exceptional local fare and the weekly Cardiff Farmer’s Market showcasing fresh produce and artisan goods. The town is also known for its quaint restaurants, independent shops, and the scenic Coastal Rail Trail, perfect for leisurely walks or bike rides. Cardiff Reef and Pipes Beach attract surfers from all over, while the nearby San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve provides ample opportunities for bird watching and hiking, making Cardiff-by-the-Sea a beloved destination for both relaxation and recreation.

Serving Carlsbad, CA & All Surrounding Areas

Cake smash photography clients visit Lovely Baby Photography from all over Carlsbad, Coronado, Escondido and beyond.

Aviara, Bressi Ranch, Carlsbad, Carmel Valley, Coronado, Del Mar, Encinitas, Escondido, La Costa, La Jolla, Leucadia, Oceanside, Olivenhain, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Santa Fe, Robertson Ranch, San Clemente, San Diego, San Marcos, Solana Beach, Terramar, Torrey Pines, Vista

Let’s Celebrate That First Birthday

Joyful, timeless cake smash portraits to treasure forever. To learn more about our full cake smash photography service, visit our main Cake Smash Photography page.